Welcome! Choosing a church can be scary. I can remember visiting dozens of churches throughout my life when I was in college and even as part of a ministry team during high school. There are many churches in the world and in our area. What makes Ocean Community Church a church worth choosing? One of our core values here involves safety and balance. We believe that people will come to faith and be involved as they make those choices without being pressured. We try to be sensitive to the past experiences people have had in churches, and respect the choices you make about how involved you want to be. We are a thinking church that welcomes questions and conversation about difficult faith questions. We are a “centered-set”, generous orthodoxy church where worship, fellowship, discipleship, service and mission are central. Most of our Sunday messages focus on how faith will be lived out in everyday life. We invite you to come and journey with us, as we journey together with Jesus Christ! Perhaps God has something wonderful for you here! The church office can be reached at oceanchurch@comcast.net.

Children’s Ministry

After the children's message during our 9 AM service, children and youth are invited to break out for a Children's Ministry session. We have a multi-age gathering for children and youth that includes interactive and engaging Bible based lesson.  Our curriculum provides a creative approach for teaching the Bible. Some of the teaching methods include art, drama, storytelling, games, and service projects. Our goal is for children and youth to grow in their knowledge of God and His love for them. We also seek to share and grow together in relationship with Jesus and each other, learning of the gifts God has bestowed on each of us and how we can share those gifts to help others. We encourage each other as we grow together in our faith. You are most welcome here!

Family Promise Host Site

Host congregations provide hospitality, overnight lodging, and meals. Hosting rotates among local  congregations, providing lodging for up to five families (14 individuals max) from 5pm to 7am the next morning. We welcome guests 3-5 times a year for up to 2 weeks each time. This allows families time to focus on their family and future without having to worry about where they will sleep or receive their next meal.

Food Pantry

Our food pantry is part of Fulfill NJ, serving all of New Jersey, providing supplemental and emergency food to those in need. The pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00am until 12:00pm serving 50-90 families each week. We also distribute over 100 holiday food baskets each Thanksgiving and Christmas and provide gifts to children through our deacon’s Angel Tree project. Clients also look forward to receiving school supplies through our Deacon’s Back to School program. 

Interfaith Health & Support Services of Ocean County

We are a participating congregation of IHSS with members serving as volunteers as well as board members. This program unites the spirit of many faith congregations. Volunteers from participating congregations are trained men, women, young adults and youth who give non-medical support, share their personal gifts and provide services that are matched to a neighbor's need.

Study and fellowship opportunities

A variety of small groups exist within Ocean Community Church, allowing Christian growth and social opportunities to those who attend. Bible Study groups meet at various days and times throughout the week and other teams work on special event planning.  Our newest addition is a Bible Journaling gathering for creative, artistic expression and fellowship. Check out our groups tab on our Ocean Community Church Church Center App.