We are a congregation committed to justice. All are welcome into our full life and ministry regardless of age, race, abilities, economic or marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We are a church that is open and affirming of all people, as we are each made in the image of God,
(This statement was adopted by the congregation on January 11th, 2009)
In 1789, a group of nine citizens - six men and three women - met and discussed their religious needs. An organizational meeting was held and the Mount Sinai Congregational Church was born.
We are a Congregational Church. This means that, as a congregation, we have covenanted with one another and with God to be a church. To put it simply, we have an agreement with one another and with God to be and work together.
As our Constitution states, "The government of this church is vested in its members who exercise the right of control in all its affairs. " As Christian people, however, we are called to participate in the whole fellowship of the church, and to engage in a common worldwide mission. Therefore Mt. Sinai Congregational Church belongs to the wider fellowship of our denomination, the United Church of Christ, and through that body participates in the worldwide ecumenical community of the Christian Church. It maintains its standing as a local church of the United Church of Christ by membership in the Suffolk Association of the New York Conference of the United Church of Christ."
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| | Covenant Believing ourselves to be called by God and set apart by God from the world, we do covenant with one another and with God to be a church. To celebrate God's Living Presence in our midst through worship, study, fellowship, and service; and to share His gospel of truth, justice, peace, and love with all our brothers and sisters. | |
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