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SUMMARY:Butterfly Outreach Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Here’s how you can assist:\n\n\n\n*Please bring 5 or more homemade lunches consisting of: \n\nSandwich\nFruit\nSoft granola bar/snack\nWater/juice box\nSomething sweet (optional)\nPaper napkin\n\n\n\n*Foods that are easier to chew are popular with many of our neighbors who are food insecure. Soft bread\, applesauce\, mandarins\, etc. \nInclude our branded Middle Church and BOM stickers\, date and the basic ingredients of your sandwich (e.g.\, PB & J\, Turkey & Cheese\, Bagel & Cream Cheese) \n\n\nAdd notes of encouragement on or in each lunch bag: “You are loved” or “Have an awesome day.” \n\n\nSafety Protocols: Remember to wear disposable gloves while assembling lunches.  If you are feeling under the weather\, please do not participate until you’re well again. We also honor the buddy system when distributing in city parks. \nReimbursement: Middle will reimburse all volunteers for BOM purchases. Please keep all receipts from your specific BOM purchases to submit with our easy online form: https://forms.gle/8KU9CLrANqrXSA4o9. We need a receipt for reimbursement. \nThis is a wonderful way to connect with folks at Middle while offering a crucial service to the neighborhood. Please email fellow Butterfly\, Patrick Mulcahy for more information or to sign up.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/butterfly-outreach-ministry/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Care,Justice
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SUMMARY:Bible in the Middle
DESCRIPTION: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 that deepen our understanding and connection to God. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/bible-in-the-middle-copy/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Featured events,Prayer
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DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T223753Z
UID:10002831-1777802400-1777816800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Just Love Family Programming
DESCRIPTION:Every SundayJust Love Littles | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | 3rd Floor Children’s RoomFor children ages 6 months through 2nd grade.Join us for community\, play\, and thematic lessons on justice and spirituality. This is a drop-off opportunity for caregivers\, but you are welcome to stay as your child adjusts. Worship is streamed in the room. \nEvery Sunday — Starting December 7Just Love Kids | 3rd–8th Grade | 3rd Floor StudioChildren are invited to go upstairs after the Message for All Ages. They may walk with Lisette after the message or meet her directly in the studio.If there is no Message for All Ages\, children can join the studio at 12:00 PM. They will be brought back to the sanctuary during the closing hymn\, communion\, or whenever instructors feel it is a meaningful moment for them to rejoin worship. \nEmail Rev. Amanda for more information
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/just-love-family-programming-2-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Care,Child
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T124500
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260430T192258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T192259Z
UID:10003023-1777808700-1777812300@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Worship Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Worship Celebration every Sunday at 11:45 a.m. ET — online from wherever you are! \nEach week\, we gather in sacred community to sing\, pray\, reflect\, and celebrate fierce love that bends toward justice. Our Worship Celebration features soul-stirring music\, powerful storytelling\, and a bold\, relevant sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis\, who preaches a liberating\, inclusive gospel rooted in joy\, resilience\, and resistance. \nWhether you’re a longtime member or joining us for the first time\, you are welcome here — just as you are. \nView Our Weekly Bulletin here.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/worship-celebration-19-14-3/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T173852Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Chat & Chew
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Virtual Chat and Chew\, a welcoming space where we gather online to break bread\, share stories\, and explore faith in community. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth\, looking for connection\, or simply curious\, this informal\, inclusive gathering invites you to bring your questions and thoughts about life\, faith\, and scripture. Together\, we engage in conversation\, support one another\, and deepen our understanding of God’s love—one chat at a time. Everyone is welcome! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/virtual-chat-chew-3-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88168034479?pwd=QTJRNVE4cGtzU0UwMHBnRGhzWTFIQT09
CATEGORIES:Community,Online,Prayer,Virtual,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
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CREATED:20260125T151833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T151834Z
UID:10002903-1777813200-1777816800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Community Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Community Social Hour\, a relaxed and friendly time to connect with others at Middle Church. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to our community\, this is a space to build relationships\, share stories\, and enjoy meaningful conversations. Come as you are no agenda\, just an opportunity to gather\, laugh\, and engage. Everyone is invited to be part of this vibrant\, inclusive community! \nWould you like to host our hospitality? Email Elise
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/community-social-hour-2-3/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T143000
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CREATED:20260415T214039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T155447Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: White Christian Nationalism: How does history help us overcome it? 
