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Welcome Jeremy Farley, Children’s Ministry Coordinator!
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

Brick Church News
Aug 251 min read


Welcome Sarah Logemann, Associate Pastor for Children and Youth!
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

Brick Church News
Aug 252 min read


New Member Class Registration
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

Brick Church News
Aug 171 min read


Register for Middle & High School Youth Groups!
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.

Brick Church News
Aug 171 min read


Register for the Order of St. Paul!
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

Brick Church News
Aug 171 min read


Register for 8th Grade Confirmation!
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

Brick Church News
Aug 171 min read


Register for Sunday Church School + Childcare!
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

Brick Church News
Aug 171 min read


Register for Youth Choir!
Registration is now open for the Youth Choir! Led by Liz Richter, the Youth Choirs offer advanced musical training and extraordinary leadership opportunities for children. They sing in worship on Sundays as well as signature Brick events such as the Park Avenue Tree Lighting. Rehearsals are on Wednesday afternoons. Cherub Choir (Preschool to Kindergarten) *Must be 4 by September 1. Wednesdays, 3:00-3:30 PM Carol Choir (Grades 1st – 3rd) Wednesdays, 3:40-4:20 PM St. Cecilia Ch

Brick Church News
Aug 171 min read


Register for Musical Theater After-School!
Registration is now open for Spring Musical Theater classes! Featuring artists from Brick Church Community Theater, these performing arts classes will help students increase their confidence, build self-esteem, and explore self-expression in a supportive environment.

Liz Richter
Aug 171 min read


Welcome Admir Shaqiri, Facilities Manager!
We are delighted to welcome Admir Shaqiri to The Brick Church as our new Facilities Manager. Admir brings decades of experience overseeing complex facilities and leading maintenance and housekeeping teams, and we are grateful for the expertise and dedication he brings to this role. Please join us in welcoming Admir to our church community. Admir has over 20 years of extensive facilities and maintenance experience, predominantly in the hospital sector, where adhering to protoc

Brick Church News
Jul 271 min read


Welcome Lawrence Feltz, Executive Director of Administration and Finance!
We are delighted to welcome Lawrence Feltz to The Brick Church as our new Executive Director of Administration and Finance. Lawrence brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit finance, operations, and human resources, and we are grateful for the leadership and expertise he will bring to this important role. Please join us in welcoming Lawrence to our church community. Lawrence brings more than a decade of finance, operations, and human resources leadership across the nonprofi

Brick Church News
Jul 271 min read


Purchase your Kirkin' O' the Tartan banner, pole, and stand by July 24!
Join us for Reformation Sunday and celebrate Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan at Brick Church on October 18, 2026! New participants can order and pay for a banner, pole, and stand via credit card. Place orders by July 24 to be ready for the event. The set costs $170 and can be reused for future Kirkin' O' the Tartans. To view the swatches for your Tartan, email sales@greatscotintl.com and reference Brick Church. You can also reach The Scottish Weaver at (704) 535-8955 (ask for Peter) to

Brick Church News
Jul 102 min read


Welcome Nicolas Kilhoffer!
We are delighted to welcome our new Wilson Family Sacred Music Intern, Nicolas Kilhoffer! Born in 2002 in Saverne, eastern France, Nicolas Kilhoffer began studying piano at the age of seven before teaching himself the organ and serving as a church organist from the age of ten. He later studied organ performance and improvisation in Strasbourg with Daniel Maurer and Johann Vexo, who remains his principal teacher, and continued his training in Paris with Christophe Mantoux. He

Dr. Raymond Nagem
Jun 181 min read


Annual Meetings & Reports: Celebrating Progress, Renewing Purpose
Dear Members and Friends of Brick Church, As we gathered for our Annual Meeting, I was reminded of a phrase from Psalm 126 that appeared in a sermon preached by our founding pastor, John Rodgers, 250 years ago: "The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad." On this 250th anniversary year of our nation, those words feel especially fitting. As we celebrate all that God has done through Brick Church this past year, I invite you to read the 2025 Annual Report of t

Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans
Jun 124 min read


Celebrating Stanley Seocharan’s Retirement
Dear Brick Community, As many of you know, Stanley Seocharan is retiring after 30 years of faithful service to Brick Church. Over the years, Stanley has been an important part of the Brick Church community and has played an essential role in the life of both the Church and School. Stanley came to New York from Guyana many years ago, and eventually Brick became his new home. Through the decades, he has been a faithful and consistent presence in this community, quietly serv

Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans
May 281 min read


Strawberry Festival volunteers needed!
Hull strawberries on May 15th, bake shortcakes on May 16th, and help with hot dogs, setup, serving, and kids' activities on May 17th for the All-Church Picnic and Strawberry Festival on 92nd Street! Join us for music, food, and community fun after worship. Save the date and join the excitement! Email info@brickchurch.org to volunteer!

Brick Church News
Apr 201 min read


Helen Watson Buckner Scholarship - Submissions Due May 4th
The Brick Church Women’s Association funds a scholarship program to assist Church members and Church staff, with financial help for an accredited degree granting program. The grants are “quality of life” scholarships, given to help with the cost of items such as books, fees and transportation. All applications will be considered, and information is confidential. Grants are not automatically renewed. If you have received a scholarship in the past, you must reapply by the deadl

Shannon Froehlich
Mar 51 min read


Register for Spring Musical Theater After-School!
Registration is now open for Spring Musical Theater classes! Featuring artists from Brick Church Community Theater, these performing arts classes will help students increase their confidence, build self-esteem, and explore self-expression in a supportive environment.

Liz Richter
Feb 121 min read


Purchase Easter Lilies for the Sanctuary
Submit by Tuesday, March 31 The Women's Association is collecting donations ($30 suggested), to purchase Easter Lilies for the Sanctuary. Make your donation to be included in the Order of Worship on Easter Sunday.

Shannon Froehlich
Feb 91 min read


2025 Mission Review Update Summary
This past fall, the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee undertook a mission review to help guide a search for two new full-time Associate Pastors. It sought in particular to assess the congregation’s current identity, needs, and direction since the last mission review, done in 2018-19, and who God is calling us to be now. The Committee’s process included administering a 98-question survey to the congregation administered by Holy Cow! Consulting which resulted in completed

Brick Church News
Feb 34 min read
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