Visit our Worship page
We warmly invite you to join us for a transformative worship experience at Oceanport United Methodist Church. Nestled in the heart of our vibrant community, our church offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can come as you are and connect with others on a spiritual journey. Our worship services blend cherished traditions with contemporary elements, creating a space for reflection, inspiration, and growth. Whether you're seeking solace, fellowship, or a deeper connection with the divine, our diverse congregation and dedicated clergy are here to embrace you. Come share in the uplifting music, meaningful teachings, and genuine fellowship that define our worship gatherings. We look forward to walking hand in hand as we explore faith, hope, and love together. Join us this Sunday and let your spiritual voyage begin at Oceanport United Methodist Church.
Worship is led by our Pastor, Donna J. Nilson.
Services begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Previously recorded services are located on our Messages page to watch anytime at your convenience.
Sunday School starts at 10:20 am
Fellowship Time is from 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27
Vacation Bible School 2025
Wednesday, August 20
2025 Peach Festival
RECURRING 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
Oceanport United Methodist Church Presents:
Vacation Bible School 2025!
June 23–27, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Daily
Ages: Children Pre-K through 5th Grade
Get ready for a week full of faith-filled fun, music, games, crafts, and Bible adventures!
Join us each morning as we explore God's love in exciting and meaningful ways.
On Friday, June 27, we'll wrap up with a special closing program and lunch for families and friends.
Oceanport UMC – All are welcome!
Come grow in faith, make new friends, and create lasting memories!
Register early — space is limited!
For more information or to sign up, please contact the church office.
Join Us for the 2025 Peach Festival!
Hosted by Oceanport United Methodist Church
Wednesday, August 20, from 5 PM - 7 PM
Enjoy an evening of:
Live Entertainment by The Choraliers of Eatontown
Savory Hamburgers & Hot Dogs
Fresh Homemade Salads
Delicious Peach Shortcake
Location: 50 Main Street, Oceanport
Dinner & Dessert: $15
(Includes choice of meat, 3 salads, drink, and dessert)
Dinner Only: $12
Dessert Only: $6
For more information, call: 732-544-0018
Support a great cause with our fundraiser for missions while savoring delicious food and fantastic music!
Visit our United Women in Faith page
The 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.
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."
Visit our Request Prayer page
Prayer 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."