NAMA - Newark Area Ministerial Association

09/07/2026

09/01/2026

Kindergarteners are Lions in Cub Scouts. 🦁

Is your kindergartner ready for adventure, fun, & making new friends? Come to our Lion Day to learn more about Cub Scouts and see what being a Lion is all about!

Please spread the word to anyone who you think may be interested in becoming a future Lion Cub!

08/20/2026

⚠️ FLOOD SAFETY ALERT ⚠️

Significant flooding is expected overnight as existing groundwater continues to enter local river systems. Rivers in the area are predicted to rise above flood stage during the early morning hours.

Residents in low-lying or flood-prone areas—especially along Raccoon Creek and the Licking River—should take additional safety precautions now. Be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen or if instructed by emergency officials.

Never drive or walk through floodwater. Turn around, don’t drown.

Please monitor local weather alerts and official updates from local safety services.

08/06/2026

Family Ministry
When Nobody Has Time

A Family Ministry Webinar sponsored by the Congregational Renewal Team of the Christian Church in Ohio (Disciples of Christ)

Tuesday, September 22
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Free event via Zoom (registration link below)

Family ministry matters—but in today’s world, the honest question is often, “Who has the time?” Families are busy. Congregational leaders are stretched. Volunteers are tired. And yet, the call to nurture faith across generations remains both important and possible.

Whether your congregation is working to strengthen an active family ministry, struggling to maintain one, or hoping to create something new, this webinar is for you.

Join Rev. Dr. Olivia Bryan Updegrove—mom, minister, author, and creator of Faith Tutors—and Kimberly Paul—mom, educator, and Director of Children and Youth Ministries at FCC-Zanesville—for a practical and encouraging conversation about why family ministry matters and how congregations can faithfully support families today.

Olivia and Kim will share from their training, hands-on ministry experience, and personal perspectives of raising families in today’s culture. Together, we will explore how congregations can nurture faith across generations, build meaningful relationships with families, and create ministries that help children, youth, parents, and caregivers grow in faith.

Come be encouraged, inspired, and equipped for the holy work of family ministry.

Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IpDZah7nTayrHhQMPJvvTQ

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

All five doors to Newark City Council chambers stood open on Aug. 3. Almost every chair inside was full, so people stood inside and outside of the room. Straight faces […]

07/24/2026

05/04/2026

Final Youth Group of 2025-2026 Season and they did a scavenger hunt around the building and also made kits!

Thank you to all who have participated and helped throughout this school year!