FAQ for Guests

Frequently Asked Questions about Weekly Worship

Join us for our worship service in-person or online!

All are welcome to our 10am Sunday worship service! Door is open for you all! Just come and join us! If you'd like to join our Sunday service online, please visit our facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/HillsdaleNJumc

Sunday 10:00am

The Sunday morning worship service is a traditional service, with hymns, liturgy, a choir and a sermon. There are contemporary elements, with occasional songs that include a variety of instruments. The childcare is available starting at 9:30 am in the nursery room located in the education building on the 2nd floor.

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Sunday School for Children

Sunday School is available only during the school year for Pre K through 5th grade. Our Sunday School is offering every Sunday at 10am at the Education building. All are welcome! Want to know more?

What do I Wear?

Wear whatever you want. Some people dress up, some dress comfortably. Around Christmas and Easter people tend to dress up more. We don't care too much what you wear; we just care that you come and join us.

Where do I Go in the Church?

There is a parking lot across Magnolia Avenue. We also made a map of our building you can check out before you get here. Click for directions.

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What We Believe

United Methodists believe in a holy heart and holy deeds. We do things that help us love God and we try our best to love our neighbor, too. This is what we believe helps to build God's kingdom here on earth.

Click for a general statement of United Methodist beliefs

Methodists find themselves within the general, classic stream of Christian thinking. Perhaps of equal importance to a set of beliefs is what we do because of what we believe.

Here's specific steps of what we do because of our beliefs:

1. We worship together on Sunday mornings. This is how we connect to God and get energized for ministry.
2. We join small groups! Methodists originated small group ministry with bands and societies that met for encouragement in spiritual growth. We have several groups ranging from Bible Study to singing groups. We try to have something for everyone, and invite people to join a small group so we can get to know one another as we encourage each other to do God's will. You can find a list of ministries and small groups here
3. We change the world by helping others. There are several opportunities available from our food pantry, to helping CUMAC in Paterson or volunteering with Family Promise, which helps homeless families in need. Ministry for others changes their lives, but it also changes us. Contact us for more information.

If you would like to join Hillsdale United Methodist Church as a member, please contact the Pastor.

Find out more about our mission and beliefs

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HUMC STAFF

Julie Lee, Lead Pastor

Pastor Julie is an ordained elder of the United Methodist Church. She is passionate about nurturing the people of God and sharing God’s love to the community. In her free time she enjoys baking desserts, reading books and spending time with her family and friends. She has previously served as a music director at Embury United Methodist Church in Little Silver and as a pastor at Ballard United Methodist Church in Asbury Park through Mosaic Ministries. She received her M.Div. from Drew Theological School and her M.A.R. from Yale Divinity School in Liturgical Studies.

She has been married to her husband Michael Chee since 2014, and they have two young children, Nathan and Liam.

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Office Manager-Krista Dempsey

Music Director-Seong Choi

Custodian-Margaret Henderson

Church Council Chair-Rick Perdew

Pastoral Services

Pastors serve many functions in the church. If you are interested in one of the services provided please let us know!

Holy Communion

John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, encouraged people to take communion as often as they could. At church we have communion on the 1st Sunday of the month but you can also have it by request at any point. If you want it, let us know!

Baptism

The birth of a child is a special occasion and in the church we mark it with baptism to declare the child as God's child! Set a date and meet with the pastor to have your special occasion at our church.

Weddings

You want the right place and the right minister to have your wedding. Consider our church in Bergen County, New Jersey for your special occasion. See our printable brochure and contact us.

Funerals

The death of a loved one can be one of the most painful experiences. If you would like the presence of the pastor after the death of a family member or close friend, contact us by email or phone to discuss funeral services.

Membership

Becoming a member of Hillsdale United Methodist Church requires a meeting with the pastor to review ministry and theology. Youth under 16 participate in the confirmation classes.

Pastoral Visitation

Our pastor visits people who are hospitalized, homebound or who simply want a visit in their home.

Pastoral Counseling

Though Pastor Julie is not a trained therapist, she can offer some helpful insights on topics such as faith, marriage and grief.

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