Our Sunday worship service may be described as “traditional.” Music is sung with piano and keyboard accompaniment, and we engage a variety of liturgical readings and practices (prayers, responsive readings, time of relfection, etc.) that reinforce the theme of that morning’s worship celebration or supports the primary scripture reading.
Dress is casual. Children of all ages are welcome to join our services and a safe, comfortable nursery is available during worship following the children’s message.
Parking is available in front of the church, along Blue Grass Trail, and at the Village Green (our church park). Spaces for persons with mobility needs are available immediately in front of the church.
Microphones are used for all spoken elements and additional hearing assistance is available through our closed circuit transmission system. Large print hymnals are also available. The sanctuary is light and airy with natural light flooding through the colored glass windows.
Holy Communion is regularly observed on the first Sunday of each month and at other times through the year. Newport-Mt. Olivet UMC maintains the United Methodist tradition of an open communion table: The table we set and the gift of bread and juice laid upon it is not ours but a gift from God freely given to all of us. Therefore, we believe all people are welcome to recieve God's grace at communion. There is no membership, age, or ability requirement.
NMO-UMC typically follows the liturgical year, celebrating the church seasons of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. We often engage in special worship and sermon series during those times.