Be Our Guest
We are excited that you are considering visiting Oriental United Methodist Church. Below is helpful information to prepare you for your first visit and for opportunities to connect you at OUMC. If you need additional information, please contact the church office, (252) 249-0213, or email us at info@orientalumc.org.
OUMC Ministries Overview
A PDF version of our “About OUMC Ministry” guide is being developed. It will be added to the website soon. In the meantime, browse our website or contact the church to learn more.
Contacting Us
How do I contact the church (Mailing address, phone number, e-mail, business hours, and emergency contact info)?
Sunday Morning…
8:30 a.m. Service – A praise team of voices, guitars, and keyboards leads the music at the 8:30 a.m. service.
11:00 a.m. Service – The Sanctuary Choir sings at the 11 a.m. service and is accompanied by OUMC’s organ. Nursery is provided.
5th Sunday Services – If there are five Sundays in a month, on the 5th Sunday a combined service is held at 10:00 a.m. in place of the 8:30 and 11:00 services described above.
The sermons are identical at the two services. The location of the services is based on the month as depicted in the following table.
| Time | Location during May – October | Location during November – April |
| 8:30 am Service | Lou Mac Park weather permitting; otherwise it is held in the Church Sanctuary. | Church Sanctuary |
| 11:00 am Service | Church Sanctuary | Church Sanctuary |
| 5thSunday10:00 am Service | Lou Mac Park weather permitting; otherwise it is held in the Church Sanctuary. | Church Sanctuary |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a “dress code” for Sunday morning worship? No, Come as you are!
- Is there handicapped access to the Sanctuary, and what kind of parking arrangements exists for those with limited mobility? Handicapped parking is available and ramps are provided for wheelchair access to the sanctuary and to the Fellowship Hall.
- Is a Nursery available? A Nursery is available during the 11:00 am worship service.
- I missed a service … Can I watch a sermon video online, listen to sermons online, or get a DVD or audio tape of a worship service? Yes, you can receive a DVD of all services held in the Sanctuary. Call the church office for more information.
Joining the Church
How do I explore membership in OUMC? Tell me more about being baptized. Tell me how I can connect at OUMC, as an Adult, Youth, Child, Woman, Man, Senior Adult. Tell me more about Communion. I want to make a difference in my church, in my community, or across the world. Tell me more about OUMC missions and outreach programs and about volunteering.