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A CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST CHURCH

At Church by the Bay we love God and one another.

We worship God by serving our neighbors in Jesus’ name. We believe that Christians are meant to be an active part of the body of Christ. The Church is where encouragement, spiritual growth, and the development of spiritual gifts occur.

A CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST CHURCH

At Church by the Bay we love God and one another.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

Our Ministries

The mission of Church by the Bay’s Ministries is to address the needs of God’s people with agape love where they are at.

What We Believe

We believe that the scriptures are God’s revelation of Himself to us, as well as the rule of faith, containing all the truth necessary for faith and Christian living.

Chaplain Lou Strugala on Receives the Free to Be, Stigma Free Award

**Congratulations to Chaplain Lou Strugala** We are proud to recognize Chaplain Lou Strugala for receiving the **Free to Be, Stigma Free Award** from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and Stockton University. This award honors his dedication to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, fostering wellness, and creating a supportive environment throughout the community. Through Church by the Bay, Pastor Lou leads impactful outreach efforts that provide food, clothing, essential resources, and support to families and individuals in need. The church also hosts events that connect unhoused individuals with housing assistance, legal aid, utility support, meals, and other critical services. His compassion, leadership, and commitment to serving others continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of countless people throughout the region.

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OUR PASTOR

Rev. Lou Strugala

Pastor Lou Strugala is the founder and leader of Church By The Bay in Galloway, New Jersey. He started Church By The Bay with a vision. A vision to start a church that would take God’s love outside the walls and into the community.

Pastor Lou is a street pastor who engages in many activities to help those struggling, including providing thousands of meals to shut-ins, clothing for the homeless, and support throughout southern New Jersey and surrounding areas.

Lou is also a chaplain for many police departments, including the New Jersey State Police.

LISTEN TO GOD'S WORD

OUR SERMONS

Help us to be good stewards of the gifts that you provide so that we may be better Christians.

Every time we do something, we are blessed in abundance.

I will show you great and mighty things which you do not know.

SMALL BUT MIGHTY

OUR MINISTRIES

Clothing
Ministry

Our volunteers work several days per week to unpack, sort, hang or fold tons of clothing weekly. Then we distribute 4 - 5 times per month in various locations. Atlantic City, Bridgeton, Millville, Salem, Egg Harbor City, just to name a few.

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giving back

Church by the Bay Food Pantry

Our Food bank is open every Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 pm for those who are struggling to put food on their tables. We have families of 1 to families of 5-6 that utilize our pantry weekly and our numbers are growing!!

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Community

Saturday Morning Feeding Ministry

We prepare homecooked meals for our Veterans and Seniors weekly. This is all done through donations and volunteers planning the menus, shopping and preparing the meals. We distribute anywhere from 75 to 300 meals weekly to those in need.

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support