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October 2018
Raising Faithful Children, Sundays Oct. 14 and 21
By Rev. Adam D. Gorman and Rebekah McLeod Hutto Whether you are raising a preschooler, elementary aged child, teenagers, or working on your own faith disciplines, it is never too early or too late to develop lasting spiritual practices. Children develop faith and tradition based on their parent’s practices, but we all have a lot to learn from one another, regardless of age. This October Rev. Gorman and Rev. Hutto look forward to starting conversations with our congregation on spiritual…
Find out more »Communion Class for Children and Parents
For all children, 1st grade and older, who would like to know more about the sacrament of communion and experience the fellowship of being welcomed at the table, Rev. Rebekah Hutto will hold a class after worship. Lunch will be served and the class will last until 1:30pm. Parents are invited to attend so that the whole family can learn about the sacraments. R.S.V.P. to Rev. Rebekah Hutto. In order to teach your children more about the sacrament of communion,…
Find out more »Town Hall Meeting
The Mission Review Team would like to hear your questions and discuss the life and mission of The Brick Church.
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A Church in Transition
By John Muller The only constant is change. In this time of time of transition in both our congregation and our denomination, we will spend four Sundays together this fall looking at aspects of the changes currently before us in our service to the unchanging God. Sunday, Oct. 28 – Rev. Kimberly Bracken Long, Worshiping God Today Rev. Kim Long is the editor of the quarterly journal Call to Worship: Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts and co-editor of the…
Find out more »December 2018
Crèche Lighting & Advent Festival
We will begin this day at 10:45am in the Garden and light the crèche to commemorate the beginning of the Advent Season;all ages are invited. Then during the worship service, children in the 4 year old class through 5th grade will gather in Watson Hall for Advent-themed games, crafts, and activities. Nursery, 2s, and 3s will have Advent crafts provided for them in their Sunday Church School rooms and should gather there. 6th and 7th grade students will have regular…
Find out more »Park Avenue Tree Lighting and Open House
Park Avenue Tree Lighting, Sunday, Dec. 2. Join us for our 72nd Annual Tree Lighting and Carol Sing! The whole community is invited to gather in front of the church steps on Park Avenue at 91st Street where Rev. Kimberly Clayton will share words of remembrance and celebration and all will join in a rousing Carol Sing led by Brick Church's Minister of Music, Keith S. Tóth. Before the event, please join us for our: Social Hour in Watson…
Find out more »St. Nicholas Party
This party is especially for children up to 5 years old. Children will learn about the origin of St. Nicholas, hear the story of Jesus’ birth, and get a special visit from St. Nicholas himself! It’s a great afternoon of storytelling and crafts for younger children held on the third floor of the Parish House, beginning in the Living Room. Remove your shoes as you come in for a special surprise!
Find out more »2018 Christmas Pageant
NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS Every year, nearly 100 children of The Brick Church celebrate Advent and Christmas by participating in the Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve. Children 4 years old through 7th grade are invited to register and sign up to participate in one of the many roles offered. We do not audition for parts; there is room for everyone, but preference usually goes to older children for speaking parts. Because so many children are involved in…
Find out more »February 2019
The Dinner and Dance Silent Auction
All proceeds from the benefit the Women’s Association Outreach Programs, whose grants help fund organizations for women, children and the elderly in the nearby Yorkville and East Harlem neighborhoods.
Find out more »Bible Presentation Study – Third Grade
Fill out the form here. Every year, The Brick Church Children’s Ministries Committee presents Bibles to third graders. One of the most significant actions we take as a church is to give our children Bibles. As Christians of the reformed tradition, we believe that the Bible is the witness to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As God”s word to us, the Bible forms our life together and guides our belief and actions. For this reason, we share its stories…
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