Fellowship Are you looking for ways to meet new people or get more involved with life at The Brick Church? The church has many opportunities for members and visitors alike to strengthen current bonds, or to learn more and get more deeply involved in the life of the church. Below are some of the opportunities The Brick Church offers to both members and visitors alike. Summer Fellowship BBQs Wed, Jul 08 The Garden More info Learn more Men's Association Golf Day Thu, Sep 10 Sleepy Hollow Country Club More info Learn more Fall Fling Thu, Sep 24 The Garden More info Learn more Load More 1/5 Park Avenue Tree Lighting Generally held on the first Sunday in December, our congregation and neighbors come together on Park Avenue in front of the church steps for words of remembrance and celebration and a rousing Carol Sing with our community. The tree lights are thanks to contributions to the Fund for Park Avenue. Learn More Strawberry Festival Each year, Brick Church shuts down 92nd Street for the All-Church Picnic and Strawberry Festival. This event counts among the congregation’s favorites with its fun atmosphere and great food. It’s a great opportunity for members to enjoy live music, great food, games for kids and conversation with friends and neighbors. Be sure to join us for the annual Brick Church Strawberry Festival which takes place on 92nd Street between Madison and Park Avenues. Learn More Summer BBQs The warm weather of summer brings these much-anticipated annual events to The Brick Church community. As part of the church’s summer ministry, barbecues in the Garden offer members fellowship, fun, and of course, delicious food. It’s a chance for the congregation to come together to discuss faith and life, while strengthening friendships and developing new ones. Be sure to join us for a New Member Barbecue in the Garden. Learn More Women's Association “Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.” — Philippians 2:4 The women members of the Brick Church constitute The Women’s Association, founded in 1920, whose mission is to provide services and support to the Church, to encourage fellowship and spiritual growth within the Church and to provide in-reach to members and outreach to those in need in our community. Events include the Fall Fling, Church Fair, Christmas at The Manse, Dinner Dance, Lenten Bible Study, Annual Meeting and Spring Luncheon, Spring Rose Garden Cocktail Party, and Parents’ Morning Out. Learn More Parents' Morning Out Moms, dads, and grandparents with children ages 3 months to 3 years are invited to join other parents, grandparents, and their children for fellowship Tuesday mornings from 11:00 to 12:30 PM in the 3rd Floor Living Room. Learn More Kids on Wheels Join the Brick Church Kids on Wheels! Preschool age children and their parents are invited to join "Kids on Wheels" Saturdays from 1:00 - 3:00 PM in Watson Hall. Bring your scooter or just yourselves to be part of this meaningful time of community, open to all families in the church and school! Learn More Men's Association “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” — Psalms 133:1 The Brick Church Men’s Association unites men in fellowship, discipleship, outreach, and evangelism to uphold the mission of the Brick Presbyterian Church. We seek to meet the needs of the men of Brick Church, cultivate Christian brotherhood, and nurture strong and healthy friendships based on our shared Christian values. We encourage engagement of all men, promoting activities to bring us together in support of our church and service to our community. Events include golf outings, fellowship dinners, breakfast discussions, and barbecues. Learn More Breakfast Discussions The Men's Association at Brick Church sponsors monthly Breakfast Discussions for the entire Brick Church community. Men and women come together once a month for breakfast featuring a guest speaker who moderates a lively and interactive discussion. Topics have ranged from Ukraine to Afghanistan, from the Pentagon Papers to Prisons and Policing, from Comedy to Cybersecurity. Learn More Prayer Shawl Join us for fellowship and service! Knitters, crocheters, fringers, labelsewers, note writers and deliverers welcome! No experience needed. Our hope is that each shawl brings comfort to its wearer in God’s love and peace, now and always. Join us if you would like to knit, crochet, add fringe, sew in labels, write notes, deliver shawls, pray for shawl recipients, or just learn more about this ministry. Beginners welcome. Learn More Pickleball Join the Brick Church Pickleball group in Watson Hall! All levels are welcome, equipment is provided by the Church, and instruction is available. Feel free to drop in or stay the whole two hours to play or observe! Learn More Book Club Discover the joy of reading and connecting with fellow book lovers by joining the Brick Church book club! Engage in thought-provoking discussions, exchange perspectives, and gain new insights as we delve into the pages of compelling novels together. Unleash your imagination, forge new friendships, and deepen your love for literature in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of our book club. Learn More Keep Fit Watson Hall has been the site of Keep Fit classes for more than 40 years. These exercise classes are designed for men and women of all ages that allow one to choose in making these classes challenging or just a nice toning program. Music for the Keep Fit classes consists of anything from Broadway show tunes to Big Band to Rock n’ Roll to Classical. The classes incorporate hand weights and exercise bands, body alignment, stretching, balance and CORE exercises, and dance. Brick Church members and non-members alike are welcome! Learn More

