About Us

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9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Pastor & Staff

Meet the Dedicated Staff of Hockessin United Methodist Church Under the caring leadership of Pastor Vernon Bryant, the staff at Hockessin United Methodist Church is united in purpose and passionate about creating a welcoming, Christ-centered community where faith can grow and thrive. Each team member brings their own unique gifts and calling, whether through pastoral care, worship leadership, or church administration. Together, they serve with compassion, excellence, and a deep commitment to meeting the spiritual and practical needs of our church family. At Hockessin UMC, we believe that ministry is a team effort – and we are blessed with a staff that truly reflects the heart of Christ in all they do.

HOCKESSIN UMC

PAST AND FUTURE

In the spring of 1881, a small group of people led by Alban Dalton cleaned out an abandoned blacksmith shop on the Brackenville farm located on the corner of the Old Lancaster Pike and Brackenville Road. They established there the first Methodist society in the area. With the onset of winter, they moved across the street to the Peace and Plenty Inn. Although the smithy has long disappeared, the inn is now a private residence.

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