Bethel Bible Christian Church, 159 Park Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, US

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau began its life with the merger of two local congregations, one Unitarian, the other Universalist, not long after the national merger of the American Unitarian Association and the Universalist Church of America. The Universalist Church of Floral Park, founded in 1930, brought with its members a long record of stability and experience in the art of churching. The younger Unitarian Fellowship of Garden City was able to offer the dynamism and enthusiasm associated with a new religious venture. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau's beliefs and ethics are freely chosen and constantly evolving throughout the experience of their lives. The UUCCN's mission is to uphold a caring community that inspires spiritual growth, acts for justic and strives for peace at home and throughout the world (adopted September 2009). Services are led by The Reverend Hope Johnson, Peggy Schlechter, director of Religious Education, Michael Sansonia, pianist, and Amy Beltaine, intern minister. Music events include Garden City Chamber Music Society concerts every Sunday at 3pm and the popular Garden Stage coffeehouse, an acoustic venue for musicians all around the world. Leadership: Tim Muench, president Patsy Kaplan, vice president Rev. Hope Johnson, minister Amy Beltaine, intern minister Peggy Schlecter, director of Religious Education