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Built in 1866, North Ontario United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Ontario Center Road and Brick Church Road in Ontario, NY.

A Foundation of Local Origins, a Rich History in Fellowship

In 1812, our young nation was at war with the British.   The British navy controlled Lake Ontario, but our Founders nevertheless congregated and formed our Church.  In 1834, a building constructed of lake stone was built at the site of our current Church. 

In 1866, after the Civil War, a new brick church was constructed on the same foundation as the first.  Even though additions and renovations have been made throughout the years, you can still see the old stone foundation in the basement.

In the summer, it was customary for worshippers to ride in from surrounding towns and farms and arrange their horse-drawn wagons (Now today’s “horseless carriages”) facing the outdoor pulpit, on a gazebo, for our tradition of the summer “drive-in service”.  This tradition continues from June through September, when worship is held outdoors.  It hasn’t rained during outdoor worship since anyone can remember.

 

North Ontario United Methodist Church

7200 Ontario Center Road

Ontario, NY  14519

Contact Us         

Church: 315-524-9509

Parsonage: 315-524-6211

Fax: 315-524-4114

Email: noumc1@rochester.rr.com

Webmaster: webmaster@noumc.com

 

Pastor: Stan Scoville

Retired Clergy: Dr. Vic Smith

Administrative Assistant: Bill Furioso

Today, North Ontario United Methodist Church is a very active body.  In addition to a Worship service full of music, good words and good people, our Ministry Teams carry on the many activities that make us who we are.

 

We offer a place of Worship and Fellowship to anyone who is interested in the United Methodist Church and it’s Christian teachings.  We also invite all Christians to be part of our community.

 

Click here to see our Sunday School and Worship times.

Devotional

The Grace of Forgiveness

If you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Matthew 6: 14-15 (NRSV)