This week's upcoming speaker:

Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft

Women Leading

Movements

Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in 1978 and was recognized nationally by Congress in 1987. Each March, we honor the generations of women whose leadership and courage have shaped movements for justice. This month, we celebrate by hosting events that lift up women leading change today.

Upcoming events

Wednesday, march 9

Deportation Defense Training

Learn how to protect your neighbors and community when faced with federal officers and law enforcement. Knowledge is power — come prepared.

SUNDAY, march 8 • 10:00AM – 11:00AM

Financial Wellness workshop

Join us for this hybrid interactive, nonjudgmental three-week financial Wellness workshop for your annual check-up. 

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Dismantling Racism with the Power of Love

January 18 to June 19

King Day marks the start of six monthly trainings elevating our commitment from King Day to Juneteenth. Grounded in the Black Freedom Movement, we focus on love and moral courage.

Past Events

Sun, FEB 23

how to fight racism with dr. jemar tisby

As we honor Black History Month and continue our antiracism arc, Dr. Tisby joins us for a discussion to build the power, persistence and hope that comes from knowledge

Sun, Feb 22

Sermon | Images | Rev. Natalie Renee Perkins

Watch our Worship Celebration from February. With Rev. Natalie Renee Perkins preaching her sermon Images. 

How to Fight Racism: A Conversation with Jemar Tisby

Monday, february 23• 8pm et • zoom

As we honor Black History Month and continue our antiracism arc, Dr. Tisby joins us via Zoom for a powerful conversation on dismantling racism with courage and love.

Wednesday, February 25 • 6:00PM – 8:00Pm

Deportation Defense Training

Learn how to protect your neighbors and community when faced with federal officers and law enforcement. Knowledge is power — come prepared.

Thursday, February 26 • 6:00PM – 7:30PM

Ice Out: Resistance Sing-In

Come learn songs of resistance to ICE and all interlocking forces of oppression and occupation. Let your voice be your protest.

Sunday, February 8 • 1:00 PM

Faith & Freedom Movements Teach-In

Join us after worship for a nonviolent civil disobedience, know your rights, deportation defense & the role of faith in inspiring freedom movements teach-in.

Saturday, February 21 • 7:00 PM

Tituss Burgess: Through The Fire

An Evening of Song. A benefit concert for Freedom Rising. Join Emmy-nominated star Tituss Burgess for an unforgettable night.

Sun, Jan 18

Young People Claiming Power

Exploring youth power and why democracy works best when every generation shows up.

Sun, Jan 18

Stories That Heal: Talk Back

A community conversation reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy and justice.

Sun, Jan 18

God Can't Stand Funky Religion

Watch Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis sermon. 

Resources

The Revolutionary MLK

A deep dive into the radical love of Dr. King’s later years.

King Sunday Celebration

Watch the full worship celebration from 2024.

Teach In: Civil Resistance

Practical lessons on organizing for collective liberation.

Revolutionary Love: The Legacy of Dr. King

Explore our collection of sermons, teach-ins, and music honoring the legacy of Dr. King.

Middle Church in the News

Justice, resilience, and revolutionary love in action

NPR • December 2025

After the Flames, a New York Church Returns to Christmas

Middle Collegiate Church holds its first in person Christmas Eve service after fire.

Chautauqua Daily • June 2025

Rev. Jacqui Lewis to Serve as Chaplain for Week 2

Bringing message of moral courage and revolutionary love to Chautauqua Institution.

PR Newswire • April 2025

Middle Collegiate Church Reopens Easter 2025

Historic East Village church rises from the ashes nearly five years after fire.

RNS • February 2025

Black History Month in the Time of Trump

Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis discusses resilience in the Black Church and Civil Rights Movement.

Bucks County Beacon • Feb 2025

Dismantling DEI Is About Making America White Again

Exploring diversity as a biblical concept rooted in belonging and justice.

Chelsea News NY • April 2025

Middle Collegiate Church Is Reborn on Easter Sunday

Historic congregation returns home with over 2,000 members worldwide.

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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.