If you didn’t attend our packed 20th Annual Carol Sing this past Sunday, you are invited to experience it online! A link to the performance is available on the Saint Andrew Music Society’s YouTube page and can be reached through the link below.
If you didn’t attend our packed 20th Annual Carol Sing this past Sunday, you are invited to experience it online! A link to the performance is available on the Saint Andrew Music Society’s YouTube page and can be reached through the link below.
The Nominating Committee invites the congregation to nominate church members for the offices of deacon and elder and to serve on the nominating committee itself (for the following year). Please send all nominations to be considered to Patrick Howley at pah@mapc.com by January 6, 2025.
On Sunday, January 26th at Noon the Racial Justice Task Force will host Elsia Vásquez, founding executive director of P.A.’L.A.N.T.E, “People Against Landlord Abuse and Tenant Exploitation” to talk about the work of P.A.’L.A.N.T.E. Please come join us to learn about the vital work this organization does in educating and empowering tenants to advocate for safe housing.
Mark your calendars! Our annual Friday Night Fireside Jazz is January 24th from 6 – 9 pm in the Church House Lobby. This is a wonderful evening of fellowship and feasting with a live jazz trio. You can sign up at Fellowship Hour beginning January 5th or by following the link below!
Please join Maddie and Pastor Aaron on Sunday, January 12th at 12pm in Parish Hall to hear about and discuss ways MAPC will be working to engage both children and youth in their faith formation this coming calendar year. Childcare is provided on the 5th floor and lunch will be served. Please RSVP to Maddie at mrs@mapc.com by Tuesday, January 7th.
As the weather gets colder, MAPC is excited to be opening up our gymnasium on Saturday, January 11th and 25th from 1-3pm for kids of all ages and their families to spend the afternoon together in community, play some games, and enjoy some fun activities.
There is still time to complete your 2024 giving and fulfill any open 2024 pledges! Please contact our Director of Finance, Grace Kachigian at gfk@mapc.com, by December 30th, if you wish to make a contribution or need assistance in making one. Click below for additional details or ways to give.
The Hood Library has made some new acquisitions. Please visit the library after Sunday’s service and feel free to borrow something that catches your eye. Click below to see a list of books that have been added!
In partnership with First Spanish Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, high schoolers are invited to come help fill backpacks with supplies for elementary & middle school students, be in community, earn service hours, and have dinner. Supplies will be provided! Please RSVP to Maddie Samuelian at mrs@mapc.org by Tuesday, Dec. 10.
We are now accepting donations in memory or in honor of loved ones for the poinsettias and other decorations that will beautify the sanctuary for the Advent Christmas season. You may make a contribution through…
Our 60th Season continues on Sunday, November 24 at 3 pm!
The Saint Andrew Chorale and Orchestra will open their 60th Season with one of the most beloved pieces of twentieth-century choral music, Ralph Vaughan Williams’s Hodie – a Christmas Cantata for chorus, children’s chorus, soloists and orchestra. Rounding out the program is Gustav Holst’s rarely heard Three Festival Choruses for chorus and orchestra.
This coming Sunday, December 8, is the annual Advent Festival. After worship, there will be lunch, cookie decorating, Advent/Christmas crafts and the warmth of community and fellowship. All are welcome and there is something for all ages—crafts for wee ones and older ones, cold weather kits to assemble for our unhoused neighbors, good food, and conversation.
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, join us as we take time to quiet our hearts and minds and focus on the meaning of Advent and Christmas. The final meeting is December 16 at 7 pm. Please email Laurelkhoffman@gmail.com for more information and to let us know you can join!
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church is a growing church community striving to experience and reflect God's love in Jesus Christ. At the link below, you can read my stewardship letter to the congregation, as well as our most recent brochure. MAPC is a community blessed with solid foundations, and as we honor our past, we also look forward with hope and purpose, striving to be a vital witness for Christ in this community and world.
Sunday, November 10 During Fellowship Hour
It’s time for the annual Hood Library Book Sale! A wide variety of books: fiction, cookbooks, history, inspiration, memoirs, and even…
The Jesus and the Powers book discussion, led by Rev. Bartlett, will take a break until after the holidays. We will resume on Sunday, January 12th, at 5pm on Zoom to discuss chapter 6.
Email Rev. Bartlett at bab@mapc.com, and she will send you the Zoom invitation. Click below for a brief description and information on how to obtain the book.