DESCRIPTION:White Christian Nationalism: How does history help us overcome it? \n  \nOn Sunday\, May 3\, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM\, the Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis will engage in a hybrid conversation three outstanding writers whose respective works examine the role of white supremacist ideology in the development of American Christianity and how we might overcome it. \nThey are Rachel Swarns\, a former NYT reporter\, contributing writer\, and professor of journalism at NYU; Jeannine Hill Fletcher\, professor of theology at Fordham; and Kevin Sack\, a former NYT reporter whose byline has shared in three Pulitzer prizes and is a visiting professor at Princeton this semester. \nSwarns\, who describes herself as a Black woman and a practicing Catholic\, is the author of The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church (2023)\, which takes as its subject the Jesuit slaveholders whose 1838 sale of 272 bonded people saved their largest mission project from financial ruin\, which in turn became the prestigious Georgetown University in Washington\, D.C. Swarns also wrote about Michelle Obama’s enslaved lineage in American Tapestry (2012). \nHill\, also a practicing Catholic\, is the author of The Sin of White Supremacy: Christianity\, Racism\, and Religious Diversity in America (2019)\, and the recently published Grace of the Ghosts: A Theology of Institutional Reparation (2025)\, which expands on Swarns’s work by discussing how the American Catholic church garnered its great wealth by dehumanizing\, exploiting\, and subsuming large numbers of African\, Indigenous\, Hispanic\, and Asian peoples in the bloody westward march of Manifest Destiny. \nAs the New York Times correspondent for the infamous 2015 massacre in Charleston of nine Black parishioners at Bible study\, Sack spent the subsequent decade researching and writing Mother Emanuel: Two Centuries of Race\, Resistance\, and Forgiveness in One Charleston Church\, which frames the massacre as the culmination of 200 years of persecution of Black Methodists by the city’s slaveholding Methodists and other evangelicals from the period of slavery through the civil rights movement. \n  \nJOIN US AFTER WORSHIP HERE
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/white-christian-nationalism-and-how-we-overcome-it/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Education,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T141500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T161701Z
UID:10002073-1777814100-1777817700@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Village Chorus for Children & Youth
DESCRIPTION:The Village Chorus for Children and Youth at Middle Church is a program that educates children about the significance of community engagement in promoting racial\, LGBTQIA+\, and economic equality through music. Participants learn a diverse repertoire\, including pieces from Beethoven\, the Beatles\, and Broadway\, which helps them build confidence and receive support from the congregation. The chorus performs monthly during worship services and has showcased their talents at venues like Joe’s Pub at The Public\, The Lower Eastside Girls Club\, and the New York Public Library. \nRehearsals are conducted via in-person on Sundays from 1:00 to 2:15 pm. \nWhile there is no cost to join\, children should have a passion for music\, a strong desire to learn\, and the ability to read. \nFor more information or to join\, interested individuals can contact the director\, John Del Cueto.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/village-chorus-for-children-youth-2-2-2-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Child
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T200000
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CREATED:20260217T164511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T155504Z
UID:10002955-1777919400-1777924800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Acting Class - Hybrid
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor Zoom call information\, RSVP here.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/acting-class-2-3-4/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T214500
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260317T161924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T161925Z
UID:10003551-1778006700-1778017500@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous
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URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/aa-2/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T203000
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CREATED:20260322T192649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T164416Z
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SUMMARY:Praying Dangerously
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Natalie on Zoom for this powerful exploration and practice of prayer\, Tuesdays at 7:30 pm ET. We will read one chapter per week. Please come to the first meeting having read chapter 1. \nFrom Barnes & Noble: \nPraying Dangerously instructs us that we can grow up spiritually\, leaving behind a childish relationship to prayer as a superstitious ritual or mere plea for favors. It encourages readers to recognize the difference between prayer that asks only for reassurance\, and prayer that asks for the Ultimate\, and stands for transformation. “We can cease being ‘victims’ of God’s Will\, while at the same time embracing genuine surrender and reliance on the irrefutable power of love\,” says author and retreat leader Regina Sara Ryan. \nThe insecurities of our times draw us inward or back to our churches. In prayer groups and retreats of all kinds we are looking for comfort and consolation\, for spiritual direction\, or for answers to the eternal questions that have always challenged humanity. This book is a valued contribution in that search. This 10th anniversary edition is fully revised\, with several completely new chapters including: “The High Cost of Forgiveness”-a subject that challenges everyone-and “Praying on the Subway\,” about how our generally busy and often chaotic lives can provide us with a constant impetus for blessing others. \n  \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/praying-dangerously/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T083000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260106T165737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T183438Z
