New Castle Presbyterian Church

06/21/2026

On this fourth Sunday of Pentecost, we will be worshipping with Rev. Rourke Moore. We are grateful for everyone's flexibility! Join us as we celebrate God's mercy and care! Come and rejoice at all the ways the Holy Spirit flows through our lives and our church.

Hybrid worship with Communion begins in the Meeting House at 10:30, and our bulletin and livestream are available on our website.
Nursery care will be offered over the summer; special music will be provided by guest musicians.

Check out our Bulletin to learn more about these announcements:

- We are in need of ushers Sunday (6/28) and pretty much every Sunday after that. Please sign up here. (You don't have to be a member to usher!)

- Our June newsletter includes information about our nominated Officers, graduation announcements, member updates, and more!

- Information about summer happenings, including Pride celebrations (June 24 and June 28), Game Night (6/27), and VBS (August 2)

- Pastor Miriam's Sabbatical is June 8 through August 31; check out information for how to be in touch with NCPC during this season.

Join with us in praying for:
- folks who celebrate new beginnings, including recent graduates
- folks receiving medical care
- for peace in our world, especially in Ukraine, Iran, Israel, and Palestine, and for the end of gun violence in the U.S.
- folks receiving cancer care

06/14/2026

On this third Sunday of Pentecost, we will be worshipping with Rev. Casey Carbone. This is a change in the preaching schedule as Amy Selheimer was unavailable due to a death of a friend. We are grateful for everyone's flexibility! Join us as we celebrate God's mercy and care! Come and rejoice at all the ways the Holy Spirit flows through our lives and our church.

Hybrid worship with Communion begins in the Meeting House at 10:30, and our bulletin and livestream are available on our website.
Nursery care will be offered over the summer; special music will be provided by guest musicians.

Check out our Bulletin to learn more about these announcements:

- We are in need of ushers Sunday (6/28) and pretty much every Sunday after that. Please sign up here. (You don't have to be a member to usher!)

- Our June newsletter includes information about our nominated Officers, graduation announcements, member updates, and more!

- Information about summer happenings, including our NCPC Blue Rocks Night (June 19), Pride celebrations (June 24 and June 28), Game Night (6/27), and VBS (August 2)

- Pastor Miriam's Sabbatical is June 8 through August 31; check out information for how to be in touch with NCPC during this season.

Join with us in praying for:
- folks who celebrate new beginnings, including recent graduates
- folks receiving medical care
- for peace in our world, especially in Ukraine, Iran, Israel, and Palestine, and for the end of gun violence in the U.S.
- folks receiving cancer care

06/07/2026

On this second Sunday of Pentecost, we remember that we know God's healing mercy through Christ. Join us as we celebrate God's mercy and care! We'll celebrate the Sacrament of Communion, gather for our Annual Congregational Meeting, and cut the cake at our Church Picnic. Come and rejoice at all the ways the Holy Spirit flows through our lives and our church.

Hybrid worship with Communion begins in the Meeting House at 10:30, and our bulletin and livestream are available on our website. Gifts of Love white envelopes will be collected to benefit our neighbors in need.
Sunday School and Nursery Care will be offered. This is the last Sunday of Choir and Sunday School before summer break! (Nursery care will be offered over the summer; special music will be provided by guest musicians.)
Our Church Picnic will feature grilled hamburgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs provided by Session. Please bring a side dish to share.

Check out our Bulletin to learn more about these announcements:

- We are in need of ushers next Sunday (6/14) and pretty much every Sunday after that. Please sign up here. (You don't have to be a member to usher!)

- Our June newsletter includes information about our nominated Officers, graduation announcements, member updates, and more!

- Information about summer happenings, including our NCPC Blue Rocks Night (June 19), Pride celebrations (June 24 and June 28), Game Night (6/27), and VBS (August 2)

- Pastor Miriam's Sabbatical is June 8 through August 31; check out information for how to be in touch with NCPC during this season.

Join with us in praying for:
- folks who celebrate new beginnings, including recent graduates and couples who've recently gotten engaged
- folks receiving medical care
- for peace in our world, especially in Ukraine, Iran, Israel, and Palestine, and for the end of gun violence in the U.S.
- folks receiving cancer care

06/02/2026

NCPC June 2026 Newsletter

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND JOIN US IN-PERSON FOR: Hybrid Worship Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 7 - Annual Congregational Meeting & Church Picnic Pastor Miriam's Sabbatical Send-Off Sunday, June 14 - Guatemala Sunday - Amy Selheimer - Preaching Friday, June 19 - Blue Rocks Family Night Sunday,....

05/31/2026

On this Trinity Sunday, we will remember God's steadfast love from the beginning of creation and evermore, and we will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism as we welcome Brian Siemienski, Ashley Immediato, and Camryn Siemienski into the family of God! In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, let us join together and worship our Triune God.

Hybrid worship begins in the Meeting House at 10:30, and our bulletin and livestream are available on our website. Sunday School and Nursery Care will be offered; we'll gather for Potluck Coffee Hour in the Fellowship Hall (bring a dish to share!)

Check out our Bulletin to learn more about these announcements:

- We are especially in need of ushers this Summer! Sign up here

- Final call for graduation announcements for the June newsletter.