Note: Please bring donations by Wednesday, November 20th as we plan to take them to First Spanish at the end of next week!
First Spanish Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn is in ministry with many of the Spanish-speaking migrants that have recently arrived in our city. They have named this ministry the Good Samaritan Project. They have expanded their pre-existing Deacons’ Closet to meet the needs of this community. They will be needing winter jackets and coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and boots—sizes children to adult. If you have winter wear in good condition, please bring it to…
The fall series on the Reformation continues this coming Wednesday, October 16th, with the Rev. Dr. Aaron Janklow teaching about John Knox and the Reformation in Scotland. Dinner will be served at 6:30, and the class begins at 7 pm. The series will continue on...
Please continue your gifts to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) to support the response efforts to both Hurricanes Helene and Milton. PDA is coordinating with affected presbyteries and National VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) to...
The memorial service for Elder Linda Field, who died July 21st after a brief illness, will be held on Saturday, October 19th at 11 am. We expect this service to be full to overflowing and encourage MAPC members to arrive early. MAPC elders will...
If you are interested in membership at MAPC, please join Dr. Janklow for lunch on the 5th floor following worship on Sunday, October 13. Membership is about responding to the love of God felt in our lives and...
Friday, October 18th, 6 pm; The RJTF will show the movie “Origin”, based on Isabel Wilkerson’s New York Times bestselling book, “Caste: The Originof Our Discontents.” Directed by Ava DuVernay, “Origin” follows...
I am very excited to announce that we have hired Maddie Samuelian to join us in ministry at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church as our new Director for Children’s and Youth Ministry! As both a pastor and parent...
All are invited to a Block Party on Sunday, October 6, immediately after worship. Join us for crafts and entertainment for children, inflatable fun, an opportunity to...
The opening concert of the Saint Andrew Music Society’s 60th Season is next Sunday, September 29 at 3 pm. Renowned saxophonist Paul Cohen teams up with MAPC’s Director of Music & Organist to celebrate...
Sunday, September 22 at Noon in the Parish Hall, Pastor Emeritus, the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson will be with us Sunday to kick off our fall Adult Education series on the Reformation with...
On Sunday, September 29th, the Racial Justice Task Force will screen the Oscar-nominated documentary short film “The Barber of Little Rock”, with discussion afterward. This inspiring short film focuses on...
Starting on Wednesday, September 18th, children 3 and under, along with their parents and caregivers, are invited to a time of play, fellowship, and...
We are delighted to launch our Sunday morning programming for Kindergarten through 6th grade during the 10:30 Worship Service. Following the Children's Message, children will alternate between...
If you are thinking about making Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church your church home, please join us for our next New Members' Class on Sunday, October 13...
Upcoming Events
Latest
If you didn’t attend our packed 20th Annual Carol Sing this past Sunday, you are invited to experience it online! A link to the performance is available on the Saint Andrew Music Society’s YouTube page and can be reached through the link below.
The Nominating Committee invites the congregation to nominate church members for the offices of deacon and elder and to serve on the nominating committee itself (for the following year). Please send all nominations to be considered to Patrick Howley at pah@mapc.com by January 6, 2025.
On Sunday, January 26th at Noon the Racial Justice Task Force will host Elsia Vásquez, founding executive director of P.A.’L.A.N.T.E, “People Against Landlord Abuse and Tenant Exploitation” to talk about the work of P.A.’L.A.N.T.E. Please come join us to learn about the vital work this organization does in educating and empowering tenants to advocate for safe housing.
Mark your calendars! Our annual Friday Night Fireside Jazz is January 24th from 6 – 9 pm in the Church House Lobby. This is a wonderful evening of fellowship and feasting with a live jazz trio. You can sign up at Fellowship Hour beginning January 5th or by following the link below!
Please join Maddie and Pastor Aaron on Sunday, January 12th at 12pm in Parish Hall to hear about and discuss ways MAPC will be working to engage both children and youth in their faith formation this coming calendar year. Childcare is provided on the 5th floor and lunch will be served. Please RSVP to Maddie at mrs@mapc.com by Tuesday, January 7th.
As the weather gets colder, MAPC is excited to be opening up our gymnasium on Saturday, January 11th and 25th from 1-3pm for kids of all ages and their families to spend the afternoon together in community, play some games, and enjoy some fun activities.
There is still time to complete your 2024 giving and fulfill any open 2024 pledges! Please contact our Director of Finance, Grace Kachigian at gfk@mapc.com, by December 30th, if you wish to make a contribution or need assistance in making one. Click below for additional details or ways to give.
