9/10/2026
Candidating Weekend
Jefferson Campus candidating this weekend
Candidating Weekend
This Saturday, September 12th: Get to Know You Breakfast with Owen & Rose Dorrity (9:00-10:30 a.m.)
Work Day to follow at Jefferson Campus, 5550 Berkshire Valley Rd Oak Ridge (11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
This Sunday, September 13th: Q&A with Owen & Rose Dorrity after Second Service (11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Special Members Meeting
Wednesday, September 16th: Congregational Vote on Campus Proposal & Campus Minister (7:00 p.m.)
This Saturday, September 12th: Get to Know You Breakfast with Owen & Rose Dorrity (9:00-10:30 a.m.)
Work Day to follow at Jefferson Campus, 5550 Berkshire Valley Rd Oak Ridge (11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
This Sunday, September 13th: Q&A with Owen & Rose Dorrity after Second Service (11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Special Members Meeting
Wednesday, September 16th: Congregational Vote on Campus Proposal & Campus Minister (7:00 p.m.)
The elders are excited to propose a plan to launch a satellite campus in Jefferson and to present
Owen Dorrity as a candidate to fill the corresponding Campus Minister position.
Please see the full letter from the board of elders HERE.
Owen Dorrity as a candidate to fill the corresponding Campus Minister position.
Please see the full letter from the board of elders HERE.
This Sunday At Sparta Church
Title: The Kingdom of God is like a Mustard Seed
Passage: Matthew 13:31-32
Speaker: Lead Pastor: Doug Thuen
Service Times | 9am & 10:30am | Livestream | 10:30am
Passage: Matthew 13:31-32
Speaker: Lead Pastor: Doug Thuen
Service Times | 9am & 10:30am | Livestream | 10:30am
New Sermon Series: The Moment Everything Changed
Starting September 20th
Ministry Updates
Upcoming Events
Core classes kick off Sunday September 13th, 2026.
Adult CORE Classes meet on Sunday mornings during our 9:00am or 10:30am services. Each Fall and Spring, classes change so that there are a variety of topics covered.
Click here for more.
Adult CORE Classes meet on Sunday mornings during our 9:00am or 10:30am services. Each Fall and Spring, classes change so that there are a variety of topics covered.
Click here for more.
Join us Saturday, September 19th from 10am-2pm, for our 7th Annual Car Show!
Come enjoy a day full of cars, food, music and family fun.
Click Here to register your car.
$15 early registration, $20 at entrance.
25 Awards will be handed out.
All proceeds benefit the Single Moms Oil Change Program.
Come enjoy a day full of cars, food, music and family fun.
Click Here to register your car.
$15 early registration, $20 at entrance.
25 Awards will be handed out.
All proceeds benefit the Single Moms Oil Change Program.
Healthy Kids Running Series is back for the Fall! Join us for 5 fun-filled races for kids ages 2-14! This is a great program for kids in our church and the community! The goal of HKRS is to motivate kids to lead a healthy and active lifestyle through a positive introduction to the world of running.
Races are Sunday at 1pm.
Dates: 9/20,9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18. Rain date 10/25
Races are Sunday at 1pm.
Dates: 9/20,9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18. Rain date 10/25
We want to serve single moms in our community!
Please register your vehicle for the time slot you are available. Note that slots are limited and you must be registered for us to complete your oil change on September 26th.
We will be completing the oil changes in our church parking lot. Please show up at your registered time. We look forward to seeing you!
We are looking for Mechanics and Hospitality volunteers to make this event happen!
**If you would like to serve at the Oil Change, please email [email protected] or fill out the form below**
Please register your vehicle for the time slot you are available. Note that slots are limited and you must be registered for us to complete your oil change on September 26th.
We will be completing the oil changes in our church parking lot. Please show up at your registered time. We look forward to seeing you!
We are looking for Mechanics and Hospitality volunteers to make this event happen!
**If you would like to serve at the Oil Change, please email [email protected] or fill out the form below**
Check out our 2026/2027 life groups!
