| November Calendar |  | | | Tuesday, November 1
2:45 p.m. Cherub Choir I
3:35 p.m. Carol Choir
4:20 p.m. Junior Choir
5:15 p.m. Keep Fit
6:00 p.m. Lay Pastoral Care Group
6:45 p.m. A.A.
7:00 p.m. Women’s Evening Bible Study
Wednesday, November 2
7:30 a.m. Communion Service
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Stewardship Committee
8:00 a.m. Buildings and Grounds Committee
2:45 p.m. Cherub Choir II
3:45 p.m. Cub Scouts
6:00 p.m. Lay Pastoral Care Group
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts/Webelos
6:30 p.m. Children’s Ministries Committee
6:30 p.m. Worship and Music Committee
Thursday, November 3
7:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
8:00 a.m. Buildings and Grounds (Plant Services)
9:15 a.m. Women’s Morning Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Keep Fit
12:00 p.m. Search and Care VocalEase Concert
6:00 p.m. Jericho Dinner
Friday, November 4
5:00 p.m. Friday Night Dinner Program (Youth)
6:45 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, November 5
4:00 p.m. Off-site: Cooks Who Care (Deacons)
Sunday, November 6
9:00 a.m. Sunday Childcare
10:00 a.m. Adult Education
10:00 a.m. Sunday Church School Teachers’ Study
10:00 a.m. Youth Choir
11:00 a.m. Sunday Church School
11:00 a.m. Worship
12:15 p.m. Healing Service
12:15 p.m. Prayer Partners
12:15 p.m. Coffee Hour
12:30 p.m. Youth Coffee Hour Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
Monday, November 7
10:30 a.m. Keep Fit
Tuesday, November 8
9:30 a.m. Mom’s Morning Out
2:45 p.m. Cherub Choir I
3:35 p.m. Carol Choir
4:20 p.m. Junior Choir
5:15 p.m. Keep Fit
6:45 p.m. A.A.
7:00 p.m. Women’s Evening Bible Study
Wednesday, November 9
7:30 a.m. Communion Service
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
2:45 p.m. Cherub Choir II
3:45 p.m. Cub Scouts
5:00 p.m. Day School Committee
6:00 p.m. Grants Committee
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts/Webelos
7:00 p.m. Adult Education Committee
Thursday, November 10
7:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
9:15 a.m. Women’s Morning Bible Study
Friday, November 11
5:00 p.m. Friday Night Dinner Program (Deacons)
6:45 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, November 12
4:00 p.m. Off-site: Cooks Who Care (Deacons)
Sunday, November 13
9:00 a.m. Sunday Childcare
10:00 a.m. Adult Education
10:00 a.m. Sunday Church School Teachers’ Study
10:00 a.m. Youth Choir
11:00 a.m. Sunday Church School
11:00 a.m. Worship
12:15 p.m. Coffee Hour
12:15 p.m. Prayer Partners
12:30 p.m. Youth Coffee Hour Fellowship
3:00 p.m. Confirmation Class
5:00 p.m. Off-site: Takeout
Monday, November 14
Tuesday, November 15
8:00 a.m. Off-site: Trustees Investment Committee
4:00 p.m. Fair Opening Night
6:45 p.m. A.A.
7:00 p.m. Women’s Evening Bible Study
Wednesday, November 16
7:30 a.m. Communion Service
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Personnel Committee
10:00 a.m. Fair
6:30 p.m. Session Meeting
Thursday, November 17
10:00 a.m. Fair
Friday, November 18
8:00 a.m. Joint Finance Committee
5:00 p.m. Friday Night Dinner Program (Youth)
6:45 p.m. A.A.