The Hood Library has made some new acquisitions. Please visit the library after Sunday’s service and feel free to borrow something that catches your eye. Click below to see a list of books that have been added!
In partnership with First Spanish Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, high schoolers are invited to come help fill backpacks with supplies for elementary & middle school students, be in community, earn service hours, and have dinner. Supplies will be provided! Please RSVP to Maddie Samuelian at mrs@mapc.org by Tuesday, Dec. 10.
We are now accepting donations in memory or in honor of loved ones for the poinsettias and other decorations that will beautify the sanctuary for the Advent Christmas season. You may make a contribution through…
Our 60th Season continues on Sunday, November 24 at 3 pm!
The Saint Andrew Chorale and Orchestra will open their 60th Season with one of the most beloved pieces of twentieth-century choral music, Ralph Vaughan Williams’s Hodie – a Christmas Cantata for chorus, children’s chorus, soloists and orchestra. Rounding out the program is Gustav Holst’s rarely heard Three Festival Choruses for chorus and orchestra.
This coming Sunday, December 8, is the annual Advent Festival. After worship, there will be lunch, cookie decorating, Advent/Christmas crafts and the warmth of community and fellowship. All are welcome and there is something for all ages—crafts for wee ones and older ones, cold weather kits to assemble for our unhoused neighbors, good food, and conversation.
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, join us as we take time to quiet our hearts and minds and focus on the meaning of Advent and Christmas. The final meeting is December 16 at 7 pm. Please email Laurelkhoffman@gmail.com for more information and to let us know you can join!
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church is a growing church community striving to experience and reflect God's love in Jesus Christ. At the link below, you can read my stewardship letter to the congregation, as well as our most recent brochure. MAPC is a community blessed with solid foundations, and as we honor our past, we also look forward with hope and purpose, striving to be a vital witness for Christ in this community and world.
Sunday, November 10 During Fellowship Hour
It’s time for the annual Hood Library Book Sale! A wide variety of books: fiction, cookbooks, history, inspiration, memoirs, and even…
The Jesus and the Powers book discussion, led by Rev. Bartlett, will take a break until after the holidays. We will resume on Sunday, January 12th, at 5pm on Zoom to discuss chapter 6.
Email Rev. Bartlett at bab@mapc.com, and she will send you the Zoom invitation. Click below for a brief description and information on how to obtain the book.
Note: Please bring donations by Wednesday, November 20th as we plan to take them to First Spanish at the end of next week!
First Spanish Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn is in ministry with many of the Spanish-speaking migrants that have recently arrived in our city. They have named this ministry the Good Samaritan Project. They have expanded their pre-existing Deacons’ Closet to meet the needs of this community. They will be needing winter jackets and coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and boots—sizes children to adult. If you have winter wear in good condition, please bring it to…
The fall series on the Reformation continues this coming Wednesday, October 16th, with the Rev. Dr. Aaron Janklow teaching about John Knox and the Reformation in Scotland. Dinner will be served at 6:30, and the class begins at 7 pm. The series will continue on...
Please continue your gifts to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) to support the response efforts to both Hurricanes Helene and Milton. PDA is coordinating with affected presbyteries and National VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) to...
The memorial service for Elder Linda Field, who died July 21st after a brief illness, will be held on Saturday, October 19th at 11 am. We expect this service to be full to overflowing and encourage MAPC members to arrive early. MAPC elders will...
If you are interested in membership at MAPC, please join Dr. Janklow for lunch on the 5th floor following worship on Sunday, October 13. Membership is about responding to the love of God felt in our lives and...
Friday, October 18th, 6 pm; The RJTF will show the movie “Origin”, based on Isabel Wilkerson’s New York Times bestselling book, “Caste: The Originof Our Discontents.” Directed by Ava DuVernay, “Origin” follows...
I am very excited to announce that we have hired Maddie Samuelian to join us in ministry at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church as our new Director for Children’s and Youth Ministry! As both a pastor and parent...
All are invited to a Block Party on Sunday, October 6, immediately after worship. Join us for crafts and entertainment for children, inflatable fun, an opportunity to...
The opening concert of the Saint Andrew Music Society’s 60th Season is next Sunday, September 29 at 3 pm. Renowned saxophonist Paul Cohen teams up with MAPC’s Director of Music & Organist to celebrate...
