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SUMMARY:Voter Reform Group
DESCRIPTION:A strong democracy depends on civic engagement and a commitment to pluralism. We come together every other week to learn\, discuss\, and share our individual perspectives on elections and political issues affecting our communities and nation. Importantly\, we use this group to take action. We register new voters and mobilize voters for every election. We encourage members to become poll workers and monitors\, and to take action on voting rights and other justice issues. We engage in nonpartisan postcard writing campaigns to encourage people to vote and remove any financial barrier so that all citizens can equally participate. Together\, we send thousands of cards and letters and amplify our impact. Join us bi-weekly on Sundays at 10am-11am to mobilize. \nClick here to RSVP and receive Zoom information for our next meeting. \nTo join the team\, contact votingproject@middlechurch.org.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/voter-reform-group/2026-02-15/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday: Over a Way that with Tears Has Been Watered: A Lenten Journey through Scripture & Spirituals
DESCRIPTION:Over the years\, our tears have been water for the soil of our souls through Lenten journeys\, through spirituals\, through the sacred work of reflection and return. \nThe wisdom held in African American spirituals and the exegesis of prophetic scripture offer comfort and courage for such a time as this. \nCome explore the depth of Black spirituality on the road to Easter with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis. Together we will reflect\,  root ourselves in fierce love. \nYou can join in-person at Middle church (50 E. 7th street) or via zoom here: \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89867843706?pwd=oPamKMfCRIwPejBSVUW7q7TjG0xyNe.1 \nMeeting ID: 898 6784 3706\nPasscode: 566589
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/ash-wednesday-2/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Lent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T190000
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CREATED:20260222T170728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T220507Z
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SUMMARY:Watered with Tears: A Lenten Study of Scripture and Song - thru April 1
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Clergy for a special Pray to Rise on Zoom for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together.\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/watered-with-tears-a-lenten-study-of-scripture-and-song-thru-april-1/2026-02-22/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260222T171434Z
CREATED:20260209T224523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T171434Z
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SUMMARY:How to Fight Racism: A Conversation with Jemar Tisby
DESCRIPTION:Five Lessons from Black History to Face Authoritarianism Now. Dr. Jemar Tisby and Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis. \nAs we honor Black History Month and continue our antiracism arc\, Dr. Tisby joins us via zoom on Monday February 23 8:00p – 9:00p. This free conversation is a timely gift to our communities to build the power\, persistence and hope that comes from knowledge. Dr. Tisby is the New York Times bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and the award-winning How to Fight Racism.  Dr. Lewis is an antiracism activist\, author\, preacher and public theologian at Middle Church. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/anti-racist-training-jemar-tisby/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260222T165933Z
CREATED:20260209T224633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T165933Z
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SUMMARY:Deportation Defense Training
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 25th 6:00-8:00 PM: Deportation Defense Training\, Middle Church Social Hall \nLearn how to protect your neighbors and community when faced with federal officers and law enforcement.\nSponsored by Middle Church and the Lower East Side Care Coalition.\nRSVP required: ahambrick@middlechurch.org
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/deportation-defense-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Immigration Justice,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260302T220507Z
CREATED:20260222T170728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T220507Z
UID:10003611-1772042400-1772046000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Watered with Tears: A Lenten Study of Scripture and Song - thru April 1
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Clergy for a special Pray to Rise on Zoom for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together.\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/watered-with-tears-a-lenten-study-of-scripture-and-song-thru-april-1/2026-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
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CREATED:20260224T183023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T164846Z
UID:10003612-1772042400-1772046000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Watered with Tears: A Lenten Study of Scripture and Song - thru April 1
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Clergy for a special Pray to Rise on Zoom for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together.\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/watered-with-tears-a-lenten-study-of-scripture-and-song-thru-april-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Lent,Prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T193000
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SUMMARY:Resistance Sing-In
DESCRIPTION:NYC! Come learns songs of resistance to I*E and all interlocking forces of oppression and occupation. In partnership with the Interfaith Alliance\, members of the Resistance Revival Chorus + the Jerriese Johnson Gospel Choir will ground us in the history of singing resistance and lead us in song\, including new songs from our siblings in Minnesota. Lyrics provided. This event is free and open to the public but we expect to be at capacity so overflow in the street is welcome! Doors at 5:40! \nWill you be joining us via stream?\nhttps://youtube.com/live/PFmPkGG4dpQ
