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!
We’re coming to your region virtually January 30th 7 PM CT! As we enter a new year, we want to offer Middle members more ways to connect with other folks in your region! Join one of our upcoming mixers to find other people near you, so we can keep growing this movement of love and […]
We know that winter can be emotionally difficult. The days are short, the nights are long, and seasonal depression can add an additional burden to what we’re already carrying. To care for you in this season, we’re organizing a four-week self-care series. On Monday nights, we’ll gather to receive care resources grounded in different identities. […]
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!
Ukulele beginners gather for fun and instruction! This group gathers on the first Wednesday of each month. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we gather on Zoom! Click here to RSVP and Receive the Zoom Link
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!
Click here for the worship bulletin! Sermon by Michael Livingston 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. 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.
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 […]
So you’ve joined the movement of love and justice. Now what? Meet a minister and others who have joined to get more information on what it means to be a member. If you haven’t yet, please fill out our join form! This gives us the best way to be in touch with you, and also lets you […]
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!
Hablamos looks to redefine conversations about the Latinx Community by amplifying our voices and centering our understanding within the embrace of our culture and traditions. All are welcome, ¡Ven como tu eres! (Come as you are!) We aim to create content that is educational and inspired in the pride we feel for our heritage and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis Sermon Title: "Living as Reparations People" Join us in-person at East End Temple (245 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003) or online on Facebook, YouTube or […]
Join Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis and Rev. Natalie Perkins for a special sermon talk back after our Feb. 12th Worship Celebration online and in-person at East End Temple. Part of […]
Children's Black History Month Teach-In 12:45-1:30pm | EET, Room 202 Children grades K-5th join staff for a Black History Month Teach-In upstairs in Room 202 while our adults join Rev. Dr. Jacqui lewis & Rev. Natalie Renee Perkins in the Sanctuary for an Everyday Racism Sermon Talkback. Register here!
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.
For our Love Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 8:00PM Location: Laurie Beechman Theatre West Bank Cafe,407 West 42nd Street Lower Level New York, NY 10036 There is a $25 food/beverage minimum for each guest in attendance in addition to the cover charge. At The Laurie Beechman Theatre Doors Open 1-Hour Prior to Show Start time, whenever possible. Join 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!
Ukulele beginners gather for fun and instruction! This group gathers on the first Wednesday of each month. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we gather on Zoom! Click here to RSVP and Receive the Zoom Link
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!
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis 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. Read more about our updated COVID policy. If you’re interested in another online opportunity, consider […]
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. […]
Join facilitators Matthew Johnson Harris, Jorge Fontanez, and Rev. Benjamin Perry for a dedicated cohort of men and masc folks who want to explore masculinity together. Each month, we'll cultivate vulnerable and tender space where we can be honest and support one another in love. Through collective investigation, we hope to help participants deconstruct the […]
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!
Hablamos looks to redefine conversations about the Latinx Community by amplifying our voices and centering our understanding within the embrace of our culture and traditions. All are welcome, ¡Ven como tu eres! (Come as you are!) We aim to create content that is educational and inspired in the pride we feel for our heritage and […]
Queer Black Men 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 […]
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!
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis 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. Read more about our updated COVID policy. If you’re interested in another online opportunity, consider […]
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!
Hablamos looks to redefine conversations about the Latinx Community by amplifying our voices and centering our understanding within the embrace of our culture and traditions. All are welcome, ¡Ven como tu eres! (Come as you are!) We aim to create content that is educational and inspired in the pride we feel for our heritage and […]
Ukulele beginners gather for fun and instruction! This group gathers on the first Wednesday of each month. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we gather on Zoom! Click here to RSVP and Receive the Zoom Link
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. […]
