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to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We believe that all Christians are in ministry to proclaim and share the good news of God’s grace through our love of God and neighbor – in word and action. This is what Jesus taught and showed his disciples how to do. This is what we learn how to do as a community of believers empowered by the Holy Spirit to study the Bible, pray, worship, and use the gifts God has given to us.
The sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion are celebrated as visible signs of the invisible grace of God that is present and active in our lives. In Baptism we are claimed and named as children of God. In Holy Communion we remember that we are joined together as one by Christ.
Mission Statement of NLUMC
Build a connected church community through partnership and neighborhood outreach. Promote spiritual growth and discipleship through mutually encouraging gifts and faith.
Vision Statement of NLUMC
Build Connections. Build Partnerships. Build Spiritual Growth.
Our congregation grew from these historical roots:
1856 – Methodist Episcopal Church in New London established
1858 – Immanuel Evangelical Church in Maple Creek established
1864 – Methodist Episcopal Church in Northport established
Various church closures, moves, and mergers occurred over the years. In 1967 Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Church of New London and the Methodist Church of New London merged together to become the United Methodist Church of New London. Ground was broken at the corner of Pine and Oshkosh Streets for a new church building on May 3, 1970; and the building was consecrated on January 31, 1971. In 1979 the Northport United Methodist Church closed and members transferred to New London. 1994 additions enlarged the dimensions of the church building to its current size.
Our congregation shares a connection with all the other United Methodist churches around the world! We work together to respond to natural and manmade disasters by sending resources – financial, material, and people – to aide those in need. United Methodists establish and support schools, hospitals, agricultural projects, business cooperatives, and new church starts. Locally we connect with our ecumenical and community partners to support the Community Cupboard, Mission of Hope House, emergency assistance through the Salvation Army, community Thanksgiving meal, Relay for Life, and other projects. (Look for the United Methodist Men’s food wagon at area events!)
Here’s what you can expect if you come to worship with us:
Coming into the church from Pine Street there is a sheltered entrance where you can drive up to drop someone off at the handicapped accessible front door. Inside you’ll move past the church library, pastor’s office, and church office on the way to the sanctuary where worship services are held. The back of the worship area opens to Cottrill Fellowship Hall, where there is another handicapped accessible entrance/exit by the kitchen that leads to the parking/driveway on the north side of the building. Additional parking can be found in the lot at the west end of the building.
We worship together on Sunday morning, starting at 10:15AM. Our worship service is about an hour long and is relaxed but traditional in nature. Our sanctuary has a beautiful pipe organ, and our organist plays every other Sunday. Alternate Sundays our Praise Band leads the music with guitars and more contemporary songs. The words to all prayers, responses, and hymns are projected on screen in the sanctuary. We take time to share our joys and concerns for prayer. The pastor’s sermon will relate to the scripture readings that are used in the service. Offering plates are available at the back and front of the sanctuary to support the mission and ministry of the church.
Holy Communion will usually be received during worship on the first Sunday of the month. The United Methodist Church has an ‘open’ communion table – which means that you can receive Holy Communion even if you’re not a member of this congregation, or even our denomination. We are currently using individual sealed chalices for the safety of all. All are invited and welcome at God’s table.
You may have noticed that there are few “through” streets in New London! Our address is 709 W. Pine Street. Which means we’re on the northwest corner of Pine Street (runs east/west past the front entrance of the church) and Oshkosh Street (runs north/south with a driveway entrance to parking spaces along the north side of the building, and down to our parking lot at the west end of the building). The north end of Oshkosh Street is at County Road X along the south shore of the Wolf River; and Beckert Road marks the south end of Oshkosh Street. The west end of Pine Street is at Werner Allen Road; and County Road D/Division Street is the east end of Pine Street.
Our church is located south of downtown in a residential area, one block east of Hatten Park, just up the hill from the outdoor track at New London Middle School; a block south of the New London Park and Recreation Department’s Aquatic and Fitness Center; and a block west of the Washington Center and New London Senior Center.