- Information about summer happenings, including today's Pride Market on the Green (Happy Pride!), NCPC Youth Group (June 6), our NCPC Blue Rocks Night (June 19) , and VBS (August 2)

- Our Annual Congregational Meeting and Picnic on Sunday, June 7

Join with us in praying for:
- folks receiving medical care
- for all who grieve, including the congregation of Mother African Union Church at the loss of their church building to fire
- for peace in our world, especially in Ukraine, Iran, Israel, and Palestine, and for the end of gun violence in the U.S.
- folks receiving cancer care

05/24/2026

On this Pentecost Sunday, we remember Christ's promise to the church through the Holy Spirit: that God is with us, through us, for us, above us, in us, around us... Come, let us worship God and give thanks for the gift of the Holy Spirit!

Hybrid worship begins in the Meeting House at 10:30, and our bulletin and livestream are available on our website. Sunday School and Nursery Care will be offered; we'll gather for Sidewalk Fellowship after worship.

Check out our Bulletin to learn more about these announcements:

- We are especially in need of ushers this Summer! Sign up here

- Information about summer happenings, including Coffee Hours (5/31 - Potluck), Pastor Miriam's Sabbatical (June 8-Aug 31), our Annual Congregational Meeting and Church Picnic (June 7) and Vacation Bible School (Aug 2)

- Sign up in the Fellowship Hall to help table at the New Castle Pride Market (May 31) and to volunteer with Epiphany House and Emmanuel Dining Room.

- Reach out to Jen Dunham for NCPC tickets to the Blue Rocks game (June 19)

Join with us in praying for:
- folks receiving medical care
- for all who grieve, including the congregation of Mother African Union Church at the loss of their church building to fire
- for peace in our world, especially in Ukraine, Iran, Israel, and Palestine, and for the end of gun violence in the U.S.
- folks receiving cancer care

05/17/2026

On this Seventh Sunday of Easter, NCPC's Youth Group will lead us in worship, and we'll welcome five Confirmands into membership by Affirmation of Faith. Come, remember your Baptism and the joy of God's steadfast love.

Hybrid worship begins in the Meeting House at 10:30, and our bulletin and livestream are available on our website. Sunday School and Nursery Care will be offered, as well as Coffee Hour Fellowship after worship.

Check out our Bulletin to learn more about these announcements:

- We are especially in need of ushers this Summer! Sign up through our website.

- Information about summer happenings, including our Annual Congregational Meeting and Church Picnic (June 7) and Vacation Bible School (Aug 2)

- Sign up in the Fellowship Hall for Game Night (May 23), tabling at the New Castle Pride Market (May 31), and to volunteer with Epiphany House and Emmanuel Dining Room.

- Reach out to Jen Dunham for NCPC tickets to the Blue Rocks game (June 19)

Join with us in praying for:
- folks receiving medical care
- for peace in our world, especially in Ukraine, Iran, Israel, and Palestine, and for the end of gun violence in the U.S.
- folks receiving cancer care

05/10/2026

On this Sixth Sunday of Easter, we sit down for a cram study session with Jesus. At table with his disciples, Jesus' farewell discourse to his disciples is a wordy feast of guidance and love. Come, let us worship Christ, our way, our truth, and our life!

Hybrid worship begins in the Meeting House at 10:30, and our bulletin and livestream are available on our website. Sunday School and Nursery Care will be offered, as well as Coffee Hour Fellowship after worship.

Check out our Bulletin to learn more about these announcements:

- We are especially in need of ushers this Summer! Sign up here

- Information about Youth Group (today!) and Vacation Bible School (Aug 2)

- Sign up in the Fellowship Hall for Day in Old New Castle docenting (May 16), Game Night (May 23), as well as to volunteer with Epiphany House and Emmanuel Dining Room.

- Reach out to Jen Dunham for NCPC tickets to the Blue Rocks game (June 19)

- Check out summer volunteer opportunities through Friendship House at First & Central, as well as Christina Park!

Join with us in praying for:
- folks receiving medical care
- for peace in our world, especially in Ukraine, Iran, Israel, and Palestine, and for the end of gun violence in the U.S.
- folks receiving cancer care

05/03/2026

On this Fifth Sunday of Easter, we receive the counsel and encouragement of 1 Peter 2 to the early church. Then and now, Christ's followers are called to genuine mutual affection - φιλαδελφίαν - philadelphian! Just south of Philadelphia, Christ has called us together. Once we were not a people; now we are God's people! Come NCPC, and let us celebrate God's amazing mercy that meets us here and now!

Hybrid worship with Communion begins in the Meeting House at 10:30, and our bulletin and livestream are available on our website.
Sunday School and Nursery Care will be offered, as well as Coffee Hour Fellowship after worship.

Check out our Bulletin to learn more about these announcements:

- We are especially in need of ushers this Spring! Sign up here

- People who Lunch are out this Tuesday, May 5, to Rancho Azteca

- Information about Youth Group (May 10) and Vacation Bible School (Aug 2)

- Sign up in the Fellowship Hall for Day in Old New Castle docenting (May 16), Game Night (May 23), as well as to volunteer with Epiphany House and Emmanuel Dining Room.

- Check out summer volunteer opportunities through Friendship House at First & Central, as well as Christina Park!

Join with us in praying for:
- folks receiving medical care
- all who mourn
- for peace in our world, especially in Ukraine, Iran, Israel, and Palestine, and for the end of gun violence in the U.S.
- folks receiving cancer care

05/01/2026

NCPC May 2026 Newsletter

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND JOIN US IN-PERSON FOR: Hybrid Worship Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2 - Friendship House Walk Saturday, May 16 - Day in Old New Castle Sunday, May 17 - Youth Confirmation Sunday Saturday, May 23 - Game Night Sunday, May 24 - Pentecost Sunday Sunday, June 7 - Annual....