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!
All are welcome to attend Thursday rehearsals and join this volunteer, no-audition required choir. Due to COVID-19, this group now meets over Zoom. For more information, contact John Del Cueto. Click here to learn more about the Jerriese Johnson Gospel Choir!
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Sermon Title “(Re)Birth” Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis Click here for the worship bulletin! Pentecost Sunday: The birthday of the Church Join us in-person at East […]
The Village Chorus for Children and Youth explores a diverse repertoire from many cultures. Children learn the basic elements of vocal production, sing in various languages, and offer soul stirring […]
June 11, 2022 March for Our Lives (Washington, D.C.) 10:00 am - 12:00pm ET Washington Monument, 2 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20024 Join us in Washington, DC as we did in 2018 to march for our lives and demonstrate to our elected officials that we demand and deserve a nation free of gun violence. Please register […]
Saturday, June 11, 2022 11:00 AM  5:00 PM 5th Ave between Union & 9th Street(map) Contact Elise if you're planning to attend for a meet-up group! Come on down to Park Slop’s 5th Avenue to enjoy a cross-section of the borough’s business, community, and city-wide organizations. In addition to the vendors, there will be a fabulous entertainment […]
June 11, 2022 March for Our Lives (NYC) 12:00 - 1:00pm ET Washington Square Park, New York, NY 10012 Join us in Washington Square Park as we march for our lives and demonstrate to our elected officials that we demand and deserve a nation free of gun violence. Please register here  and then email Middle member […]
Queer Black Men & Middle Out Loud present the June edition of our Queer Roundtable series: Speak Up, Stand Out. As systems continuously seek to disenfranchise and "closet" queerfolks across the country and world, it is important for us to speak up for ourselves and others in the community, stand out from the crowd and claim […]
Sermon by Wesley Rowell Click here for our worship bulletin 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 read the list of policies our COVID […]
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 […]
Prophetic dreams, the dreamer cast among lions; faithful witnesses willing to stand beneath flames rather than bend the knee to oppressive power; a prophet who refuses to defile himself with the clothes of empire: The book of Daniel is hella queer, and filled with resources for how to affirm LGBTQIA2S+ humanity in the face of […]
The Rainbow Lullaby is the first-ever album of LGBTQIA+ music specifically for children, which features a song by Middle's very own Madge Dietrich. On Monday, June 13, you are invited to join album creator Ryan Bauer-Walsh for the album release party! Queer families and LGBTQ+ Youth need our support right now. Over 200 pieces of discriminatory legislation […]
How to Tell New Stories About Race This four-part Zoom writing and discussion workshop begins with the idea that we don’t just create stories, stories create us. When enough of us believe certain stories, those stories become the topsoil in which our selves, families, and societies and cultures take root and grow. Stories help construct […]
Poor People's Campaign - Moral March on Washington, D.C. On Saturday, June 18, the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival is organizing the Mass Poor People’s & Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington and to the Polls. Middle Collegiate is organizing a bus to attend what promises to be a […]
Click here for the worship bulletin! Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29 Sermon: "Faith. Family. Freedom." by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis Join us in-person at East End Temple (245 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003) for our a special Juneteenth worship celebration! To join us online on Facebook, YouTube or our homepage, attend the 11:45 a.m. ET worship […]
Click here for the worship bulletin! Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29 Sermon: "Faith. Family. Freedom." by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis 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 a special Juneteenth worship celebration! Since we anticipate a large turnout and people will […]
Our free gift to your family is Juneteeth Now: The Remix, a special compilation of beautiful inspiring art from our previous Juneteenth Now programs, plus a new homily from Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis. Watch the livestream on YouTube. Come for a glorious celebration of Black life and the fiercest love!
Have you joined Middle since 2020? Come join an informal opportunity to hang out with senior minister Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis! You’ll get to meet other new members, hear about exciting new opportunities to get plugged into life at Middle, and also just have some fun and laughter together. You’re welcome and encouraged to bring […]
Pride Our Way - June 24-35 What is Pride Our Way? Pride events have been inaccessible in a number of ways for too long. It’s time to change that. Pride Our Way is a global two-day virtual Pride event for the disabled and chronically ill community. When will it take place? June 24-25 Do I […]
On Pride Sunday, before worship we want to begin by honoring and celebrating the queer folks in our congregation. All LGBTQIA2S+ people are cordially invited to brunch in the East End Temple social hall before worship. Come for the food, stay for the laughter and frivolity. If you plan to attend, please email Elise Tiralli […]
Scripture: Luke 24:13-21; 28-32 Sermon: "Following the One Who Calls Us By Our Name," by Rev. Benjamin Perry 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 […]
While we will be sending a delegation to the annual Heritage of Pride March, we also proudly support the Queer Liberation March as well, and encourage anyone who would like to participate in this fantastic effort to reclaim Pride as a protest. If you would like to help coordinate a contingent of Middle marchers, please […]
Have you joined Middle since 2020? Come join an informal opportunity to hang out with senior minister Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis! You’ll get to meet other new members, hear about exciting new opportunities to get plugged into life at Middle, and also just have some fun and laughter together. You’re welcome and encouraged to bring […]
Click Here For Worship Bulletin! Scripture: Isaiah 66:10-14 Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis 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 read the list of policies our COVID […]
Truth tellers, 1:30 PM ET via ZOOM Join us for an online film screening of Truth Tellers, a documentary featuring artist Robert Shetterly as he paints artists and activists past and present who have fought to bend the moral arc towards justice. Following the screening, we'll have a talk back with a panel featuring Rev. […]
