Adult Programs

Our faith reminds us that we are deeply connected—our liberation is bound together. As the hands, feet, and heartbeat of God, volunteers power the movement of love and justice. There are countless ways to get involved, from ongoing opportunities to one-time projects announced during worship. Explore this page to find how you can serve. For more information, email our team, and the appropriate staff member will get in touch. Together, we’re creating a world rooted in love and justice.

New Adventures

Every Thursday on Zoom 1:00PM - 2:00PM ET
Our adventures are about growth, celebration and learning – especially from one another! Decades of life experience give us a variety of perspectives as we explore current and historical social and cultural topics, as well as personal events, joys and concerns.
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Bible in the Middle

Every Sunday on Zoom 10:30AM - 11:30AM ET
Explore scripture through the lens of Love. Period. Clergy and lay teachers create a safe space for asking the questions in our hearts, and seeking answers for a life of faith today.
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Pray to Rise

Every Wednesday on Zoom 8:00AM - 8:30AM ET
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. and Middle Clergy for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together.
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Virtual Chat & Chew

Every Sunday on Zoom 12:45PM - 1:45PM ET
Chat and Chew is an opportunity to connect each Sunday for a sermon talk-back, poetry reading, or engaging conversation.
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Community Norms

We are committed to these norms within Middle Church’s community and spaces we hold together:

Middle Church Community Norms

  • We listen to understand until the speaker has finished and we do not interrupt

  • We ask clarifying questions (I’m so glad you share that, do you mind if I ask you a clarifying question)

  • We do not cross-talk (Thank you for your perspective, here’s my point of view/take on that/I have a different thought  VS I think you are wrong or I disagree or That is so stupid)

  • We speak for ourselves, not our cohort, our group, or anyone else

  • We use “I statements” as often as possible. (When I am interrupted I feel frustrated and find it difficult to stay engaged VS You interrupt me and it makes me frustrated)

  • We keep confidentiality in our groups

  • We do not make triangles, we say what needs to be said to the person who needs to hear it.

  • We tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Lying is disrespectful and anti-community. We know there might be more than one truth in a system but we try to tell ours and own it.

  • We step up and step back to allow all voices to be heard.

  • Zoom participants will adhere to demonstrating Revolutionary Love at all times. If a participant’s behavior is deemed inappropriate by the meeting host, they will be removed. Inappropriate behavior includes but is not limited to harassment, threats and bigotry of any kind. If you experience behavior that feels inappropriate, we invite you to remind the participant of this covenant and also message the host.

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We believe in the power of Love. Period.

Through Love, we are each created in God’s image and filled with the Divine Spark. No matter whom we love, no matter how we look, no matter where we are on our journey, God’s imprint is in every person of every race/ethnicity, every gender, and every sexual orientation. We believe God speaks many languages and is calling us on many paths to peace—Shalom. We believe that Love put on flesh—brown, poor, Jewish baby flesh—and came to live among us. We believe God lives among us still; we are the living body of Christ. We are the hands, feet, and heartbeat of God. We believe the Spirit of God calls us to freedom, and we are not free until all of us are free.