Church isn't a building with four walls, it's the wondrous vibrant community that carries God's love wherever it's needed. Every week, we offer fabulous ways to connect in community, care and fun! And almost all our events have a virtual component, so wherever you live, you can call Middle home. Look through the calendar below and join whatever sparks joy!
Please join us on the Middle Church steps for a meal distribution in celebration of Black History Month sponsored by The Migrant Kitchen Initiative and Council Member Carlina Rivera's Office! To learn more, please email Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft.
Middle invites you to join us for a brand new series: For the Love of Black Stories, in honor of Sir Sidney Poitier. Each week in Black History Month, we'll come […]
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. Led by Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the class is held online. For Zoom call information, RSVP here.
Over several decades, bell hooks produced one of the most prodigious and prophetic bodies of work from any scholar—more than 40 books, ranging from essay collections to children's books, poetry, and philosophy, challenging what she famously coined the "imperialist white supremacist capitalist patriarchy" with love and Black joy. In this workshop, participants will engage original […]
This group examines Middle's own history of 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 currently closed, but if you'd like to join at the […]
Join Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis for to receive ashes and communion. Since we're online, well be creating a special liturgy where you receive a personal blessing from Jacqui, with the traditional words of imposition, but you'll actually apply the ashes to your own forehead. This means you'll need ashes! Traditionally, ashes are made by burning […]
Join Middle for Ash Wednesday on the sanctuary steps. Join Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis and Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft at 112 2nd Ave., New York, NY to receive ashes and celebrate communion as a family. As we begin our journey toward resurrection, let us gather around ashes and affirm them as our beginning. From ashes […]
Click Here For Bulletin Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 Sermon: "Testing 1,2,3" by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis What We Know About Worship Today: Due to the continued COVID threat in New York City, we are still only worshipping online. We will continually assess COVID risk levels, and communicate when we feel it's safe to return to in-person/online hybrid worship. We are […]
Our For the Love of Black Stories series continues! To kick off Women's History Month, we're hosting a screening of the fabulous new, award-winning film Daughters of Eve. After we finish watching the movie together, we'll be joined by director/producer Zanah Thirus and one of the featured actors, Rev. Estee Nina Dillard, who will join Middle ministers […]
Join Alesha for an interactive education & faith related lesson. Geared for ages Pre-K-5th Grade, though all are welcome! For Zoom call information, click here to RSVP.
Is your mind racing? Do you feel overwhelmed? Learning to sit and be present can be an invaluable spiritual resource to help you observe, name and hold your emotions, without letting them control you. This Lenten season, join Rev. Benjamin Perry, Jeff Shugō Berman & Rachael Ward for opportunities to sit and meditate together. Each […]
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. Led by Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the class is held online. For Zoom call information, RSVP here.
Over several decades, bell hooks produced one of the most prodigious and prophetic bodies of work from any scholar—more than 40 books, ranging from essay collections to children's books, poetry, and philosophy, challenging what she famously coined the "imperialist white supremacist capitalist patriarchy" with love and Black joy. In this workshop, participants will engage original […]
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. and her ministry team for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you're carrying and we'll hold it together. Click here to register and receive Zoom information! *Note: Beginning Wednesday, April 5 we have a new opportunity for morning prayer at 10:00 a.m. ET! Click here […]
So you've joined the movement of love and justice. Now what? Meet a minister and others who have joined to get more information on what it means to be a member. If you haven't yet, please fill out our join form! This gives us the best way to be in touch with you, and also lets […]
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. For more information, please email Queer Black Men at queerblackmen@gmail.com.
Click Here for the Bulletin Sermon by Rev. Natalie Renee Perkins Text: Mark 5:24-34 "Are You Sure, Sweetheart, That You Want to be Well?" What We Know About Worship Today: Due to the continued COVID threat in New York City, we are still only worshipping online. We will continually assess COVID risk levels, and communicate when we […]
Join Alesha for an interactive education & faith related lesson. Geared for ages Pre-K-5th Grade, though all are welcome! For Zoom call information, click here to RSVP.
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 for a life of faith today. Join lively conversations exploring scripture for deeper meaning! Together, we dig into the historical context, consult theological interpretations, and learn from one another. […]
Is your mind racing? Do you feel overwhelmed? Learning to sit and be present can be an invaluable spiritual resource to help you observe, name and hold your emotions, without letting them control you. This Lenten season, join Rev. Benjamin Perry, Jeff Shugō Berman & Rachael Ward for opportunities to sit and meditate together. Each […]
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. Led by Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the class is held online. For Zoom call information, RSVP here.
Over several decades, bell hooks produced one of the most prodigious and prophetic bodies of work from any scholar—more than 40 books, ranging from essay collections to children's books, poetry, and philosophy, challenging what she famously coined the "imperialist white supremacist capitalist patriarchy" with love and Black joy. In this workshop, participants will engage original […]
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. and her ministry team for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you're carrying and we'll hold it together. Click here to register and receive Zoom information! *Note: Beginning Wednesday, April 5 we have a new opportunity for morning prayer at 10:00 a.m. ET! Click here […]
There will be a candelight vigil at 6:30pm tonight at Kim Lau Square, near DimSum GoGo, to remember the six Asian woman spa workers who were murdered. The organizers write, "We will convene at Kimlau Square in Chinatown, Manhattan. Please feel free to bring signs or candles to the vigil. If you have any questions, […]
Stop the Chinatown Mega Jail March: Sunday at 1pm at Columbus Park, Welcome to Chinatown and NUBC will lead a rally to protest the proposed construction of a mega jail on Baxter St, next to Central booking. The businesses that were in the space where the jail is to be built already had their leases rescinded and their […]
Share an intentional space with AAPI members who are remembering the victims of the Atlanta Spa Shootings and grieving the loss of life due to senseless acts of violence against folks in our community. Register on Zoom to join us.