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/resistance-sing-in/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T110000
DTSTAMP:20260203T180421Z
CREATED:20241126T071154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T180421Z
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SUMMARY:Voter Reform Group
DESCRIPTION:A strong democracy depends on civic engagement and a commitment to pluralism. We come together every other week to learn\, discuss\, and share our individual perspectives on elections and political issues affecting our communities and nation. Importantly\, we use this group to take action. We register new voters and mobilize voters for every election. We encourage members to become poll workers and monitors\, and to take action on voting rights and other justice issues. We engage in nonpartisan postcard writing campaigns to encourage people to vote and remove any financial barrier so that all citizens can equally participate. Together\, we send thousands of cards and letters and amplify our impact. Join us bi-weekly on Sundays at 10am-11am to mobilize. \nClick here to RSVP and receive Zoom information for our next meeting. \nTo join the team\, contact votingproject@middlechurch.org.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/voter-reform-group/2026-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260224T225631Z
CREATED:20260218T171141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T225631Z
UID:10003607-1772373600-1772377200@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Family Ice Out Sing In
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 12:00-3:00 PMSanctuary\, Middle Church \nCome Learn Songs of Resistance — as a Family \nJoin us for an all-ages sing-in where voices come together in song\, community\, and hope.This gathering is open to children\, youth\, parents. No musical experience is needed — just a willingness to sing\, listen\, and be together.We’ll learn songs that have long helped communities stand strong\, tell the truth\, and care for one another — across cultures\, generations\, and traditions. \nWhat to ExpectCall-and-response songsSongs of justice\, hope\, and resilienceA welcoming\, inclusive space for all ages \nCome as you are.Bring your family.Raise your voice.Children under 12 must have a caregiver stay with them. Questions: Rev Amanda ahambrick@middlechurch.org \nCategories for website:ArtChildFamiliesHybridJust LoveJusticeMusicPrayerSpecial Event
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/family-ice-out-sing-in/
CATEGORIES:and Families,Art,Justice,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260302T220507Z
CREATED:20260222T170728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T220507Z
UID:10003613-1772647200-1772650800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Watered with Tears: A Lenten Study of Scripture and Song - thru April 1
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Clergy for a special Pray to Rise on Zoom for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together.\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/watered-with-tears-a-lenten-study-of-scripture-and-song-thru-april-1/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Prayer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260301T165259Z
CREATED:20260223T190811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T165259Z
UID:10003785-1772964000-1772967600@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Financial Wellness with Lauren Williams
DESCRIPTION:Our dollars are our power!  Your health and wealth are intertwined. Join us for this in-person interactive\, nonjudgmental three-week financial Wellness workshop for your annual check-up. Get some budgeting tips and debt reduction planning\, learn about spending triggers and the hidden persuader; how to build equity; and legacy for the next generation. Let’s have some fun and learn how to stop giving our hard earned dollars to the Oppressors. This series is hosted by Middle member and MS\, Lauren Williams. \nAbout:Lauren Williams is a divorced Mom who purchased three home before age 50 and maintained a credit score above 800 for the last 5 years. She was raised by an immigrant grandmother who came to the alone to US at age at 25 and become a landlord by age 45. She would like to give other the tools to do better than our parents. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/financial-wellness-with-lauren-williams/2026-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260302T220507Z
CREATED:20260222T170728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T220507Z
UID:10003615-1773252000-1773255600@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Watered with Tears: A Lenten Study of Scripture and Song - thru April 1
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Clergy for a special Pray to Rise on Zoom for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together.\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/watered-with-tears-a-lenten-study-of-scripture-and-song-thru-april-1/2026-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Prayer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260312T143414Z
CREATED:20260209T224744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T143414Z
UID:10003598-1773532800-1773619199@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:New New Yorkers Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/new-new-yorkers-community-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Immigration Justice,Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260301T165259Z
CREATED:20260223T190811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T165259Z
UID:10003786-1773568800-1773572400@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Financial Wellness with Lauren Williams
