Church isn't a building with four walls, it's the wondrous vibrant community that carries God's love wherever it's needed. Every week, we offer fabulous ways to connect in community, care and fun! And almost all our events have a virtual component, so wherever you live, you can call Middle home. Look through the calendar below and join whatever sparks joy!
Come to class and be prepared to move. Bring loose clothes and yoga mats. Work on scenes, monologues, dance, and music to help build your own one-person show. Led by Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the class is held online. For Zoom call information, RSVP here.
So many of us grieve the opportunity to connect with others during our lunch breaks in this COVID time — if we even take a lunch break! Join Elise and Rev. Ben for an intentional time of informal queer community as we nourish our bodies and spirits for an hour. Click here to RSVP and […]
This group examines Middle's own history of indigenous exploitation and Black enslavement, to help us think about how we can use the resources generated by white supremacy—from which we still benefit—to create a more just world. To create continuity in this work, the group is currently closed, but if you'd like to join at the […]
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you're carrying and we'll hold it together. Click here to register and receive Zoom information!
Join other seniors for conversations about how we are doing in the wake of COVID-19, and to share community! Due to the pandemic, this group meets online. New Adventures is a wonderful space for making new friends and trying new adventures. Members have had wide-ranging conversations about civil rights history, sang carols, tried chair yoga, collages […]
August 5, 202210 AM - 4:00 PMMiddle Youth Beach Trip to Coney Island Young people in grades 6-12 are invited to join Middle Staff for a beach day to Coney Island! This event kicks off our Freedom Summer Youth Camp, which takes place the following week from August 8-12. However, all youth regardless of participation […]
Click here for Worship Bulletin! Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Sermon "Seeking a Homeland" by Christina Fleming Join us in-person at East End Temple (245 E 17th St, New York, NY […]
Join Alesha for an interactive education & faith related lesson. Geared for ages Pre-K-5th Grade, though all are welcome! For Zoom call information, click here to RSVP.
Right now, and always, fighting for voting rights and ensuring fair and equal elections is God's work. Our work Voter Reform Group focuses on voter registration and ending voter suppression, and mobilizing voters for elections. Together, we sent more than 50,000 postcards during the 2020 election! To join the team, contact votingproject@middlechurch.org. Click here to RSVP […]
August 8 - 12, 20229:30 AM - 4:30 PMMiddle Church Youth Freedom Summer Our Youth Freedom Summer camp will engage our young people in grades 6-12 in anti-racism lessons, the arts, storytelling, and how to embody fierce love. Our youth will start with a community bonding opportunity at Coney Island on August 5th, followed by […]
Join Middle member Betty-Jeanne for a worship celebration watch party! For more information on where to meet up in prospect park, email Betty-Jeanne!
Come to class and be prepared to move. Bring loose clothes and yoga mats. Work on scenes, monologues, dance, and music to help build your own one-person show. Led by Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the class is held online. For Zoom call information, RSVP here.
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you're carrying and we'll hold it together. Click here to register and receive Zoom information!
Queer Black Men in the Middle redefines the intersectionality of Black gay spirituality and experience. Our mission is to unconditionally love, affirm and support queer Black men through honest dialogue and thought-provoking content that creates and renews our commitment to ourselves and to our community. For more information, please email Queer Black Men at queerblackmen@gmail.com
Join other seniors for conversations about how we are doing in the wake of COVID-19, and to share community! Due to the pandemic, this group meets online. New Adventures is a wonderful space for making new friends and trying new adventures. Members have had wide-ranging conversations about civil rights history, sang carols, tried chair yoga, collages […]
Join other 20- and 30-somethings to engage the connections between real life, faith, and justice. Together, we talk about faith, politics, leadership, sex and gender, creativity, collective struggles—whatever topics are resonating in our communities. Share stories, ask questions, or wrestle with career and relationships in a safe and supportive space. Sundays: Click here to register […]
Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-29 Sermon “We Will Remember” by Rev Benjamin Perry Join us in-person at East End Temple (245 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003) or online on Facebook, YouTube or our homepage for our worship celebration! If you plan to join us in-person, you must wear a mask and provide proof of vaccination. Read more about our […]
August 14, 202212:45 - 1:45 PMMiddle Mixer: Picnic in Stuyvesant Square Join us for a picnic immediately following worship at the south end of Stuyvesant Park, closer to 15th street […]
Join Alesha for an interactive education & faith related lesson. Geared for ages Pre-K-5th Grade, though all are welcome! For Zoom call information, click here to RSVP.
Come to class and be prepared to move. Bring loose clothes and yoga mats. Work on scenes, monologues, dance, and music to help build your own one-person show. Led by Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the class is held online. For Zoom call information, RSVP here.
August 17, 20227:00 - 9:00 PMVirtual Beach Party Bringing the beach to a Zoom screen near you! Join Middle staff for a virtual beach party, in which we’ll play some […]
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you're carrying and we'll hold it together. Click here to register and receive Zoom information!
