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The Congregational Church of Patchogue is a congregation that has ministered to people in this community for over 200 years. The church began in 1793 in a small building, approximately 25 by 20 feet, that we shared with our good neighbors, the Methodists. Even after constructing a new building in 1820, we continued to share space with them until 1832. |
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As
the Village of Patchogue grew, so did our congregation and a third
building was erected in 1854 at the northwest corner of Lake Street
and Ocean Avenue. There is a lovely picture in our Reception Room
today of this building—complete with portraits of actual members
of the church at that time. This was an important location, not
just for church members, but for many others in the area who were
invited to use the church for community events. In 1893, the fourth
and present brownstone building was constructed. And in 1961, an
educational wing was added giving the church an additional 14 classrooms
and a gym.
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We are proud of this good heritage. We also are challenged by it as we continue to be a place of worship, fellowship, Christian education, and service today. Our church charter is "to worship God" and to help all those who enter here "understand more perfectly, follow more faithfully, and share more fully the Christian way of life as exemplified by Jesus Christ." We do this as an independent church, and yet affliated with other churches through the Suffolk Association of the United Church of Christ. |
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We invite you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10 a.m. There is a nursery for infants, a Church School for children from Preschool through grade 8, and a Confirmation Class that also meets at 10 a.m. Please call the church office for more information on special programs offered throughout the year. The church office is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. |
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Church Staff
| Pastor | The Rev. Dwight Lee Wolter |
| Choir Director | Malcolm Gilbert |
| Director of Cherub's Choir | Kathy Ljungqvist |
| Director of Youth Choir | Vivienne Grizzle-Jaber |
| Organist | Dr. Craig Morrow |
| Administrative Assistant | Dawn Marie Costanzo |
| Editor of the Light | Dolores Searles |
| Financial Secretary | Bill Paauwe |
| Bookkeeper | Helen Specia |
| Director of Christian Education | Kristine Houghtalen |
| Pilgrim Fellowship Leader | Nancy Buccola |
| Nursery Attendant | Agnes Riker |
| Wedding Coordinator | Elizabeth Moger |
| Assistant Wedding Coordinator | Joan Terwilliger |
| Daytime Custodian | NB Services |
| Evening Custodian | Stanley Collins |
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
| Sunday Worship | 10:00 am |
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Church School Note: Infant & Toddler Nursery is located in Christian Education wing on East side |
10:00 am |
| Summer Worship | To be determined |
| Confirmation Class for 9th graders | Check times and dates |
| Pilgrim Fellowship for Youth | 6:30 pm Sunday |
| Adult Education | Check for times and dates |
| Church Choir Rehearsal |
7:30 p.m. Thursday Evenings |
| Cherub Choir Rehearsal | Check times and dates |
| Youth Group Rehearsal | Check times and dates |
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For
up to date information on programs and events of the church, sign
up for our newsletter,
The Light, published weekly from September through June. |
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Weddings are regularly held at the church. For a FREE brochure explaining our policies and rates, please call the church office. The church building is also available for rental for recitals, small groups, parties, etc. Call 475-1235 for rates and information |
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The Congregational Church of Patchogue, 95 East Main Street, Patchogue, Long Island, New York 11772
Pastor: The Rev. Dwight Lee Wolter email: dwolter@congrepatchogue.org
Office - email: office@congrepatchogue.org - Telephone 1-631-475-1235
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