Sayville Congregational
United Church of Christ
An Open and Affirming Congregation
131 Middle Road, Sayville, New York 11782 / 631-589-1519

Welcome!
Welcome, you who visit us for the first time, you who come occasionally, and you who are here often. As a non-credal Open and Affirming UCC Congregation, we recognize the blessedness of all varieties of God's children, including differences of nationality, culture, age, economic ability, education, race, capability, sexual orientation, and religious experience. Whoever you are, wherever you are in life's journey, find home here in community where we value questions and honor the giftedness of each soul. Our table is open. There is a place for you.

Our Open and Affirming Statement

In response to God’s love, we have entered into a covenant with each other. In doing so we have made three important commitments:
•We have promised faithfulness to God.
•We have pledged acceptance and respect to each other.
•We have committed ourselves to reaching out with the courage of our convictions in the cause of justice, liberation and equality for all.
As we reaffirm these promises today, we declare ourselves to be an “Open & Affirming Church” welcoming people of all sexual orientations into the full life and ministry of this church. We make this declaration because it is in keeping with our church’s tradition of accepting and welcoming people of all genders, races, nationalities and physical abilities. (Adopted 1993)

Prayer Shawl Ministry

We Care, We Are With You

The "We Care... We are with You Prayer Shawl Ministry" meets on Thursday mornings 10 - Noon in the Church Library. The prayer shawls are made with love and prayer for the comfort and sharing with others. Prayer shawls may be knit or crochet. There is a request for supplies:Do you have any knitting needles or crochet hooks that you are not using? Members of all ages are welcome! Basic instructions are available for knitting or crocheting.] Those wishing to meet to work together,interested in lessons,or for help or more info, pleace contact Ann Walker thru the Church Office.

A Shawl Maker's Prayer
© 2008 All rights reserved - By Diane Burgess, www.shawlministry.com
Dear Lord; Bless my hands as I knit today.
May each twist of the yarn guide me to create a pattern of love and
comfort in my work and remind me of Your ultimate protection.
Wrap me in Your spirit so that I will be more caring towards those in need.
Grant me patience as I create this shawl.
And bless my handiwork as it travels to bring comfort and peace
to someone in need of Your warming embrace. Amen.

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