Our core values.
Intimate Fellowship
A like-minded community where acceptance, authenticity, closeness, and the mutual love of Christ are central.
"They continued steadfastly in the apostle's doctrine and fellowship." - Acts 2:42
Emotionally Healthy
We acknowledge that every member of our community is imperfect on all levels and in need of the only, Perfect Savior, Jesus Christ. We lean into challenges, and patiently provide support to each other during times of need.
“Bear one another’s burdens.” Galatians 6:2
Unconditional Outreach
We recognize the value and uniqueness of each person, embrace our cultural differences, and seek to be an evangelizing church that loves and welcomes all.
“God desires all to be saved.” - 1 Timothy 2:4
A Serving Church
We serve the spiritual, physical, social, and emotional needs of the Body of Christ using the gifts and talents given to each member. Our goal is for Christ to use us to enrich the lives of our community by meeting His people at their place of need.
“Serve one another humbly in love.” - Galatians 5:13
Building Christ-Centered Homes
We are a family of believers with goals of bringing Christ into our homes, while raising future generations of Coptic Orthodox Christians who reflect Christ everywhere they go.
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” - Joshua 24:15
Keeping The Faith
We seek to be well grounded in the accurate interpretation of the Word of God and in the Orthodox Faith. We build a community that is motivated, trained and equipped to witness to the world.
“Always be ready to give a defense” - 1 Peter 3:15
Mission & Vision
Mission
To build a community of current and future generation Christians in western Long Island, through a church that is the living manifestation of Christ in this world.
To Share God's love in our local community through the teachings of Our Lord Jesus Christ kept by our deeply-rooted Coptic Orthodox faith and traditions.
Vision
A fellowship of believers who are steadfast in Christian doctrine, witnessing and serving to bring Christ into our personal lives, our homes, and our community.