Read Sermons & Prayers America the Beautiful: May God Thy Gold Refine Psalm 33:12-22, I Timothy 2:1-4 As I began preparing this sermon I realized something—I love America! It has been my joy throughout my life to live in 13 different states! From the mountains of Idaho, to the beaches of California, the pine barrens of Arkansas, the hills of Kentucky, and this great city of New York (amongst other places), every single place, no matter how rural, how urban, or suburban, has been a fantastic place to live! This is a beautiful country. But that' Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Jul 2 7 min read From Fame to Glory Isaiah 6:1-10, John 17:1-11 Over 10 years ago, an eleven-year-old yodeled in a Walmart. A month later, Mason Ramsey had a record deal with Atlantic and is now worth over one million dollars. A Scottish church volunteer sang the most beautiful rendition of I Dreamed a Dream, and in 2009 Susan Boyle became a global phenomenon, now worth over $40 million. An Austrian skydiver decided to take the sport to the next level, and rather than diving from the sky, he leapt from space a Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Jun 18 7 min read Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Petition Shared during Sunday Worship on June 14, 2026. God of peace and purpose, guard those in the midst of war, especially civilians, as we continue to pray and work for peace in the Middle East, hope in Haiti, and healing in the Congo from Ebola. Be with all countries in conflict and we pray that You will bring to fruition the plan of peace for Iran. Bestow Your proverb like wisdom on all leaders with the burden of authority. Give them eyes of justice, hearts of compassion, and a Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Jun 18 2 min read Reverse Obsolescence: Admit the Need, Accept the Gift, Embrace the Path Psalms 51:14-17, Romans 3:21-24 Planned obsolescence—a wonderful phrase that encapsulates our extreme frustration with technology. One of my great joys twenty years ago was unboxing my very first iPhone. Suddenly, I had this device that could give me directions, pay my bills, text my friends, surf the internet, go shopping at virtually any store, and, by the way, I could even make phone calls with it! But there was something strange about this phone and all the ones that fol Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Jun 12 6 min read The Mission Continues Matthew 28:16-20, Psalm 8:1-9 The CEO and president of the board of directors issued a set of simple instructions. They reflected the mission of this organization, and it became the most effective, powerful initiative ever launched in the history of humanity. It makes Apple look like a flash in the pan and Tesla look like a brief experiment. If indeed the church were a business, it would be the most successful one ever! Jesus’ instructions were simple and clear in Matthew’s g Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans May 28 5 min read Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Petition Shared during Sunday Worship on May 17, 2026. When the apostle Paul tells us the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us, we admit, dear Lord, this is hard for us to imagine. When we see war and violence devastating the people of this earth, we ache with the same anguish we know our dear Lord Jesus does. So, we ask Your Spirit’s power to bring that endless peace promised so long ago to the peoples of Sudan, Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans May 17 2 min read For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free Exodus 3:7-10, Galatians 5:1, 13-14 "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 "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." — Galatians 5:1 In his letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul proclaims the gift of freedom that comes through Jesus Christ—a freedom hard won and not to be taken lightly. And throu Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Apr 17 6 min read Our Founding Values: The Pursuit of Happiness John 15:9-11, Matthew 28:1-8 "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 “ So I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat, drink, and be glad. ” - Ecclesiastes 8:15 Despite dealing with a tremendous number of weighty topics—such as sin, war, greed, and more—the Bible surprisingly has a great deal to say about a life of happiness. There a Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Apr 2 6 min read America at 250: Rights Bestowed by God: Liberty Exodus 6:5-7, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 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 “There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free, if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending… we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us! Gentlemen may cry, ‘Peace! Peace!’ but Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Mar 26 7 min read 1 2 3 4 5 More Transcripts