View Bulletin Here Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9 Sermon: "Listen Up!" by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis Our celebration will be online this Sunday please join us our Facebook and YouTube accounts. Our liturgy and worship will feel familiar in form, but you will be surprised by creative sermons that will provoke your mind and stir your soul. You will also be surprised […]
Join Alesha for an interactive education & faith related lesson. Geared for ages Pre-K-5th Grade, though all are welcome! For Zoom call information, click here to RSVP.
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 for a life of faith today. Join lively conversations exploring scripture for deeper meaning! Together, we dig into the historical context, consult theological interpretations, and learn from one another. […]
Is your mind racing? Do you feel overwhelmed? Learning to sit and be present can be an invaluable spiritual resource to help you observe, name and hold your emotions, without letting them control you. This Lenten season, join Rev. Benjamin Perry, Jeff Shugō Berman & Rachael Ward for opportunities to sit and meditate together. Each […]
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. Led by Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the class is held online. For Zoom call information, RSVP here.
Over several decades, bell hooks produced one of the most prodigious and prophetic bodies of work from any scholar—more than 40 books, ranging from essay collections to children's books, poetry, and philosophy, challenging what she famously coined the "imperialist white supremacist capitalist patriarchy" with love and Black joy. In this workshop, participants will engage original […]
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. and her ministry team for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you're carrying and we'll hold it together. Click here to register and receive Zoom information! *Note: Beginning Wednesday, April 5 we have a new opportunity for morning prayer at 10:00 a.m. ET! Click here […]
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. For more information, please email Queer Black Men at queerblackmen@gmail.com.
Click Here For Bulletin Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Sermon: "Do We Want to Be Found?" by Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft What We Know About Worship Today: Due to the continued COVID threat in New York City, we are still only worshipping online. We will continually assess COVID risk levels, and communicate when we feel it’s safe to return to […]
Join Alesha for an interactive education & faith related lesson. Geared for ages Pre-K-5th Grade, though all are welcome! For Zoom call information, click here to RSVP.
Caregivers are invited to join staff during Revolutionary Parenting to discuss summer programming for our youth & children. There will be a special focus on our Freedom School summer camps: How to Be Anti-Racist through Fierce Love. Click here to RSVP and receive Zoom Call Information
Is your mind racing? Do you feel overwhelmed? Learning to sit and be present can be an invaluable spiritual resource to help you observe, name and hold your emotions, without letting them control you. This Lenten season, join Rev. Benjamin Perry, Jeff Shugō Berman & Rachael Ward for opportunities to sit and meditate together. Each […]
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. Led by Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the class is held online. For Zoom call information, RSVP here.
Over several decades, bell hooks produced one of the most prodigious and prophetic bodies of work from any scholar—more than 40 books, ranging from essay collections to children's books, poetry, and philosophy, challenging what she famously coined the "imperialist white supremacist capitalist patriarchy" with love and Black joy. In this workshop, participants will engage original […]
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. and her ministry team for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you're carrying and we'll hold it together. Click here […]
Wednesday, March 30th @ 7:00pm-8:30pm ET on Zoom As we seek courage and resolution given current world events, let's celebrate Womxn's History Month by looking to the (queer) women & femmes who have inspired us. Come share a story of one woman or femme, current or historical, who encouraged resilience and strength in your life. The […]
Join Brotherhood Synagogue for an Interfaith Passover Seder. To RSVP, please email Roberta Kahn from Brotherhood at rkahn@brotherhoodsynagogue.org
Join Middle staff for our first in-person Young Adults gathering of the year. We'll collectively go to a free event held at the Brooklyn Museum; we are told to arrive at 7 pm for free admission, though the exhibit begins at 8 pm. From the website, "Celebrate The Future of Black: Afrofuturism, Black Comics, and […]
Right now, and always, fighting for voting rights and ensuring fair and equal elections is God's work. Our work Voter Reform Project focuses on voter registration and ending voter suppression, and mobilizing voters for elections. Together, we sent more than 50,000 postcards during the 2020 election! To join the team, contact votingproject@middlechurch.org. This Sunday, we're honored to […]
Click here for the worship bulletin! Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21 Sermon: "Thus Says the Lord," by Rev. Darrell Hamilton What We Know About Worship Today: Due to the continued COVID threat in New […]
Middle Youth are invited to come to Cooper Union (3rd Ave and 7th St) at 1 pm and take a tour throughout parts of the Lower East Side community. Youth will learn about the rich and progressive history of LES by visiting various historical sites including Cooper Union, FIRST METHODIST CONGREGATIONAL COLORED CHURCH, Freedom's Savings and […]
