UNION BAPTIST CHURCH was founded in February of 1960 by the late Reverend James Marshall Mallette and a group of dedicated and faithful Christians. When Rev. Mallette first started out, he held weekly meetings in his home. As attendance increased, a larger place was needed and the recreation center at Taylor Homes Housing Project was secured for Sunday services. This facility was used for approximately four (4) months.
God blessed Union and others joined the flock. Through great wisdom and foresight, Rev. J. M. Mallette saw the need for a larger place so, he rented the old Calvary Baptist Church’s sanctuary at 4th and Brunswick Street for services to be held in. During their stay at this location, Mother Julia S. Printz suggested the name ‘Union Missionary Baptist Church’ at a church meeting and it was at this time the name was formally adopted.
At that time, UMBC members were permitted to occupy the facilities while negotiations regarding the Church’s contents continued. A major fund-raiser ensued, and enough money was raised for a down payment on the property. On Sunday, September 9, 1962, Union Missionary Baptist Church held their first formal church services in their new home. It consisted of a reception following the morning services and afternoon service with family and friends of Union. Rev. James Marshall Mallette, a native of Sumpter, South Carolina, continued to be pastor until his death in the year of 1964. In 1964, our second pastor, Rev. A. B. Sutton came to UMBC from Baltimore, Maryland. In 1975, God sent Union it's third pastor, Rev. Bruce Edwards from Atlanta, Georgia. The following auxiliaries were founded: the Deacon Board with Deacon Lee Artis Brown as chairperson and the Trustee Board with Brother Roderick Thomas as chairperson. The members of the Trustee Board were: Brother Wylie Fowler, Brother John Rutland, Brother Paul Nelson and Brother Adam Gamble. Sister Blanche Robbins was the first Church Clerk. The Senior and Gospel Choir was founded and the Mother’s Board with Mother Julia Printz and Mother Idella Holden. The Usher Board and Pastor’s Aide were also founded. Initially, the membership had hoped to buy the sanctuary and remodel it; however, this proved to be a horrendous undertaking, so this idea was abandoned. It was during this time of transition that the Chairman of the Trustee Board, Brother Roderick Thomas, noticed a “FOR SALE” sign on the grounds of the old Tabernacle Baptist Church at the corner of 6th and Ann Street. Pastor Mallette was informed of this opportunity and presented it to his Church Family for consideration. It was an unanimous decision from the congregation for Rev. Mallette and his staff to meet with Rev. Elmer Pointer and his officers to negotiate the purchase of the building. With God still in charge, the building at 6th and Ann Streets became known as and remains – UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH. Being without a pastor for a year, God sent to us our fourth pastor in the year of 1977; Rev. James H. Nixon, a native of Hampstead, NC. Pastor Nixon continues to faithfully serve the congregation of Union Missionary Baptist Church and the community of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Rev. James Marshall Mallette, a native of Sumpter, South Carolina, continued to be pastor until his death in the year of 1964. In 1964, our second pastor, Rev. A. B. Sutton came to UMBC from Baltimore, Maryland. In 1975, God sent Union it's third pastor, Rev. Bruce Edwards from Atlanta, Georgia. The following auxiliaries were founded: the Deacon Board with Deacon Lee Artis Brown as chairperson and the Trustee Board with Brother Roderick Thomas as chairperson. The members of the Trustee Board were: Brother Wylie Fowler, Brother John Rutland, Brother Paul Nelson and Brother Adam Gamble. Sister Blanche Robbins was the first Church Clerk. The Senior and Gospel Choir was founded and the Mother’s Board with Mother Julia Printz and Mother Idella Holden. The Usher Board and Pastor’s Aide were also founded. Initially, the membership had hoped to buy the sanctuary and remodel it; however, this proved to be a horrendous undertaking, so this idea was abandoned. It was during this time of transition that the Chairman of the Trustee Board, Brother Roderick Thomas, noticed a “FOR SALE” sign on the grounds of the old Tabernacle Baptist Church at the corner of 6th and Ann Street. Pastor Mallette was informed of this opportunity and presented it to his Church Family for consideration. It was an unanimous decision from the congregation for Rev. Mallette and his staff to meet with Rev. Elmer Pointer and his officers to negotiate the purchase of the building. With God still in charge, the building at 6th and Ann Streets became known as and remains – UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH. Being without a pastor for a year, God sent to us our fourth pastor in the year of 1977; Rev. James H. Nixon, a native of Hampstead, NC. Pastor Nixon continues to faithfully serve the congregation of Union Missionary Baptist Church and the community of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Rev. James Marshall Mallette, a native of Sumpter, South Carolina, continued to be pastor until his death in the year of 1964. In 1964, our second pastor, Rev. A. B. Sutton came to UMBC from Baltimore, Maryland. In 1975, God sent Union it's third pastor, Rev. Bruce Edwards from Atlanta, Georgia.
