About NSUMC
Our friendly little church is conveniently located on Route 25A in Wading River, NY, on the north shore of Long Island. You've read our sign as you pass by. Please stop in anytime for prayer or to learn what we're all about.
If you are looking for a church, this IS your church. Come grow with us!
North Shore Villages Cooperative Parish
In addition to the traditional partnership with our LI East District and New York Annual Conference we are blessed to be able to partner in Christ's ministry with 3 other local churches:
- Port Jefferson First United Methodist Church
- Stony Brook Community Methodist Church
- Setauket United Methodist Church
We have embarked "on a new-new thing!" to explore how to better serve our communities and utilize our resources to make disciples and transform the world in the image of Jesus Christ.
Come! Join us, you will be glad you did!
Sunday Worship. We invite you to our worship service at 11 AM each Sunday. We are an open and affirming congregation; all are welcome. Our worship is alive with our singing and music from the Praise Band and Choir, personal testimonies of God's grace, our spoken and silent prayers, and with God's word in scriptures and in the pastor's message.
Jesus said, "Let the children come to me." We love the joyful sound of children at worship, and we also provide Nursery Care for the youngest, Sunday School for grades K–5, and confirmation classes for grades 6–8.
At our informal Fellowship Hour after the service, we enjoy light refreshments or a "potluck" lunch while sharing joys and concerns with our church family.
Bible Study groups meet regularly, please consult the calendar for meeting times and topics.
Summer means Vacation Bible School engaged children (entering grades K–5 in September) in Bible stories, music, crafts, and recreation focused on one theme. We can't wait to hold that free event again when it is safe to do so.
Missions. Jesus taught us to love our neighbors as ourselves and to care for those in need. This mission is at the heart of our congregation. We serve "neighbors" in need both near and far.
The Thrift Shop provides clothing and a large variety of other items at low cost. Please consult the calendar for times of operation.
Through our Helping Hands Fund and our Food and Toiletries Pantry, we assist families and individuals with their basic needs. By volunteering with Maureen's Haven we serve Suffolk County's homeless population.
Our talented Crafty Ladies meet weekly for fun and fellowship together while creating beautiful crafts to sell at their December fair.
Who We Are
We are the people of the United Methodist Church who share a common heritage with other Christians:
- Conviction that God has mercy and love for all people;
- Belief in a triune God: the Father/Mother, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
- Faith in the mystery of salvation through Jesus Christ; and
- Celebration of the sacraments.
The North Shore UMC congregation enjoys a vital connection with the larger United Methodist Church that enables it to be part of critical mission and ministry around the world. Our staff and members strive to have open hearts, open minds, and open doors so that we can make a positive impact on our community and the world beyond.
Our congregation seeks to be in ministry with all God’s people, regardless of gender, race, age, class, ethnicity, culture, country of origin, ability and disability, and sexual orientation. Through prayer, Bible study, open dialogue, and fellowship opportunities, working together as a community of faith, we seek to encourage and challenge one another to deeper spiritual growth and stronger faith in the power of Jesus Christ to transform the world. We invite you to be a part of this joyful, life-changing struggle, and find the support and strength you need to live the life that God has called you to live.
In these times of isolation, loneliness and widespread injustice, we are called to bring the Grace of God into the world.