At Key West United Methodist Church we strive every day to be “a loving church where all are welcome.”
We don’t do that perfectly, of course.
We are human and broken. But, it is the driving force of everything we do. We welcome everyone as part of our
church family, encouraging one another as we grow closer to Christ.
We also embrace God’s call in Micah 6:8 to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God. We do this by both creating a safe space for all role to seek the love of Christ and standing up for those who cannot stand up for themselves.
Key West United Methodist Church, also known as The Old Stone Church, has been on the island since 1844. Methodist preaching was first heard on the island in 1832 when two missionaries arrived by schooner. The current church structure is made of coral rock quarried from the site and was built to cover their semi-permanent wooden sanctuary. Upon the completion the old church was dismantled and carried out the front door. Over the years, four Key West Methodist congregations united to form the current church. This congregation strives to honor tradition while embracing new and innovative ways of doing ministry that meet the needs of Key West’s diverse community – often referred to as “One Human Family” an international practice in architecture, urban planning and interior design. We believe in sharing knowledge and promoting dialogue to increase the creative potential of collaboration.
Rev. Madeline Knapp | Pastor
Pastor Madeline (Baum) Knapp grew up in Guilford, CT. She studied and received her Master’s of Divinty at Asbury Theological Seminary: FL Dunnam Campus Orlando. Before she came to Key West, Madeline was the Director of Family Ministries at Trinity United Methodist Church Jensen Beach, FL, the Director of Family Ministries at Ocala West United Methodist Church, and Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church in Boca Raton. She is the proud mother of Sara Baum, her amazing daughter.Email: pastor@keywestumchurch.org
Heather Buscemi | Office Manager
Heather is a proud Navy spouse who relocated with her family to Key West in June 2024. Since joining the team at Key West United Methodist Church, she has been serving as the office manager, handling a variety of administrative duties including managing calls, emails, accounts payable, payroll, and overall office organization. Heather’s goal is to support the church community in any way she can, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes so that the ministry can thrive. She is excited to be part of this vibrant community and looks forward to contributing to its growth and success. Heather majored in Communications and is a graduate of the University of South Florida. She is the proudest mother of her children, Alexandria and Anthony.
Email: OfficeAdmin@keywestumchurch.org
Darlene Sommer | Director of Family Ministries
The Family Ministry is a great opportunity for me to continue my service to, with, and for children. I have served as an educator for my entire working career. I graduated from a Christian College in Indiana and began my elementary teaching career there. I continued teaching in Indiana, Georgia and Florida. After retiring from teaching this spring, I was presented with the opportunity to serve Key West United Methodist Church. This is a wonderful continuation of serving families and children in leading them through their growth in faith and service to God, family and others.
Email: Family@keywestumchurch.org
Jordan Sommer | Director of Music Ministry
Jordan Sommer is the Music Director at KWUMC. He leads rehearsals for the choir and bell choir weekly, and he arranges the music program for the Sunday service. He joined the choir as tenor section leader in 2022 and became Music Director in spring of 2024.
Email: MusicDirector@keywestumchurch.org
Dani Hoy | Media Coordinator
Dani is originally from Baltimore, MD, and moved to Key West in 2013. She attended PCA&D in Lancaster, PA, and finished her commercial arts degree at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA. She worked for 13 years at Clipper Magazine, Inc., in Mountville, PA. She still freelances and does fine art while performing music at many Key West venues as a solo act and as part of The Shanty Hounds.
Email: mediacoordinator@keywestumchurch.org
Dr. Ann McFarland | Organist
From Danville, PA, Dr. Ann studied Masters of Music History and Literature at Temple University and is the Former Associate Professor of Music Education at West Chester University of PA. In addition to being the organist at Key West United Methodist, Dr. Ann is also involved in the Keys Choral Arts.
DrAnn@keywestumchurch.org
Pastor Madeline (Baum) Knapp grew up in Guilford, CT. She studied and received her Master’s of Divinty at Asbury Theological Seminary: FL Dunnam Campus Orlando. Before she came to Key West, Madeline was the Director of Family Ministries at Trinity United Methodist Church Jensen Beach, FL, the Director of Family Ministries at Ocala West United Methodist Church, and Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church in Boca Raton. She is the proud mother of Sara Baum, her amazing daughter.Email: pastor@keywestumchurch.org
Heather Buscemi | Office Manager
Heather is a proud Navy spouse who relocated with her family to Key West in June 2024. Since joining the team at Key West United Methodist Church, she has been serving as the office manager, handling a variety of administrative duties including managing calls, emails, accounts payable, payroll, and overall office organization. Heather’s goal is to support the church community in any way she can, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes so that the ministry can thrive. She is excited to be part of this vibrant community and looks forward to contributing to its growth and success. Heather majored in Communications and is a graduate of the University of South Florida. She is the proudest mother of her children, Alexandria and Anthony.
Email: OfficeAdmin@keywestumchurch.org
Darlene Sommer | Director of Family Ministries
The Family Ministry is a great opportunity for me to continue my service to, with, and for children. I have served as an educator for my entire working career. I graduated from a Christian College in Indiana and began my elementary teaching career there. I continued teaching in Indiana, Georgia and Florida. After retiring from teaching this spring, I was presented with the opportunity to serve Key West United Methodist Church. This is a wonderful continuation of serving families and children in leading them through their growth in faith and service to God, family and others.
Email: Family@keywestumchurch.org
Jordan Sommer | Director of Music Ministry
Jordan Sommer is the Music Director at KWUMC. He leads rehearsals for the choir and bell choir weekly, and he arranges the music program for the Sunday service. He joined the choir as tenor section leader in 2022 and became Music Director in spring of 2024.
Email: MusicDirector@keywestumchurch.org
Dani Hoy | Media Coordinator
Dani is originally from Baltimore, MD, and moved to Key West in 2013. She attended PCA&D in Lancaster, PA, and finished her commercial arts degree at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA. She worked for 13 years at Clipper Magazine, Inc., in Mountville, PA. She still freelances and does fine art while performing music at many Key West venues as a solo act and as part of The Shanty Hounds.
Email: mediacoordinator@keywestumchurch.org
Dr. Ann McFarland | Organist
From Danville, PA, Dr. Ann studied Masters of Music History and Literature at Temple University and is the Former Associate Professor of Music Education at West Chester University of PA. In addition to being the organist at Key West United Methodist, Dr. Ann is also involved in the Keys Choral Arts.
DrAnn@keywestumchurch.org
