Welcome to the Sayville United Methodist Church!

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Join us for our Sunday morning service at 9 a.m.

The Sayville United Methodist Church is a community of faith that celebrates the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Our church welcomes people of all ages and stages of faith.  

We offer many Bible studies as well as programs for youth, senior citizens and everyone in between.

We are located at 164 Greene Avenue in Sayville, NY, at the intersection of Greene Avenue and Montauk Highway, across from Dunkin Donuts.  Parking is available in the lot across the street on the Greene Avenue side.  The church also has a small lot reserved for our seniors and others who may need assistance.

You are invited to join us Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.   Be sure to pick up a visitor’s packet while you’re here!  Feel free to call us at (631) 589-0624 or email us at umcsayville@optonline.net with any further questions!  May God bless you this day!

A message from Pastor Doug

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“In Everything do to others as you would have them do to you, for this sums up the law and the prophets”

— Matthew 7:12

In these times of division and unrest, this timeless teaching from Jesus feels more important than ever. Today it is easy for people to take sides, whether political, socioeconomic, or geographic, that divides us. Yet Christ Jesus’ message challenges us to rise above these divisions and seek unity, seeing ourselves in every person we meet.

This October 2026, we walk this faith journey together. In a world where some may seek to divide, we will respond as Jesus teaches us, which compassion, respect and kindness. In our church we will campaign not for any political party, but for the Christian values of love, dignity, and unity. As politicians campaign for office, we will engage in political discussions with honesty, humility, and respect, rejecting personal insults and polarization.

On October 6, 1774, John Wesley offered three simple rules for voters in his journal:

  • Vote for the person who you believe is most worthy, without fee or reward.
  • Speak no evil of the person you vote against.
  • Take care that your spirit is not sharpened against those who vote differently than you.

As United Methodists, we know differences of opinion within our denomination and across our connection exist. I believe we are stronger for a diversity of thought. What unites us is far more powerful than what divides us, our desire for a better future and our conviction to treat one another with love, respect, compassion and kindness.

So, I invite you this month to join me in campaigning for kindness and compassion. Let’s commit to showing love in every interaction and together be the reflection of Jesus’ grace in the world.

In a world that feels divided, let us remember that Christ Jesus united us in love. Together we can be beacons of kindness, compassion and hope. May God bless Sayville United Methodist Church.

Yours in the love of Christ Jesus,

Rev. Douglas Madlon

IMCPastor@optonline.net

Services and activities

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On Sunday, October 4th, we celebrate World Communion Sunday. World Communion Sunday is a global ecumenical observance where The United Methodist Church joins Christian churches worldwide to celebrate unity and the shared sacrament of Holy Communion. The special offering taken that day will be used to fund scholarships and leadership development for racial, ethnic, and international students. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Ministry Fair on Monday, October 5, at 6:30 pm at Amityville UMC. Please contact Kevin Spelman at klspelman@aol.com if you are interested in attending to celebrate the ministries of the SSCP.

The United Women in Faith are collecting travel size hygiene items for their Thanksgiving bags they donate to Sayville Food Pantry. Please place the items in the bin in Fellowship Hall. We will be collecting until Sunday, November 1st Thank you for your continuing support!

Operation Christmas Child collection items for this month are Small Musical Instruments. Items may be placed in the OCC box by the Greene Ave side of the Sanctuary. 

Sunday Morning Prayer group meets at 8 a.m. each Sunday.

Join Pastor Doug for a lectionary bible study on Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

Pastor Madlon is available at his UMC-Sayville office on Wednesdays, between the hours of 1:30 to 3 PM. If you need to meet with the Pastor, please telephone the office to schedule an appointment.

Please consider joining the Thrift Shop Volunteer Team! We will train you and pair you with a seasoned worker! Friday (1st and 3rd Friday of the month) and Saturday Shifts are 2 1/2 hours each or a full day is 5 hours. Grab a friend and volunteer, help the church and the surrounding communities, and catch up with your friend. Contact Tracy (516) 456-4581 or Marion (631) 767-6580 or sign up in the church hallway.

We continue to collect non-perishable food for the Sayville Pantry. A bin is available for donations at the Greene Avenue entrance to the Sanctuary.

Please email the church at umcsayville@optonline.com if you would like to add someone to the prayer list that is printed in the Sunday bulletin.

Please email the church at umcsayville@optonline.net if you would like to add someone to the prayer list printed in the Sunday bulletin.