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!
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 & […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Play by Harold Slazer and Charles Reaves with music and lyrics by Charles Reaves Show description: Laura has organized this week's speakers for her weekly Steps Program for addiction support at the center. Robyn, Stella and Rex tell their stories of getting over addiction and finding the help they need through monologues, scenes and songs. Robyn struggles […]
Click here for Bulletin Join us Palm Sunday, April 10 for our worship celebration with a Jesus Christ Superstar Watch Party (Middle style!) Join the online celebration on the homepage here, or on our Facebook and YouTube accounts.
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 […]
Click Here For Bulletin Gather with Rev. Catherine Torpey online for a commemoration of Jesus' mandate to love. We'll gather together on Zoom for this Maundy Thursday worship celebration. Click here to register and receive Zoom information! Our liturgy and worship will feel familiar in form, but you will be surprised by creative sermons that […]
Click Here for the Bulletin Join us for a tender and poignant worship commemorating Jesus' crucifixion streaming digitally at 12:00 PM EST. Join the online celebration on the homepage here, […]
Join Rev. Susan Mufson, deacon Pam Edgar and Rachael Ward as we rest into Holy Saturday together for a prayer vigil on zoom, 7-8 PM. Come, be still and pray with us as we make our way through the wilderness toward Easter morning. Click here to register and receive Zoom information! Our liturgy and worship […]
Click Here For Bulletin Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis Sermon Title: This Here Flesh (#putsomefleshonit) Join us in-person at East End Temple (245 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003)! If you would like to join us online, we will celebrate together at 11:45 a.m. ET. Starting Sun. April 17 we will return to […]
New York families with young children are invited to join Middle staff for an easter egg hunt and story time April 17, 11-11:40 AM in Stuyvesant Park across from East End Temple! Masks are required regardless of vaccination status Location: 9, Rutherford Pl, New York, NY 10003
Click here for the bulletin. Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis Sermon Title: This Here Flesh (#putsomefleshonit) Join us in-person at East End Temple (245 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003) or online on Facebook, YouTube or our homepage for our Easter Celebration! Starting Sun. April 17 we will return to in-person/online hybrid worship. Before you come, […]
New Adventures on April 21 will be in-person at 500 East 5th Street from 12:30 - 2:30pm. There will be no online gathering that day - to join the in-person gathering email: dhamilton@middlechurch.org New Adventures is a wonderful space for making new friends and trying new adventures. Members have had wide-ranging conversations about civil rights history, sang […]
A two-day gathering that will equip participants to thrive in creating virtual/physical hybrid experiences, and dream about how we can work together for a better world. Learn More Here! The expectations for religious communities and faith leaders are intensifying. Now, not only do you need to create stirring worship, but you also need to stream […]
Click Here for Bulletin "Rescuing Jesus with Fierce Love" Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis Join us in-person at Fort Washington Collegiate Church (729 W 181st St, New York, NY […]
Join Ms. 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 […]
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.
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.
Middle celebrates the arts and all things creative. Come listen to Middle members as they discuss their specific works of books, articles, and essays, and gain insight into what it takes to become published writers. Do not miss this fun and engaging opportunity. Featured authors include: Kate Walter, author of Behind the Mask: Living Alone at the […]
March Against Gun Violence and Rally for Hope, April 30, 11 AM. Those participating will be meeting at Delancey Street and Columbia Street at 10:30 AM and will begin the march at 11 am. Join clergy, local leaders, community organizers, schools, youth and local NYPD form the 7th and 9th precincts and PSAR for a […]
Kick off AAPIda month with this sweet rom-com about two queer Chinese American. This film screening & panel of Saving Face is a part of NewFest & Bam's "Queering the Canon: Rom-Com" series. Please RSVP your attendance to Elise no later than Thursday, April 28th. Tickets can be bought directly at newfest.org; for information about discounted […]
Click here to see the worship bulletin! Scripture: John 21:1-4;9-17 Sermon: A Floating Village by Victor Greene Join us in-person at East End Temple (245 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003) or online on Facebook, YouTube or our homepage for our worship celebration! Every Sunday, we are bow in in-person/online hybrid worship. Before you come in-person, please […]
Join Ms. 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. Contact Rev Catherine Torpey for more information. To RSVP and receive Zoom call information, click here.
