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!
How did we get here? It starts with Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar. It starts with ancient promises of land and identity. The story includes ongoing struggles for power and ongoing yearnings for peace. Come have a conversation that instructs us, come listen for the heartbreaking yearnings of Jews and Palestinians. Come pray and talk with […]
Queer Art is Justice: Claiming Our Past, Fighting for our Future is a free queer variety show and political resource fair celebrating and exploring queer identity and expression. A partnership between Queer Black Men and Queer Connection at Middle church, this event is a combination of community performance, art, and celebration -- and an opportunity […]
Sermon by Rev. Natalie Renee Perkins 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! Because the CDC and the WHO have declared COVID is no longer a global threat, worship is now mask-optional. Read more about our updated COVID policy. […]
Sermon by Rev. Natalie Renee Perkins Today is our first Sunday worshipping at our new worship times! In case you missed the news, every Sunday we will now have: 11:45 a.m. ET: Hybrid Worship Celebration (In-Person at East End Temple and Online) 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT): Online Worship Celebration, Premiered on YouTube If […]
How did we get here? It starts with Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar. It starts with ancient promises of land and identity. The story includes ongoing struggles for power and ongoing yearnings for peace. We need conversation centers us, with room for grace and nuance, but also a powerful moral clarity that affirms the right for […]
If you would like a warm Thanksgiving meal delivered to your home a few days before Thanksgiving, please contact Ahashcraft@middlechurch.org by November 18th. We are pleased to partner with the Lower East Side Girls Club for meals. Alternatively, If you would like to help deliver Thanksgiving meals, please let Amanda know.
Sermon by Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft 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! Because the CDC and the WHO have declared COVID is no longer a global threat, worship is now mask-optional. Read more about our updated COVID policy. […]
Sermon by Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft In case you missed the news, every Sunday we will now have: 11:45 a.m. ET: Hybrid Worship Celebration (In-Person at East End Temple and Online) 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 a.m. PT): Online Worship Celebration, Premiered on YouTube If you’re interested in another worshipful opportunity, consider joining Pray to Rise […]
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 […]
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis & Jay Hulme 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! Because the CDC and the WHO have declared COVID is no longer a global threat, worship is now mask-optional. Read more about our […]
One of our most anticipated annual events is back for its SEVENTH year!We care deeply about putting diverse authors and books into the hands and bookshelves of children. We know that by centering narratives that explore the multiple races, faiths, gender identities, and sexual orientations of our city, we help to spread love, compassion, and […]
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis and Jay Hulme In case you missed the news, every Sunday we will now have: 11:45 a.m. ET: Hybrid Worship Celebration (In-Person at East End Temple and Online) 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 a.m. PT): Online Worship Celebration, Premiered on YouTube If you’re interested in another worshipful opportunity, consider joining […]
10:00 a.m. - Press Conference | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All Day Vigil | 3:30 p.m. - Special Children’s Moment On Monday, November 20, construction teams will begin to […]
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis and Rabbi Joshua Stanton Join us in-person at East End Temple (245 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003) or online on Facebook, YouTube or our homepage […]
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis In case you missed the news, every Sunday we will now have: 11:45 a.m. ET: Hybrid Worship Celebration (In-Person at East End Temple and Online) 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 a.m. PT): Online Worship Celebration, Premiered on YouTube If you’re interested in another worshipful opportunity, consider joining Pray to Rise […]
As we continue to pray for peace and ceasefire in Gaza, we must also be students of the historic and present circumstances that led to this moment. Join another conversation in this ongoing series! This week, we'll speak with Amir Marshi, a Palestinian PhD student, organizer, researcher, and writer hailing from the city of Nazareth. […]
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! Because the CDC and the WHO have declared COVID is no longer a global threat, worship is now mask-optional. Read more about our updated COVID policy. […]
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis In case you missed the news, every Sunday we will now have: 11:45 a.m. ET: Hybrid Worship Celebration (In-Person at East End Temple and Online) 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 a.m. PT): Online Worship Celebration, Premiered on YouTube If you’re interested in another worshipful opportunity, consider joining Pray to Rise […]