The following auxiliaries were founded: the Deacon Board with Deacon Lee Artis Brown as chairperson and the Trustee Board with Brother Roderick Thomas as chairperson. The members of the Trustee Board were: Brother Wylie Fowler, Brother John Rutland, Brother Paul Nelson and Brother Adam Gamble. Sister Blanche Robbins was the first Church Clerk. The Senior and Gospel Choir was founded and the Mother’s Board with Mother Julia Printz and Mother Idella Holden. The Usher Board and Pastor’s Aide were also founded. Initially, the membership had hoped to buy the sanctuary and remodel it; however, this proved to be a horrendous undertaking, so this idea was abandoned. It was during this time of transition that the Chairman of the Trustee Board, Brother Roderick Thomas, noticed a “FOR SALE” sign on the grounds of the old Tabernacle Baptist Church at the corner of 6th and Ann Street. Pastor Mallette was informed of this opportunity and presented it to his Church Family for consideration. It was an unanimous decision from the congregation for Rev. Mallette and his staff to meet with Rev. Elmer Pointer and his officers to negotiate the purchase of the building. With God still in charge, the building at 6th and Ann Streets became known as and remains – UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH. Being without a pastor for a year, God sent to us our fourth pastor in the year of 1977; Rev. James H. Nixon, a native of Hampstead, NC. Pastor Nixon continues to faithfully serve the congregation of Union Missionary Baptist Church and the community of Wilmington, North Carolina.
The following auxiliaries were founded: the Deacon Board with Deacon Lee Artis Brown as chairperson and the Trustee Board with Brother Roderick Thomas as chairperson. The members of the Trustee Board were: Brother Wylie Fowler, Brother John Rutland, Brother Paul Nelson and Brother Adam Gamble. Sister Blanche Robbins was the first Church Clerk. The Senior and Gospel Choir was founded and the Mother’s Board with Mother Julia Printz and Mother Idella Holden. The Usher Board and Pastor’s Aide were also founded. Initially, the membership had hoped to buy the sanctuary and remodel it; however, this proved to be a horrendous undertaking, so this idea was abandoned. It was during this time of transition that the Chairman of the Trustee Board, Brother Roderick Thomas, noticed a “FOR SALE” sign on the grounds of the old Tabernacle Baptist Church at the corner of 6th and Ann Street. Pastor Mallette was informed of this opportunity and presented it to his Church Family for consideration. It was an unanimous decision from the congregation for Rev. Mallette and his staff to meet with Rev. Elmer Pointer and his officers to negotiate the purchase of the building. With God still in charge, the building at 6th and Ann Streets became known as and remains – UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH.
Initially, the membership had hoped to buy the sanctuary and remodel it; however, this proved to be a horrendous undertaking, so this idea was abandoned. It was during this time of transition that the Chairman of the Trustee Board, Brother Roderick Thomas, noticed a “FOR SALE” sign on the grounds of the old Tabernacle Baptist Church at the corner of 6th and Ann Street. Pastor Mallette was informed of this opportunity and presented it to his Church Family for consideration. It was an unanimous decision from the congregation for Rev. Mallette and his staff to meet with Rev. Elmer Pointer and his officers to negotiate the purchase of the building. With God still in charge, the building at 6th and Ann Streets became known as and remains – UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH.
Being without a pastor for a year, God sent to us our fourth pastor in the year of 1977; Rev. James H. Nixon, a native of Hampstead, NC. Pastor Nixon continues to faithfully serve the congregation of Union Missionary Baptist Church and the community of Wilmington, North Carolina.