Join other seniors for conversations about how we are doing in the wake of COVID-19, and to share community! Due to the pandemic, this group meets online. New Adventures is a wonderful space for making new friends and trying new adventures. Members have had wide-ranging conversations about civil rights history, sang carols, tried chair yoga, collages […]
August 21, 202210:00 - 11:30 AMChildren’s Playdate in Prospect Park Caregivers and children are invited to join Middle Staff for a playdate at Prospect Park! This event kicks off our Freedom Summer Children’s Camp, which takes place the following week from August 22-26. However, all are welcome to attend regardless of participation.Please RSVP your family […]
Sermon by Catherine Torpey Join us in-person at East End Temple (245 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003) or online on Facebook, YouTube or our homepage for our worship celebration! If you plan to join us in-person, you must wear a mask and provide proof of vaccination. Read more about our updated COVID policy. If you’re interested in […]
Join Alesha for an interactive education & faith related lesson. Geared for ages Pre-K-5th Grade, though all are welcome! For Zoom call information, click here to RSVP.
Right now, and always, fighting for voting rights and ensuring fair and equal elections is God's work. Our work Voter Reform Group focuses on voter registration and ending voter suppression, and mobilizing voters for elections. Together, we sent more than 50,000 postcards during the 2020 election! To join the team, contact votingproject@middlechurch.org. Click here to RSVP […]
August 22 - 26, 20229:00 AM - 3:30 PMMiddle Church Youth Freedom Summer Our Children’s Freedom Summer camp will engage our young people in grades K-5 in anti-racism lessons, the arts, storytelling, and how to embody fierce love. Children and caregivers kick off our camp with play and fellowship at a playdate in the park […]
Come to class and be prepared to move. Bring loose clothes and yoga mats. Work on scenes, monologues, dance, and music to help build your own one-person show. Led by Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the class is held online. For Zoom call information, RSVP here.
Freedom Summer Labs with Ms. Alesha 6:00 - 7:00 PM via Zoom Join Ms. Alesha for a virtual Freedom School Lab! This offering for grades K-5th will connect to our in-person Freedom Summer Children's camp, where we'll do activities surrounding fierce love, anti-racism, and creative storytelling. We know that not everyone can join us in […]
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you're carrying and we'll hold it together. Click here to register and receive Zoom information!
Let's support our Middle member Madge at their show August 24 at Rockwood Music Hall! August 24, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Stage 2, 196 Allen St, New York NY 10003 What will Madge's show be like? On the heels of her debut album THERAPY (available wherever music is streamed), Madge returns to Rockwood to ring […]
Queer Black Men in the Middle redefines the intersectionality of Black gay spirituality and experience. Our mission is to unconditionally love, affirm and support queer Black men through honest dialogue and thought-provoking content that creates and renews our commitment to ourselves and to our community. For more information, please email Queer Black Men at queerblackmen@gmail.com
Join other seniors for conversations about how we are doing in the wake of COVID-19, and to share community! Due to the pandemic, this group meets online. New Adventures is a wonderful space for making new friends and trying new adventures. Members have had wide-ranging conversations about civil rights history, sang carols, tried chair yoga, collages […]
Freedom Summer Labs with Ms. Alesha 6:00 - 7:00 PM via Zoom Join Ms. Alesha for a virtual Freedom School Lab! This offering for grades K-5th will connect to our in-person Freedom Summer Children's camp, where we'll do activities surrounding fierce love, anti-racism, and creative storytelling. We know that not everyone can join us in […]
Sermon by Rachael Ward Join us in-person at East End Temple (245 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003) or online on Facebook, YouTube or our homepage for our worship celebration! If you plan to join us in-person, you must wear a mask and provide proof of vaccination. Read more about our updated COVID policy. If you’re interested in […]
Join Alesha for an interactive education & faith related lesson. Geared for ages Pre-K-5th Grade, though all are welcome! For Zoom call information, click here to RSVP.
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. Join lively conversations exploring scripture for deeper meaning! Together, we dig into the historical context, consult theological interpretations, and learn from one another. […]
Come to class and be prepared to move. Bring loose clothes and yoga mats. Work on scenes, monologues, dance, and music to help build your own one-person show. Led by Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the class is held online. For Zoom call information, RSVP here.
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you're carrying and we'll hold it together. Click here to register and receive Zoom information!
Join other seniors for conversations about how we are doing in the wake of COVID-19, and to share community! Due to the pandemic, this group meets online. New Adventures is a wonderful space for making new friends and trying new adventures. Members have had wide-ranging conversations about civil rights history, sang carols, tried chair yoga, collages […]
Participants meet weekly in a supportive, creative, and fun environment where ideas move from head to paper. They build connections as they work to express the writer that lives in all of us. Coordinated by writer and Middle member Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this group meets online. Click here to register and receive […]
All are welcome to attend Thursday rehearsals and join this volunteer, no-audition required choir. Due to COVID-19, this group now meets over Zoom. For more information, contact John Del Cueto. Click here to learn more about the Jerriese Johnson Gospel Choir!
Join Alesha for an interactive education & faith related lesson. Geared for ages Pre-K-5th Grade, though all are welcome! For Zoom call information, click here to RSVP.
Right now, and always, fighting for voting rights and ensuring fair and equal elections is God's work. Our work Voter Reform Group focuses on voter registration and ending voter suppression, and mobilizing voters for elections. Together, we sent more than 50,000 postcards during the 2020 election! To join the team, contact votingproject@middlechurch.org. Click here to RSVP […]
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. Join lively conversations exploring scripture for deeper meaning! Together, we dig into the historical context, consult theological interpretations, and learn from one another. […]
