<p>Founded in 1717, Orient Congregational Church is the oldest United Church of Christ congregation in New York. The building where current members of the church worship was built in 1848. The Reverend Ann Van Cleef has been pastor here since 2001, after a career as a music teacher. Members of Orient Congregational Church welcome people into its congregation regardless of ethnic heritage, sexual orientation or religious backgrounds.</p> <p> </p>