It is with great joy and rejoicing that I answer “yes” to God’s call to serve as pastor of Mt. Carmel UMC – Frederick, MD.  I am Rev. Dionne T. Hall: mother of four, Elder in the Baltimore – Washington Conference, mentor for women who are journeying toward ordination and pastoral ministry, former instructor for Cornerstone for Women Leaders courses at Hagerstown Community College, and former elementary school teacher and adjunct professor.  However, above and through it all, I am a beloved daughter of God.

I grew up and graduated high school in CT as the 6th of 7 children.  I moved to MA for college and completed my undergraduate degree in Boston, MA.  I had my first call to ministry in my senior year of college and at that time I began serving in the local church.  After I graduated, I taught in elementary schools in MA for several years and earned a graduate degree before moving to MD where I continued teaching in both MD and Northern VA.

My family and I moved to Hagerstown shortly after I began teaching in NOVA.  It was in Hagerstown I answered my call to pastoral ministry.  I left my elementary school teaching career and began the student pastor program at Wesley Theological Seminary and Shiloh UMC in Hagerstown.  I have served as pastor of Shiloh, Grace, and Asbury UMCs in Hagerstown since 2017 while earning my MDiv, being commissioned as Provisional Elder, and Elder in Full Connection in 2025.

          My favorite song, at this juncture, is Follow You, by Christon Gray.  It’s a secular song but it’s all about how God teaches us what love really is and how we should follow when God calls.  Sometimes the road to following God’s call to ministry takes time; it took me 13 years to answer God’s call. Completing the ordination track took me over 12 years to complete.  As Christon Gray sings, “It's been a long and winding road.”  Mr. Gray ends the song with, “Thank you, for bringing me home.”  I look forward to being home at Mt. Carmel.

Kathy is a graduate of Hood College in Frederick, Maryland.  Her bachelors’ degree is in Early

Childhood Education and my masters’ degree is as a Reading Specialist.  She was a public school

teacher in Frederick and Washington counties for 16 years.  Before coming to HOPE, she was a preschool teacher for a local church in Hagerstown.​ Kathy lives in Hagerstown with her 2 daughters, Addy and Claire.  She loves spending time with her family, gardening and going to the beach. 

Donna joined the Mt. Carmel staff in 2002. She lives in Frederick with her husband, Pastor Scott. Donna and Scott have three children; Meghan, Hannah and Caleb. They also have three amazing grandchildren; Atticus, Fletcher, and Evelyn. ​Donna's favorite pastimes are crochet and reading but spending time with her family is what she likes to do best.

Michele Stine lives in Frederick with her husband Kenny, daughter Nicolina and son Kenneth. As a family, they enjoy being outgoing and like to travel together. Michele teaches the “Let’s Play” program. Michele started the “Let’s Play Today” program for Hope Community Preschool in 2010.​Fitness has always been a priority throughout Michele’s career and she is looking forward to motivating children to be active and healthy while having FUN!!!! Michele served in the United States Marine Corps as a Military Police officer and continued in law enforcement as a Maryland State Trooper until retirement. 

Bekah Rogers is a singer, keyboardist, and lifelong lover of music with a passion for helping people connect through song. She has spent many years performing in community and church settings, blending contemporary and traditional styles with warmth and authenticity. Bekah is also an active member of The Frederick Chorale and regularly performs as a solo musician in the local community.

Her journey with music has always been rooted in both creativity and faith. Growing up with a love for singing and classic music traditions, she developed a deep appreciation for how music can comfort, inspire, and bring people together. Bekah is excited to join Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and looks forward to serving the congregation through worship and music ministry.

A lifelong musician, Becky is a retired school teacher. She performs with the Cantate Concert Choir and other local groups, when not working to bringing the long traditions of beautiful choral music to our Chancel and Bell Choirs. She enjoys collaborating with our many talented musicians. Her background and training include many years of flute and choral performance and musical theatre experience. Born overseas and having lived in many places, Becky eventually settled in Frederick and came to this church in 2015. 

I grew up on Long Island and moved to Maryland for college where I met my husband, Todd, and we have been married over 20 years.  I have a degree in Biology from Salisbury University. We moved to the Ballenger Creek area of Frederick 20 years ago and have three adult children. I have been employed by HOPE Community Preschool here at Mt Carmel for over 10 years.