Orient Congregational Church, UCC

11-Family Yard Sale Saturday, May 26

Join us as 11 church families join together for a yard sale on the church grounds Saturday, May 26 from 8 to 1. You never know what's going to appear when 11 families decide to clean out their garages, attics, and basements! .

Remembrance Service Sunday, May 27

We will hold our annual Memorial Day Service of Remembrance on Sunday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m. We will give thanks to God for the servicemen and servicewomen who gave their lives for our country. We will also remember members and friends who have died in the past year.

Memorial Day Sunday Church BBQ

Rain is predicted, but that will never stop us! Our annual Memorial Day Sunday Barbecue will take place at noon on Sunday, May 26. Bring a dish to share, or contribute something toward the burgers and franks. Everyone is welcome. If the weather is nice, we'll eat outside, If not, we'll cook outside and eat in Fellowship Hall. No matter what, we'll have a great time!

Memorial Day Parade

The Annual Orient Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27, at 7:30 a.m. That's right, first thing in the morning. It starts and ends at the fire department. If it rains, please dress accordingly.

300th Anniversary

We celebrated our 300th Anniversary in 2017. Follow this link to a terrific article in the Suthold Local. http://southoldlocal.com/2017/05/17/orient-congregational-church-celebrates-300th-anniversary/

For the News Channel 12 story about our church, please copy and paste this link in your browser:

http://longisland.news12.com/clip/13539708/east-end-centuries-old-orient-church

Strategic Planning Task Force

Our Strategic Planning Task Force has been meeting regularly, with the purpose of setting goals for our congregation for the years to come. Minutes from each meeting are available to church members. If you would like to be sent a link to the minutes and other documents of the Task Force, please contact the Church Office. You may telephone (631-323-2665), e-mail (orientcong@optonline.net), or use the "contact us" feature of this website.

Women's Breakfast Club

Our Women's Breakfast Club is on hiatus for the months of December and January. Starting in February, the group meets Monday mornings at 9:00 at the Sterlington Deli in Greenport. All women of the church and community are invited to join us.

Men's Fellowship Group

The Men's Fellowship Group holds breakfast meetings on Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at the Sterlington Deli in Greenport. Following breakfast, those who are willing and able are invited to gather at the church at 9:00 for a work session.

Worship Schedule

September through June, we worship at 10:30 a.m. From July 1 through Labor Day Weekend, our worship time changes to 9:30 a.m. In the summer, weather permitting, we worship in our lovely prayer garden.

Book Club

Our church has a book club! It will meet the first Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at the home of one of our members. To obtain the name of the current book being read and the location of the meeting, please call the church office at 323-2665.

Planning a Wedding?

Why not get married in our historic Church? Please visit our wedding page on this website.

Welcome!

Welcome to the Orient Congregational Church website. We are pleased that you have found us. We strive to recognize and nurture the Christ in ourselves and each person whom we encounter along the way. Our church is a thriving community of believers, and lovers of the word of God. Orient Congregational Church has a long tradition of outreach and service to its members and the community. We hope you will join us for service on Sunday to experience for yourself the fellowship of Christ.

Orient Congregational Church Service Times:

Sundays 10:30 a.m. September - June

9:30 a.m. July 1 through Labor Day

Child Care available during Church Service

Church School for ages K-6: Tuesdays, 2:45 - 3:30

23045 Main Road, PO Box 425, Orient, NY 11957-0425 (631) 323-2665

Meet Pastor Ann

Rev. Ann Van Cleef has been our Pastor since May of 2001. She earned her Bachelors Degree from Hofstra University, and enjoyed a 33-year career as a music teacher.