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SUMMARY:Bold New Love
DESCRIPTION:Join us on youtube to watch a Bold New Love \nWatch here \n  \nPARTICIPATING IN THE CELEBRATION \nORGANIST • Allison Sniffin \nMIDDLE CHURCH BAND • Dionne McClain-Freeney\, piano;\nJonathan Peretz\, drums; BAASSIK\, bass; Jeremy Price\, Hammond\norgan. \nMIDDLE CHURCH CHOIR • Tami L. Petty\, D.M.A.\, Director • Sarah\nAbigail Griffiths\, Beth Hatton\, Melissa Casey José\, Ann Wazelle\,\nJoslyn King\, Nedra Neal\, Linda Childs\, Robert Hughes\, Eric Lamp\,\nDavid Root\, Mark Rehnstrom\, Vaughn Lindquist\, Wesley Rowell\,\nCharles Brown. \nART & SOUL CHORUS • Tituss Burgess\, Director • Alex Bertrand\,\nAngela Birchett\, Vanjah Boikai\, Anne Fraser Dansky\, Darrell Hunt\,\nCarole Jones\, Andre Jordan\, Farah Lopez\, Kristina Nicole Miller\,\nJeffrey Mills\, Keith Mitchell\, Andrew Shade\, Daphne Shawn\, Carla\nStewart\, Helen White\, Larry Whitfield. \nVILLAGE CHORUS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH • John Del Cueto\,\nDirector • Brooks Leslie\, Caelyn Osbern\, Cerentha Cook\, Christian\nUnthank\, Dominick Vizioli\, Ellington Tanner\, Ethan Unthank\,\nGenevieve Jean Charles\, Jonah Carter Smith\, Josephine Jean Charles\,\nLucien Tanner\, Soraya Gibson\, Talin Schell\, Tomoki Harada. \nJERRIESE JOHNSON GOSPEL CHOIR • John Del Cueto\, Director •\nAlex Bertrand\, Alexandra Verley\, Alison Winter\, Andreas Vaagt\,\nBianca Toscano Michalczak\, Charles Dietrich\, Cheryl Cochran\,\nCornelia Zelter\, Dean Hubbard\, Deborah Berg McCarthy\, Devon\nMosely\, Don Arrington\, Elaine Guardo\, Fabienne Doucet\, Gina\nPemberton\, Gloria Moy\, Geoffrey Perry\, Ivan Anderson\, Jana\nQuiqley\, Janet Laing\, Jennifer Cook\, Jenny Holman\, Jessica Baen\, Jim\nPender\, Junko Harada\, Kaede Zaitsu-Helck\, Karen Brightly\, Kashimi\nAsai\, Kristin Bebelaar\, Laci Beckett\, Lee Hill\, Leonel Martinez\, Linda\nDoria\, Lisa Dent\, Lisa Fenger\, Mady Marantz\, Malaika Mumeka\,\nMiyuki Habiro\, Momoyo Arai\, Nathan Johnson\, Patrick Mulcahy\,\nPennington Lane\, Paul Chernosky\, Ray Shah\, Riqi Velez\, Rochelle\nDoctor\, Samantha Waite\, Sandra Anderson\, Sandra Santana\, Tina\nCernero\, Tina Owens. \nDANCERS • London Brison\, Malaika Cambridge\, Jendaya Dash\,\nKayla M. Farrish\, Soraya Gibson\, Jamal Green\, Spencer Grossman\,\nAdrienne Hurd\, Maurice Ivy\, Jamia Nicole Jordan\, Nami Kagami\, Zemi\nMoreno-Billingsley\, Lauren Son\, Ellington Tanner\, Lucien Tanner.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/bold-new-love/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T083000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20260106T165737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T183438Z
UID:10001277-1767168000-1767169800@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-2-6-2-2/2025-12-31/
CATEGORIES:Care,Online,Prayer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20250923T141447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152345Z
UID:10002024-1767272400-1767276000@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-3-2/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20250814T212621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T212622Z
UID:10001883-1767292200-1767297600@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-2/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20251125T184449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T162241Z
UID:10003198-1767294000-1767299400@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-4-3/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20241126T071154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T180421Z
UID:10003492-1767520800-1767524400@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/2026-01-04/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20250430T215119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T175336Z
UID:10001200-1767520800-1767524400@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/2026-01-04/
CATEGORIES:Featured events,Prayer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20251217T152513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152514Z
UID:10002814-1767520800-1767535200@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Just Love Family Programming
DESCRIPTION:Every SundayJust Love Littles | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | 3rd Floor Children’s RoomFor children ages 6 months through 2nd grade.Join us for community\, play\, and thematic lessons on justice and spirituality. This is a drop-off opportunity for caregivers\, but you are welcome to stay as your child adjusts. Worship is streamed in the room. \nEvery Sunday — Starting December 7Just Love Kids | 3rd–8th Grade | 3rd Floor StudioChildren are invited to go upstairs after the Message for All Ages. They may walk with Lisette after the message or meet her directly in the studio.If there is no Message for All Ages\, children can join the studio at 12:00 PM. They will be brought back to the sanctuary during the closing hymn\, communion\, or whenever instructors feel it is a meaningful moment for them to rejoin worship. \nEmail Rev. Amanda for more information
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/just-love-family-programming-2/2026-01-04/
CATEGORIES:Care,Child
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T124500
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20260102T213512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T163658Z
UID:10003006-1767527100-1767530700@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-19/2026-01-04/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T090000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20260106T145834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T145835Z
UID:10002351-1767600000-1767603600@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! \nemail Rev. Natalie or on Zoom 8am 1st Mondays or 7pm 3rd Tuesdays
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/prayer-shawl-project-2-2/2026-01-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20251215T204212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T204213Z
UID:10002938-1767637800-1767643200@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-2-3/2026-01-05/
CATEGORIES:Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T083000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20260106T165737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T183438Z
UID:10003058-1767772800-1767774600@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-2-6-2-2/2026-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Care,Online,Prayer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20250702T174516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T141042Z
UID:10003111-1767812400-1767817800@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-14/2026-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20250923T141447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152345Z
UID:10001428-1767877200-1767880800@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-3-2/2026-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Care
