Middle Virtual Gatherings
***REGISTRATION FOR ALL PROGRAMMING ENDS 1 HOUR BEFORE THE EVENT BEGINS. SO PLEASE MAKE SURE TO RSVP AHEAD OF TIME!***
A New Opportunity: In this time of social distancing, get to know other members of Middle by exchanging emails or physical letters through a new Middle Pen Pals program. If you are interested in participating, please fill out this form. Inspired by conversations during the congregational meeting, this is another way to build community, learn about each other and safely connect with our Middle family. Feel free to email Anna at annapolovick@gmail.com with any questions!
Note: You can call 212-477-0666 at any time to hear a prayer, scripture and reflection from a middle pastor, choose option "4" for English, option "5" for Spanish. Offerings are updated each Monday at 8:30 a.m.
Click here to sign up for a virtual coffee with one of our pastors!
Although we have canceled all in-person worship and programming due to the coronavirus outbreak, we are committed to providing ongoing opportunities to gather online. We may be socially distanced, but spiritually we remain connected; trusting that the God who created and cares for us will guide our community through this crisis in love!
We hope you'll join us for the events listed below! And stay tuned, we add to this list as new programs become available. All events are listed in ET.
Full Schedule:
Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 p.m.: Ukuleliacs
Thursday, November 19, 1:00 p.m.: New Adventures
Thursday, November 19, 6:00 p.m.: Grief Gathering
Thursday, November 19, 6:30 p.m.: Creative Writing Group
Thursday, November 19, 7:00 p.m.: Jerriese Johnson Gospel Choir
Saturday, November 21, 2:00 p.m.: Virtual Queer Friendsgiving
Sunday, November 22, 10:00 a.m.: Voter Reform Project
Sunday, November 22, 10:00 a.m.: Revolutionary Parenting
Sunday, November 22, 10:30 a.m.: Bible in the Middle
Sunday, November 22, 11:00 a.m.: Kids Sunday Enrichment
Sunday, November 22, 11:45 a.m.: Worship Celebration
Sunday, November 22, 1:00 p.m.: Young Adults Small Group
Sunday, November 22, 12:45 p.m.: Chat and Chew
Sunday, November 22, 1:00 p.m.: Village Chorus for Children and Youth
Monday, November 23, 6:30 p.m.: Acting Class
Wednesday, November 25, 7:30 p.m.: Queer Black Men in the Middle
Thursday, November 26, 12:00 p.m.: A Gathering of Gratitude and Community
Sunday, November 29, 10:00 a.m.: Voter Reform Project
Sunday, November 29, 10:30 a.m.: Bible in the Middle
Sunday, November 29, 11:00 a.m.: Kids Sunday Enrichment
Sunday, November 29, 11:45 a.m.: Worship Celebration
Sunday, November 29, 12:45 p.m.: Chat and Chew
Sunday, November 29, 1:00 p.m.: Village Chorus for Children and Youth
Monday, November 30, 6:30 p.m.: Acting Class
Tuesday, December 1, 7:00 p.m.: Advent Bible Study
Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 p.m.: Ukuleliacs
Thursday, December 3, 1:00 p.m.: New Adventures
Thursday, December 3, 6:00 p.m.: Grief Gathering
Sunday, December 6, 10:00 a.m.: Voter Reform Project
Sunday, December 6, 10:30 a.m.: Bible in the Middle
Sunday, December 6, 10:30 a.m.: The Soul of Money
Sunday, December 6, 11:00 a.m.: Kids Sunday Enrichment
Sunday, December 6, 11:45 a.m.: Worship Celebration
Sunday, December 6, 12:45 p.m.: Chat and Chew
Sunday, December 6, 1:00 p.m.: Village Chorus for Children and Youth
Sunday, December 6, 2:30 p.m.: Children's Multicultural Book Fair
MIDDLE CHURCH ZOOM COVENANT
- Please take time before the meeting to download the Zoom app and/or familiarize yourself with zoom.us — it's easy and free to do so. If you need help troubleshooting, visit https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/sections/200305593-Troubleshooting.
- Please visit this page at least 5 minutes before your meeting to ensure you are using the correct link for your intended meeting.
- Upon entering, confirm that you are in the right meeting.
- Please change your display name. Enter your Full Name, pronouns, and your city. i.e. "Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft (she/her, NYC)"
- Upon entering the meeting, please hit video, as we'd love to see you.
- Also, hit mute to avoid any audio issues. Unmute yourself when you'd like to weigh in on the conversation.
- Sometimes, the host of the meeting will mute and unmute everyone as the meeting requires.
- If you have a question related to the conversation but would prefer to just type it in, there is a "Chat" section on the Zoom video where you can type in a question. We'll be checking that chatbox often to ensure we address all member comments before the meeting ends.
- Zoom participants will adhere to demonstrating Revolutionary Love at all times. If a participant’s behavior is deemed inappropriate by the meeting host, they will be removed. Inappropriate behavior includes but is not limited to: harassment, threats, bigotry of any kind, and not identifying themself.
- For additional troubleshooting, see the sidebar above.
- We are thrilled you are here and look forward to a wonderful time together.
Virtual Programs from Our Community Partners
Virtual AA meetings can be found here.
Downtown Meditation offers online Wednesday Dharma Talk and Sitting at 7:00 pm