Sunday Worship at Oceanport UMC
You are warmly invited to worship with us at Oceanport United Methodist Church. Whether you have been part of a church for many years or are looking for a place to begin your faith journey, you will find a caring congregation ready to welcome you.
Our Sunday service offers a meaningful time of prayer, Scripture, music, and an encouraging message. Come as you are and join us as we worship God, grow in faith, and support one another in Christian fellowship.
Worship is led by our pastor, the Rev. Donna J. Nilson.
Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Sunday School: 10:20 a.m.
Fellowship Time: 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Unable to join us in person? Previously recorded worship services are available on our Messages page to watch at your convenience.
We look forward to welcoming you this Sunday!
Sight & Sound Trip – Joseph
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Oceanport United Methodist Church
Join us for an unforgettable trip to the renowned Sight & Sound Theatre as we experience the inspiring production of Joseph, one of the Bible's most beloved stories.
Follow Joseph's remarkable journey from betrayal and hardship to forgiveness, redemption, and God's extraordinary purpose for his life. Through breathtaking sets, live animals, magnificent music, and powerful storytelling, this production brings Scripture to life in a truly unforgettable way.
Whether you've seen a Sight & Sound production before or this will be your first visit, this promises to be a meaningful day of fellowship, inspiration, and unforgettable memories.
Invite your family and friends and join us as we experience together this powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and His perfect plan for every life.
Everyone is welcome!
Upcoming Events
Discover the heart of community and faith at Oceanport United Methodist Church's recurring events. Join us each week for uplifting Sunday worship, followed by midweek study sessions. These regular gatherings create lasting connections and offer a place of belonging for all seeking spiritual growth and meaningful fellowship.Sundays
9:30 am, Worship
10:20 am, Sunday School
Thursdays
10:00 am, Bible Study
7:30 pm, Sanctuary Choir Practice.
View 2026 Events
2026 Events
April 14 - United Women in Faith meeting
May 3 - Communion
May 10 - Mother's Day
May 12 - United Women in Faith meeting
May 24 - Pentecost
May 25 - Memorial Day Luncheon
May 31 - Trinity Sunday
June 6 - Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
June 21 - Father's Day
June 29–July 3 - Vacation Bible School
July 5 - Communion
August 2 - Communion
August 19 - Peach Festival
United Women in Faith
Visit our United Women in Faith pageThe United Women in Faith seeks to connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship, and education so that they can inspire, influence, and impact local and global communities.
Reformation Cornerstones
Many Protestants celebrate the work of reformers who brought about a much-needed change in the Christian church. At the center of their contributions were four teachings:- Scripture alone: The supremacy of the Bible as the surest guide for faith and life.
- Grace alone: The supremacy of God's undeserved love. God counts us "right" with him when we accept his free gifts of forgiveness and salvation.
- Faith alone: The supremacy of faith. Only by believing and trusting in God's promises, and through no works or achievement of our own, do we receive eternal life.
- The priesthood of all believers: Christians are "members of one another" (Ephesians 4:25, NRSV). In God's eyes, Christians are all on the same level. We each have a ministry to fulfill to one another and to people outside the faith. Martin Luther said we're "reciprocally and mutually one."
Staying Spiritually Fit
Visit our Request Prayer pagePrayer is like exercise: Neither is an end in itself. Just as exercise is intended to make us physically fit by strengthening our muscles so we can manage more activity, engaging in prayer leads to more prayer. The harder one works at exercise, the greater the results. But if we give up the routine, the results won't hold. The same goes for prayer.
Writes Rev. Kate Braestrup in Beginner's Grace (Atria Books), "There will be no moment - in this life, anyway - when I will be able to say, 'That's it! I've prayed, and the prayers have paid off: I'm a fully conscious, totally grateful, and unstintingly generous person. I can just start stuffing myself as soon as the plate hits the table."
Rather, she notes, "The more you give, the more you will be able to give; the more you receive, the more you will be willing to receive; and the more you pray, the more you can... pray."