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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-2/2026-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260108T141042Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T083000
DTSTAMP:20260728T165611Z
CREATED:20260106T165737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T165611Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T200000
DTSTAMP:20251215T204213Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T090000
DTSTAMP:20260106T145835Z
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:20260104T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T124500
DTSTAMP:20260111T163658Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T140000
DTSTAMP:20251217T152514Z
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:20260104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T110000
DTSTAMP:20250910T175336Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260203T180421Z
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:20260101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260108T162241Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T200000
DTSTAMP:20250814T212622Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T140000
DTSTAMP:20251217T152345Z
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T083000
DTSTAMP:20260728T165611Z
CREATED:20260106T165737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T165611Z
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20251228T210108Z
CREATED:20251228T210055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T210108Z
UID:10003004-1767139200-1767225599@www.middlechurch.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T124500
DTSTAMP:20260111T163658Z
CREATED:20260102T213512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T163658Z
UID:10001768-1766922300-1766925900@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-19/2025-12-28/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T140000
DTSTAMP:20251217T152514Z
CREATED:20251217T152513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152514Z
UID:10002813-1766916000-1766930400@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-2/2025-12-28/
CATEGORIES:Care,Child
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T110000
DTSTAMP:20250910T175336Z
CREATED:20250430T215119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T175336Z
UID:10001199-1766916000-1766919600@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/2025-12-28/
CATEGORIES:Featured events,Prayer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260108T162241Z
CREATED:20251125T184449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T162241Z
UID:10003197-1766689200-1766694600@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-4-3/2025-12-25/
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.middlechurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Easter2025-283-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T200000
DTSTAMP:20250814T212622Z
CREATED:20250814T212621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T212622Z
UID:10001882-1766687400-1766692800@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-2/2025-12-25/
CATEGORIES:Art
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T120000
DTSTAMP:20251225T133927Z
CREATED:20251217T142513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T133927Z
UID:10002994-1766660400-1766664000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Love Made Flesh: Christmas Made Real
DESCRIPTION:Join us on youtube \nView Bulletin \nFor the first time ever\, our Christmas Day worship becomes a global premiere. A Christmas Spectacular crafted to be shared beyond walls\, borders\, and time zones. \nOn December 25 at 11:00 AM\, through music\, story\, and sacred imagination\, we celebrate the Christ child as a liberator born into empire\, a love that interrupts violence\, and a hope that refuses to be quiet. \nWherever you are\, you are welcome.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/christmas-spectacular-love-made-real/
CATEGORIES:Online,Special Event,Virtual
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T200000
DTSTAMP:20251222T195822Z
CREATED:20251201T161355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T195822Z
UID:10002989-1766602800-1766606400@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Worship Celebration: Midwifing Love & Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Church in New York City for a powerful Christmas Eve celebration where we welcome the Christ child with song\, story\, and fierce love. In a world aching for healing\, we gather to midwife hope\, justice\, and liberation\, birthing a future where all of us can thrive. \nCome sing\, pray\, and rejoice as we remember that God shows up in unexpected places\, through unexpected people\, with a love big enough to remake the world. \nAll are welcome. All are beloved. Come celebrate Christmas Eve with us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at 50 E. 7th street 
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/christmas-eve-worship-celebration-midwifing-love-liberation/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Worship
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T084500
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UID:10002995-1766563200-1766565900@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Pray to Rise: Blue Christmas Edition - Online Only
DESCRIPTION:For many\, the holidays are complicated. Grief\, loss\, loneliness\, and exhaustion often sit alongside tradition and expectation. \nPray to Rise Blue Christmas Edition is a sacred online gathering led by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis that makes space for honest reflection and prayer. This time honors sorrow without rushing it and offers gentle accompaniment for those who are weary or grieving. \nThis is prayer that tells the truth. Reflection that makes room for lament. Hope that meets us where we are. \nPray to Rise Blue Christmas Edition\nDate: December 24\nTime: 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM ET\nFormat: Online gathering\nJoin us here
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/pray-to-rise-blue-christmas-edition/
CATEGORIES:Care,Prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T133000
DTSTAMP:20251221T211922Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T211922Z
UID:10003003-1766408400-1766410200@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Prayer for Matthew & Allan
DESCRIPTION:Join us 12/22 at 1pm ET on Zoom as we pray for Matthew and Allan. Allan is detained and our prayers\, our presence\, and our collective witness matter. This is who we are. Learn more at middlechurch.org/freeallan. \n  \nClick here to join
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/prayer-for-matthew-allan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T150000
DTSTAMP:20251217T153629Z
CREATED:20251217T153628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T153629Z
UID:10002997-1766323800-1766329200@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Cocoa Caroling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a caroling journey through the village. Hot Cocoa included! \nWe’ll start at St. Mark’s at 131 E. 10* street at 1:30pm\, then journey to Middle Church\, and finish at Trinity Lutheran. \nemail the Rev. Anne Marie Witchger with any questions at annemarie@stmarksbowery.org
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/cocoa-caroling/
CATEGORIES:Child,Just Love,Young Adult,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T124500
DTSTAMP:20250706T041018Z
CREATED:20250706T035446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T041018Z
UID:10001767-1766317500-1766321100@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/2025-12-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T140000
DTSTAMP:20251123T144621Z
CREATED:20251123T143435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T144621Z
UID:10002812-1766311200-1766325600@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Just Love Family Programming
DESCRIPTION:Every SundayWee-Care | 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/2025-12-21/
CATEGORIES:Care,Child
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T110000
DTSTAMP:20250910T175336Z
CREATED:20250430T215119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T175336Z
UID:10001198-1766311200-1766314800@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/2025-12-21/
CATEGORIES:Featured events,Prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260203T180421Z
CREATED:20241126T071154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T180421Z
UID:10003491-1766311200-1766314800@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/2025-12-21/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260108T162241Z
CREATED:20251125T184449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T162241Z
UID:10001312-1766084400-1766089800@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-4-3/2025-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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