Greater Brunswick Charge
Doubs/Epworth, Jefferson and New Hope United Methodist Churches
Vision: We will work together – each church using their gifts and graces - for the Kingdom of God in the Greater Brunswick area, as we proclaim the HOPE worth SHARING, the hope of Jesus Christ.
Leadership:
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Rev. Katie O'Hern Hamilton, Lead Pastor (Primary Preaching Site: New Hope, Administrative Pastor for the Charge)
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Pastor Mark Jarema, Site Pastor for Jefferson and Doubs/Epworth UMC
Pastor Mark Jarema
Pastor Mark Jarema is the newly appointed Associate Pastor of the Greater Brunswick Charge and Campus Pastor for Jefferson and Doubs-Epworth United Methodist Churches, beginning his service on July 1, 2024. With a profound commitment to faith and community, Pastor Mark brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate heart to his ministry.
Mark's journey into pastoral ministry is a testament to his deep-seated dedication to serving God and others. He holds a Bachelor of Theology from Metro Baltimore Seminary, where he developed a robust theological foundation and a passion for ministry. His educational background, coupled with his corporate, government, and military experience, equips him to address his congregation's spiritual and practical needs.
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Known for his warm and approachable demeanor, Pastor Mark is a gifted preacher and a compassionate listener. His sermons are renowned for connecting timeless biblical truths to the everyday lives of his listeners, offering both comfort and challenge. He believes in the transformative power of God's love and strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and loved.
Pastor Mark is the author of two books and has produced a gospel album with musicians from across the globe. Pastor Mark Jarema looks forward to walking alongside his congregants on their spiritual journeys, fostering a church community marked by love, service, and a profound sense of belonging. He invites you to join Jefferson and Doubs-Epworth United Methodist Churches and be part of a vibrant and growing faith community.
Contact Pastor Mark:
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Phone: (301) 473-4022
Let's embark on a journey of faith, hope, and love together.
Reverend Katie O'Hern Hamilton
Rev. Katie received her Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Education from Princeton Theological Seminary, where she was the recipient of the Raymond Irving Lindquist Fellowship for the Parish Ministry, being judged outstanding in her gifts and preparation for the parish ministry.
Since then, Katie has served as the pastor at John Wesley UMC in Hagerstown, the Minister for Discipleship & Mission at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York. Before that, she served as Administrative Pastor at Kingston United Methodist Church in Kingston, New Jersey. Katie is passionate about fostering an intergenerational church community, believing everyone has gifts to offer and challenges they face that could be helped by the gifts of others. With her new appointment at New Hope, she is looking forward to getting to know people and learning the charge & how each entity is unique. She has also heard amazing things about our community programs & involvement and is excited to become a part of it.
In her free time Katie enjoys being outdoors, camping, and hiking with her golden doodle, Monday, and her husband Ben. The two met on a hiking Meet-up and married in 2019. She also enjoys gardening, reading, and is an avid runner. Stating that running half marathons only makes her half crazy.
