How it all started...
In the fall of 2013, a group of families met together to dream of a new church with these qualities: a joyful assembly that bridges the things that typically separate people; genuine love for people inside and outside the church; heart for community at home and abroad; desire for excellence in serving and living for God; and commitment to the local church as God’s design to impact the world. The group felt the Eastern Queens, Western Long Island area was the right place to plant this dream. The new church would strive to connect people with God and with each other, thus it was named Bridge Community Church.
In spring 2014, Bridge launched monthly preview Sunday services and on September 14, 2014, Bridge moved into regular operation with weekly services.
Bejoy and Nisha Samuel, who were Pastors at a Mount Vernon-based church, graciously served at Bridge for an initial period during our search for a permanent Pastor.
In spring 2014, Bridge launched monthly preview Sunday services and on September 14, 2014, Bridge moved into regular operation with weekly services.
Bejoy and Nisha Samuel, who were Pastors at a Mount Vernon-based church, graciously served at Bridge for an initial period during our search for a permanent Pastor.
Expanding the vision...
The church knew that God had a designated person to lead Bridge and prayed for His plans to unfold. Directed by the Holy Spirit, Evan and Moira Peet moved their family from Australia to America around the same time as Bridge was getting started. Unlikely circumstances brought Pastor Evan in contact with Bridge leadership and the rest is history. The church thankfully recognized God’s hand at work as Pastor Evan and Moira assumed leadership on September 20, 2015, the first birthday of Bridge. In July of 2022, Pastor Evan and his family moved back home to Australia and continue to service as Pastors.
In August of 2022, Pastor Glen and Araselis stepped into the Senior Pastor role at Bridge. They brought leadership that ushered us into the next season with focus on prayer, community groups and children’s ministries. In July of 2024, Pastor Glen and his family had transitioned out of Bridge and continue to serve as Pastors.
Since our start, the church has grown in its membership, ministries, generosity, community, and missions. We’ve celebrated spiritual new births, baptisms, weddings, babies, and all the rest.
Every year, the church has captured new ground. In 2017, the church moved into Floral Park from its launch location of Glen Oaks. This community is now home and we are growing our influence in this area.
Since our start, the church has grown in its membership, ministries, generosity, community, and missions. We’ve celebrated spiritual new births, baptisms, weddings, babies, and all the rest.
Every year, the church has captured new ground. In 2017, the church moved into Floral Park from its launch location of Glen Oaks. This community is now home and we are growing our influence in this area.
Where we are headed...
As we enter a season of leadership transition, Pastor Noel and Joann will serve as our interim Senior Pastor. Pastor Noel has been with Bridge since day one and has served in various roles in this church. We trust God will lead us in this season to ensure we steward this church according to His will. In the next coming months we will announce our plan on finding a new Senior Pastor to help us continue the work that God has started here in Floral Park.