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!
From Miriam, Hagar, and Mary Magdalene to Ruth and Naomi, the Bible is filled with the wisdom of women persevering through physical and/or emotional wilderness through faith and wisdom. As we move through our own Lenten journey, join a class taught by Middle's ministers that explores biblical stories and what they can teach us. Click […]
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 […]
All are welcome to join in a 4 week Lenten book study led by Rev. Amanda as we walk through the new book "Walking the Way of Harriet Tubman: Public Mystic and Freedom Fighter." In the book, Therese Taylor-Stinson introduces Tubman's "unwavering faith and roots in mysticism, Christianity, nature spirituality, and African Indigenous beliefs" and offers her life as "a path […]
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. 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!
Join other seniors for conversations about how we are doing in the wake of COVID-19, and to share community! Due to the pandemic, this group meets online. 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 carols, tried chair yoga, collages […]
Participants meet weekly in a supportive, creative, and fun environment where ideas move from head to paper. They build connections as they work to express the writer that lives in […]
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!
Join Middle, First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan and the Kairos Center for a march that takes Palm Sunday back to its roots: a public demonstration against empire. Join members of our community and our neighbors as we proclaim the the reign of Jesus against the rule of Caesar. We'll gather in Washington Square Park at […]
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! If you plan to join us in-person, you must wear a mask. Read more about our updated COVID policy. If you’re interested in another online opportunity, consider […]
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.
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 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 […]
When our Jewish siblings are under attack, honoring Jesus’ own Jewishness demands solidarity. And that solidarity begins in relationship. Join a multifaith liberation seder organized with Lab/Shul, East End Temple, Judson Church and the New York Zen Center. We'll meet at Judson Church and embody the love at the heart of all our faiths. The seder […]
All are welcome to join in a 4 week Lenten book study led by Rev. Amanda as we walk through the new book "Walking the Way of Harriet Tubman: Public Mystic and Freedom Fighter." In the book, Therese Taylor-Stinson introduces Tubman's "unwavering faith and roots in mysticism, Christianity, nature spirituality, and African Indigenous beliefs" and offers her life as "a path […]
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. 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!
On Maundy Thursday, as we remember the last meal Jesus shared with his disciples. To commemorate this, on Wednesday, April 5 at 5:30 ET we're honored to join our neighbors for Freedom Fest: A Multifaith Liberation Seder at Judson Church. At a time of rising fascism and antisemitism, it is a beautiful embodiment of the relationship between […]
Join other seniors for conversations about how we are doing in the wake of COVID-19, and to share community! Due to the pandemic, this group meets online. 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 carols, tried chair yoga, collages […]
Participants meet weekly in a supportive, creative, and fun environment where ideas move from head to paper. They build connections as they work to express the writer that lives in all of us. Coordinated by writer and Middle member Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this group meets online. Click here to register and receive […]
As we remember Jesus' crucifixion, we renew our commitment to fight the crucifying forces in our own country and culture. Whether it's anti Blackness, racism and police killings, transphobic legislation and anti trans violence, people dying from lack of abortion access or deaths upon our border, wherever people die because they are abused by state […]
On Holy Saturday, it's Middle's tradition to organize an online space for prayer and contemplation. Led by Pam Edgar and Susan Mufson and open to all members of the community, this worship offers a moment for rest and stillness, commemorating the liminal space between the grave and empty tomb. Click here to register and receive […]
Christ is risen! On Easter, we affirm that nothing can overcome God's love. No hate or violence, no government or earthly power can change our ultimate destiny: to live as […]
Christ is risen! On Easter, we affirm that nothing can overcome God's love. No hate or violence, no government or earthly power can change our ultimate destiny: to live as one human family in beloved community, sharing in abundance, nurtured by systems of mutual thriving. Or, to use theological terms, to birth the reign of […]
Christ is risen! On Easter, we affirm that nothing can overcome God's love. No hate or violence, no government or earthly power can change our ultimate destiny: to live as one human family in beloved community, sharing in abundance, nurtured by systems of mutual thriving. Or, to use theological terms, to birth the reign 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 […]
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 you […]
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. 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!
Hablamos looks to redefine conversations about the Latinx Community by amplifying our voices and centering our understanding within the embrace of our culture and traditions. All are welcome, ¡Ven como tu eres! (Come as you are!) We aim to create content that is educational and inspired in the pride we feel for our heritage and […]
Join other seniors for conversations about how we are doing in the wake of COVID-19, and to share community! Due to the pandemic, this group meets online. 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 carols, tried chair yoga, collages […]
Join other 20- and 30-somethings to engage the connections between real life, faith, and justice. Together, we talk about faith, politics, leadership, sex and gender, creativity, collective struggles—whatever topics are resonating in our communities. Share stories, ask questions, or wrestle with career and relationships in a safe and supportive space. Sundays: Click here to register […]
Participants meet weekly in a supportive, creative, and fun environment where ideas move from head to paper. They build connections as they work to express the writer that lives in all of us. Coordinated by writer and Middle member Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this group meets online. Click here to register and receive […]
Middle’s Voting Rights Group has a new opportunity for anyone who wants to become a more skilled, bad ass advocate, exercise your citizenship rights with your Congressional representatives, and use your voice to push for peace and conflict prevention. Sign up to join the Advocacy Team launch workshop, on Saturday April 15th, 2023, from 2-5pm […]
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.
Right now, and always, fighting for voting rights and ensuring fair and equal elections is God's work. Our work Voter Reform Group 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. 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. […]
Join facilitators Matthew Johnson Harris, Jorge Fontanez, and Rev. Benjamin Perry for a dedicated cohort of men and masc folks who want to explore masculinity together. Each month, we'll cultivate vulnerable and tender space where we can be honest and support one another in love. Through collective investigation, we hope to help participants deconstruct the […]
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.
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. 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!
Ukulele beginners gather for fun and instruction! This group gathers on the first Wednesday of each month. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we gather on Zoom! Click here to RSVP and Receive the Zoom Link
Join other seniors for conversations about how we are doing in the wake of COVID-19, and to share community! Due to the pandemic, this group meets online. 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 carols, tried chair yoga, collages […]
Participants meet weekly in a supportive, creative, and fun environment where ideas move from head to paper. They build connections as they work to express the writer that lives in all of us. Coordinated by writer and Middle member Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this group meets online. Click here to register and receive […]
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!
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. […]
Join our ministry team and congregation directly after service in a virtual meet-up to discuss the sermon and be in community! Click here to RSVP and receive the Zoom link.
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.
Join Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. 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!
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
Join other seniors for conversations about how we are doing in the wake of COVID-19, and to share community! Due to the pandemic, this group meets online. 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 carols, tried chair yoga, collages […]
Participants meet weekly in a supportive, creative, and fun environment where ideas move from head to paper. They build connections as they work to express the writer that lives in all of us. Coordinated by writer and Middle member Harold Slazer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this group meets online. Click here to register and receive […]
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!
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. […]
Right now, and always, fighting for voting rights and ensuring fair and equal elections is God's work. Our work Voter Reform Group 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. Click here to RSVP […]
