Keys of Methodism Escape Room

METHODIST MUSEUM

ESCAPE ROOM

Created By Rev. Dr. Bonnie J. McCubbin Director of Museums & Pilgrimage/Archivist Baltimore-Washington Conference

INTRODUCTION HERE

What makes a United Methodist Unique?

Things to remember:

• The Methodist Movement began as a reform movement by a bunch of College Students in England who decided that the Anglican Church needed some help. They didn't set out to start a denomination.
• There were some failed ministry attempts in Georgia by Founder of Methodism, John Wesley, and his brother, Charles.
• Today's United Methodist Church was formed in 1968 as a merger of the Methodist Church (itself a merger in 1939 of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Methodist Episcopal Church, South; and the Methodist Protestant Church) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church (itself a merger in 1946 of the Evangelical Association and Church of the United Brethren in Christ). There were other splits and mergers over the years too.
• Baltimore is considered the birthplace of American Methodism.

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Your pastor has asked you to preach a sermon on "What makes a United Methodist Unique?"

You have one hour to prepare your message. Collect each "key" to what makes us unique after using the videos, clues, and questions to map out your sermon. Can you escape in time to preach?

What makes a United Methodist Unique?

MAIN HALL

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Oh no!

Your pastor has asked you to preach a sermon on "What makes a United Methodist Unique?"

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ROOM 3

You have one hour to prepare your message. Collect each "key" to what makes us unique after using the videos, clues, and questions to map out your sermon. Can you escape in time to preach?

ROOM 1

Room 1

The Early Years

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Question 1

At 5 years old, John Wesley was saved from what scary event at his father's rectory (parsonage)? Put the jigsaw puzzle together for a hint. (Click the link icon to the right)

Being kidnapped

An intruder

A fire

Room 1

The Early Years

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Question 2

One of the founders of Methodism, Charles Wesley, wrote a lot of hymns. How many did he write?

More than 60,000

More than 600

More than 6,000

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The Early Years

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Question 3

Education was very important to the early Methodists. Watch the video to the right (click the link). What was Cokesbury College named after?

The First Two Bishops of the MEC

The Christian Retail Store

A Yummy Soda

Room 1

The Early Years

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Question 4

John and Charles Wesley came as Missionaries to Georgia. But their ministry was unsuccessful. They fled back to England. Did they make it out of the south?

John made it to Baltimore

Charles made it to Boston

Yes, John and Charles made it throughout the colonies

Room 1

The Early Years

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Question 5

John Wesley designed various small groups for intentional accountability and discipleship. Some were called societies, others were called classes, but the smallest and most intimate of these groups were called….

Accountability Groups

Discipleship Groups

Bands

Room 1

The Early Years

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You have found all the keys in this room! Being a Methodist is about faith, accountability, and education within an established structure.

CONTINUE

Room 1

The Early Years

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What makes a United Methodist Unique?

MAIN HALL

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ROOM 2

ROOM 3

Your pastor has asked you to preach a sermon on "What makes a United Methodist Unique?"

ROOM 1

You have one hour to prepare your message. Collect each "key" to what makes us unique after using the videos, clues, and questions to map out your sermon. Can you escape in time to preach?

Room 2

Strawbridge & Class Meetings

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Question 1

In which current Maryland County did Class Meetings Begin? Use the maze to the left for help!

Carroll County, Maryland

Baltimore County, Maryland

Harford County, Maryland

Room 2

Strawbridge & Class Meetings

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Question 2

True or False: Robert Strawbridge came to America alone. (Watch the video to learn more!)

True

False

Room 2

Strawbridge & Class Meetings

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Question 3

When Robert Strawbridge's preaching outgrew the worship space, where did they go? Solve the Cryptogram linked to the left to answer this.

American Chestnut

Strawbridge Oak

Room 2

Strawbrige & Class Meetings

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Question 4

Class Meetings were the basic gathering place for religious fellowship. By attending a class meeting, you could earn a ticket to worship. They were mixed-gender, unlike the smaller Bands which were for the most spiritually mature. True or False: Class Meetings were racially and socio-economically diverse.

True

False

Room 2

Strawbridge & Class Meetings

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Question 5

Room 2

Strawbridge & Class Meetings

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You have found all of the keys in this room! Being a Methodist is about relationship, community, worship, and sharing God's message with others. Our structure is important too (Series of Conferences).

CONTINUE

Room 2

Strawbridge & Class Meetings

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What makes a United Methodist Unique?

MAIN HALL

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ROOM 2

Oh no!

ROOM 3

Your pastor has asked you to preach a sermon on "What makes a United Methodist Unique?"

ROOM 1

You have one hour to prepare your message. Collect each "key" to what makes us unique after using the videos, clues, and questions to map out your sermon. Can you escape in time to preach?

Room 3

Denominations Form

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Question 1

The Methodist Episcopal Church had over 200 splits in the first 20 years of her existence. But there were several major groups that eventually merged together to form today's UMC: The Methodist Episcopal Church (1784-1939), The Methodist Protestant Church (1828-1939), The Methodist Episcopal Church, South (1844-1939), The Methodist Church (1939-1968), The Church of the United Brethren in Christ (1800-1946), The Evangelical Association (various forms, 1809-1946) and the Evangelical United Brethren (EUB, 1946-1968). Match the early founders with their respective denomination. Note: there are not equal numbers in the categories.

Room 3

Denominations Form

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Question 2

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Denominations Form

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Question 3

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Denominations Form

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Question 4

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Question 5

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Denominations Form

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You have found all of the keys in this room! Methodism has several key foundations: 3 Simple Rules, 3 aspects of grace, and The Wesleyan Quadrilateral.

CONTINUE

Room 3

Denominations Form

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What makes a United Methodist Unique?

MAIN HALL

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ROOM 2

Oh no!

ROOM 3

Your pastor has asked you to preach a sermon on "What makes a United Methodist Unique?"

ROOM 1

You have one hour to prepare your message. Collect each "key" to what makes us unique after using the videos, clues, and questions to map out your sermon. Can you escape in time to preach?

Main hall

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Race Relationships

Question 1

Watch the video and use it to answer the next few questions. Sharp Street Church left what other congregation in 1787?

Lovely Lane

Old Otterbein

Strawberry Alley

Main hall

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Race Relationships

Question 2

What was the name of the Central Conference in this area? (1864-1939, 1939-1965)

Washington Conference

Baltimore Conference

Delaware Conference

Main Hall

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Race Relationships

Question 3

Which predecessor denomination pushed for desegregation?

Methodist Church

African Methodist Episcopal (AME)

Evangelical United Brethren (EUB)

Main Hall

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Race Relationships

Question 4

What was the original name of what was to later become Morgan State University?

Sharp Street Academy

Centenary Biblical Institute

Wesley School

Main hall

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Race Relationships

Question 5

Today, The United Methodist Church is working to reverse past sins by becoming...

an integrated church

an anti-racist church

a place of welcome

Main Hall

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Race Relationships

Congratulations! You have found the final keys of what it means to be a United Methodist: sacraments and social justice (social principles)

CONTINUE

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Congratulations!

You have found all the keys of what it means to be a United Methodist! You have your sermon ready in the nick of time...take a drink of water and go preach!

Thank you for playing along. If you have any questions or wish to learn more, please contact Rev. Dr. Bonnie McCubbin, bmccubbin@bwcumc.org.

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