Welcome to 
Hillcrest-Bellefonte United Methodist Church!
Renew ~ Refresh ~ Revive

Our congregation has been serving the Hillcrest and Bellefonte areas of north Wilmington for over 100 years.  Our mission statement is this: The community of Hillcrest-Bellefonte United Methodist Church seeks to enlighten all that they may personally know Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.
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Summer Worship Time

Starting Sunday, June 22nd, worship will begin at 10:00 AM until September. Sunday School will begin at 9:00 AM.

What's Happening This Week at HBUMC

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SUNDAY, JULY 20
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 AM: Prayer Warriors*, Sanctuary
9:00 AM**: Sunday School, Education Wing
10:00 AM**: Summer Worship Service, Sanctuary
Message: "Give and It Will Come Back to You" by Eric Daniels

MONDAY, JULY 21
No Scheduled Events

TUESDAY, JULY 22
Church office will be open Tuesday - Friday, 8 AM to 12 NOON
Pastor Tony returns from vacation.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
6:30 PM: Bible Study, Ev Hockeborn Rm7:00 PM: Meeting for VBS Volunteers, Social Hall, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant

THURSDAY, JULY 24
9:30-11:30 AM: Food Ministry, Rm. 1B
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: New to You Shop

FRIDAY, JULY 25
No Scheduled Events

SATURDAY, JULY 26
6:15 PM: Decorating for VBS, Social Hall, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant

SUNDAY, JULY 27
8:00 AM: Prayer Warriors*, Sanctuary
9:00 AM**: Sunday School, Education Wing
10:00 AM**: Summer Worship Service, Sanctuary


** - please note special summer times

* - see our "Programs" page for more information
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The VOICE

The current issue of HBUMC's bi-monthly newsletter.

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Join Us for Worship

1st Sunday of the Month: Sacred Communion with Organ
2nd Sunday of the Month: Praise and Worship music with piano
3rd Sunday of the Month: Traditional Hymns with HBUMC Choir
4th/5th Sunday of the Month: Congregational Favorites with Special Music.
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This Week's Scripture

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Psalm 126:1-6 Proverbs 14 1 Corinthians 15:42-58

Announcements and Upcoming Events

  • Please Note: The Worship Service time changes to 10:00 AM on June 8th for the summer (except for Father's Day, June 15th). 
  • THE SUMMER ISSUE OF "THE VOICE" is here - see the link in the sidebar below.
  • There will be a meeting of Vacation Bible School Volunteers, adult station leaders and teen crew leaders, on Wednesday night, July 23, 7 PM in the social hall at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. Anyone interested in helping is invited to attend. Decorating the hall for VBS will take place on Saturday, July 26 at 6:15 PM. Your help would be appreciated. Any questions, please call Elaine, 762-9787
  • On Sunday, July 27 a special collection will be taken to support this important ministry to our children. Any questions, see Elaine Murphy. Make checks payable to Hillcrest-Bellefonte UMC with "VBS" noted in the memo line. Thank you for your support.
  • Free Grant Writing Training—Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships invites everyone to participate in a FREE Capacity Building/Grant Writing Training on Wednesday, July 16 at Temple University (Howard Gittis Student Center, Morgan Hall D 301, 1755 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA). The training is from 9 AM to 4 PM.
  • Coming soon—August 9, 2014—A two day trip to Jamaica, NY for a Gospel Explosion at Springfield Garden UMC (13129 Farmers Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434). Two days of wonderful fellowship and learning how a church that started from a small humble beginning, turned into a large outreach loving church for Jesus! All ARE WELCOME TO COME. Committee Leaders and those who want to be leaders are encouraged to go. For more details call Sister Grimes at (302) 543-5751 or (302) 220-9241
  • On Sunday mornings, please remember to park in the parking lot instead of parking on the street. We want to be good neighbors to those who use the street to park in front of their house. Thank you. 
  • The Food Ministry is held every Thursday at 9:30 am.
  • The deadline for information to be placed in the Sunday bulletin is Tuesday.
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Community Vacation Bible School 2014: July 27th-31st 
at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant.  This year’s theme is “Weird Animals – Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind!” Adults and teens are needed to be station leaders, crew leaders, kitchen workers and more. Find out how you can help - call Elaine Murphy 762-9787 for details.

To register a child for VBS, click here.

Recent Events

Father's Day 2014

Sunday School class making Fathers Day cards for their dads and important people in their lives.

Easter 2014

Food Ministry

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The Food Ministry Needs Your Help to restock our shelves.

Please donate any canned or other non-perishable goods. Thank you for helping with this important ministry. 
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