Instead, traveling Methodist ministers from Jamaica, Long Island, visited here as early as 1812 and used space at the Oyster Bay Academy for services.
Finally, in 1858 they were able to build a small church on Orchard Street where Oyster Bay Manor now sits.
[3] By 1913 the congregation had grown substantially, and to create more room the entire building was raised using a series of jacks.
Today their Oyster Bay ministry has grown and flourished and includes the large parsonage next door.
[4] The more modern look of the interior suits them and their contemporary Christian music program, which features elements of Jazz.