UID:10003075-1778054400-1778056200@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Pray to Rise
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Clergy every Wednesday on Zoom for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together. \nClick here to register and receive Zoom information! \nFor more information\, email middleinfo@middlechurch.org
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/pray-to-rise-2-6-2-2/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Care,Online,Prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260202T210009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T210223Z
UID:10002033-1778158800-1778162400@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:New Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for meaningful conversations\, creative activities\, and community building! New Adventures is all about forming friendships and exploring new possibilities. From discussing civil rights history to singing together\, trying chair yoga\, making collages\, or brainstorming fresh ideas\, this group is filled with opportunities for connection and fun. \nMembers also write care cards to Middle members who are grieving\, celebrating\, or in need of support\, extending our community’s love to those who need it most. Designed for retirees\, those between jobs\, or anyone with a free Thursday afternoon\, New Adventures invites you to bring your creativity\, your stories\, and your ideas as we journey together! \nFor Zoom call information\, RSVP here.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/new-adventures-3-2-3/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260202T210039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T210042Z
UID:10001901-1778178600-1778184000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Creative Writing
DESCRIPTION:Participants meet weekly in a supportive\, creative\, and fun environment where ideas move from head to paper. They build connections while expressing the writer that lives in all of us. Coordinated by writer and Middle member Harold Slazer. \nClick here to register and receive Zoom information!
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/creative-writing-2-2/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260217T164931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T154746Z
UID:10003216-1778180400-1778185800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Jerriese Johnson Gospel Choir
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend Thursday rehearsals and join this volunteer choir where no audition is necessary. The group meets in person in the 4th floor and also has a Zoom option. For more information\, contact John Del Cueto. \n 
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/jerriese-johnson-gospel-choir-4-3-3/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T103000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20241126T071722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T161801Z
UID:10004011-1778405400-1778409000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Butterfly Outreach Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Here’s how you can assist:\n\n\n\n*Please bring 5 or more homemade lunches consisting of: \n\nSandwich\nFruit\nSoft granola bar/snack\nWater/juice box\nSomething sweet (optional)\nPaper napkin\n\n\n\n*Foods that are easier to chew are popular with many of our neighbors who are food insecure. Soft bread\, applesauce\, mandarins\, etc. \nInclude our branded Middle Church and BOM stickers\, date and the basic ingredients of your sandwich (e.g.\, PB & J\, Turkey & Cheese\, Bagel & Cream Cheese) \n\n\nAdd notes of encouragement on or in each lunch bag: “You are loved” or “Have an awesome day.” \n\n\nSafety Protocols: Remember to wear disposable gloves while assembling lunches.  If you are feeling under the weather\, please do not participate until you’re well again. We also honor the buddy system when distributing in city parks. \nReimbursement: Middle will reimburse all volunteers for BOM purchases. Please keep all receipts from your specific BOM purchases to submit with our easy online form: https://forms.gle/8KU9CLrANqrXSA4o9. We need a receipt for reimbursement. \nThis is a wonderful way to connect with folks at Middle while offering a crucial service to the neighborhood. Please email fellow Butterfly\, Patrick Mulcahy for more information or to sign up.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/butterfly-outreach-ministry/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Care,Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20241126T071154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T180421Z
UID:10003501-1778407200-1778410800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Voter Reform Group
