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UMCOR Hygiene Kits
During July & August DeBows supports the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) via their Hygiene Kit program. UMCOR is the global humanitarian relief organization of The United Methodist Church. They are often one of the first responders to natural disasters. The Hygiene Kits we put together will be delivered to UMCOR for deployment to those most in need. The…
Current Sermon Series
CHRISTMAS IN JULY: THE STORY CONTINUES — This four-week series emphasizes the relevance of the Christmas story and how it applies not just during the holiday season, but throughout the entire year. We should celebrate the incarnation every day! July 5, 12, 19, 26 Sermon Series Details
Connect & Stay Informed
For the latest information about DeBows UMC activities, event schedules, church news, and recent newsletters, visit the church website anytime at debowsumc.org. You may also subscribe to the DeBows Newsletter. Along with the regular email newsletter, sent every other week, occasional special updates will be shared for prayer requests, event cancellations, and other time-sensitive news. If Sunday worship is canceled…
DeBows Food Pantry
DeBows UMC, in partnership with Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties, offers a Community Food Pantry on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 5:45 to 7:45 PM. Visitors may come anytime during those hours. For questions, please call 848-373-8844. Use the link below to learn more about our Food Pantry Ministry. Food Pantry Ministry
130 Years of Faithful Service
DeBows had its beginnings in 1867. It was then known as the DeBows Methodist Episcopal Sabbath School. Christian education classes and worship were held in a small schoolhouse near the site of the present church building. In May of 1896, DeBows was incorporated and officially became a Methodist Episcopal Church. Land was purchased at the current location and a new…