Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Vanderbilt Avenue Moravian Church In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; and in all things, love. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/) - Vanderbilt Avenue Moravian Church is a Protestant Christian Church on Staten Island, NY. - [Gallery](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/gallery/) - Spring Concert, April 2026 We at Vanderbilt extend our many thanks to all who participated in this wonderful event. Special thanks to our keynote entertainer, Roland Cameau, organist Sister Valeda Bell, the VAMC Choir, VAMC Steel Band Orchestra, Tanisha Arkoi, and little Eden Rose. We especially thank Brother Fritz Pierre-Louis for organizing the event, Black - [Mission Projects](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/mission-projects/) - Moravian Community DinnersHosted by Vanderbilt Avenue Moravian Church On the third Saturday of every month, we serve a FREE dinner to the community from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. All are welcome! Open to the public. While hosted at Vanderbilt Avenue Moravian Church, members of all four Staten Island Moravian Churches take turns and participate in - [News](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/news/) - Newsletter Our newsletter is a seasonal update from our church, and our partners. The Vanderbilt News – Winter 2026Read It - [Partners](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/partners/) - Black HealthThe National Black Leadership Commission on Health and VAMC collaborate to promote health, reduce disparities, and achieve equity in our community. Depression AwarenessThe Congregational Depression Awareness Program rains volunteers from faith communities to share valuable information about depression in their congregations and communities. VAMC is a collaborative partner. NYC HealthThe NYC DOH’s Office - [About Us](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/about-us/) - We are a culturally diverse, Christ-centered Protestant faith community celebrating God’s grace in dynamic worship, and embodying his love in compassionate service to the community since 1889. Located in the Park Hill (also known as Clifton) area of Staten Island, our members hail from African, European, West-Indian, and Latin-American heritages. We strive to be inclusive and - [Ministries](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/ministries/) - Prayer MeetingsJoin us for weekly prayer meetings: Wednesdays @ 8:00 PM Thursdays @ 7:30 PM Meetings are held via Zoom, and call-in options are available. For further information, please contact the church office: Office@VanderbiltMoravian.org, or +1 (718) 447-2966 Bible StudyWednesdays @ 7:00 PM Our gatherings provide an opportunity for reflection, discovery and discussion about the Bible. Bible - [Contact](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/contact/) - Vanderbilt Avenue Moravian Church 285 Vanderbilt Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304+1 (718) 447-2966Office@VanderbiltMoravian.orgHours: Mon & Wed: 9 AM – 12 PM Fri: 10 AM – 5 PM - [Blog Home Page](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/blog-home-page/) - [Search Results Page](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/search-results-page/) - [Vacation Bible School](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/ministries/vacation-bible-school/) - For Vacation Bible School (a.k.a. “Church Camp”), we devote one week during summer vacation for children to have an opportunity for fun and play while learning about what the church has to offer. We have music, crafts, food and fun! For more information: Call us at (718) 447-2966, or email us at Office@VanderbiltMoravian.org. - [The Giving Library](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/ministries/the-giving-library/) - The Giving Library of Vanderbilt Avenue Moravian Church collects donated books, both new and gently used, for toddlers through adults, and distributes them to the local community and beyond. We especially want to encourage literacy and expand the horizons of younger children. The Giving Library was established in 2009 with the help of our congregation and the - [Bible Study](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/ministries/bible-study/) - Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM Our gatherings provide an opportunity for reflection, discovery and discussion about the Bible. Bible Study is free and open to the public. - [Gregor Chorale](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/ministries/gregor-chorale/) - Our choir is small but committed to worshipping the Lord through song. The Gregor chorale performs regularly on Sundays during Worship throughout the year, except during the summer when individual or small group selections of music are offered by members of the congregation. Our choir leader is our organist, Valeda Bell. Rehearsals are held regularly after - [Written Directions](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/written-directions/) - Directions by Car & Public TransitBy Car From Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Brooklyn: Turn left onto the Interstate 278 W ramp to Staten Island/Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Merge onto I-278 W (Partial toll road). Take exit 13 toward Richmond Rd/Clove Rd. Merge onto Narrows Rd N. Turn right onto Targee St and then slight right onto Vanderbilt - [Children's Church](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/ministries/childrens-church/) - Children’s Church meets every Sunday at 10:45 AM to share through stories and song the love of Jesus Christ. Children of all ages are welcome. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy of Vanderbilt Avenue Moravian Church VanderbiltMoravian.org Summary of Privacy Policy This section ("Summary of Privacy Policy") provides highlights of our full privacy policy, shown below ("Full Privacy Policy"). We collect personal and activity information from you to improve our website We store cookies on your computer to deliver a better experience We take - [Terms of Use](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/terms-of-use/) - This web page represents a legal document that serves as our Terms of Use and it governs the legal terms of our website, VanderbiltMoravian.org, sub-domains, and any associated web-based and mobile applications (collectively, "Website"), as owned and operated by Vanderbilt Avenue Moravian Church. Capitalized terms, unless otherwise defined, have the meaning specified within the Definitions - [A Brief History of the Moravian Church](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/a-brief-history-of-the-moravian-church/) - [A Brief History of Our Church](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/a-brief-history-of-our-church/) - [A Message from Reverand Ferguson](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/a-message-from-reverand-ferguson/) - [Partnerships](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/partnerships/) - YMCA of Greater NY: Staten Island YMCA Counseling Service, North Shore The YMCA Counseling Service is a substance abuse prevention and treatment program for adolescents and adults living in Staten Island. Their state licensed outpatient program includes treatment services for adults and older teens, prevention services for at-risk youth, and counseling services for children who have been affected - [Calendar](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/calendar/) - [Confirmation Class](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/ministries/confirmation-class/) - Confirmation is a time when young adults (as well as some adults) journey together through education and reflection to solidify and confirm their faith in God for themselves. The confirmation class meets regularly (when in session) and engages in scripture study and discussion around issues of faith and the Bible. At the end of this journey, the confirmation class - [Back to School Project](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/ministries/back-to-school-project/) - When it’s time to go back to school, we join together as a community of faith and purchase school supplies for the children of families in need. We feel it is important to do all we can to help the youngest and most curious among us to start out right. We also welcome donations for this purpose from the - [Steel Band](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/ministries/steel-band/) - We are host to the one and only Steel Band on Staten Island. Comprised of steelpans (a.k.a. steel drums), youth — and a few adults — learn to play both Christian and contemporary songs on these quintessentially West Indian instruments. No prior musical experience is required. Lessons are $10 per session, and with teacher Peter Joseph and/or adult - [Over a Century of Service](https://www.vanderbiltmoravian.org/over-a-century-of-service/)