There is new life in the iconic Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, as it opens its doors to the public for a Holiday Concert on Dec. 18, 2025.
UNITE Mount Vernon, a newly formed nonprofit, acquired the famous “Green Church” this summer. UNITE’s mission is to preserve, restore, and explore new purposes for the historic building, including use as a venue for cultural events.
The Holiday Concert will be the first for the church and will feature renowned vocalist and composer Clayton Bryant. Bryant has won Grammy and American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) awards. He has composed for and performed with musical legends around the world, including Elton John, Billy Joel, Whitney Houston, and Stevie Wonder. At the Holiday Concert, Bryant will perform his own solo compositions.
“With its rich acoustics, soaring architecture, and jewel-like stained glass, the sanctuary will set the scene for an unforgettable live performance,” said Jack Danna, president of UNITE Mount Vernon. “And we are incredibly fortunate to partner with an artist like Clayton for our first concert. Shout out to Baltimore’s own Nagrama Productions for putting it all together.”
Baltimore-based Nagrama Productions is partnering with UNITE Mount Vernon to produce the Holiday Concert. The company has decades of professional experience in music, film, and live event production. It will provide full-service production support, including audio, lighting, logistics, and artist coordination.
“This building is a masterpiece, not just of architecture, but of the spirit,” said Gordon Roberts, founder and executive director of Nagrama Productions. “Our goal is to honor its history while giving it new life as a home for music, art, and community. Mount Vernon has always been the cultural heart of Baltimore. This venue can once again become its soul.”
In July 2025, UNITE Mount Vernon, Inc. acquired the property from the Baltimore-Washington United Methodist Conference. The nonprofit plans to preserve and restore the building prioritizing historic preservation, then repurpose it as a sustainable, multi-use community hub with creative programming and open, accessible space.
UNITE Mount Vernon and Nagrama Productions aim for a premiere East Coast Performance destination. They see Mount Vernon Place Church as the place to connect Baltimore’s cultural legacy with creatives in the city, creating a thriving network and reestablishing Mount Vernon Square as a gathering place for artists, audiences, and the broader community.
The Holiday Concert is on Thursday, Dec. 18. Doors open at 7 p.m., concert begins at 8 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. The Mount Vernon Place Church is located at 2 E. Mt. Vernon Pl., Baltimore, MD.
On Thursday, December 4th, just before the monument lighting, there’s a tour of the church. It’s $25 and includes other buildings in Mount Vernon. Should be great. rentatour.com