About Bay Shore - Bond of Union

The Bay Shore Community Congregational Church Bond of Union is a distinctive statement of our common faith and union in Christian service.  Written in the 1940s, it is still remarkably relevant to the lives we seek to live as 21st century Christians.  It is often quoted in our worship services and by our members as a unique and compelling statement that binds us together as a congregation.  The third sentence/paragraph is the hallmark by which we declare our willingness to accept one another's understanding of Christian faith.

Our Bond of Union in this church is a common loyalty to Jesus Christ.

We believe that the Lord’s whole requirement is to do justly, to love kindness, and walk humbly with God.

We cherish for each person the fullest liberty in the interpretation of the truth, and we gladly grant others the freedom we claim for ourselves.

We promise, as members of this church, to walk together as Christians, seeking to live according to the spirit and teachings of Jesus, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures.

In the quest of truth and in the spirit of Jesus, we unite for the worship of God and the service of humanity.