Let Us Pray Our dear heavenly Father, thank you for giving us ears to hear your Holy Word. We pray for the illumination of the Holy Spirit to make these ancient words of Scripture relevant and near to each of us today. Shine your light in our hearts so that we may share it with others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. From Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, Chapter 4: 4-9 4 Rejoice[b] in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.[c] 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. T

Let Us Pray Our dear heavenly Father, thank you for giving us ears to hear your Holy Word. We pray for the illumination of the Holy Spirit to make these ancient words of Scripture relevant and near to each of us today. Shine your light in our hearts so that we may share it with others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. From Paul’s Letter to the Philippians - Chapter 3:1-11 Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. 2 Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, be

Let Us Pray Our dear heavenly Father, thank you for giving us ears to hear your Holy Word. We pray for the illumination of the Holy Spirit to make these ancient words of Scripture relevant and near to each of us today. Shine your light in our hearts so that we may share it with others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. From Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, Chapter 2, vs. 1-17 If, then, there is any comfort in Christ, any consolation from love, any partnership in the Spirit, any

Let Us Pray Our dear heavenly Father, thank you for giving us ears to hear your Holy Word. We pray for the illumination of the Holy Spirit to make these ancient words of Scripture relevant and near to each of us today. Shine your light in our hearts so that we may share it with others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. Faith within hardship When we began Philippians, we met a letter full of joy, written by a man in prison. Now Paul shows us more of what that joy looks like when c

Let Us Pray Our dear heavenly Father, thank you for giving us ears to hear your Holy Word. We pray for the illumination of the Holy Spirit to make these ancient words of Scripture relevant and near to each of us today. Shine your light in our hearts so that we may share it with others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. A letter filled with joy In this episode, we begin exploring Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi. Paul writes with warmth and affection, even though he is a pr

Let Us Pray Our dear heavenly Father, thank you for giving us ears to hear your Holy Word. We pray for the illumination of the Holy Spirit to make these ancient words of Scripture relevant and near to each of us today. Shine your light in our hearts so that we may share it with others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. From the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 13:24-30 and vs. 36-43 The Parable of Weeds among the Wheat 24 He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may b

Shared during Sunday Worship on September 20, 2026. God of love and abounding grace, we give you thanks for the many ways you remind us that we belong to one another and to you. We give you thanks for this community of faith. For the children who fill our halls with energy and backpacks and questions, for confirmands and parents preparing for a year of growth, for teachers and volunteers who offer their time and wisdom, for families and friends who encourage one another, and

Luke 15:11-13; Genesis 25:21-26 Last week, we embarked upon a four-part series on the stages of faith, and we began with childhood, in which we learned that trust is the central characteristic of a childlike faith (which Jesus told us is needed to enter the kingdom of heaven). But of course, none of us remain in that phase, especially when we enter our teenage years. Perhaps you all remember your time in middle school. Your voice changes, you grow taller, and that awkwardness

Matthew 18:1-5 A few weeks ago, Wendy and I were having the most amazing time in Costa Rica, getting ready to go snorkeling. Along with several other couples we were in our bathing suits and life vests, anxiously listening to our guide’s instructions. We went into the water, and soon it got very stormy and scary! As we were trying to make our way toward the guide, we noticed there was a couple right on our heels--the one standing next to us during the orientation. The woman

Originally published in September 2011, in observance of the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001. In recognition of the tenth anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, The Brick Presbyterian Church in the City of New York will display an artifact from the World Trade Center site in the church’s narthex during the month of September. Ten years ago the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, owner of the World Trade Center, collected the vestiges of September 11,

We are delighted to welcome Fiona Beattie to Brick Church as a seminarian from Princeton Theological Seminary! Fiona brings a creative and thoughtful approach to ministry, drawing on her background in theatre and her interests in theology, ethics, and philosophy. During her time at Brick Church, Fiona will have opportunities to participate in worship, learn alongside our clergy and congregation, and explore how her gifts can help foster meaningful connection and community. We

We are delighted to share that Brick Church member Chris Randall will be serving as a seminarian at The Brick Church. Chris has been an active part of our church community for many years, having been ordained as a Deacon in 2002 and an Elder in 2009 and serving through the Men’s Association, as an Usher, and on the Prayer Partners team. His commitment to service, leadership, and the life of the church has long been evident at Brick Church, and we are grateful to accompany Chr

Exodus 12:1-14, Romans 3:21-26 What does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8b This year we have been exploring the fundamental human need of freedom. We have celebrated and examined America’s quest for freedom 250 years ago and our hope to live into our founding values, such as the equality of all people, more fully. But we have much to learn from history at 250 years though it seems long to us is mere bl

We are delighted to welcome Jeremy Farley as Brick Church’s new Children’s Ministry Coordinator! Jeremy brings a lifelong love of storytelling, creativity, and faith, along with a passion for helping children discover meaningful and joyful ways to connect with God. Jeremy may already be a familiar face to many at Brick Church after playing Bert in this year’s production of Mary Poppins. We are excited to welcome him back to Brick Church in this new role and look forward to th

We are delighted to welcome the Rev. Sarah Logemann as Brick Church’s new Associate Pastor for Children and Youth! Sarah brings a deep commitment to nurturing the faith of children and young people and to supporting families as they grow together in faith. This is also a joyful homecoming: Sarah previously served at Brick Church as a student minister while attending Princeton Theological Seminary. We are grateful to welcome her back to Brick Church in this new role and look f

New Member Class Series #1 Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Class #1 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM Sunday, October 4, 2026 | Class #2 + Tour | 9:30 - 10:30 AM Sunday, October 18, 2026 | Class #3 + Introduction | 9:30 - 12:30 PM New Member Class Series #2 Sunday, February 7, 2027 | Class #1 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM Sunday, February 21, 2027 | Class #2 + Tour | 9:30 - 10:30 AM Sunday, February 28, 2027 | Class #3 + Introduction | 9:30 - 12:30 PM New Member Class Series #3 Sunday, April 25, 2027

We are looking forward to great program year of activities for our tween and teen age congregants! Pioneers is our youth group for 5th-7th grade. Students 9th grade and up participate in High School Youth Group. 8th grade students often participate in Confirmation and are always welcome at All Youth events.

Calling all seventh - twelfth graders! Members of The Order of St. Paul assist in the worship service each Sunday, carrying the cross (we call the crucifer) in the Procession, serving as flag-bearers, and serving as candle attendants, as well as assisting the pastors at special services during Lent. If you are a seventh grader or older and interested in worship leadership, The Order of St. Paul is for you! Community service credit is available at program-year end based on ser

Confirmation is a year-long opportunity for students (typically 8th Graders) to spend time with their peers, discuss the Christian faith, and get more involved in the Brick Church community. At the end of the year, students may choose to join The Brick Church as an active member. Confirmation Class meets Sundays at 9:00 AM in the Carnegie Room (3rd Floor). We ask parents to join us on Sunday, September 20 at 9:00 AM for that first day of class while we go over the calendar, l

The Brick Church Children's Ministry offers engaging Sunday programming designed for children from ages 2 through 7th grade. Our dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer staff will guide your children through inspiring Bible stories, nurturing their spiritual curiosity along the way. Our inclusive programs feature a variety of activities, including family meals and worship, Sacraments Class, Advent Crafts, the joyous Christmas Pageant, as well as special services on Christmas Eve