Saturday, November 19
9:30 a.m. Ornament Decorating Party
4:00 p.m. Off-site: Cooks Who Care (Deacons)
Sunday, November 20
9:00 a.m. Sunday Childcare
10:00 a.m. Adult Education
10:00 a.m. Sunday Church School Teachers’ Study
10:00 a.m. Junior and Youth Choir
11:00 a.m. Sunday Church School
11:00 a.m. Worship
12:15 p.m. Prayer Partners
12:15 p.m. Coffee Hour
12:30 p.m. Youth Coffee Hour Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
Monday, November 21
10:30 a.m. Keep Fit
Tuesday, November 22
9:30 a.m. Mom’s Morning Out
2:45 p.m. Cherub Choir I
3:35 p.m. Carol Choir
4:20 p.m. Junior Choir
5:15 p.m. Keep Fit
6:45 p.m. A.A.
Wednesday, November 23
7:30 a.m. Communion Service
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
6:30 p.m. New Members and Evangelism Committee
Thursday, November 24
Thanksgiving – Parish House Closed
Friday, November 25
Thanksgiving – Parish House Closed
Saturday, November 26
9:00 a.m. Fair Donation Day
4:00 p.m. Off-site: Cooks Who Care (Deacons)
Sunday, November 27
9:00 a.m. Sunday Childcare
10:00 a.m. Youth Choir
11:00 a.m. Worship
12:15 p.m. Prayer Partners
12:15 p.m. Coffee Hour
Monday, November 28
10:30 a.m. Keep Fit
Tuesday, November 29
9:30 a.m. Mom’s Morning Out
2:45 p.m. Cherub Choir I
3:35 p.m. Carol Choir
4:20 p.m. Junior Choir
5:15 p.m. Keep Fit
6:45 p.m. A.A.
7:00 p.m. Women’s Evening Bible Study
Wednesday, November 30
7:30 a.m. Communion Service
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Board of Trustees
2:45 p.m. Cherub Choir II
3:45 p.m. Cub Scouts
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts/Webelos
6:30 p.m. Board of Deacons
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| Pastors' Reading Corner | | | | Each month, one of the ministers will note some of the books that he or
she has recently read. Inclusion on the list does not imply endorsement;
the hope is simply that you will find your own reading informed by this
column.
This month we look at what Michael Lindvall has been reading. | | Read More... |
| Stewardship 2012: Grace, Gratitude and Generosity | | | |  “Grace, Gratitude and Generosity” is this year’s stewardship campaign
theme, and your Stewardship Committee believes it captures the spirit of
The Brick Presbyterian Church.
Last year, in the midst of a challenging economy, the members of
The Brick Church rose to the occasion. Church leaders worked hard to
contain costs by stabilizing healthcare costs, trimming utility costs,
deferring building repairs and maintenance, and – for the first time in
many years – reducing mission giving. The congregation responded to the
need: more than 65 percent of families increased their Stewardship
pledges and more than 80 percent of households participated in the
campaign. These efforts helped us not only meet but exceed last year’s
Stewardship goal. | | Read More... |
| Financial Planning can benefit Brick Church and your family | | | | By Pete Palmer
Each month, The Record will provide information on how you may
benefit The Brick Presbyterian Church and your family through informed
financial planning. The Brick Planned Giving Committee will try to
provide you with a variety of helpful sources through this medium.
