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SUMMARY:Jerriese Johnson Gospel Choir
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend Thursday rehearsals and join this volunteer choir where no audition is necessary. The group meets in person in the 4th floor and also has a Zoom option. For more information\, contact John Del Cueto. \n 
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/jerriese-johnson-gospel-choir-4/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T200000
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CREATED:20250814T212621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T212622Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing
DESCRIPTION:Participants meet weekly in a supportive\, creative\, and fun environment where ideas move from head to paper. They build connections while expressing the writer that lives in all of us. Coordinated by writer and Middle member Harold Slazer. \nClick here to register and receive Zoom information!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/creative-writing-2/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250923T141447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152345Z
UID:10001424-1763038800-1763042400@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:New Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for meaningful conversations\, creative activities\, and community building! New Adventures is all about forming friendships and exploring new possibilities. From discussing civil rights history to singing together\, trying chair yoga\, making collages\, or brainstorming fresh ideas\, this group is filled with opportunities for connection and fun. \nMembers also write care cards to Middle members who are grieving\, celebrating\, or in need of support\, extending our community’s love to those who need it most. Designed for retirees\, those between jobs\, or anyone with a free Thursday afternoon\, New Adventures invites you to bring your creativity\, your stories\, and your ideas as we journey together! \nFor Zoom call information\, RSVP here.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/new-adventures-3-2/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T083000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250406T130540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T174754Z
UID:10001270-1762934400-1762936200@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Pray to Rise
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Clergy every Wednesday on Zoom for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together. \nClick here to register and receive Zoom information! \nFor more information\, email middleinfo@middlechurch.org
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/pray-to-rise-2-6/2025-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20251009T131727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T155818Z
UID:10002546-1762889400-1762893000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Cancer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Middle Church’s first Cancer Support Group meeting\, facilitated by Monique Fortuné. This gathering will be a safe and compassionate space for: \n\nIndividuals currently navigating cancer challenges\nSurvivors walking in healing and strength\nFamily members and loved ones offering support\n\nTogether\, we’ll explore ways to empower one another through community\, health\, and wellness resources. Our vision is to create a space of hope\, encouragement\, and practical support — mind\, body\, and spirit. \nHighlights include: \n\nBuilding a supportive community of care\nSharing stories of resilience and healing\nOffering health and wellness resources (including speakers and a resource folder)\n\nDetails \n\nDate & Time: Every second Tuesday of each month 7:30 PM (ET)\nLocation: Zoom (link provided upon registration)\nFacilitator: Monique Fortuné
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/cancer-support-group-informational-session-2-2/2025-11-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20251102T135949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T135949Z
UID:10002562-1762884000-1762887600@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Reparations Task Force
DESCRIPTION:This group examines Middle’s own history of colonization\, Indigenous exploitation\, and Black enslavement to help us think about how we can use the resources generated by white supremacy—from which we still benefit—to create a more just world. To create continuity in this work\, the group is closed to open membership. Interested parties can contact one of the co-chairs Kristin Bebelaar to schedule a conversation.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/reparations-task-force-3/
CATEGORIES:Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250921T181042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T191547Z
UID:10000204-1762799400-1762804800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Acting Class - Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:Come to class and be prepared to move. Bring loose clothes and yoga mats. Work on scenes\, monologues\, dance\, and music to help build your own one-person show. \nFor Zoom call information\, RSVP here.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/acting-class-2/2025-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T141500
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250923T153602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T153604Z
UID:10002048-1762694100-1762697700@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Village Chorus for Children & Youth
DESCRIPTION:The Village Chorus for Children and Youth at Middle Church is a program that educates children about the significance of community engagement in promoting racial\, LGBTQIA+\, and economic equality through music. Participants learn a diverse repertoire\, including pieces from Beethoven\, the Beatles\, and Broadway\, which helps them build confidence and receive support from the congregation. The chorus performs monthly during worship services and has showcased their talents at venues like Joe’s Pub at The Public\, The Lower Eastside Girls Club\, and the New York Public Library. \nRehearsals are conducted via in-person on Sundays from 1:00 to 2:15 pm. \nWhile there is no cost to join\, children should have a passion for music\, a strong desire to learn\, and the ability to read. \nFor more information or to join\, interested individuals can contact the director\, John Del Cueto.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/village-chorus-for-children-youth-2-2/2025-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Child
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T124500
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250706T035446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T041018Z
UID:10001761-1762688700-1762692300@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Worship Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Worship Celebration every Sunday at 11:45 a.m. ET — online from wherever you are! \nEach week\, we gather in sacred community to sing\, pray\, reflect\, and celebrate fierce love that bends toward justice. Our Worship Celebration features soul-stirring music\, powerful storytelling\, and a bold\, relevant sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis\, who preaches a liberating\, inclusive gospel rooted in joy\, resilience\, and resistance. \nWhether you’re a longtime member or joining us for the first time\, you are welcome here — just as you are.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/worship-celebration/2025-11-09/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250430T215119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T175336Z
