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!
All are welcome to join in a 4 week Lenten book study led by Rev. Amanda as we walk through the new book "Walking the Way of Harriet Tubman: Public Mystic and Freedom Fighter." In the book, Therese Taylor-Stinson introduces Tubman's "unwavering faith and roots in mysticism, Christianity, nature spirituality, and African Indigenous beliefs" and offers her life as "a path […]
Sermon: "Palms and Circumstance," by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis Click here to see the worship bulletin! 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 […]
Christians must care for victims and end gun violence. Congress isn't the only organization that has been shamefully complicit to unending gun violence. Too often, the Church has been, at best, silent and at worst an active participant in worshipping firearms. This betrays the gospel, and the one who promised that those who live by […]
White Christian fascism is rising in this country, in part, because we have so badly distorted the story of who Jesus is. An honest reckoning with Jesus' politics as depicted in the gospels is impossible to reconcile with the racist, anti-immigrant, pro-gun, and anti-abortion policies that are too often defended in his name. This Holy […]
When our Jewish siblings are under attack, honoring Jesus’ own Jewishness demands solidarity. And that solidarity begins in relationship. Join a multifaith liberation seder organized with Lab/Shul, East End Temple, Judson Church and the New York Zen Center. We'll meet at Judson Church and embody the love at the heart of all our faiths. The seder […]
All are welcome to join in a 4 week Lenten book study led by Rev. Amanda as we walk through the new book "Walking the Way of Harriet Tubman: Public Mystic and Freedom Fighter." In the book, Therese Taylor-Stinson introduces Tubman's "unwavering faith and roots in mysticism, Christianity, nature spirituality, and African Indigenous beliefs" and offers her life as "a path […]
On Maundy Thursday, we remember the last meal Jesus shared with his disciples. To commemorate this, on Wednesday, April 5 at 5:30 ET we're honored to join our neighbors for Freedom Fest: A Multifaith Liberation Seder at Judson Church. At a time of rising fascism and antisemitism, it is a beautiful embodiment of the relationship between our […]
Click here to see the worship bulletin! As we remember Jesus' crucifixion, we renew our commitment to fight the crucifying forces in our own country and culture. Whether it's anti Blackness, racism and police killings, transphobic legislation and anti trans violence, people dying from lack of abortion access or deaths upon our border, wherever people […]
Good Friday demands we confront the crucifying realities in our own world. If today is only about an execution two thousand years ago, we miss the point entirely. And particularly now, in the midst of so much political violence, Jesus is crucified—again and again. So how do we react faithfully? One thing we can do […]
Holy Saturday is a chance to sit in the liminal space between the cross and empty tomb, to hold the enormity of grief and refuse to look away. Like Mary Magdalene, we come with trembling boldness toward the resurrection, still proclaiming a love that can set us free. To explore this issue further, join a […]
On Holy Saturday, it's Middle's tradition to organize an online space for prayer and contemplation. Led by Pam Edgar and Susan Mufson and open to all members of the community, this worship offers a moment for rest and stillness, commemorating the liminal space between the grave and empty tomb. Click here to register and receive […]
Christ is risen! On Easter, we affirm that nothing can overcome God's love. No hate or violence, no government or earthly power can change our ultimate destiny: to live as one human family in beloved community, sharing in abundance, nurtured by systems of mutual thriving. Or, to use theological terms, to birth the reign of […]
Click here to see the worship bulletin! Christ is risen! On Easter, we affirm that nothing can overcome God's love. No hate or violence, no government or earthly power can change our ultimate destiny: to live as one human family in beloved community, sharing in abundance, nurtured by systems of mutual thriving. Or, to use […]
Click here to see the worship bulletin! Christ is risen! On Easter, we affirm that nothing can overcome God's love. No hate or violence, no government or earthly power can change our ultimate destiny: to live as one human family in beloved community, sharing in abundance, nurtured by systems of mutual thriving. Or, to use […]
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 […]
Middle’s Voting Rights Group has a new opportunity for anyone who wants to become a more skilled, bad ass advocate, exercise your citizenship rights with your Congressional representatives, and use your voice to push for peace and conflict prevention. Sign up to join the Advocacy Team launch workshop, on Saturday April 15th, 2023, from 2-5pm […]
Sermon: "Sing a Song of Salvation," by Rev. Natalie Perkins Click here to see the worship bulletin! 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! This is also volunteer appreciation Sunday! Come give love to all the people who […]
In Missouri, Ralph Yarl was shot for ringing the wrong doorbell. In New York, Kaylin Gillis was murdered because she turned into the wrong driveway. We are a country awash in both guns and propaganda designed to keep people in a state of constant threat. White men, in particular, have been told: "They're coming for […]
Sermon: Making It Known: A Reparations Story by Jocelyn Lieu, Kristin Bebelaar, and Danita Branam Click here to see the worship bulletin! 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 […]
Our 18th annual conference returns! This year's theme is centered around reclaiming Christianity from the way it's being misused to serve fascist politics, to give participants the tools to build a movement for liberation. Click here for a full schedule, speakers, and to get your ticket! Use the code RISING for a lovely discount. Conference […]
Sermon: "Come Through, Spirit!" by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, in dialogue with Rabbi Joshua Stanton and Linda Sarsour. Click here to see the worship bulletin! Join us in-person at West End Church (245 W 77th St, New York, NY 10003) or online on Facebook, YouTube or our homepage for our worship celebration! NOTE: WE ARE NOT MEETING AT EAST […]
