Charles County Church Directory
Directory Summary: Charles County
This directory reflects a county with over 300 years of religious tradition, including several original 1692 parishes established by the Maryland Assembly.
- Jesuit History: Charles County is home to St. Ignatius at Chapel Point, the oldest continuously active Catholic Parish in the United States (founded 1641).
- 1692 Vestry Act Parishes: The county contains three of the original Anglican (Episcopal) parishes: Durham (Ironsides), Port Tobacco (La Plata), and William & Mary (Wayside).
- Modern Growth: The Waldorf and St. Charles areas represent the modern religious expansion of the county, featuring large Non-Denominational and Pentecostal congregations.
- African American Heritage: The county boasts significant historic Black congregations, such as Mount Hope Baptist Church, which has been a pillar of the community since 1867.
Below is a directory of churches in Charles County, Maryland, organized by region. Known for its deep historic roots—including several parishes established in 1692—Charles County offers a blend of ancient colonial churches and vibrant modern congregations.
Church Listings for Waldorf & St. Charles
| Church Name | Address | Phone Number | Denomination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd UMC | 305 Smallwood Dr | (301) 843-6797 | United Methodist |
| Our Lady Help of Christians | 100 Village St | (301) 645-7112 | Roman Catholic |
| First Baptist Church of St. Charles | 136 Stoddert Ave | (301) 638-0589 | Southern Baptist |
| St. Peter’s Church | 3320 St Peters Dr | (301) 932-2832 | Roman Catholic |
| Calvary United Methodist | 3235 Leonardtown Rd | (301) 645-5247 | United Methodist |
| New Community Church | 12435C Mattawoman Dr | (301) 932-0963 | Non-Denominational |
| St. Paul’s Episcopal (Piney) | 4535 Piney Church Rd | (301) 645-5000 | Episcopal |
| Calvary Gospel Church | 11150 Berry Rd | (301) 843-1830 | Pentecostal |
Church Listings for La Plata & Port Tobacco
| Church Name | Address | Phone Number | Denomination |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ignatius (Thomas Manor) | 8855 Chapel Point Rd | (301) 934-8245 | Roman Catholic |
| Christ Church (Port Tobacco Parish) | 112 E Charles St | (301) 392-1051 | Episcopal |
| Grace Lutheran Church | 1200 Charles St | (301) 932-0963 | Lutheran (LCMS) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | 201 St Marys Ave | (301) 934-2261 | Roman Catholic |
| La Plata United Methodist | 3 Port Tobacco Rd | (301) 932-2288 | United Methodist |
| First Baptist Church of La Plata | 9070 Hawthorne Rd | (301) 934-8451 | Baptist |
Church Listings for Indian Head, Bryans Road & Marbury
| Church Name | Address | Phone Number | Denomination |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Star of the Sea | 30 Mattingly Ave | (301) 753-9171 | Roman Catholic |
| Metropolitan UMC | 3385 Metropolitan Church Rd | (301) 375-9088 | United Methodist |
| St. James Episcopal Church | 7 Potomac Ave | (301) 743-2366 | Episcopal |
| Indian Head Nazarene | 35 Raymond Ave | (301) 743-5561 | Nazarene |
| St. Catherine of Alexandria | 7865 Port Tobacco Rd | (301) 934-9630 | Roman Catholic |
Church Listings for South County (Nanjemoy, Ironsides & Newburg)
| Church Name | Address | Phone Number | Denomination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church (Durham Parish) | 8685 Ironsides Rd | (301) 743-7099 | Episcopal |
| Holy Ghost Church | 15848 Rock Point Rd | (301) 259-2515 | Roman Catholic |
| Nanjemoy Baptist Church | 3030 Baptist Church Rd | (301) 246-4356 | Baptist |
| Waysides Memorial Church | 12521 Wayside Church Rd | (301) 259-4327 | Episcopal |