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Register for the High School Mission Trip!
High School Students are invited to join us June 14–20 for an unforgettable and life-changing experience in Boston, Massachusetts . The Mission Trip is an incredible opportunity for us to come together as a community, united in our shared purpose of service, learning, and personal growth. Register by March 1. Space is limited to 20 participants. Register here

Brick Church News
2 days ago1 min read


Christmas Past, Present, Future: The Specter of Christmas Past
Isaiah 9:1-7 One of my absolute favorite things every December was to watch A Christmas Carol. I was absolutely enthralled by the three ghosts. And the character Ebenezer Scrooge, that miserly, skin-flinted sort, was on the one hand pathetic and sad, and yet somehow endearing. When he finally transformed, he represented something joyful—triumphant even. This year, during Advent, we’re going to look at Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. For the people

Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans
6 days ago5 min read


Advent Reflection: Christmas Past, Present, and Future
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. - Luke 2:10-11 This year during Advent, we will look together at Christmas past, Christmas present, and Christmas future . Many of you will remember the beloved tale by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, in which the main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, is a miserly and bitter

Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans
Nov 243 min read


Share Your Voice with the APNC: Anonymous Feedback
Share Your Voice - Anonymously As we continue our search for new Associate Pastors, the APNC wants to hear your perspective. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts, reflections, hopes or questions through our anonymous feedback form. Engage the APNC Directly The APNC is actively listening and we welcome your direct feedback and referrals. If you’d like to suggest a name for consideration or tell us what you believe is essential in our next Associate Pastor(s), plea

Brick Church News
Nov 231 min read


The Operatic Drama of Scripture
The music we are about to hear is an oratorio from Rome in the 1640s. The word “oratorio” really means a sacred opera. There may not be costumes or stage machinery, but the music and emotions are genuinely operatic, and they are uniquely suited to express the operatic qualities of this story from the Old Testament. The story comes from the Book of Judges, Chapter 11. Jephte, or Jephthah, was a judge: a leader of Israel in the years before Saul became Israel’s first king. Now

Dr. Raymond Nagem
Nov 233 min read


Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Petition
Shared during Sunday Worship on November 16, 2025. Almighty and all vulnerable God, Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer We come to you in prayer today, turning towards you to learn how we might become stewards of your mysteries. In this stewardship season, we have reflected upon your calling upon all of our lives, to commit not just a portion of our wealth, but instead our entire lives to you. As we contemplate how we may recommit ourselves to you, we pray for this church’s m

Rev. Caroline Unzaga
Nov 162 min read


Stewards of the Mysteries of God
1 Corinthians 4:1 This is Stewardship Sunday, you are deciding what your financial gift to the Church is for the next year. And clearly, this is a part of what Stewardship Sunday is about. But this morning, I hope we will all discover that it's something much more profound, important to your faith, to Brick's mission, and the call of Jesus. Stewardship obviously comes from the word steward. For a moment, let's erase the word stewardship from our minds. And imagine that we h

Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans
Nov 138 min read


Be An Angel this Christmas: Toy Drive
Help make Christmas merry and bright for families who could use a little lift this year! Select an angel ornament from the tree, shop from the wish list, and tape the ornament to your wrapped gift. Please return gifts to the Garden Room by December 12 . You can also make an online donation via the link here , and we will do the heavy lifting!

Brick Church News
Nov 91 min read


Love One Another
John 13:34–35 Near the end of the Last Supper, after Jesus has washed the disciples’ feet, he tells them, “ Love one another as I have loved you .” The Greek word here, allelon , means “one-anothering.” This word appears over a hundred times in the New Testament. Jesus tells us to: Wash one another’s feet. Greet one another with a holy kiss. Do not judge one another. Be at peace with one another. Build up one another. Be devoted to one another. All this is to be done in the

Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans
Nov 63 min read


Audition for Disney's Mary Poppins
Audition for Disney's Mary Poppins! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO AUDITION Join us for a SUPER (califragilisticexpialidocious) show at the Brick Church Community Theater. Calling adults, children, caregivers, and families to perform in this beloved classic musical. Auditions for Mary Poppins are being held on Saturday, December 6th from 12-5pm. Don't miss this unique opportunity to take part in a cross generational experience and play a role in our community's story. Step (bac

Brick Church News
Nov 61 min read


Servants in Action
John 13:1-9 Jesus is facing the most difficult time of His life. The religious authorities have not only rejected His interpretation of the Scriptures but have viewed Him as a fundamental threat to their power. The people have seen His miracles, but John tells us they did not believe Him, and even the ones that did refused to profess it openly for fear of retribution. He knows not only will one of His disciples betray Him, but the others will scatter, and His most trusted d

Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans
Oct 305 min read


Welcome Rev. Beth Putney!
Rev. Beth Putney joins Brick Church as Interim Associate Minister, supporting Youth, General Pastoral, and Deacon Ministries. She comes to us from Pasadena, California, where she served as the inaugural Jeff & Lynn O’Grady Pastoral Resident for Theology and Culture at San Marino Community Church. The interdisciplinary nature of that residency deepened her understanding of ministry as an intergenerational calling. Rev. Putney is eager to journey with our congregation and to co

Brick Church News
Oct 272 min read


Worship in the Presbyterian Tradition: A Holy Priesthood
I Peter 2:1-10 We are a holy priesthood, Peter tells us. An extremely lofty honorific which we are sure does not fit us. In fact, I imagine we simply dismiss this statement out of hand. Peter is wrong. There is nothing especially holy about any of us compared to anyone else in this world, and certainly you and I are not performing priestly, cultic duties. Mesopotamian ancient priests would sacrifice a sheep and take a close look at its liver to reveal God’s will. The oracle

Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans
Oct 245 min read


Pickleball at The Brick Church
Join us in Watson Hall for fun and fellowship on the court! Sessions are offered for all levels: Beginner & Intermediate on Mondays (4:00–6:00 PM) and Saturdays (10:00 AM–12:00 PM), Advanced play on Mondays (6:00–8:00 PM), and a Church Members-only session with instruction for beginners on Thursdays (4:00–5:30 PM).

Brick Church News
Oct 241 min read


Worship in the Presbyterian Tradition: The Majesty of Music
Revelation 4:1-11 During seminary, Wendy and I spent one summer in Tupper Lake, New York, where I served as an intern at a country...

Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans
Oct 107 min read


Prayer Shawl Ministry - Volunteers Needed
With God’s helping hands, our Prayer Shawl Ministry has lovingly created more than 700 shawls since its inception — over 50 just this...

Brick Church News
Oct 81 min read


Share Your Feedback: APNC Discussion Forums
The Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC) is eager to hear more from Brick members as we review Brick's current ministry and seek...

Brick Church News
Oct 71 min read


Audition for the Christmas Pageant!
Children 3-years-old through 7th grade are invited to celebrate Advent and Christmas by participating in the Brick Church...

Connor Wright
Oct 61 min read


Worship the Presbyterian Way
“Worship the Lord with gladness” - Psalm 100:2a The Book of Order tells us that Christian worship joyfully ascribes all praise, honor,...

Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans
Oct 64 min read


Worship in the Presbyterian Tradition: The Word of God
Isaiah 6:1-8 W 1.1001 Christian worship joyfully ascribes all praise and honor, glory and power to the Triune God. Christian worship...

Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans
Oct 67 min read
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