cating space on its campus to the United Methodist Historical Museum . In addition , Lovely Lane has opened its space to numerous creative partnerships , including the Baltimore Lab School and the Baltimore Folk Music Society . In order to continue to best serve its partners as a community facility and enhance sustainable operations , the church wanted to update the building amenities and complete exterior repairs . In 2019 , Lovely Lane was awarded $ 250,000 through the National Fund , matched by an additional $ 500,000 raised by the congregation to tackle these building needs . The church has successfully added an accessible entrance , additional restrooms and climate control units for visitor comfort . In addition , the work included stabilization of several Tiffany stained glass windows in the chapel .
Looking forward , the church hopes to continue to welcome visitors as both a hub of civic life in Baltimore and as a destination of architectural and historical interest . The completed work has enhanced the church ’ s capacity for hospitality and opened the door to new opportunities for community engagement . Soon , the Baltimore Folk Music Society will have participants dancing across the Fellowship Hall again — now fully air-conditioned !
View of the Exterior of Lovely Lane UMC from the corner of St Paul and E 22nd Street . Lovely Lane Archives
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