DESCRIPTION:A strong democracy depends on civic engagement and a commitment to pluralism. We come together every other week to learn\, discuss\, and share our individual perspectives on elections and political issues affecting our communities and nation. Importantly\, we use this group to take action. We register new voters and mobilize voters for every election. We encourage members to become poll workers and monitors\, and to take action on voting rights and other justice issues. We engage in nonpartisan postcard writing campaigns to encourage people to vote and remove any financial barrier so that all citizens can equally participate. Together\, we send thousands of cards and letters and amplify our impact. Join us bi-weekly on Sundays at 10am-11am to mobilize. \nClick here to RSVP and receive Zoom information for our next meeting. \nTo join the team\, contact votingproject@middlechurch.org.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/voter-reform-group/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Justice,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20250430T215119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T175336Z
UID:10001218-1778407200-1778410800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Bible in the Middle
DESCRIPTION: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 that deepen our understanding and connection to God. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/bible-in-the-middle-copy/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Featured events,Prayer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260112T223750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T223753Z
UID:10002832-1778407200-1778421600@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Just Love Family Programming
DESCRIPTION:Every SundayJust Love Littles | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | 3rd Floor Children’s RoomFor children ages 6 months through 2nd grade.Join us for community\, play\, and thematic lessons on justice and spirituality. This is a drop-off opportunity for caregivers\, but you are welcome to stay as your child adjusts. Worship is streamed in the room. \nEvery Sunday — Starting December 7Just Love Kids | 3rd–8th Grade | 3rd Floor StudioChildren are invited to go upstairs after the Message for All Ages. They may walk with Lisette after the message or meet her directly in the studio.If there is no Message for All Ages\, children can join the studio at 12:00 PM. They will be brought back to the sanctuary during the closing hymn\, communion\, or whenever instructors feel it is a meaningful moment for them to rejoin worship. \nEmail Rev. Amanda for more information
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/just-love-family-programming-2-2/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Care,Child
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T124500
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260514T185054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T185055Z
UID:10003024-1778413500-1778417100@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Worship Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Worship Celebration every Sunday at 11:45 a.m. ET — online from wherever you are! \nEach week\, we gather in sacred community to sing\, pray\, reflect\, and celebrate fierce love that bends toward justice. Our Worship Celebration features soul-stirring music\, powerful storytelling\, and a bold\, relevant sermon by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis\, who preaches a liberating\, inclusive gospel rooted in joy\, resilience\, and resistance. \nWhether you’re a longtime member or joining us for the first time\, you are welcome here — just as you are. \nSee our weekly bulletin here.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/worship-celebration-19-14-7/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T133000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260203T232900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T173852Z
UID:10003432-1778417100-1778419800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Chat & Chew
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Virtual Chat and Chew\, a welcoming space where we gather online to break bread\, share stories\, and explore faith in community. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth\, looking for connection\, or simply curious\, this informal\, inclusive gathering invites you to bring your questions and thoughts about life\, faith\, and scripture. Together\, we engage in conversation\, support one another\, and deepen our understanding of God’s love—one chat at a time. Everyone is welcome! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/virtual-chat-chew-3-2/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88168034479?pwd=QTJRNVE4cGtzU0UwMHBnRGhzWTFIQT09
CATEGORIES:Community,Online,Prayer,Virtual,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260125T151833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T151834Z
UID:10002904-1778418000-1778421600@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Community Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Community Social Hour\, a relaxed and friendly time to connect with others at Middle Church. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to our community\, this is a space to build relationships\, share stories\, and enjoy meaningful conversations. Come as you are no agenda\, just an opportunity to gather\, laugh\, and engage. Everyone is invited to be part of this vibrant\, inclusive community! \nWould you like to host our hospitality? Email Elise
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/community-social-hour-2-3/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T141500
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260108T161659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T161701Z
UID:10002074-1778418900-1778422500@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Village Chorus for Children & Youth