UID:10001192-1762682400-1762686000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Bible in the Middle
DESCRIPTION: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 that deepen our understanding and connection to God. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/bible-in-the-middle-copy/2025-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Featured events,Prayer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20241126T071154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T180421Z
UID:10000273-1762682400-1762686000@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/2025-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Volunteer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250715T152937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T152938Z
UID:10001306-1762455600-1762461000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Jerriese Johnson Gospel Choir
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend Thursday rehearsals and join this volunteer choir where no audition is necessary. The group meets in person in the 4th floor and also has a Zoom option. For more information\, contact John Del Cueto. \n 
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/jerriese-johnson-gospel-choir-4/2025-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250814T212621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T212622Z
UID:10001875-1762453800-1762459200@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Creative Writing
DESCRIPTION:Participants meet weekly in a supportive\, creative\, and fun environment where ideas move from head to paper. They build connections while expressing the writer that lives in all of us. Coordinated by writer and Middle member Harold Slazer. \nClick here to register and receive Zoom information!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/creative-writing-2/2025-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Art
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250923T141447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152345Z
UID:10002020-1762434000-1762437600@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:New Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for meaningful conversations\, creative activities\, and community building! New Adventures is all about forming friendships and exploring new possibilities. From discussing civil rights history to singing together\, trying chair yoga\, making collages\, or brainstorming fresh ideas\, this group is filled with opportunities for connection and fun. \nMembers also write care cards to Middle members who are grieving\, celebrating\, or in need of support\, extending our community’s love to those who need it most. Designed for retirees\, those between jobs\, or anyone with a free Thursday afternoon\, New Adventures invites you to bring your creativity\, your stories\, and your ideas as we journey together! \nFor Zoom call information\, RSVP here.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/new-adventures-3-2/2025-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Care
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.middlechurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_0086-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250218T171908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T171908Z
UID:10000152-1762369200-1762374600@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Ukuleliacs
DESCRIPTION:Ukulele beginners gather for fun and instruction! This group gathers on the first Wednesday of each month. \nClick here to RSVP and Receive the Zoom Link
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/ukuleliacs-9/
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20251102T163314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T163903Z
UID:10002564-1762363800-1762365600@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Food organizing
DESCRIPTION:Middle is hosting the monthly les / east village Food Alliance meeting. Please come this week even if you have never come before to talk about how we will organize for our neighbors in light of snap benefits ending \nEmail Rev. Amanda for more info
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/food-organizing/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T083000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250406T130540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T174754Z
UID:10001269-1762329600-1762331400@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Pray to Rise
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Clergy every Wednesday on Zoom for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together. \nClick here to register and receive Zoom information! \nFor more information\, email middleinfo@middlechurch.org
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/pray-to-rise-2-6/2025-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Care
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20251102T171233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T171307Z
UID:10002624-1762282800-1762288200@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Digital Learning Collective
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to join in this monthly conversation to discuss technology’s role in our lives. We’ll be sharing tips\, tricks\, and helpful hacks to get the most from the tools that we use. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/digital-learning-collective-2-2-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20251102T135858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T135901Z
UID:10000929-1762279200-1762282800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Reparations Task Force
DESCRIPTION:This group examines Middle’s own history of colonization\, Indigenous exploitation\, and Black enslavement to help us think about how we can use the resources generated by white supremacy—from which we still benefit—to create a more just world. To create continuity in this work\, the group is closed to open membership. Interested parties can contact one of the co-chairs Kristin Bebelaar to schedule a conversation.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/reparations-task-force-2/
CATEGORIES:Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.middlechurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/6.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250921T181042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T191547Z
UID:10000203-1762194600-1762200000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Acting Class - Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:Come to class and be prepared to move. Bring loose clothes and yoga mats. Work on scenes\, monologues\, dance\, and music to help build your own one-person show. \nFor Zoom call information\, RSVP here.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/acting-class-2/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Art
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.middlechurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Untitled-design-25.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T090000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250821T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T155537Z
UID:10002349-1762156800-1762160400@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Prayer Shawl Project - Online only
