The Presbyterian Church of Bridgehampton was founded in 1670 (see History). Visitors are welcome at Sunday worship. During the summer months of July and August, worship service is held at 9:30 am. There is child care in the nursery for children three years old and younger at this time, but there is no Church School for older children. Parents are encouraged to bring older children to the worship service with them.
Today, there are over 225 members of the congregation, which includes families of all ages, who have been part of the church for generations, newcomers, dual residents of Manhattan and Bridgehampton and full-time residents of the Water Mill / Bridgehampton / Sagaponack area. There is an active Church School program for school age children and a nursery for infants and toddlers that take place during the worship service. The Christian Education committee also plans a vacation camp for a week in July, as well as, special family activities during the year, such as the Fall Festival, Winterfest, and Easter Egg Hunt.
The worship service offers a traditional Presbyterian format with music performed by the choir master at the organ, an adult choir and four octaves of handbells. During special services in the Christmas and Easter seasons, additional instrumentalists and special voices contribute to the beauty of the service. We are also beneficiaries of the Young Musicians Pilot Program that gives young talented musicians opportunities to play during church services.
The simple but elegantly crafted sanctuary seats 300+ people and hosts concerts by the famous Choral Society of the Hamptons and the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival. The sanctuary offers wonderful acoustics and makes a beautiful setting for wedding ceremonies , baptisms and funerals. On the wall above the chancel table, the words of Psalm 145:18 are prominently displayed: The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him and to all that call upon him in truth. Lovely light shines through the multi-paneled stained glass windows with Gothic arches that are located on both sides of the sanctuary. The windows were installed around 1897 and represent typical American Art Glass style of that time period.
The Session (governing body of the church) meets every first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm in the Newman Room. Church members are welcome to attend at the beginning of these meetings to share their thoughts or concerns.
Visitors are cordially invited to visit the church during a worship service or to contact the office or pastor for more information. We are located in the heart of the village of Bridgehampton at 2429 Montauk Highway. From September-June, the worship service begins at 10:30 am; in the summer months, the worship service begins at 9:30 am. All services are followed by fellowship and coffee in the parlors, where church members and visitors may meet one another. You will receive a warm welcome from a church that has been serving Presbyterians on the East End of Long Island for 339 years!
For pictures of the sanctuary, church staff and grounds, please visit our Photo Gallery.
- The Presbyterian Church of Bridgehampton
- 2429 Montauk Highway
- P.O. Box 3038 (mailing address)
- Bridgehampton, NY 11932-3038
- Church Office:
- (631) 537-0863
- Email:
- Office Hours:
- 9:30am-4:30pm,
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Fax:
- (631) 537-7596
- Manse:
- (631) 537-0861
- The Rev. M. Elaine Rhodes, Interim Pastor:
- Tom White, Music Director:
- Kathy Lowe, Christian Education:
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