The Council is an intentionally ecumenical organization that provides opportunities for the churches on Staten Island to manifest the unity that is envisioned in the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. The purpose of the Council is to encourage and facilitate ministry, celebration and mission that are reflective of the common call we share in and through the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Council strives to uphold the diversity of the gifts of each member congregation and organization by utilizing these gifts in our common ministry within the community and the larger world.

We are honored that you are visiting our web site. As an ecumenical and multifaith organization, we are always striving to find new ways to get our message out. This web site will allow us to reach people we may never have been able to contact before.

Please use this site to access the information you need about the council and as a resource for broadening your faith. We look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you might have.

THE DECLARATION: WE BELIEVE IT IS A MATTER OF FAITH TO STAND WITH ALL VICTIMS OF OPPRESSION. WE BELIEVE IT IS AN ACT OF FAITH TO RECOGNIZE EQUALLY, LOVE AND SERVE ALL MEMBERS OF GOD’S HUMAN FAMILY WHATEVER THEIR ECONOMIC STATUS, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL CAPACITY, RACE, COLOR, CREED, GENDER OR MARITAL STATUS. WE BELIEVE JESUS CHRIST COMES TO FREE ALL PEOPLE FROM WRONGDOING AND TO MAKE DISCIPLES – PEOPLE WILLING TO LIVE CHRIST’S CALL FOR LOVE AND JUSTICE FOR EVERYONE. WE BELIEVE THAT THE WORLD CAN CHANGE, THAT PEACE AND WHOLENESS CAN COME, THAT THE POWER OF GOD CAN TAKE THE DIVERSE PEOPLE OF STATEN ISLAND AND JOIN THEIR EFFORTS TO SEEK THE GOOD OF ALL. Adopted by the Staten Island Council of Churches, Board of Managers, by a unanimous vote on December 5, 1991.