DESCRIPTION:Our dollars are our power!  Your health and wealth are intertwined. Join us for this in-person interactive\, nonjudgmental three-week financial Wellness workshop for your annual check-up. Get some budgeting tips and debt reduction planning\, learn about spending triggers and the hidden persuader; how to build equity; and legacy for the next generation. Let’s have some fun and learn how to stop giving our hard earned dollars to the Oppressors. This series is hosted by Middle member and MS\, Lauren Williams. \nAbout:Lauren Williams is a divorced Mom who purchased three home before age 50 and maintained a credit score above 800 for the last 5 years. She was raised by an immigrant grandmother who came to the alone to US at age at 25 and become a landlord by age 45. She would like to give other the tools to do better than our parents. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/financial-wellness-with-lauren-williams/2026-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Prayer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260311T201615Z
CREATED:20260311T200519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T201615Z
UID:10003497-1773568800-1773572400@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Voter Reform Group - Online Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A strong democracy depends on civic engagement and a commitment to pluralism. We come together every other week to learn\, discuss\, and share our individual perspectives on elections and political issues affecting our communities and nation. Importantly\, we use this group to take action. We register new voters and mobilize voters for every election. We encourage members to become poll workers and monitors\, and to take action on voting rights and other justice issues. We engage in nonpartisan postcard writing campaigns to encourage people to vote and remove any financial barrier so that all citizens can equally participate. Together\, we send thousands of cards and letters and amplify our impact. Join us bi-weekly on Sundays at 10am-11am to mobilize. \nClick here to RSVP and receive Zoom information for our next meeting. \nTo join the team\, contact votingproject@middlechurch.org.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/voter-reform-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260315T144507Z
CREATED:20260315T144506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T144507Z
UID:10003617-1773856800-1773860400@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Watered with Tears: A Lenten Study of Scripture and Song - thru April 1
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Clergy for a special Pray to Rise on Zoom for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together.\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/watered-with-tears-a-lenten-study-of-scripture-and-song-thru-april-1-3/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Prayer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260301T165259Z
CREATED:20260223T190811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T165259Z
UID:10003787-1774173600-1774177200@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Financial Wellness with Lauren Williams
DESCRIPTION:Our dollars are our power!  Your health and wealth are intertwined. Join us for this in-person interactive\, nonjudgmental three-week financial Wellness workshop for your annual check-up. Get some budgeting tips and debt reduction planning\, learn about spending triggers and the hidden persuader; how to build equity; and legacy for the next generation. Let’s have some fun and learn how to stop giving our hard earned dollars to the Oppressors. This series is hosted by Middle member and MS\, Lauren Williams. \nAbout:Lauren Williams is a divorced Mom who purchased three home before age 50 and maintained a credit score above 800 for the last 5 years. She was raised by an immigrant grandmother who came to the alone to US at age at 25 and become a landlord by age 45. She would like to give other the tools to do better than our parents. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/financial-wellness-with-lauren-williams/2026-03-22/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Prayer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000
DTSTAMP:20260315T144507Z
CREATED:20260315T144506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T144507Z
UID:10003619-1774461600-1774465200@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Watered with Tears: A Lenten Study of Scripture and Song - thru April 1
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Clergy for a special Pray to Rise on Zoom for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together.\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/watered-with-tears-a-lenten-study-of-scripture-and-song-thru-april-1-3/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Prayer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTSTAMP:20260317T163938Z
CREATED:20260304T150032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T163938Z
UID:10003789-1774656000-1774742399@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:No Kings Mass March
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE\nWe have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. \nWhat began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny\, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever. \nWhen our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink\, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. \nOn March 28th\, rise up\, take to the streets\, and say it loud: no thrones\, no crowns\, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind\, including those legally permitted\, should not be brought to events. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/no-kings-mass-march/
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Immigration Justice,Justice,LGBTQIA+
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260203T180421Z
CREATED:20241126T071154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T180421Z
UID:10003498-1774778400-1774782000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Voter Reform Group
DESCRIPTION:A strong democracy depends on civic engagement and a commitment to pluralism. We come together every other week to learn\, discuss\, and share our individual perspectives on elections and political issues affecting our communities and nation. Importantly\, we use this group to take action. We register new voters and mobilize voters for every election. We encourage members to become poll workers and monitors\, and to take action on voting rights and other justice issues. We engage in nonpartisan postcard writing campaigns to encourage people to vote and remove any financial barrier so that all citizens can equally participate. Together\, we send thousands of cards and letters and amplify our impact. Join us bi-weekly on Sundays at 10am-11am to mobilize. \nClick here to RSVP and receive Zoom information for our next meeting. \nTo join the team\, contact votingproject@middlechurch.org.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/voter-reform-group/2026-03-29/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183611Z
