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Visitor's Guide
Welcome to The United Methodist Church
We are so glad you have decided to check us out at our online home! At The Wilmington United Methodist Church we strive to share our love and adoration for God with you, as we work together towards our goal of being and making disciples of Jesus Christ.
Below you'll find links to a variety of helpful information. We hope you find what you are seeking and we hope to see you in church so that we can welcome you in person.
What you'll find as a visitor to our church...
"Come as you are" invitation to worship
God loves you just as you are and so do we! We have no dress code or expectations during our Sunday morning services, just an open heart, an open mind, and an open door.
First Impressions and Fellowship Time
When you first enter the Wilmington United Methodist Church, you will be greeted by a friendly face. We have volunteers that will help you to find the Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Sunday School classrooms, the Nursery, restrooms and more. Just ask and you shall receive! We invite you to come a little early, have a cup of coffee, some light snacks, and casual conversation. It's a great time to catch up with old friends and make some new ones. More about our history and foundational beliefs...
Parking: Regular and Handicap
We have ample parking around the church facility.
* Main Parking Lot: corner of E Main St and N Walnut St
* Visitor's Parking: at the top of the Main Parking Lot
* Overflow parking lot: across N Walnut St
* Handicap Parking: directly behind the church, accessed via the alley that runs from N South St to N Walnut St
* Street Parking: Available on E Locust St (front of church) and N Walnut St (side of church)
Worship Schedule
Our worship services offer something for everyone. We offer 2 services each Sunday. Both services include a worship bulletin to help guide you during the service. More on our worship services...
Nursery/Childcare
Our nursery facilities provide a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for your children ages 6 weeks to 3 years and is open during both worship services. For details on our nursery staff and childcare please visit our Children's Ministry page. 
Children's Ministry
Our children's ministry opportunities for ages 4 years through 5th grade allow children to be active members withing the church environment. Children can enjoy Sunday school, help during worship as acolytes, participate in Children's Moments during worship, and more. Please visit our new Children's Ministry page for more information.
Sunday School For All Ages
We offer classes for Pre-school through adulthood, and provide nursery for 6 weeks through 3 years from 9:45am to 10:30am every Sunday (between the worship services). Information on class offerings, teachers and class locations can be found on our Christian Education Page.
Communion
At WUMC communion is offered the first Sunday of every month, and also during special services. All are invited to partake. Our communion is offered in various ways: by intinction (worshippers are asked to come forward to receive the sacrament), at the rail (worshippers are invited to the communion rail to kneel and take communion), and in the pews (the sacraments are passed through the pews and everyone waits to take the bread and "wine" together).
Worship Services Details
8:45 a.m. Worship - Our Breakfast Service provides is a worship opportunity that is held in our Fellowship Hall. Worshippers are able to sit around tables with their coffee and snacks, enjoy the music of our praise band, share their joys and concerns with a morning prayer (including the Lord's Prayer, printed in your bulletin), scripture lessons, and a thought-provoking sermon. This service is growing in popularity, so come and join us! Nursery care is available.
10:45 Worship - Our Traditional Worship Service provides a joyful worship experience in our beautiful sanctuary with a view of our stunning "Good Shepherd" stained glass window. This service includes a call to worship, scripture lessons, uplifting music by our amazing Chancel Choir (September - May), children's moments, and a sermon. This service usually lasts until noon. Nursery care is available.
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Map and Directions
