We are a Community of Faith with ...
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a Christian, biblical foundation -
a reformed and reforming theology
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care and concern for one another
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social outreach
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inclusiveness in membership and worship language
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lay involvement in worship and the life of the congregation
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education for children and adults
We Are ...
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a Peace and Justice Church with a history of over 250 years working for human rights and dignity.
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a Covenant Network congregation, working for a church that is simultaneously faithful, just, and whole. We seek to support the mission and unity of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in a time of potentially divisive controversy. We intend to articulate and act on the church's historic, progressive vision and to work for a fully inclusive church.
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a More Light congregation, seeking the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of faith in the life, ministry and witness of the church.
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a member congregation of "Honoring All Voices," a group of churches and individuals within the Presbytery of Long Island which have come together to be a voice of inclusiveness and justice within the denomination.
Our commitment is to ...
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reach out to others with the Word of God, and to invite them into our Christian fellowship
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plan and participate in worship which celebrates God's concern for us and enriches our concern for one another
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provide opportunities for our members to get to know and help each other
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conduct an educational program that helps persons of all ages to increase their knowledge and understanding of faith in Jesus Christ, and its application to contemporary problems
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expand our involvement with community issues and groups, and to alleviate human suffering in all parts of the world.
Denominational Affiliation ...
Old South Haven Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) within the Presbytery of Long Island.