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We Are All God’s Beloved Children

Newark United Methodist Church (NUMC) is a congregation with open hearts, open minds, and open arms. We welcome and affirm you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, regardless of your race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, social or economic status, physical and mental ability, or religious affiliation. We are all God’s beloved children.

What’s Happening This Week?

 

November 30th, 2025 – First Sunday of Advent – Hope

  • 8:00 am Traditional Service with Communion (Sanctuary)
  • 9:30 am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) – (Livestream) (Bulletin)
  • 11:00 Contemporary Service with the SonSpirit band (Heritage Hall)

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Traditional Worship and Communion

8:00 AM

Our service follows a rich Christian tradition that includes the reading of Scripture, thoughtful Scripture-based messages from clergy and lay leaders, singing hymns, moving music, and corporate prayer.  Communion each week.

Live stream And In-Person Traditional Worship

9:30 AM

Enjoy the fruits of our traditional worship and communion either in person or via our high quality live stream of the event. Follow us for our readings of the scripture, beautiful messages, hymns, music, and prayer.

Past Services on YouTube >

SonSpirit Contemporary Service

11:00 AM

This exciting time of worship will make you feel alive and eager to invite and share God’s love with others with positive, practical, down-to-earth spiritual messages enhanced by multimedia images and up-tempo Christian music.

Hear from the NUMC Congregation

The music program has been the highlight of our worship here.

Ruthie T.

My launchpad and home for the rediscovery of my faith.

If I were to describe Newark UMC in three words, they would be: open, welcoming, and accepting.

Kerry H.

This is a church filled with people who really try to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

If you are looking for a community who accepts everyone, you will be welcomed and supported here!

My church family has supported me through the bad times and helped me celebrate the many moments of joy.

NUMC is a welcoming, nurturing and affirming church family. They have truly become my second family.

Tom R.

Compassionate, committed to social justice, supportive, a wonderful church home.

Recent Events

Every day new and exciting things happen here at NUMC! Here are a few things that happened just recently at our church:

For Halloween, we partnered with Newark Methodist Preschool for the annual Trunk or Treat event. It was an evening filled with cool trunk decorations and even cooler costumes!

We also hosted a Middle East Peace Talk event. It was a day filled with two very meaningful presentations. To learn more about the programs, click here.

 

Recent Events

Every day new and exciting things happen here at NUMC! Here are a few things that happened just recently at our church:

On October 1st, Tonya McClain began her tenure as the new pastor of our congregation. She is excited to get to know our congregation, and we are just as excited to get to know her too! 

We also began our Sunday School programs for the new school year in September. 

 

Pastor Tonya McClain being appointed our new Senior Pastor

Pastor Tonya preparing the Sacraments for Communion

Pastor Tonya and her mother being welcomed at fellowship time

Ways to Get Involved with NUMC

Our Newark, Delaware United Methodist Church hosts a variety of programs and community activities and we welcome your participation!

Volunteering Opportunities

Connect with the local and global community on a deeper level by offering your time to help with anything from housing to tutoring.

Volunteer Ministries

Church Calendar

In addition to our worship services, we have thriving programs for folks of all ages, including our Preschool, Christian Education, a variety of musical offerings, and much more.

Calendar

Ways to Give

Your generosity helps us to continue to support and to serve not only our congregants by the greater Newark community and beyond through worship services, religious programming, and community support programs.

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