Bay Shore Lutheran Church
Beliefs at a glance
Read their statement of faithCommunion is open to anyone who wants to take it, weekly
Baptises infants as well as adults
Women are ordained and preach here
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
Getting in the door
Services in English
What a Sunday feels like
Worship is on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and lasts about an hour: prayer, song, scripture and a sermon, then coffee and desserts in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Communion is offered every Sunday to everyone who wants to receive, with no age limit; the pastor will give a blessing instead if you prefer. People wear anything from jeans to suits. The service is livestreamed with cameras on the pews; to stay off camera, sit in the last few rows. Children are welcome in worship, and there is a padded play space for families at the back. The church says nobody should feel pressured to join.
Our members come to church in a variety of dress styles from T-shirts and jeans to dresses and suits. We want you to be comfortable.~60 min