In 1812 the congregation received permission to establish a new parish - St. Bartholomew - and to build a new church.  In 1813 the vestry committee met at Bowman's store.  A small lot and frame church was built on land given by Thomas Griffith near the Hawlings River, three miles east of Laytonsville on Sundown Road, and consecrated May 9, 1819, by Bishop James Kemp.  Later a stone church was built, and the old building apparently became a schoolhouse until 1867.  St. Bartholomew Church was moved to Laytonsville in 1909 due to the distance for townspeople to travel for church services and the need for repairs to the chapel.

 In 1954 Lew Kibbee, chairman of the building committee, presented plans for a new cinder block addition to the church which included toilet facilities, kitchen improvements, and a new boiler room.  Ben Elliott, a parishioner who was also an architect, drew the plans and the building was completed early in 1956.

 Of interest in the present church as the silver chalice and paten dated 1826.  These were used at the Hawlings River Church and are still in use at communion services.  The brass vases are from the old church built in 1813.  The needlepoint kneelers at the altar rail and cushions on the choir pews were stitched by parishioners in memory of deceased members of the parish.

 In 1895 St. Bartholomew Parish became a part of the Diocese of Washington.  The present church property borders Laytonsville Road, Sundown Road, and First Street.
 

The Board purchased two acres of land at the price of $75.00 per acre, one acre for a church and one for a cemetery.  At that time the Brooke Grove congregation was a part of the Rockville Circuit, with pastors known as circuit riders traveling to Rockville, Emory Grove, Mt. Zion, Brooke Grove, Howard Chapel, Quince Orchard, Brown's, and Seneca. 

As a result of growth, this circuit was divided into two parts  - Laytonsville and Rockville Circuits.  Under the leadership of the Rev. P. H. Matthews and later the Rev. J. L. Evans, a new church was dedicated August 17, 1871.

 Only a few years later, this church was destroyed by fire.  Members and friends met in homes for prayer and praise services. A new church was begun in 1878 and dedicated on June 5, 1879. 

Through the years the congregation and 41 ministers have worked not only in religious leadership but also in constant improvements to their church. A new organ, air-conditioning, chandeliers, new carpeting, acoustical tile ceiling, and in 1973 a new parsonage have been added to the Brooke Grove Methodist Church.

By 1970, their numbers had grown enough to build a new facility.  The current senior pastor, the Rev. Vernon Ball,  and assistant pastor began their service in July of 1990.

As of 1998, the Laytonsville Baptist Church has five students in bible college.  Two will graduate this year and go on to seminary.  By 1999, the church will be able to retire its total debt obligation. Laytonsville Baptist Church has a strong mission emphasis and opportunities for involvement at all levels.
 

The alignment of Route 108 was slightly different in 1912 from the way it is today.. This earlier church was built very close to today's road and the current parking lot.  Travelers heading north through the town in the evening could see the light from the new stained glass windows especially well during an evening service.