Bayside United Methodist Church is situated in the bustling, thriving downtown Bell Boulevard section of Bayside (Queens) with its own parking lot in the back on 213th Street. The building houses a large sanctuary, fellowship hall, classrooms, gym, a nursery school, office space and living quarters for our sexton and his family.

Our congregation comprises a melting pot of White, Filippino, Black, Hispanic and Asian people, all of whom work harmoniously together. Several of our Christmas social get-togethers have focused on a theme of "Christmas Around the World." Our outreach to our community includes Senior Citizens, Alcoholics Anonymous, Noah's Ark Nursery School, and a group of our people cook and deliver meals for shut-ins. Morning and evening Bible study sessions accommodate both working people and those who prefer a daytime group. Social occasions have included a lantern trip to Old Bethpage as well as a visit to former President Theodore Roosevelt's home, Sagamore Hill. More recently, our fellowship evening featured A Patriotic Salute to America with patriotic readings and music using piano, organ, guitar, solos and choir, and was preceded by a catered dinner.On Sunday, June 15th, 2003, we celebrated John Wesley's birthday with the pastor in full regalia as John Wesley. Spring 2004 found the choir producing a limited version of "Fiddler."  For our Christmas 2004 party, we are considering recreation of a "50's party," with appropriate music and games. Every year we look forward to our talent/no talent show, an evening of food, fun and fellowship held in our fellowship hall. Our pastor's weekly sermons are scripture-based and lively stories embellish each point. Our worship is enhanced by an inspiring stained glass window (Jesus in Gethsemane), located in the front of the sanctuary where it can be enjoyed by everyone. The choir presents music of all periods and styles, and sings at a variety of services throughout the year. Sunday School is held for pre-school to 8th grade each week. Participation in our worship services as a lector or usher is encouraged.

Many opportunities for service, discipleship and fellowship await you in the diverse, welcoming community of Bayside United Methodist Church. Please come and join us! Discover for yourself the joy of belonging to a caring church family.

Ninth Annual Music Sunday, June 12, 2005. Based on the many ways we can celebrate the music of the church, using bells, organ, piano, stringed instruments and voices, thereby making a "Joyful Noise Unto the Lord.

Award
Our church recently received (Annual Conference, June 2002) the John Wesley Faith in Ministry Award. This award recognizes increased attendance at church services, increased enrollment in Sunday School, and apportionments paid in full.

TIME CHANGE - WORSHIP:  Last Sunday in June - First Sunday in September:  10:00AM
 
 


PASTOR
The Reverend Paul A. Godburn is a native of Meriden, CT. He has served congregations in West Granby, CT., Highland, NY, Uniondale, LI NY, Branford, CT, and Winsted, CT before coming to Bayside. This is his fourteenth year with us. His undergraduate work was done at Yale University in New Haven, CT. and he earned his Master's in Divinity at Andover Newton Seminary in Newton Center MA. He brings to his ministry not only a deep faith in and commitment to the Gospel, but a desire to help people and a lively interest in current events, history and classical music. His wife, Elna, is employed at Yale University; she set up and maintains our web pages and serves as our Organist and Director of Music. They have three grown children; Walter, a geneticist in Colorado, Jill, a wife, mother and office manager in Connecticut, and Holly, a wife, mother, and social worker who lives in Connecticut. Stop in for a chat with Pastor Paul; he loves company. Office hours are usually Monday - Friday, 9AM - 1PM, or you may call ahead for an appointment: 718-229-4024.

STAFF
Elna E. Godburn, Director of Music and Organist
Anna Wielander, Secretary
Carlos and Maria Moran, Sextons
Church School Superintendent:  Betty S. Gastelua
Chairman, Board of Trustees, Louis Slavicek