Staff

Rev. Dr. Beth Hutton serves as Senior Pastor of Calvary with a deep love for building authentic community, thoughtful worship, and faith that makes a real difference in everyday life. She is passionate about creating spaces where all people feel welcomed, valued, and invited to grow, whether lifelong church members or those just beginning to explore faith.

Dr. Hutton brings experience in both congregational leadership and higher education, serving as an adjunct professor of history while leading churches in vibrant worship, mission partnerships, and community engagement. Her teaching and preaching style blends Scripture, storytelling, and practical hope, helping people connect faith with the world around them.

She cares deeply about justice, hospitality, and the church’s role in loving Frederick well, partnering with local organizations, opening Calvary’s doors to the community, and encouraging discipleship that shows up beyond Sunday mornings.

A military brat, Dr. Hutton is a proud mom of three young adult children and finds joy in travel, reading, home improvements, music, local events, and is an avid dog lover.

Rev. Ken Humbert, minister of Pastoral Visitation and Administration was called to ministry at age 17, preached at 18, been ordained clergy for 45 years, served 9 churches. He’s been a hospital ER chaplain, a local and county Fire Service chaplain and served in numerous church and community roles. He’s the only pastor we have Ringling Bros. trained in clowning and helped bring about the W. Md. Scenic Rail Line! The loves of his life: to bring others to Christ, to uplift the left-behind, to look forward with others for what God is calling us to be and do. Ken and Beverly have been married for 45 years. Their children are both educators.

Amy and her family have been members at Calvary since 1992. She and her husband, Jeff, raised their 3 sons at Calvary, participating in Sunday School, Youth Group and other activities. In 2021, she retired from her 35-year teaching career, where she worked as an elementary school teacher in Frederick and Montgomery Counties.   Amy has been a Sunday School teacher at Calvary since her boys were little, and is now excited to be working with Calvary’s children and families as Children’s Ministry Director.

Jenn is a lifelong member of Calvary UMC, having grown up with a Calvary family and as an active member of Youth Group as a teen. After five years of volunteering, Jenn is excited to take on an even more active role with Calvary’s amazing Youth. She fills the remainder of her time with being a busy Mom of three and a pediatric nurse for 23 years.

Sharon and her husband, Gary, joined Calvary following their move to Worman’s Mill in 2022.  Prior to retiring, Sharon spent her career in finance.  She serves on the board of the New Friends Club in Frederick and as a Blessings in a Backpack volunteer.  Sharon and Gary enjoy travel and spending time with their kids and grandkids.

Cathy has serviced as the Administrative Assistant at Calvary United Methodist since May 2017.  She has been married to her husband Suede since 1996 and has three daughters.  Cathy is a member of the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Westminster, Maryland.

Patty has been working at the Calvary Weekday School for 6 years as a teacher in the four-year old program.  Before coming to Calvary, she worked in Frederick County Public Schools.  She has been married for 23 years and has two sons, a daughter and two dogs.  Patty has recently been named the Director of the Calvary Weekday School and is very excited about serving the school in this way.

Olivia was formerly an Assistant Director at a preschool/child care center for many years in Montgomery County. She joined Calvary Weekday School in July 2020.  Olivia and her husband have two grown sons and two grandchildren.