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!
At Middle Church, we know that telling our diverse stories in our own words is vital to our liberation and the liberation of all. Members of Middle's AAPIDA family celebrate AAPIDA Heritage Month by sharing stories about our lives—not just our traumas but the complicated joys of growing, thriving, and struggling within our interwoven local […]
Sermon By Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews Click here for the 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! Because the CDC and the WHO have declared COVID is no longer a global threat, worship is now mask-optional. Read more about […]
Join a book talk with Michael-Ray Mathews and Romal Tune, about Tune's new book I Wish My Dad: The Power of Vulnerable Conversation between Fathers and Sons. Tune co-authored the book with his own son, Jordan, outlining what it means to heal unfinished work in those relationships. In the book, Tune "sat down with seventeen men of diverse ages, […]
Click here to register and receive Zoom information! Too often, religious communities treat emotions as a liability, a distraction that will pull our hearts away from God instead of the Holy Spirit moving within us. This is particularly true for LGBTQIA+ people, who are frequently told that our inborn identities, desires, lusts, and longing are […]
Since August 2022, New York has received thousands of migrants from our Southern borders. Houses of worship, NGOs, schools, and individuals are responding and learning from our new neighbors. Middle has responded in a myriad of ways. Join us for this informal gathering to hear how we're responding and dream with us about what else […]
Join Middle staff and VCCY to celebrate the end of the year! We're celebrating all who are graduating into a new milestone of education. Adults who are graduating as well are encouraged as well to join in on the fun and to share in cake, community, and pot-luck style meals. Please let us know you're coming.
As the LGBTQIA+ community continues to face oppression, discriminatory legislation and faith-based attacks, join us for a community panel discussion on Reclaiming Queerness in Spirituality. We will gather on Sunday, June 11 from 1P-3P (In-person in NYC / Virtually on Zoom) to bring together Queer spiritual leaders from across different faiths who are redefining what it […]
Click here to register and receive Zoom information! Too often, religious communities treat emotions as a liability, a distraction that will pull our hearts away from God instead of the Holy Spirit moving within us. This is particularly true for LGBTQIA+ people, who are frequently told that our inborn identities, desires, lusts, and longing are […]
Join authors Rev. Natalie Perkins and Hal Taussig along with surprise guests to discuss this exciting new book that engages ancient writings in unique ways. Using examples from modern life to introduce excerpts from texts like The Odes of Solomon and The Gospel of Thomas, this book draws meaning and connection between ancient followers of […]
Join authors Rev. Natalie Perkins and Hal Taussig along with surprise guests to discuss this exciting new book that engages ancient writings in unique ways. Introducing dozens of excerpts from texts like The Odes of Solomon, The Gospel of Thomas, and The Thunder: Perfect Mind, In Trembling Boldness draws meaning and connection between ancient followers of […]
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 […]
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis. Click here to see the worship bulletin! Join us for stunning worship celebrations that center Black joy, and a book launch discussion for Rev. Natalie Renee Perkins fabulous new book, In Trembling Boldness! To make sure everyone can join, we are offering two identical programs, the first at 9:30 a.m. ET, […]
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis. Click here to see the worship bulletin! Join us for stunning worship celebrations that center Black joy, and a book launch discussion for Rev. Natalie Renee Perkins fabulous new book, In Trembling Boldness! To make sure everyone can join, we are offering two identical programs, the first at 9:30 a.m. ET, […]
Join us for an encore of our star-spangled testament to hope. We’ll also drop a trailer for a beautiful new piece that will stream in early July: Juneteenth Now: Let Freedom Dance, when Charles Randolph Wright returns as co-producer for another incredible Juneteenth artistic production! He will partner with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis and renowned […]
Click here to register and receive Zoom information! Too often, religious communities treat emotions as a liability, a distraction that will pull our hearts away from God instead of the […]
Join Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis for an Instagram live with LOVEboldly, a faith-based nonprofit creating and developing spaces where LGBTQ+ people can flourish in Christianity led by Middle Member Dr. Ben Huelskamp. This is an exciting opportunity to learn from a fierce advocate on where we've come from, where we are, and where we're hoping […]
In 2016, Trey Pearson was on top of the world: A chart-topping Christian Rock star with his band Everyday Sunday, they released several hit singles and were poised to continue growing in clout and prominence. But Trey was holding a secret: He was gay. When he came out, it shocked the Evangelical Christian world, and caused […]
Middle will have a beautiful float in this year’s Heritage of Pride March! And we have room for 100 people to join the float!, but spots are filling up. If you would like to join Middle’s float for the march, please email Elise Tiralli no later than Saturday, June 24th. All marchers will be receiving a […]
Click here to register and receive Zoom information! Too often, religious communities treat emotions as a liability, a distraction that will pull our hearts away from God instead of the Holy Spirit moving within us. This is particularly true for LGBTQIA+ people, who are frequently told that our inborn identities, desires, lusts, and longing are […]
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. […]