Sunday, September 22 at Noon in the Parish Hall, Pastor Emeritus, the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson will be with us Sunday to kick off our fall Adult Education series on the Reformation with...
On Sunday, September 29th, the Racial Justice Task Force will screen the Oscar-nominated documentary short film “The Barber of Little Rock”, with discussion afterward. This inspiring short film focuses on...
Starting on Wednesday, September 18th, children 3 and under, along with their parents and caregivers, are invited to a time of play, fellowship, and...
We are delighted to launch our Sunday morning programming for Kindergarten through 6th grade during the 10:30 Worship Service. Following the Children's Message, children will alternate between...
If you are thinking about making Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church your church home, please join us for our next New Members' Class on Sunday, October 13...
Music
Upcoming Concerts
The Saint Andrew Chorale and Orchestra will open their 59th season with two splendid works from the Viennese Classical period: Mozart’s ‘Great’ Mass in C minor for double chorus, soloists, and orchestra, and an ebullient hymn of praise, the Te Deum in C, by Franz Joseph Haydn.
Children & Youth
Drop off is open at 9:15 am with a light breakfast on the 5th Floor.
Join us October 15 from 11:30 - 1:30 for our third annual Block Party! We plan to close down 73rd Street, set up a large tent, and have games and activities for all ages. We want our neighbors to know that we are here, and that we care about them.
Sprout kids took a trip to the Met this week to celebrate a great year. We made our own model of Solomon’s Temple and then got to see the all the details in miniature at the museum –
Kids K-5th grade are invited for Bible, games, and dinner on Wednesday nights starting next week. 5th Floor; friends are welcome. Contact ceh@mapc.com.
Children are invited to wear costumes for a night of family-friendly Halloween festivities. Following dinner and drinks, Dr. Henderson will offer a brief organ performance featuring spooky selections to get you in the spirit of the season. All are welcome!
Parents of children and youth are invited to attend the annual family ministry meeting to discuss plans, opportunities, and needs in the upcoming program year. We will complete forms, go over this year’s schedule, and enjoy a paint ‘n sip project! This meeting is for parents only and dinner will be provided.
As life gets back to normal, we’re catching up on old traditions! On October 16, 3rd and 4th graders will have a special time in worship to receive their own Bibles, as well as some fun extras.
Join us for Young Families Roof Garden Free Play July 10 during fellowship hour.
Madison Avenue kids in PreK to fifth grade are invited to Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church Kids Camp August 1-5! Parents can chose between half-day (9:30-12:30) and full day (9:30-4:30), and options are available for before- and after-care. Camp will take place at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church at 5th and 55th.
MAPC’s annual picnic in Central Park on May 22 after worship will take place on the Roof Garden. Food and beverages will be provided (suggested donation $15). Invite a friend and bring the whole family! Activities for all ages will be available. Please RSVP to Talanda Cooley.
Join us for Church Family Night on April 29 at 6 pm. Bring the entire family and enjoy games, snacks, drinks, and fellowship with other members.
Join us on Saturday, March 19th at 3 pm for a family-friendly Zoom party.
The Day School is very excited to begin another school year. Our first staff day together will be at the Bronx Botanical Gardens…
Our program year kicks off with a day of crazy, messy, silly fun for kids K to 5th grade! Join us Wednesday, September 22 at 5-6:30pm at the church.
Mark your calendars for SPROUT, our new biweekly program for little disciples in Kindergarten to 5th grade. Sprout will run for three units during the fall, winter, and spring, on alternating Wednesdays at 5-6:30pm.
Education
Join Director William Storrar in a conversation with the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Pastor Emeritus of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City,
Whether you’ve been to every adult ed offering this year or have never been to any, fill out this quick survey to help us develop worthwhile programs.
Summer is the best time for reading. At the beach, by the lake, in the mountains … or just relaxing at home, you always enjoy your summer books with their nostalgic magic.
Aleisha is a bright but anxious teenager, working at a local library in London for the summer, when she discovers a crumpled-up piece of paper in the back of To Kill a Mockingbird. It’s a list of novels that she’s never heard of before. Intrigued, and a little bored with her slow job at the checkout desk,
Before losing his mother, twelve-year-old Prince Harry was known as the carefree one, the happy-go-lucky Spare to the more serious Heir. Grief changed everything. For the first time, Prince Harry tells his own story, chronicling his journey with unflinching honesty.