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20250814T212621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T212622Z
UID:10001884-1767897000-1767902400@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-2/2026-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20251125T184449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T162241Z
UID:10003199-1767898800-1767904200@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-4-3/2026-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20250430T215119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T175336Z
UID:10001201-1768125600-1768129200@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/2026-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Featured events,Prayer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20251217T152513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152514Z
UID:10002815-1768125600-1768140000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Just Love Family Programming
DESCRIPTION:Every SundayJust Love Littles | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | 3rd Floor Children’s RoomFor children ages 6 months through 2nd grade.Join us for community\, play\, and thematic lessons on justice and spirituality. This is a drop-off opportunity for caregivers\, but you are welcome to stay as your child adjusts. Worship is streamed in the room. \nEvery Sunday — Starting December 7Just Love Kids | 3rd–8th Grade | 3rd Floor StudioChildren are invited to go upstairs after the Message for All Ages. They may walk with Lisette after the message or meet her directly in the studio.If there is no Message for All Ages\, children can join the studio at 12:00 PM. They will be brought back to the sanctuary during the closing hymn\, communion\, or whenever instructors feel it is a meaningful moment for them to rejoin worship. \nEmail Rev. Amanda for more information
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/just-love-family-programming-2/2026-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Care,Child
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T124500
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20260102T213512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T163658Z
UID:10003007-1768131900-1768135500@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-19/2026-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20251114T022945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T213203Z
UID:10002751-1768136400-1768140000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:LGBTQIA2S+ Welcome Home
DESCRIPTION:A celebratory and informational gathering of queer community as we return to our buildingSunday\, December 7thStudio on 4\n1:00pm – 2:00pm \nPlease join this open invitation to our Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, Asexual\, Two-Spirit and “plus” members (past and present!) to celebrate together the return to our home base on 7th Street. Friendship-making\, lite fare\, and brainstorming for the future. We need you to tell us; (1) how Middle can be your spiritual home; (2) how Middle did it right in the past; (3) how we can build community and relationships through social activities\, joint actions\, and ongoing conversations. For questions or to let us know you’re coming (RSVPs appreciated!)\, please email Jake jlstevens@mac.com
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/lgbtqia2s-welcome-home/
CATEGORIES:Justice,LGBTQIA+
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T141500
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20260108T161659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T161701Z
UID:10002057-1768137300-1768140900@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-2-2-2-2/2026-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Child
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20251215T204212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T204213Z
UID:10002939-1768242600-1768248000@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-2-3/2026-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20260112T224204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T224206Z
UID:10003227-1768244400-1768251600@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Vigil for Lament & Hope
DESCRIPTION:Gather to lament\, grieve\, and mourn the death of Renee Nicole Good and the violence of ICE policies across our nation. \nPray for all those in detention\, and for the safety and protection of all our neighbors. \n  \nat St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery\, \n131 E. 10*h Street \n 
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/vigil-for-lament-hope/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20251009T131727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T155818Z
UID:10002547-1768332600-1768336200@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-2-2/2026-01-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T083000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20260106T165737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T183438Z
UID:10003059-1768377600-1768379400@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-2-6-2-2/2026-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Care,Online,Prayer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20251125T190037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T181756Z
UID:10003344-1768419000-1768424400@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Queer Black Men
DESCRIPTION:Queer Black Men redefines the intersectionality of Black gay spirituality and experience. Our mission is to unconditionally love\, affirm and support queer Black men through honest dialogue and thought-provoking content that creates and renews our commitment to ourselves and to our community. \nFor more information\, please email Queer Black Men at queerblackmen@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/queer-black-men-2-2-2-2/2026-01-14/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20250923T141447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152345Z
UID:10002025-1768482000-1768485600@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-3-2/2026-01-15/
CATEGORIES:Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20260109T020542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T020542Z
UID:10003224-1768500000-1768507200@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Deportation Defense Training
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 15th 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: ahashcraft@middlechurch.org
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/deportation-defense-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20250814T212621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T212622Z
UID:10001885-1768501800-1768507200@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-2/2026-01-15/
CATEGORIES:Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T022404
CREATED:20251125T184449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T162241Z
UID:10003200-1768503600-1768509000@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-4-3/2026-01-15/
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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