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Welcome

From Our Pastor

Here at SBCC, we extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, gay, filthy rich, dirt poor, or even of a different faith. We extend a special welcome to those who are crying newborns, skinny-as-a-rail, or could afford to lose a few pounds. We welcome you if you can sing like Andrea Bocelli, Steven Tyler, or if you can’t carry a note in a bucket. You’re welcome here if you’re “just browsing,” just woke up, or just got out of jail. We don’t care if you’re more Catholic than the Pope or haven’t been to church since little Joey’s baptism.

We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome soccer moms, NFL dads, starving artists, students, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, junk-food-eaters. We welcome those who are in recovery or are still addicted. We welcome you if you’re having problems or if you’re down in the dumps or if you don’t like “organized religion”: we’ve been there, too (and we’re not always that organized). If you blew all your offering money at OTB, you’re welcome here. We offer a special welcome to those who think the world is flat, work too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or are only here because grandma is in town and wanted to go to church.

We welcome those who are inked, pierced, or both (by the way, our Pastor is inked). We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down their throats as kids, or got lost in traffic and wound up here by mistake. We welcome tourists, seekers, doubters, bleeding hearts… and you!

 

SBCC VISION STATEMENT:

"SBCC is a community of love, learning, and outreach for individuals and families doing God’s work together.  We are an inclusive, evolving family of faith where everyone is welcome; a place to belong."

SBCC MISSION STATEMENT:

"To grow in our love for God & one another and to bring positive change to the world through prayer and service."

 

A Prayer in These Uncertain Times:

May we who are merely inconvenienced
Remember those whose lives are at stake.

May we who have no risk factors
Remember those most vulnerable.

May we who have the luxury of working from home
Remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent.

May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close
Remember those who have no options.

May we who have to cancel our trips
Remember those that have no safe place to go.

May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market
Remember those who have no margin at all.

May we who settle in for a quarantine at home
Remember those who have no home.

As fear grips our country,
Let us choose love.

During this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other, let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbors. Amen

The Stony Brook Community Church is an Open and Affirming Congregation

RENEWING, RESTORING, REVIVING 
FOR THE 21ST CENTUR
Y

Rev. Chuck Van Houten - Pastor
631-751-0574
stonybrookcommunitychurch@gmail.com   
    

 

Announcements

  • JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP - 11:00 AM

    Every Sunday, IN-PERSON or ONLINE

    If you would like to join us via Live Stream please click HERE at 11:00 am Sundays!

    In-Person Coffee Hour and Fellowship takes place every Sunday following the service.

    ALL  ARE  WELCOME! - THAT MEANS ALL! 

    OPEN HEARTS - OPEN MINDS - OPEN DOORS

  • THIS SUNDAY!

    March 10th, @ 11 a.m. Guest Preacher Joe Betz

    Most Sundays join us in our Sanctuary at 11:00 AM for an In-person Worship Celebration! 
    Or join us online at the above (red), Livestream Link.

    Coffee Hour - Immediately following Worship

    If you are an early riser, you may wish to attend the 9 am worship service at the First United Methodist Church of Port Jefferson located at 603 Main Street, Port Jefferson (across from Theater Three), where Pastor Chuck also leads a similar worship service and preaches at 9 am with coffee and fellowship immediately following that service, as well.

     

  • A Prayer for the People of Ukraine, Israel & Gaza

    God of Love, God of human dignity, God of peace, give comfort to those who suffer in Ukraine, as well as Israel and Gaza, because of the violence and horror of war that has been thrust upon them by evil acts. Give comfort to those who mourn their dead, and strength to the people of Ukraine, Israel and Gaza and across the Holy land along with their neighboring countries who welcome refugees. Convert the hearts of those who resort to war and protect those who work to promote peace.

    God of hope, inspire leaders to choose peace instead of violence and to seek reconciliation with enemies. Inspire compassion in the universal Church for all people and give us all hope for a future of peace based on justice for all.

    We ask this through Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace and Light of the world. Amen.

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