About Us
Our Mission
Our Tree of Life mission is to cultivate hope and compassion within the Body of Christ and to nurture oneness of Spirit with all God's creatures.
We will embrace the Christian values of:
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Steadfast Prayer
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Abiding by the Word of God
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Loving one another as Christ loves us
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Caring for one another in love and respect
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Enduring relationships of every generation (from generation to generation)
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Being a diverse and welcoming community of faith
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Being good and faithful stewards of our time, talent, and treasure
Our external mission is to be an authentic pillar of spiritual support in our community grounded in faith, hope, and love.
Spiritual support means:
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We will share encouragement through our words, actions, and thoughts.
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We will walk alongside our neighbors as they discover their God given gifts.
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We will nurture the spiritual growth of our neighbors by:
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Inviting them to know Christ for themselves through an understanding of God’s Word
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Being a companion throughout their spiritual journey
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Being welcoming, caring, and compassionate to our sisters and brothers
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Reaching out to our sisters and brothers in need within our church and community
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Nurturing their faith journey from generation to generation
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We believe that God is moving us into a new season. A season filled with promise, growth, and joy. Our story is not over yet! Through the power and the guidance of the Holy Spirit we walk boldly into this next chapter...united, open, ready, willing and seeking God's will every step of the way.
Our History
The First Presbyterian Church of Far Rockaway, formerly known as the Russell Sage Memorial Church, is a historic Presbyterian church located in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, New York. It was commissioned by Olivia Slocum Sage as a memorial to her late husband, Russell Sage (1816–1906), as they used to summer in the area. She also commissioned a large, memorial stained glass window of a landscape, designed by Tiffany Studio.
Designed by the architect Ralph Adams Cram (1863–1942), the church was built between 1908 and 1910 and is a Neo-Gothic-style building laid out in a traditional cruciform plan. It is constructed of brick with concrete trim and a steeply sloping slate-covered roof. Connected to the church are a parish hall and manse. The surrounding landscape, designed by the Olmsted Brothers, is a contributing element to its designation of historic significance.
The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
We are a multicultural congregation located in the heart of Far Rockaway, Queens. Our outreach to the larger community include a Saturday morning food pantry and clothing closet open to all. We are also proud members of Queens Power, a community power organization that strives to meet the needs of the citizens of the borough of Queens and beyond.