CREATED:20260324T163255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T183611Z
UID:10003621-1775066400-1775070000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Watered with Tears: A Lenten Study of Scripture and Song
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Clergy for a special Pray to Rise on Zoom for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together.\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/watered-with-tears-a-lenten-study-of-scripture-and-song-thru-april-1-3-3/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Prayer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T175155Z
CREATED:20260407T175155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T175155Z
UID:10003994-1775671200-1775674800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Watered with Tears: A Lenten Study of Scripture and Song - thru April 1
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Clergy for a special Pray to Rise on Zoom for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together.\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/watered-with-tears-a-lenten-study-of-scripture-and-song-thru-april-1-4/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Prayer
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T110000
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SUMMARY:Voter Reform Group
DESCRIPTION:A strong democracy depends on civic engagement and a commitment to pluralism. We come together every other week to learn\, discuss\, and share our individual perspectives on elections and political issues affecting our communities and nation. Importantly\, we use this group to take action. We register new voters and mobilize voters for every election. We encourage members to become poll workers and monitors\, and to take action on voting rights and other justice issues. We engage in nonpartisan postcard writing campaigns to encourage people to vote and remove any financial barrier so that all citizens can equally participate. Together\, we send thousands of cards and letters and amplify our impact. Join us bi-weekly on Sundays at 10am-11am to mobilize. \nClick here to RSVP and receive Zoom information for our next meeting. \nTo join the team\, contact votingproject@middlechurch.org.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/voter-reform-group/2026-04-12/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160918Z
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SUMMARY:New New Yorkers Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Community dinners are through NNYCP (Newest New Yorkers Community Partnership) with East End Temple\, Middle Church\, and PS 361\, the Children’s Workshop School. The NNYCP has three components: Monthly dinners\, emergency grants\, and an accompaniment program. \nCommunity dinners are the inaugural component of NNYCP\, and are a beautiful time of fellowship\, relationship building\, resource and food sharing! Volunteers are needed to assist in a variety of capacities including serving dinner\, displaying flowers and table settings\, playing with children\, setting up and cleaning up\, and other tasks that arise. While Spanish speakers are highly valuable\, anyone is welcome to volunteer. Sign up HERE to volunteer for a dinner.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/new-new-yorkers-community-dinner-2/
CATEGORIES:Immigration Justice,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260203T180421Z
CREATED:20241126T071154Z
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SUMMARY:Voter Reform Group
DESCRIPTION:A strong democracy depends on civic engagement and a commitment to pluralism. We come together every other week to learn\, discuss\, and share our individual perspectives on elections and political issues affecting our communities and nation. Importantly\, we use this group to take action. We register new voters and mobilize voters for every election. We encourage members to become poll workers and monitors\, and to take action on voting rights and other justice issues. We engage in nonpartisan postcard writing campaigns to encourage people to vote and remove any financial barrier so that all citizens can equally participate. Together\, we send thousands of cards and letters and amplify our impact. Join us bi-weekly on Sundays at 10am-11am to mobilize. \nClick here to RSVP and receive Zoom information for our next meeting. \nTo join the team\, contact votingproject@middlechurch.org.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/voter-reform-group/2026-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T143132Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime and Children's Concert featuring Grace Semler Baldridge author of The Love that Made You
DESCRIPTION:Come hear author and musician Grace Semler Baldridge read about their nondenominational picture book about love and spirituality\, and stick around for some tunes!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/storytime-and-childrens-concert-featuring-grace-semler-baldridge-author-of-the-love-that-made-you/
CATEGORIES:Education,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225643Z
CREATED:20260421T182456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T225643Z
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SUMMARY:How to Fight Racism: 250 Years\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:As the experiment known as The United States of America turns 250 years old\, what does solidarity look like? What does it mean to repair harms done and to create a more perfect union? Join us for our April Antiracist Salon “250 years\, Now What?\n\nConversation between Trevor Smith of BLIS Collective and me\, Dr. Jacqui Lewis\, Senior minister\, and public theologian at Middle Church on Monday April 27 from 8p-9p ET.\n\n Register here for the zoom link. 
