New Castle Presbyterian Church

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....

04/26/2026

On this Fourth Sunday of Easter, we walk with Christ, our Good Shepherd. Christ invites us, the sheep of God's pasture, to hear the sound of God's voice and playfully flock together.

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 All-Ages Sunday School (The Gospel According to Bluey) during Coffee Hour.
Around Noon, we'll hold our first Vacation Bible School planning meeting (August 2, 3-7 p.m.); come learn how you can help out!

Check out our Bulletin to learn more about these announcements:

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

- NCPC Parents Night is tonight!

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

- Our Friendship House Walk (May 2) sign-up and donation link is here: Highmark Walk For A Healthy Community Wilmington. Join us for a continental breakfast prior to the walk, signup in Fellowship Hall. We don't have an NCPC team this year; just sign up as an individual!

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

04/23/2026

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Linda B. (Bunting) Twyford, age 73, formerly of New Castle, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, after a brief illness.

04/19/2026

On this Third Sunday of Easter, we walk the road to Emmaus with Guest Preacher Cindy Kohlmann.

Hybrid worship begins in the Meeting House at 10:30, and our bulletin and livestream are available here. 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

- NCPC happenings: Parents Night (April 26).

- Our Friendship House Walk (May 2) sign-up and donation link is here: Highmark Walk For A Healthy Community Wilmington. Join us for a continental breakfast prior to the walk, signup in Fellowship Hall. We don't have an NCPC team this year; just sign up as an individual !

Join with us in praying for:

- folks facing uncertainty with their jobs, their homes, and their health, especially our immigrant neighbors and all who advocate for them.
- 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