Events Calendar

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!

Kids Enrichment

Join Ms. 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.

Bible in the Middle

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.  Contact Rev Catherine Torpey for more information. To RSVP and receive Zoom call information, click here.

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Worship Celebration | March 24th | 11:45 am

Singing the songs of the hit musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" 11:45 a.m. ET: Hybrid Worship Celebration (In-Person at East End Temple and Online on all our channels) 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 a.m. PT): Online Worship Celebration, Premiered on YouTube If you’re interested in another worshipful opportunity, join us at Pray to Rise online on Wednesday […]

Village Chorus for Children & Youth

The Village Chorus for Children and Youth is part of the Freedom Summer program and meets in person every Sunday from 1pm-2:00pm.   We also have a Zoom option available.  It is unique in that it welcomes children starting at the age of 5 and goes all the way up to 18 (senior in High […]

Butterfly Outreach Ministry

Tompkins Square Park E 10th St, New York, NY 10009, New York

Announcement: April 2 Season Opener for Butterfly Outreach Ministry! We are calling on all volunteers to make a difference for our food insecure neighbors in the Lower East Side. Due to the December 2020 fire that destroyed Middle’s building, Butterfly Outreach Ministry (BOM) is without a kitchen and relies on committed volunteers to keep a […]

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A Season of Bright Sadness: Sharing the Lenten Journey through Poetry and Visual Art.

Zoom

Join poet Alicia Mountain, visual artist Sarah E. Brook, and Middle’s extended creative community for a shared Lenten journey. Participants will receive weekly emails with a poem and a work of visual art speaking to the themes of grief and transformation and will be invited to create a reflection in response. We will gather together […]

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Lenten Book Study: Notes of a Native Son

Zoom

In Honor of James Baldwin’s upcoming centennial, join Rev. Natalie in a read of a collection of his earlier essays in the book Notes of a Native Son. This interactive course will take place both on Zoom and in Middle on the Circle platform. Click here to get set up in that platform in advance. Click Here to […]