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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T200000
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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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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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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T084500
DTSTAMP:20251221T142006Z
CREATED:20251217T144521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T142006Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T133000
DTSTAMP:20251221T211922Z
CREATED:20251221T211921Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20250814T212622Z
CREATED:20250814T212621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T212622Z
UID:10001881-1766082600-1766088000@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-2/2025-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T150000
DTSTAMP:20251207T170728Z
CREATED:20251125T165639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T170728Z
UID:10002862-1766062800-1766070000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Meal and Gifting with guests from Housing Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM as we welcome 40 guests from a Brooklyn shelter with a warm meal\, gifts\, and radical hospitality. Together\, we share joy that is rooted in generosity\, dignity\, and the simple beauty of being together. Email Rev Amanda to volunteer.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/holiday-meal-and-gifting-with-guests-from-housing-shelter/
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T140000
DTSTAMP:20251217T152345Z
CREATED:20250923T141447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152345Z
UID:10002023-1766062800-1766066400@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-3-2/2025-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T203000
DTSTAMP:20251217T151204Z
CREATED:20251215T213016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T151204Z
UID:10002992-1765998000-1766003400@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:New Membership Gathering - Jacqui
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about joining Middle Church or ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey? Our New Members Gathering is a chance to connect with others who are exploring membership\, learn more about what makes Middle Church unique\, and discover how you can bring your gifts to this movement of fierce love and justice. \nWhether you’re new to faith\, returning after time away\, or looking for a community that celebrates diversity and inclusion\, this gathering is for you. Together\, we’ll share stories\, explore our mission\, and answer your questions about membership. \nWe can’t wait to meet you and hear your story. Let’s build a world of love\, justice\, and radical inclusion—together. \nJoin here! \nMeeting ID: 629 438 9072\nPasscode: 042025
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/new-membership-gathering-jacqui-macky/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T170000
DTSTAMP:20251217T153045Z
CREATED:20251217T153045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T153045Z
UID:10002996-1765958400-1765990800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Premiere: A Bold New Love
DESCRIPTION:A Bold New Love is a New Year’s Eve worship gathering rooted in fierce love\, prayer\, and intention. As we cross into a new year\, we come together to release what no longer serves us and to recommit ourselves to love that heals\, liberates\, and endures. \nNew Year’s Eve WorshipDecember 316:00 PM ETWatch live on YouTube
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/premiere-a-bold-new-love/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T083000
DTSTAMP:20250910T174754Z
CREATED:20250406T130540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T174754Z
UID:10001275-1765958400-1765960200@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-2-6/2025-12-17/
CATEGORIES:Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T200000
DTSTAMP:20251215T204255Z
CREATED:20251215T204254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T204255Z
UID:10001953-1765911600-1765915200@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Prayer Shawl Project - Hybrid
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 for this first meeting in person in the 5th FL Parlor and email Rev. Natalie or on Zoom at 7 pm ET.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/prayer-shawl-project-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260122T173546Z
CREATED:20250814T212301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T173546Z
UID:10003312-1765825200-1765828800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Queer Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join others in the LGBTQIA2S+ community to engage in restorative justice\, community building\, and discussion at the intersections of queerness and faith. Facilitated by Elise Tiralli & Angela Martenez. This group meets monthly on Zoom with quarterly in-person collaborations with Queer Black Men and other queer groups. \nJoin Us!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/queer-connections-5/2025-12-15/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T200000
DTSTAMP:20251215T204213Z
CREATED:20251215T204212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T204213Z
UID:10002935-1765823400-1765828800@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-2-3/2025-12-15/
CATEGORIES:Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T153000
DTSTAMP:20251207T170544Z
CREATED:20251125T161312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T170544Z
UID:10002861-1765719000-1765726200@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Just Love Afternoon of Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 14 after worship at Middle Church from 1:30 to 3:30 PM in the Social Hall as we assemble anti ICE kits\, support Middle authors with holiday book purchases\, and enjoy a reading of The Night Before Christmas by NYT bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer. This afternoon is a celebration of love in action\, community care\, and shared creativity.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/just-love-afternoon-of-action/
CATEGORIES:Care,Child
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T124500
DTSTAMP:20251130T162638Z
CREATED:20251130T162626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T162638Z
UID:10002986-1765712700-1765716300@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Love Made Flesh: Christmas Made Real
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live recording of an artsy program centering the birth of a universal baby\, who came to heal the world.\n\nWe’ll premiere this show\, featuring Annie Lennox\, Elizabeth Stanley\, Tituss Burgess\, the Jerriese Johnson Gospel Choir\, and more Middle artists on Christmas morning! You are invited to bring your wonder\, wear festive clothing\, enjoy the making of art\, and have lunch with us afterward. This is a first come first sit morning\, with overflow space all around the building. \n\nDoors open at 11:20am.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/love-made-flesh-christmas-made-real/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T124500
DTSTAMP:20250706T041018Z
CREATED:20250706T035446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T041018Z
UID:10001766-1765712700-1765716300@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/2025-12-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T140000
DTSTAMP:20251123T144621Z
CREATED:20251123T143435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T144621Z
UID:10002811-1765706400-1765720800@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/2025-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Care,Child
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T110000
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UID:10001197-1765706400-1765710000@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/2025-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Featured events,Prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T163000
DTSTAMP:20251125T140019Z
CREATED:20251119T153428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T140019Z
UID:10002753-1765638000-1765643400@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Butterfly Outreach Ministry Invites you to Christmas Caroling In Tompkins Square Park
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 13th3:00pm – 4:30pmWest side of Park at the Temperance FountainThis community event is offered with a playful spirit – invite your friends. Join us as usher in the spirit of the holidays through classic Christmas carols before distributing lunches to our neighbors.Dress warmly and festively! Lyric sheets provided for 10-12 holiday classics. We will provide hot chocolate and doughnuts. RSVP to Patrick ptmulcahy21@gmail.com
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/butterfly-outreach-ministry-invites-you-to-christmas-caroling-in-tompkins-square-park/
CATEGORIES:Care,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20250814T212622Z
CREATED:20250814T212621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T212622Z
UID:10001880-1765477800-1765483200@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-2/2025-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTSTAMP:20251217T152345Z
CREATED:20250923T141447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152345Z
UID:10001426-1765458000-1765461600@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-3-2/2025-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T083000
DTSTAMP:20250910T174754Z
CREATED:20250406T130540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T174754Z
UID:10001274-1765353600-1765355400@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-2-6/2025-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T140000
DTSTAMP:20251207T170357Z
CREATED:20251207T170357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T170357Z
UID:10002991-1765285200-1765288800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:#FREEALLAN
DESCRIPTION:On Middle Church on Tuesday\, we gather as a community of fierce love to demand justice and call for Allan’s freedom. Stand with us in purple as we tell the truth\, hold the system accountable\, and refuse to let this family suffer in silence.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/freeallan/
CATEGORIES:Justice
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