One basic resource available to all is the Presbyterian Foundation. The Foundation website puts at your
fingertips a comprehensive estate planning agenda, from making a will to
creating many other forms of planned gifts. The site enables you to
review and compare different strategies for structuring retirement
income, creating gifts during your lifetime, and establishing
end-of-life legacies. It allows you to calculate accrued dollar amounts
to the charity and to your family. All this can be done at your own pace
and in anonymity. The site is fully comparable to and competitive with
similar sites provided by major investment firms and universities. | | Read More... |
| Advent Potluck Supper | | | | The Advent Potluck Supper, a cherished and long-standing tradition at
The Brick Church, will take place in Watson Hall at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
4. The Potluck Supper directly follows the Children’s Service of
Lighting the Creche and leads to the Park Avenue Carol Sing and Tree
Lighting. All are welcome; we ask only that you make a reservation and
bring a food contribution. For reservations, call the church at
212-289-4400 or email rsvp@brickchurch.org. Watson Hall seats only 250
people, so please reserve your spot early. Food contributions are an
important part of the evening. Those with names A-H, please bring an
entrée, from I-P, a salad, and from Q-Z, a dessert. | | Read More... |
| Girl Scouts win award | | | |  By Pam Dadlani
This year, the Girl Scouts of America organization will celebrate its
100th anniversary at a special event hosted by Katie Couric. Similarly,
the Brick Church’s own Girl Scout Troop 3047 will be celebrating an
important year as well - its final
year, as all of its members will
become Lifetime Scouts and head off to college next fall. | | Read More... |
| Adult Midweek Bible Studies | | | | All are welcome to join the Men’s and Women’s Bible studies. These
studies are intended to help members and friends learn more about the
Bible, and no expertise is necessary. The group explores and discusses
the Biblical text and its meaning for our lives, and we get to know one
another in the process. Participants in both Men’s and Women’s studies
are encouraged to bring their own bibles, though bibles will be
available at the meetings. Questions? Contact Rebekah Hutto. | | Read More... |
| Meet the Seminarians! | | | | By Rev. Chase S. Hunt, Seminary Program Coordinator
Continuing tradition, we welcome three seminary student ministers to our
staff for the 2011-12 academic year. Deborah Mahaney, Andy Rice and
Margo Walter are all in their second year of study and will be working
at The Brick Church two days a week. On Wednesdays, they come to the
church for staff meetings, a period of study with our ministers
(referred to as Colloquium), and meetings with Brick Church committees
of their choosing. Each student works with two committees. On Sundays,
they teach the Sunday Church School teachers prior to worship and assist
in the leadership of the Confirmation Class following worship. Two
seminarians also participate in the Sunday worship service on a rotating
basis. In addition, each of them will preach at the 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday service in the Chapel on three occasions during the year.
Please join me in welcoming them to The Brick Church. | | Read More... |
| YCP turkey drive begins Nov. 6 | | | | The Brick Presbyterian Church is pleased to take part in Yorkville
Common Pantry’s annual Turkey Drive, which provides families in need
with a Thanksgiving meal. A $30 donation will provide a turkey dinner
(including all of the sides!) to a family of five. YCP will serve
more than 2,000 people this Thanksgiving. Your $30 donation can be made
in cash or by check made payable to “The Brick Church” with the
designation “YCP Turkey Drive.” Envelopes are in the pew racks or at the
front desk. You can mail your donation to the church (62 E 92nd
Street, New York, NY 10128), drop it in the YCP Turkey Drive box at the
front desk, or visit us during coffee hour beginning on Nov. 6.
Donations will be accepted until Sunday, Nov. 20. For more
information about this year’s Turkey Drive, please contact Lindsay
Higgins or Lauren Stahl. | | |
| WA: The Brick Church Fair | | | |  The inaugural event of every Christmas Season, The Brick Church Fair, is
once again upon us! Whether you are a new member or a long-time
Fairgoer, you will love the fellowship, merriment and holiday spirit
that pervades this annual three-day event, and will enjoy shopping for a
cause.
Celebrating its 68th year, the Brick Church Fair has continued to
grow and is a unique and carefully curated holiday shopping boutique.
Savvy shoppers recognize that a significant portion of the proceeds
benefit Outreach Programs that support women and children in need in our
neighboring communities, and makes shopping at the Fair even more
important. | | Read More... |
| WA: Meet the Fair Chairs | | | |  The Brick Church Fair owes its continued success to the energy and
dedication of its many volunteers. Each year, four members serve as
co-chairs of this special event. Chairing the Fair requires commitment
and a wealth of time and talent. This year we invite you to get to know
these four remarkable women. We are blessed to have their leadership and
spirit. | | Read More... |
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