DESCRIPTION:The New York Conference of the UCC denomination is planning to cover the state of New York with prayer shawls this year. We have until the top of June next year to crochet\, kit\, or sew as many as we can. We can then decide where we would like to donate them. \nYou can crochet/knit/sew on your own and just keep Rev. Natalie updated with pics or a count of how many you have done. If you don’t live in New York\, you can either mail them to me at Middle or you can give them away to folks or organizations in your area. We can cover the nation in prayer! \nJoin us on Zoom at 7 pm ET.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/prayer-shawl-project-2/2025-11-03/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T141500
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250923T153602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T153604Z
UID:10002047-1762089300-1762092900@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Village Chorus for Children & Youth
DESCRIPTION:The Village Chorus for Children and Youth at Middle Church is a program that educates children about the significance of community engagement in promoting racial\, LGBTQIA+\, and economic equality through music. Participants learn a diverse repertoire\, including pieces from Beethoven\, the Beatles\, and Broadway\, which helps them build confidence and receive support from the congregation. The chorus performs monthly during worship services and has showcased their talents at venues like Joe’s Pub at The Public\, The Lower Eastside Girls Club\, and the New York Public Library. \nRehearsals are conducted via in-person on Sundays from 1:00 to 2:15 pm. \nWhile there is no cost to join\, children should have a passion for music\, a strong desire to learn\, and the ability to read. \nFor more information or to join\, interested individuals can contact the director\, John Del Cueto.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/village-chorus-for-children-youth-2-2/2025-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Child
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T124500
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250706T035446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T041018Z
UID:10001760-1762083900-1762087500@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Worship Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Worship Celebration every Sunday at 11:45 a.m. ET — online from wherever you are! \nEach week\, we gather in sacred community to sing\, pray\, reflect\, and celebrate fierce love that bends toward justice. Our Worship Celebration features soul-stirring music\, powerful storytelling\, and a bold\, relevant sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis\, who preaches a liberating\, inclusive gospel rooted in joy\, resilience\, and resistance. \nWhether you’re a longtime member or joining us for the first time\, you are welcome here — just as you are.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/worship-celebration/2025-11-02/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20250430T215119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T175336Z
UID:10001191-1762077600-1762081200@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Bible in the Middle
DESCRIPTION: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 that deepen our understanding and connection to God. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/bible-in-the-middle-copy/2025-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Featured events,Prayer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20260415T024415
CREATED:20251031T152500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T152500Z
UID:10002561-1761868800-1762127999@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Rising Conference
DESCRIPTION:October 31–November 2\, 2025 | New York City & Online\nThe new administration has begun advancing a legislative agenda that threatens the moral fabric of our nation. With policies that endanger immigrant communities\, dismantle civil rights\, and embolden systems of exclusion\, we are witnessing a deliberate rollback of justice under the banner of power and control. \nWhat are we called to do in a time such as this? \nWe will not meet the rise of white Christian nationalism with silence or compliance. \nNow is the time for people of moral courage\, spiritual imagination\, and radical love to come together. A multiracial\, multifaith\, intergenerational movement must rise—committed to justice\, compassion\, and strategic resistance. \nWe have been here before. And we know what it takes. It takes vision. It takes a Sankofa memory that reaches into the past to retrieve what is good and true. It takes prayer\, persistence\, the wisdom of our elders\, and the audacity of our youth. \nNow is the time. \n 
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/freedom-rising-conference/
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SUMMARY:Jerriese Johnson Gospel Choir
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend Thursday rehearsals and join this volunteer choir where no audition is necessary. The group meets in person in the 4th floor and also has a Zoom option. For more information\, contact John Del Cueto. \n 
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/jerriese-johnson-gospel-choir-4/2025-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing
DESCRIPTION:Participants meet weekly in a supportive\, creative\, and fun environment where ideas move from head to paper. They build connections while expressing the writer that lives in all of us. Coordinated by writer and Middle member Harold Slazer. \nClick here to register and receive Zoom information!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/creative-writing-2/2025-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:New Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for meaningful conversations\, creative activities\, and community building! New Adventures is all about forming friendships and exploring new possibilities. From discussing civil rights history to singing together\, trying chair yoga\, making collages\, or brainstorming fresh ideas\, this group is filled with opportunities for connection and fun. \nMembers also write care cards to Middle members who are grieving\, celebrating\, or in need of support\, extending our community’s love to those who need it most. Designed for retirees\, those between jobs\, or anyone with a free Thursday afternoon\, New Adventures invites you to bring your creativity\, your stories\, and your ideas as we journey together! \nFor Zoom call information\, RSVP here.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/new-adventures-3-2/2025-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T080000
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SUMMARY:Pray to Rise
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Clergy every Wednesday on Zoom for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together. \nClick here to register and receive Zoom information! \nFor more information\, email middleinfo@middlechurch.org
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/pray-to-rise-2-6/2025-10-29/
CATEGORIES:Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
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SUMMARY:On Freedom
DESCRIPTION:On Freedom: Book Read and DiscussionOctober 28th | 7–8:30 PM | Hybrid at Middle Church \n“Not everything that is faced can be changed\, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin \nAs we witness the dismantling of democracy in real time\, how do we prepare ourselves to resist tyranny with courage and clarity? Join Revs. Natalie\, Amanda\, and Jillian for a two-part series reading works by historian Timothy Snyder. Together\, we’ll explore what lessons from history can teach us about safeguarding freedom today. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/on-freedom/
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