Church of St. Jude

The Church of St. Jude (Episcopal), Wantagh, New York, is a welcoming and affirming community of faith embracing and serving all of God's children regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or socio-economic condition.

Mission Statement:

Proclaiming and spreading Christ’s unconditional love through joyful worship, all-embracing welcome, and compassionate outreach

Vision Statement:

Being a beacon of Christ’s love, we will nurture and grow in our faith by reaching out and sharing the life and example of Jesus, in words and actions, with our surrounding community.

Building on our Mission Statement, our Core Values

Christ-based Worship

The life and teachings of Jesus Christ and his disciples are the center of our worship and education programs, which offer support for spiritual growth at all stages of life.

Inclusivity

We welcome all God’s children, and celebrate one another’s individuality, respect each other’s differences, and demonstrate compassion and understanding for all members of our diverse community.

A Sense of Community

We provide fellowship opportunities for all kinds of families and individuals to come together and form connections within our parish family.

Discipleship

We share the Good News and follow Christ’s word and example as we teach, baptize, and nurture believers of all ages.

Outreach

We thank God for our blessings by sharing our gifts with others, serving those in need, empathizing with the disenfranchised, and exercising responsible stewardship of God’s creation.