ABOUT US

Preach | Reach | Teach

Founded in 1730 by a group of Christ-followers, our church has been a cornerstone of faith and community for centuries. Among our earliest members were the Conklin family, founders of our beloved village. Today, we remain deeply rooted in our mission of outreach, fostering a community that supports and uplifts one another. Committed to investing in the next generation, we strive to inspire and equip future leaders in faith.

Sunday’s at 10:00 am

Learn more about what we believe below!

WHAT WE BELIEVE

BIBLE

We believe the Bible is the Word of God and our guide to daily living.

COMMUNITY

We reaffirm our need to gather together and to care for one another. We are family.

DIRECTION

We acknowledge the presence of God’s Spirit for direction and the power to carry out His will.

ALL GENERATIONS

We are committed to a strong ministry with and for children and youth, as well as adults of all ages, to know and to love God and to be obedient to His will.

WITNESS

We believe it is our responsibility to equip our members to be thoughtful witnesses of their trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. That includes attitudes and good conversations.

MISSIONS

We accept the challenge of our Lord to “go into all the world and preach the gospel”. We are a missions-minded church. We recognize our responsibility to respond to human need locally, nationally, and globally.

WHOLE PERSON

We believe it is the responsibility of the church to attend to the spiritual and physical needs of its members, caring for the whole person in a loving relationship. Jesus Christ enables us to have a right relationship with God and engages all of life.

OUTWARD

We are here to serve our community and the world around us.
 

For more about what Presbyterians believe, see pcusa.org.

Statement of Community

At the core of our mission is the belief that everything centers around relationships. We are committed to the transformative power of love, as exemplified in the Hebrew Scriptures, which emphasize the importance of loving God. When Jesus was asked about the greatest expectation of humanity, He affirmed that it is to love God, followed closely by the command to love our neighbors. Furthermore, His final directive to His followers was to love one another within the church community.

In alignment with this passion for connection, we actively engage in service throughout Babylon Village and Suffolk County. We collaborate with other churches and organizations to assist those in need and strengthen our faith. Our outreach extends internationally through partnerships, such as our work with a church in Haiti.

We also prioritize building community through various avenues, including worship services, educational programs, sports, service projects, mission trips, mentoring, community dinners, and small group gatherings.

Ultimately, our focus is on deepening our relationship with Jesus and embodying our beliefs through actions that promote justice and righteousness in the world around us.

THE TEAM

Church Bookkeeper:

Alice Cloherty

Clerk of Session:

Andy Lagendyk

Moderator of Deacons:

Nancy O’Connor

Food Pantry Coordinator:

Susan Cunningham

Custodial Assistant:

Derek Kudrle

Ministry Development Assoc.
John Capizzi

Rev. Brad Morgan
Pastor

Brad is a native Long Islander whose faith was shaped by a powerful personal encounter with God that led him into ministry. A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, he now serves as a Board-Certified Clinical Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor, walking alongside individuals and families in seasons of challenge and hope. Brad and his wife Tara are raising their three children, and he loves spending time outdoors and exploring Long Island’s lighthouses with his family.

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Jimmy Tucker
Music Coordinator

Jimmy is our organist, pianist, and Vocal Music Director for our 10:00 AM service. He came to our church 10 years ago as our Music Director while earning his Masters degree in Piano Performance. We are so thankful he has rejoined our music staff. Jimmy teaches In the Islip School System.

Joanne Maher
Communications Cord.

Joanne Maher currently serves as the communications coordinator. She prepares weekly print and digital media. Her office hours are Monday - Friday from 9AM to 1PM. Please feel free to contact her by phone or email.

Donna Weaver
Children’s Ed. Director

Donna Weaver is deeply devoted to our children’s ministry, serving as the lead Sunday School teacher and Curriculum Director of KidZone, and playing an integral role in VBS. A retired teacher, proud mother, and grandmother, Donna has a true heart for children and loves nurturing their faith. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and creating meaningful, joyful experiences for kids.

Jeff Dein
Custodian

Jeff’s official role is to help maintain this 200+ year old campus. His carpentry, plumbing and painting background help him to keep everything and everyone happy. He is married to Candy, who he met at First Pres! Jeff loves to chronicle the life of this church through taking pictures and videos. He is also glad that the Lord is allowing him to use these gifts to be a part of the revival/renaissance that is happening here right now. His favorite things to do are traveling anywhere with Candy, taking selfies (with Candy) and observing His wonderful creation.

WEEKLY ONLINE PRAYER MEETINGS:

Join us via Zoom or call on your phone.

Sunday evening at 6:30 pm

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3943462475

Phone: (929) 205-6099 (ID# 3943462475)