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Good News Church

Good News Church in Hockessin is a Presbyterian Church in America congregation connected to Heritage Presbytery. Sunday worship begins at 10:30 AM at 957 Old Lancaster Pike and includes communion, prayer, singing, Scripture and Bible teaching. Children's ministry includes nursery care, Greenhouse early-childhood activities and Orchard elementary teaching. Youth gatherings and ten-week small-group semesters provide opportunities for fellowship and growth.

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Sunday worship begins at 10:30 AM at 957 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707. Wear comfortable clothing, park in front and expect greeters at the entrance. Worship includes communion, prayer, singing, Scripture and Bible teaching, followed by coffee and treats. Nursery care serves infants through age two; Greenhouse serves toddlers and preschool children, while Orchard offers elementary-age teaching. Children check in and are signed out by a parent or guardian, and staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Registered Greenhouse children can join during the service or at Kids Time. Elementary children begin singing and praying with their families, leave with teachers after the second song and rejoin later. ASL interpretation is offered when available; confirm arrangements before visiting. Youth gatherings and an annual fall retreat are available; check current dates. Growth Groups meet in ten-week semesters, women's groups follow seasonal schedules, and Amazing Greys brings older men together monthly for breakfast, coffee and Scripture. Call 302-239-7631 or use https://goodnewsde.com/contact; form replies generally take two to three business days. Sermons and service resources are at https://goodnewsde.com/watch.

Kids ministry: Available
Dress: Come as you are
Parking: Park in front of the church; greeters welcome visitors at the entrance.

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Life Stages

NurseryNursery: Yes
PreschoolPreschool: Yes
ElementaryElementary: Yes
Middle School?Middle School: Unknown
High School?High School: Unknown
Young Adults?Young Adults: Unknown
SeniorsSeniors: Yes

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Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes

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Accessibility

ParkingParking: Yes
Accessible parking?Accessible parking: Unknown
Wheelchair accessible?Wheelchair accessible: Unknown
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistance?Hearing assistance: Unknown
Sign language?Sign language: Unknown

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When and where is worship?

Sunday worship begins at 10:30 AM at 957 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707. Worship includes communion, prayer, singing, Scripture and Bible teaching, followed by coffee and treats. Greeters welcome visitors at the entrance.

What should I wear?

Wear whatever feels comfortable.

Where can I park?

Park in front of the church and enter where greeters welcome visitors.

What is available for children?

Nursery serves infants through age two, Greenhouse serves toddlers and preschoolers, and Orchard offers elementary teaching. Children check in and are signed out by a parent or guardian; staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Elementary children begin worship with their families, leave after the second song and rejoin later.

Is ASL interpretation available?

ASL interpretation is offered when available. Confirm arrangements for the Sunday you plan to attend and discuss other access needs with the church in advance.

How can I join a group or youth activity?

Growth Groups meet in ten-week semesters. Women's groups follow seasonal schedules, and Amazing Greys brings older men together monthly for breakfast, coffee and Scripture. Youth gatherings and a fall retreat are available; check current dates at https://goodnewsde.com/students and group details at https://goodnewsde.com/groups.

How long should I allow for a contact-form reply?

Replies to the contact form at https://goodnewsde.com/contact generally take two to three business days.

Where can I watch sermons?

Visit https://goodnewsde.com/watch for sermons and service resources. The official YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/@goodnewsde.

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