Click here to see our Life Groups
All life groups resume throughout September.
If you’re interested in attending a Life Group,
please reach out to Stu Salvigsen at [email protected] or
call church office at (973) 300-1717.
Click here to see our Life Groups
All life groups resume throughout September.
If you’re interested in attending a Life Group,
please reach out to Stu Salvigsen at [email protected] or
call church office at (973) 300-1717.
Our Men's Ministry team invites all men to the 2026 Men's Retreat at Tuscarora October 2nd-4th.
This is a first-come first-served retreat so be sure register now before spots fill up!
Click Here To Register
This is a first-come first-served retreat so be sure register now before spots fill up!
Click Here To Register
Important Dates In September
- Upwards Registration Opened Sept 7th-Nov 9th! Visit their webpage HERE.
- Junior High Move-Up day September 11th and Senior High Beach Day September 13th.
- To learn more about Sparta Church Youth Group CLICK HERE.
- To register for Senior High Beach Move-Up day CLICK HERE.
- Core Classes Start September 13th 9 AM and 10:30 AM Services. Visit our Core Class webpage!
- Join us for Women's prayer on September 15th at 7 PM in room 102/104
- Membership Meeting September 16th- Open to all, only members can vote.
- Baptisms on Sunday, September 20th. Interested in being baptized? Click Here.
- Royal Rangers begins September 23rd. Register your child HERE.
To stay up to date with everything going on at Sparta Church, make sure you check out our monthly calendar.
Click Here
SERVE OPPORTUNITIES
Our Hispanic Ministry offers English as a Second Language classes.
The ESL program will run on Saturdays from September 19th through December 19th, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
We offer basic and intermediate class levels for students, which run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
We are currently looking for volunteers to help as drivers, tutors, teachers, and with food and drink setup and cleanup.
If you are interested in volunteering or joining the class, please contact [email protected] or call 973-300-1717 .
The ESL program will run on Saturdays from September 19th through December 19th, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
We offer basic and intermediate class levels for students, which run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
We are currently looking for volunteers to help as drivers, tutors, teachers, and with food and drink setup and cleanup.
If you are interested in volunteering or joining the class, please contact [email protected] or call 973-300-1717 .
Looking for ways to serve at church?
There are a wide variety of ways to get involved here at Sparta Church.
We would love for you to be a part of it!
Fill out the form below and select all areas you would be interested in serving in.
A pastor or staff member will connect with you shortly.
Click Here To Get Involved
There are a wide variety of ways to get involved here at Sparta Church.
We would love for you to be a part of it!
Fill out the form below and select all areas you would be interested in serving in.
A pastor or staff member will connect with you shortly.
Click Here To Get Involved
Today's Choice Women's Center is getting ready for their annual Walk for Life, and we'd love for you to be part of it!
By becoming a Fundraising Walker, you'll help provide no-cost life-affirming medical services,
compassionate care, practical support, and the hope of Christ to women facing unexpected pregnancies in Sussex County.
Whether you walk by yourself, with your family, your small group, or your friends, this event is for everyone—from toddlers to grandparents!
DATE: Saturday, October 10, 2026
TIME: Check-In: 8:30 AM | Walk Begins: 9:30 AM
WHERE: Sussex County Fairgrounds
Click Here to learn everything you need to know and get started.
By becoming a Fundraising Walker, you'll help provide no-cost life-affirming medical services,
compassionate care, practical support, and the hope of Christ to women facing unexpected pregnancies in Sussex County.
Whether you walk by yourself, with your family, your small group, or your friends, this event is for everyone—from toddlers to grandparents!
DATE: Saturday, October 10, 2026
TIME: Check-In: 8:30 AM | Walk Begins: 9:30 AM
WHERE: Sussex County Fairgrounds
Click Here to learn everything you need to know and get started.
Thank you for your generous giving and supporting the work of the Gospel at Sparta Church! Currently, our giving is $88,229 below expenses. Please consider how you can support the ministry of Sparta Church.