Our Instruments Sanctuary Org an From May through August 2005, a new pipe organ was installed and voiced in the sanctuary by Casavant Frères of St.-Hyacinthe, Québec. This instrument of four manuals and 118 ranks, with 6,288 pipes, is designed to reproduce faithfully the rich, vibrant, and thrilling sounds of 19th-century French organs, especially those of Aristide Cavaillé-Coll. The sanctuary organ is the gift of an anonymous donor in honor of former Senior Minister Dr. Herbert B. Anderson and his wife, Mary Lou S. Anderson. To view the complete specification, click here . Chapel Organ In November 1994, Guilbault-Thérien of St-Hyacinthe, Québec, was commissioned to build a new organ for our chapel of two manuals, 19 stops, and 26 ranks. By May 1996, the organ had been completely assembled, voiced and tuned in the chapel. Its design was influenced by French organs of the 19th century, especially the “orgues de choeur” whose purpose was to accompany choral singing. The chapel organ is the gift of an anonymous parishioner in recognition of Dr. T. Charles Lee and Dr. Clarence Dickinson, former organists and choirmasters of Brick Church. To view the complete specification, click here . 1/4

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 protocols is paramount. Admir is skilled in improving operational efficiency, exhibits strong leadership skills and has an acute attention to detail. Admir spent the past 6 years as the Facilities Manager at Surgicare of Brooklyn where he has been responsible for logging detailed and thorough records of all maintenance performed, works closely with equipment engineers and technicians and supervises all housekeeping staff. Prior to Surgicare, Admir spent 5 years working as the Building Superintendent for Peter J. Striano Catholic Charities supervising an extensive staff of custodial and maintenance staff and coordinated with external vendors & contractors for major renovations and specialized repairs. Before this, Admir was Assistant Director of Facilities at the New York Center For Specialty Surgery for almost 10 years. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tirana in Tirana, AL. Admir lives in Brooklyn with his wife and 4 children.

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 nonprofit and education sectors. He most recently served as Chief Financial and Operating Officer at The Children's Academy, a private K–12 school in Manhattan, and has held finance and operations roles spanning education, live events, and the arts. A dual graduate of Rutgers University, Lawrence holds an MBA and a Master of Accountancy and is a CPA candidate, along with SHRM-SCP and PMP credentials. He lives in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, and is an active member of New York Road Runners.

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 help you research your family tartan or assist with finding a universal one. The more people we have participating, the better! FOR RETURNING PARTICIPANTS Past participants of Brick Church’s Kirkin’ O' the Tartan do not need to repurchase. Sophie Carnegie will contact you about participating again. Please return your Tartan to the church if it's not stored onsite. VOLUNTEERING For questions, to volunteer, or participate, contact the Brick Church Committee for Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans by emailing info@brickchurch.org by August 22, 2026. FAQs You might ask, what is Kirkin’? 'Kirk' is Scottish for church. Kirkin' means 'churching' or the presentation of tartans in church. You might also ask what is Tartan? It is a colorful fabric representing different Scottish families. A Tartan is a fabric woven in a specific design to represent a group with a mission we revere. 'Kirkin' O' The Tartan" is the presentation of those tartans at church for blessing. Why are we planning this on Reformation Sunday? So we can remember and celebrate our Presbyterian heritage and the reformed churches worldwide. Do you have to be Scottish to participate? Absolutely not! Anyone and everyone is invited to participate in this joyful celebration of our Presbyterian heritage. There are many tartans that are universal and not specific to any one family or Scotland. Check this list for different options. Tradition matters as it provides a link to our important past. We have much for which we can be grateful from Martin Luther, John Knox and John Calvin and the foundation they laid down for us in our reformed faith. At our Kirkin’ service, we will celebrate our Presbyterian denomination and remember ancient times, as well as past and present kith and kin, while asking God’s help and blessings in the future through special music and a procession of bagpipes and tartans. As Scotland is the birthplace of the Presbyterian Church, we host a special Scottish celebration that welcomes everyone to take part. Banners are brought into the sanctuary by church members and led by Scottish bagpipes. Even if you do not have Scottish family roots, as members of the Brick Church, you can celebrate our shared heritage. Click below for more information on understanding the Kirkin'.