DESCRIPTION:The Village Chorus for Children and Youth at Middle Church is a program that educates children about the significance of community engagement in promoting racial\, LGBTQIA+\, and economic equality through music. Participants learn a diverse repertoire\, including pieces from Beethoven\, the Beatles\, and Broadway\, which helps them build confidence and receive support from the congregation. The chorus performs monthly during worship services and has showcased their talents at venues like Joe’s Pub at The Public\, The Lower Eastside Girls Club\, and the New York Public Library. \nRehearsals are conducted via in-person on Sundays from 1:00 to 2:15 pm. \nWhile there is no cost to join\, children should have a passion for music\, a strong desire to learn\, and the ability to read. \nFor more information or to join\, interested individuals can contact the director\, John Del Cueto.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/village-chorus-for-children-youth-2-2-2-2/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Child
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260217T164511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T155504Z
UID:10002956-1778524200-1778529600@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Acting Class - Hybrid
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor Zoom call information\, RSVP here.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/acting-class-2-3-4/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260506T235343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T154705Z
UID:10004104-1778524200-1778529600@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Acting Class - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor Zoom call information\, RSVP here.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/acting-class-online/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T214500
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260317T161924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T161925Z
UID:10003552-1778611500-1778622300@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/aa-2/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260322T192649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T164416Z
UID:10003868-1778614200-1778617800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Praying Dangerously
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Natalie on Zoom for this powerful exploration and practice of prayer\, Tuesdays at 7:30 pm ET. We will read one chapter per week. Please come to the first meeting having read chapter 1. \nFrom Barnes & Noble: \nPraying Dangerously instructs us that we can grow up spiritually\, leaving behind a childish relationship to prayer as a superstitious ritual or mere plea for favors. It encourages readers to recognize the difference between prayer that asks only for reassurance\, and prayer that asks for the Ultimate\, and stands for transformation. “We can cease being ‘victims’ of God’s Will\, while at the same time embracing genuine surrender and reliance on the irrefutable power of love\,” says author and retreat leader Regina Sara Ryan. \nThe insecurities of our times draw us inward or back to our churches. In prayer groups and retreats of all kinds we are looking for comfort and consolation\, for spiritual direction\, or for answers to the eternal questions that have always challenged humanity. This book is a valued contribution in that search. This 10th anniversary edition is fully revised\, with several completely new chapters including: “The High Cost of Forgiveness”-a subject that challenges everyone-and “Praying on the Subway\,” about how our generally busy and often chaotic lives can provide us with a constant impetus for blessing others. \n  \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/praying-dangerously/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260512T181432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T181718Z
UID:10002549-1778614200-1778617800@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Cancer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Middle Church’s first Cancer Support Group meeting\, facilitated by Monique Fortuné. This gathering will be a safe and compassionate space for: \n\nIndividuals currently navigating cancer challenges\nSurvivors walking in healing and strength\nFamily members and loved ones offering support\n\nTogether\, we’ll explore ways to empower one another through community\, health\, and wellness resources. Our vision is to create a space of hope\, encouragement\, and practical support — mind\, body\, and spirit. \nHighlights include: \n\nBuilding a supportive community of care\nSharing stories of resilience and healing\nOffering health and wellness resources (including speakers and a resource folder)\n\nDetails \n\nDate & Time: Every second Tuesday of each month 7:30 PM (ET)\nLocation: Zoom (link provided upon registration)\nFacilitator: Monique Fortuné
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/cancer-support-group-informational-session-2-2-2/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T083000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20260106T165737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T183438Z
UID:10003076-1778659200-1778661000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Pray to Rise
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Clergy every Wednesday on Zoom for a moment of love and prayer to start your day. Bring whatever you’re carrying and we’ll hold it together. \nClick here to register and receive Zoom information! \nFor more information\, email middleinfo@middlechurch.org
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/pray-to-rise-2-6-2-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Care,Online,Prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260727T145841
CREATED:20251125T190037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T181756Z
UID:10003348-1778700600-1778706000@www.middlechurch.org
SUMMARY:Queer Black Men
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information\, please email Queer Black Men at queerblackmen@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/queer-black-men-2-2-2-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+
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