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/how-to-fight-racism-250-years-now-what/
CATEGORIES:Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T103000
DTSTAMP:20260503T161801Z
CREATED:20241126T071722Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Outreach Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Here’s how you can assist:\n\n\n\n*Please bring 5 or more homemade lunches consisting of: \n\nSandwich\nFruit\nSoft granola bar/snack\nWater/juice box\nSomething sweet (optional)\nPaper napkin\n\n\n\n*Foods that are easier to chew are popular with many of our neighbors who are food insecure. Soft bread\, applesauce\, mandarins\, etc. \nInclude our branded Middle Church and BOM stickers\, date and the basic ingredients of your sandwich (e.g.\, PB & J\, Turkey & Cheese\, Bagel & Cream Cheese) \n\n\nAdd notes of encouragement on or in each lunch bag: “You are loved” or “Have an awesome day.” \n\n\nSafety Protocols: Remember to wear disposable gloves while assembling lunches.  If you are feeling under the weather\, please do not participate until you’re well again. We also honor the buddy system when distributing in city parks. \nReimbursement: Middle will reimburse all volunteers for BOM purchases. Please keep all receipts from your specific BOM purchases to submit with our easy online form: https://forms.gle/8KU9CLrANqrXSA4o9. We need a receipt for reimbursement. \nThis is a wonderful way to connect with folks at Middle while offering a crucial service to the neighborhood. Please email fellow Butterfly\, Patrick Mulcahy for more information or to sign up.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/butterfly-outreach-ministry/2026-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Care,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T155447Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: White Christian Nationalism: How does history help us overcome it? 
DESCRIPTION:White Christian Nationalism: How does history help us overcome it? \n  \nOn Sunday\, May 3\, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM\, the Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis will engage in a hybrid conversation three outstanding writers whose respective works examine the role of white supremacist ideology in the development of American Christianity and how we might overcome it. \nThey are Rachel Swarns\, a former NYT reporter\, contributing writer\, and professor of journalism at NYU; Jeannine Hill Fletcher\, professor of theology at Fordham; and Kevin Sack\, a former NYT reporter whose byline has shared in three Pulitzer prizes and is a visiting professor at Princeton this semester. \nSwarns\, who describes herself as a Black woman and a practicing Catholic\, is the author of The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church (2023)\, which takes as its subject the Jesuit slaveholders whose 1838 sale of 272 bonded people saved their largest mission project from financial ruin\, which in turn became the prestigious Georgetown University in Washington\, D.C. Swarns also wrote about Michelle Obama’s enslaved lineage in American Tapestry (2012). \nHill\, also a practicing Catholic\, is the author of The Sin of White Supremacy: Christianity\, Racism\, and Religious Diversity in America (2019)\, and the recently published Grace of the Ghosts: A Theology of Institutional Reparation (2025)\, which expands on Swarns’s work by discussing how the American Catholic church garnered its great wealth by dehumanizing\, exploiting\, and subsuming large numbers of African\, Indigenous\, Hispanic\, and Asian peoples in the bloody westward march of Manifest Destiny. \nAs the New York Times correspondent for the infamous 2015 massacre in Charleston of nine Black parishioners at Bible study\, Sack spent the subsequent decade researching and writing Mother Emanuel: Two Centuries of Race\, Resistance\, and Forgiveness in One Charleston Church\, which frames the massacre as the culmination of 200 years of persecution of Black Methodists by the city’s slaveholding Methodists and other evangelicals from the period of slavery through the civil rights movement. \n  \nJOIN US AFTER WORSHIP HERE
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/white-christian-nationalism-and-how-we-overcome-it/
CATEGORIES:Education,Justice
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