This Sunday at 12:15 pm join us for a discipleship lunch on the fascinating history behind bees and their relationship with Augustinian theology, ancient Christian symbology, and the Easter season. Lunch will be served, q&a after, on the 8th floor.
Award-winning New York Times reporter Sam Roberts’s pulsating history of the world's most exceptional metropolis depicts the city anew through thirty-one unique New Yorkers you've probably never heard of, just in time for the city's 400th birthday.
In recent decades, powerful telescopes have enabled astrophysicists to uncover startling new worlds and solar systems. This has led to the question: Is there life beyond Earth?
The Psalms are Ancient Hebrew songs of devotion, lament, confession, and thanksgiving whose composers probably included King David, "the sweet psalmist of Israel." In their English versions they continue to assert profound influence in the Christian as well as the Jewish traditions.
If you are interested in helping the church to lay a foundation at MAPC for a strong, justice-oriented ministry over the months and years to come, please consider joining us
This Sunday at 12:15 pm, Rev. Beverly Bartlett will share stories, photos, and reflections from her sabbatical pilgrimage in France and Spain last fall, asking what makes one a pilgrim
Our Racial Justice Task Force is screening the first episode of The 1619 Project on March 24 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Dinner (pizza, salad, dessert, beverages) will be provided. We know you are passionate about or interested in this cause
Great news! The MAPC Chinatown Walking Tour and Lunch sponsored by the Racial Justice Task Force that was postponed due to frigid weather in February has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 1st at 11 am! There are just a couple of spots
The 2023 Lent Series is titled “On the Road with Saint Augustine,” after the book by James K.A. Smith. The Adult Ed Committee invites you for dinner, drinks, and fellowship every Wednesday of March from 6-7:30 pm in the Parish Hall.
MAPC member, trustee and Racial Justice Task Force member Nickie Christin recently read Dr. William Yoo’s book, “What Kind of Christianity: A History of Slavery and Anti-Black Racism
We've all heard the word "ally" before, but what does it really mean? What kind of action does it take to ally with someone and be a co-conspirator as they work towards their own justice and liberation?
In this special discipleship presentation, Rev. Beverly Bartlett shares stories, photos, and reflections from her sabbatical pilgrimage in France and Spain last fall,
Join the MAPC 20s + 30s bible study for a series on what it means to be created in God’s likeness. We meet every other Monday at 7pm in the 5th floor youth lounge. Dinner provided.
This Sunday at 12:15 pm, Rev. Beverly Bartlett will share stories, photos, and reflections from her sabbatical pilgrimage in France and Spain last fall,
A new five-part series for adults starts next week, based on Sarah Ruden’s book Paul Among the People. Come learn about Paul in his controversial, surprising, and human uniqueness, from a classicist who recently translated the Aeneid!
A tour through two important ethnic neighborhoods of the Lower East Side, comparing the racial injustice placed on each community in the 19th century and how each community emerged from it.
MAPC’s Racial Justice Task Force is sponsoring a Movie Night at the church Friday, January 13th, at 6:30 pm. We will meet for pizza, salad, dessert, and beverages, and watch a screening of “Till”.
In Discipleship Lunches this year, one point has come up again and again: we need to read the Bible in community! Reading, digesting, discussing, arguing, thinking, praying, and glorifying are all part of the essential work of the church
Join Rev. Jon Rodriguez and Rev. Chesna Hinkley for a special discussion on the incarnation, the differing Gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth, and what this means for your life -
A large group of MAPC members attended a walking tour of Harlem that focused on historical sites of cultural and political importance. Attendees had this to say:
The Hood Library Fellowship invites you to plan to visit during coffee fellowship hour during Advent. The library includes selections from all genres, new titles,
Join us Sunday, October 30, after worship for a discipleship lunch in partnership with MAPC’s Racial Justice Taskforce. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first adoption of the Belhar Confession,
Your Racial Justice Task Force and Adult Education Committee have arranged a special tour of Harlem for our congregation and friends. The tour will include cultural,
We are reading Quian Julie Wang’s memoir, Beautiful Country. This week’s discussion will be based on chapters 17-23.
Members and visitors are invited to join the Rev. Chesna Hinkley for a bible study entitled: Living for Jesus in the Real World. There is no preparation necessary. For more information contact Chesna.
All News
For All the Saints
News of recent deaths in the congregation and upcoming memorial services.
