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!
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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
