We All Invite You to be a Part of our Life and Ministry.

The Ocean View Presbyterian Church is a congregation focused on growing in the faith and living out that faith in mission to others and to each other. Not content with simply reciting doctrine, we have committed ourselves to looking into the Scriptures so as to uncover the ongoing story of our faith. We seek to be a part of that story. The congregation as a whole, and each of its committees, is actively engaged in doing mission, and on communicating in real ways the good news of Jesus Christ.

Ocean View Presbyterian is a historic church, dating back to 1856. We have a long and proud tradition, but seek to take that tradition and move into the future with it. We also have a wonderful friendship and fellowship with each other that can be seen and felt in all aspects of ministry at OVPC.

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Sunday Worship 9:30 am

67 Central Avenue, Ocean View, Delaware, 19970

Reverend Terence B. Dougherty

(302) 539-3455

Shaped by God, We Love and Serve

May our gifts be a source of light, in a world that has learned to love darkness

Each of you should give as you have decided in your heart to give. You should not be sad when you give, and you should not give because you feel forced to give. God loves the person who gives happily.

(2 Corinthians 9:7, NCV)

Options For Giving

Drop Your Contribution Off at the Church Office
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Streaming live on our Facebook Page

OVPC on YouTube

Now streaming live on YouTube or visit our channel to see past video services on our YouTube channel HERE

If you are unable to visit us to worship in person, we live-stream our service on Facebook and YouTube. You can view a recorded version of our service at any time on either platform.

This survey lists many of the activities and committees at OVPC. We are a small church with a small staff, and we depend on our members and friends to aid with the functions in the life of the church. Please carefully review and prayerfully consider the items listed and indicate those areas you would be interested in helping or serving. You may also write-in items not listed on the form. This survey is an excellent way to indicate your interests, willingness to serve, and share your experience and strengths.

Download the survey here.

Download the current worship bulletin

OVPC Is More Than a Church

In 2003, the congregation of OVPC brought a dream to life and opened Memorial Hall - fully funded by the members by the generosity of their spirit and the fierce dedication of their time and talents in fundraising efforts. The purpose of this hall was never meant to be strictly for use by the church, but, a place for our community that can be rented for extremely low rates so that their non-profit groups could have a place to meet. We have a great many HOA's that meet on our campus as well as other community service groups and recovery/support groups. If you are looking for a place to meet, please visit our facilities page or contact the church office directly. We would be delighted to host your organization!

Our historic sanctuary, our most holy space, is also available for weddings, funerals, and memorial services .

VISIT OUR MISSION PAGE HERE TO SEE MORE OF THE WORK OVPC DOES IN OUR COMMUNITY AND IN THE WORLD!

SHARING PANTRY

This ongoing ministry provides non-perishable food to those in our community suffering from food insecurity. Monetary donations are appreciated but we also take contributions of food. Contributions can be dropped off in the containers located outside of the church office during normal hours. Items needed include:

Spaghetti Noodles Spaghetti Sauce

Canned Vegetables Canned Soup

Canned Tuna Peanut Buter

Jelly Cereal/Oatmeal

Canned Fruit Mac & Cheese

WALK OUR LABYRINTH

We invite you to take a stroll our labyrinth. Not sure what a labyrinth walk is? Click on the image above for some information on what it's all about. Our labyrinth was officially dedicated on June 23, 2024 as a gift to our community and a remembrance to those ho came before us:

"DEDICATED TO THE NANTICOKE AND ASSATEAGUE PEOPLES WHOSE LOVE FOR THIS LAND PRECEDED OURS AND LIVES ON TODAY"

DECEMBER MISSION - SPONSORED BY THE MISSION COMMITTEE

CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING

As per tradition, we will once again be participating in the Christmas Joy Offering. This is one of four annual special offerings. The church-wide Special Offerings of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) play an important role in defining what it means to be a connectional church. The Christmas Joy Offering provides assistance to current and retired church workers and their families in their time of need, and develops our future leaders at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. 50% of our gifts smooth the path for current and retired church workers and their families in their time of need and 50% of your gifts prepare students to learn and grow in faith at Presbyterian-related schools and 50 colleges equipping communities of color.

Please give generously, when we all do a little - it adds up to a lot!

OVPC ADVENT 2024

Devotions, Prayers and Stories

The 2024 Advent devotional is available! Print editions are available in the sanctuary or can be downloaded here. If downloading, the cover and book are separate downloads and can be printed and combined to form a book. Download requires Adobe Reader (available here)

Join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7:00pm in our Sanctuary

ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET

Need an idea for a unique gift? Come by and support one or more local and global non-profit organizations and receive a beautiful card to give to a loved one while also providing support to a stranger.

ORGANIZATIONS WE ARE SUPPORTING THIS YEAR (CLICK ON EACH FOR MORE INFORMATION)