MAPC Scotland Pilgrimage - A Wee Bit of Room for You
MAPC’s Scotland Pilgrimage of faith and fellowship will depart NYC in just 5 months for Edinburgh, Stirling, Iona, and Glasgow. We are pleased that we have a wee bit of room for up to four more participants (double occupancy) or 2 participants (single occupancy).
The Hood Library: Recent Acquisitions
Among the Hood Library’s recent acquisitions is: Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever, by Mark Singer
In case you missed it...Carol Sing!
The reviews are in! Many have told us the 2023 Carol Sing – our 19th! – was the best ever. The next concert in the SAMS is Sunday, January 28, at 3 pm. MAPC's outstanding professional tenor, Marc Molomot, will present Schubert's Winterreise, or Winter's Journey, a brilliant song cycle, with Alex Ruvinstein, pianist. Tickets are available at mapc.com/sams.
Women’s Gathering; January 17th
On Wednesday, January 17th at 6:30pm the Women’s Gathering will meet at Amanda Baxter’s home to finish discussing Kara Eidson’s book, “Stay Awhile: Advent Lessons in Divine Hospitality.”
Discipleship Luncheon, Sunday, January 21st
Responding to History Through Reparations: What Does it Mean to Be “Repairers of the Breach?”
We will begin to explore these questions at the Discipleship Lunch, led by Beverly Bartlett and the Racial Justice Task Force, on January 21st following the morning worship service.
MAPC’s Racial Justice Task Force Movie Night; Friday, February 2nd
Come begin the observance of Black History Month by joining in the next RJTF movie night on Friday, February 2nd at 6 pm in the Parish Hall. We will screen 13th, Director Ava Du Vernay’s film addressing the U.S. Constitution’s 13th Amendment, and the consequences of its built-in loophole for Black citizens.
Friday Night Fireside Jazz, January 26th, from 6 to 9 pm
Mark Your Calendars! It’s almost time for one of our favorite annual fellowship events. Friday Night Fireside Jazz is coming up on January 26th.
Year End + New Year Pledges
Thank you for your contributions to the church. We could not do all that we do without your support. As 2023 winds to a close, we ask that you prayerfully consider fulfilling your…
Senior Living Open House
You are cordially invited to experience the warmth and comfort of Carnegie East House, New York’s premier senior living community. Join us for an exclusive open house event where you can explore our…
Christmas Eve Family Service
Calling all Marys, Josephs, Shepherds, and Angels! We look forward to welcoming all who wish to worship and enjoy Christmas through the eyes of our children at 5 pm on Christmas Eve. Children of all ages are invited to arrive 10 minutes early to don a costume of their favorite Christmas story character.
Call for Donations - Christmas Poinsettias
If you would like to purchase flowers to decorate the sanctuary…
Year End Giving - Business Office Closing December 29 at 5 pm
This is our annual reminder of the IRS rules concerning year-end contributions of cash and securities. In general, the delivery date determines the year in which a contribution
Advent + Christmas at MAPC
Join MAPC for special Advent and Christmas services throughout the month of December.
Discipleship Lunch | Special Advent Speaker
As we approach Christmas, we contemplate a great mystery in the human face of the incarnate God. Traditionally, the beatific vision is understood as the intellectual apprehension of God experienced by the redeemed in glory –
NYCCC sings at First Presbyterian, NYC
The Concert Choir of the NYCCC joins the First Presbyterian Church Choir for the world premiere of a chamber music version of Ralph Vaughan Williams' Hodie on Sunday, December 3rd at 4 pm. This vivid musical telling of the
Carol Sing Selling Out!
MAPC's beloved Christmas Carol Sing will be on Sunday, December 17 at 3 pm. Tickets are nearly sold out. We encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance as they may not be available at the door!
Discipleship Lunch - Sunday
Grappling with NYC’s and MAPC’s History: Enslavement and Abolition | 12:15 pm Sunday in Parish Hall, led by the Racial Justice Task Force. NYC and MAPC have a complicated history with enslavement and abolition.
Music on Madison | November 19 at 3 pm
The Saint Andrew Chorale and Orchestra will open their 59th season with two splendid works from the Viennese Classical period: Mozart’s ‘Great’ Mass in C minor for double chorus, soloists, and orchestra, and an ebullient hymn of praise, the Te Deum in C, by Franz Joseph Haydn.
The Hood Library Fall Book Sale
The Hood Library Annual Fall Sale takes place this coming Sunday, November 19, after the 10:30 am service. With Christmas just around the corner, you’ll want to find some gift ideas.