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Norwood United Methodist Church

United Methodist · Norwood, PA 19074

Info coverage: High Its website covers 4 of the 5 key areas we look for (beliefs, about, service times, newcomer info). This is about how much the church’s own website shares, not a judgment of the church. What this means

Last checked Oct 17, 2026 · Suggest a correction (we review every correction before changing a listing)

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About / Welcome

“Introducing people to Jesus Christ and strengthening lives through Him.”

From the church’s website · Home (mission statement) (norwoodumc.org) · checked Oct 17, 2026 · Church website

What We Believe

“One true, holy and living God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit”

“Jesus Christ, truly God and truly man”

From the church’s website · Our Beliefs (norwoodumc.org/beliefs) · checked Oct 17, 2026 · Church website

Ratings DRAFT

These ratings are a draft for review. They are assessments based only on what this church and its denomination publish online, not official reviews or endorsements.

Gospel Clarity
2/5 · Weak
One element: who Jesus is ('Jesus Christ, truly God and truly man'). The need, His death and resurrection, and how a person responds aren't explained. No newcomer pathway. (Rubric per ChurchCompass, 2026-10-17) source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Elements found: 1 of 4 (who Jesus is); newcomer pathway: not found
Scripture & Teaching
4/5 · Strong
States the Bible 'reveals the Word of God so far as it is necessary for our salvation' and is inspired; adult Bible class weekly; services on YouTube. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website; source 3 · Church website
Core Orthodoxy
4/5 · Strong
Own statement affirms the Trinity and Christ 'truly God and truly man'; the resurrection is not stated. UMC standards apply. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Denomination directory
Welcome & Community
4/5 · Strong
Warm welcome, detailed parking and accessible-entrance information; fellowship listed under ministries. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website; source 3 · Church website
Discipleship Path
3/5 · OK
Adult and children's Bible classes and a prayer hour; no newcomer or membership step. source 1 · Church website
Transparency
4/5 · Strong
Own 'Our Beliefs' page with short statements; denomination named. source 1 · Church website
Worship style Not stated on the church’s website (a description, not a rating)

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Practical details

Address
315 Chester Pike, Norwood, PA 19074 (source · Church website)
Municipality
Norwood borough
Denomination
United Methodist (source · Church website)
Service times
  • Sunday 10:00-11:00 am, in person and on YouTube (sanctuary Sept-May; air-conditioned Social Hall in summer) (source · Church website)
  • Holy Communion first Sunday of each month (source · Church website)
  • Prayer Hour Tuesdays 10:00am (source · Church website)
Worship style
Not described on the church’s website
Kids & youth
  • Children's Bible classes (ages 0-12) 10:00-11:00 am (source · Church website)
Accessibility
  • Handicap accessible on the Ridley Ave side, through double glass doors (source · Church website)
  • Two designated handicap parking spaces are available on Ridley Ave. (source · Church website)
Phone
610-532-0982
Website
norwoodumc.org

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Location

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Sources and last-checked dates

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