Music Ministers Nicolas Kilhoffer Wilson Family Sacred Music Intern 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 has also participated in masterclasses with Philippe Lefebvre, Vincent Dubois, Thierry Escaich, and Thomas Ospital. Nicolas regularly performs in recitals in France and abroad, with appearances in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Greece, Italy, Kenya, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Recent engagements have included performances at Grace Church in New York, Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria (British Columbia), Saint Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens, and All Saints’ Cathedral in Nairobi. He also regularly performs with the Trio du Levant, an ensemble for oboe, violin, and organ, touring throughout France, Belgium, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Beginning in Fall 2026, he will pursue a Master of Music degree at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, studying with James O’Donnell, Organist Emeritus of Westminster Abbey, London. Learn more at www.nicolaskilhoffer.com Dr. Raymond Nagem Minister of Music Raymond Nagem is Minister of Music at The Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City, and a member of the organ faculty at Manhattan School of Music, where he teaches organ literature, service playing, and improvisation. He completed his D.M.A. at The Juilliard School in 2016, where he was a student of Paul Jacobs. A native of Medford, Massachusetts, Ray attended the Boston Archdiocesan Choir School and began organ lessons there with John Dunn. He earned his B.A. from Yale University in 2009, studying the organ with Thomas Murray, and his M.A. in 2011 from Juilliard. Prior to his appointment at Brick, he served for eleven years at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, where he was Associate Director of Music and Organist. His album Divine Splendor, recorded on the Great Organ of St. John the Divine, is available on the Pro Organo label. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring of 2020, Ray started a weekly online recital series, “Tuesdays at 6,” featuring a diverse range of music spanning the entire organ repertoire. In his spare time, he enjoys running, cycling, and crossword puzzles. Liz Richter Director of Children’s Music Ministries Liz Richter is a musician and music educator who graduated with a Bachelor or Music from Westminster Choir College. She is the music teacher at the Brick Church School. She previously worked as the music teacher at multiple preschools on the Upper East Side. She is also the owner and director of Eastside Westside Music Together which is an early childhood music program on the Upper West Side. Liz grew up singing in church choir from an early age where her mother was the Music Director in Garrison, NY. She has sung professionally in choirs at Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, The Kimmel Center with Orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra and The Berlin Philharmonic. Once moving to NYC in 2016, she joined the professional choir at Christ Church NYC where she sang under Steve Pilkington for several years. She also was the assistant director of the children's choir at Christ Church under Amanda Smith. Wilson Family Sacred Music Internship Thanks to the generosity of Don and Lynn Wilson and their steadfast devotion to music at Brick, Brick Church and the Yale University Institute of Sacred Music established the Wilson Family Sacred Music Internship in 2013. This internship provides an opportunity for a graduate student at the ISM to participate in our music ministry during the academic year. As part of an intensive, on-site learning experience, the intern shares in organ playing and choral conducting duties. The program also supports an undergraduate intern from the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music in Ohio during their winter break in January.

Membership Register Here Christians believe that God created us for life together and that the Christian life is most faithfully and joyfully lived in the community of faith that is the church. This community sustains, nourishes and challenges us to greater and steadier faithfulness to Jesus Christ. To be a Christian is, for most of us, to be part of a community of Christians. If you wish to explore membership, you are cordially invited to attend one of our series of three New Member Meetings. You are welcome to participate in all our worship, fellowship, and educational activities prior to joining the church. Church services such as baptism, marriage, funerals or votes of the congregation require church membership. 1/6 Brick Church New Member Classes 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 Before Class #2: 9:00 AM | Profession of Faith (Baptism) Discussion 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 Before Class #2: 9:00 AM | Profession of Faith (Baptism) Discussion Sunday, February 28, 2027 | Class #3 + Introduction | 9:30 - 12:30 PM New Member Class Series #3 Sunday, April 25, 2027 | Class #1 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM Sunday, May 2, 2027 | Class #2 + Tour | 9:30 - 10:30 AM Before Class #2: 9:00 AM | Profession of Faith (Baptism) Discussion Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Class #3 + Introduction | 9:30 - 12:30 PM Reach out to Meagan Hooper (mhooper@brickchurch.org ) with any questions!

Featured Events Women's Bible Study (Weekly) Thu, Sep 10 The Session Room More info Learn more Lectionary Bible Study for Men & Women (Weekly) Mon, Sep 14 Zoom More info Learn more Men's Bible Study (Weekly) Thu, Sep 17 The Session Room More info Learn more Tuesday Night Dinner Party (Weekly) Tue, Oct 06 The Brick Presbyterian Church More info Learn more Pioneers Youth Group (Monthly) Sun, Oct 18 Carnegie Room More info Learn more High School Youth Group (Monthly) Wed, Oct 21 Associate Pastor Manse More info Learn more Adult Christian Education Lecture Sun, Oct 25 Third Floor Living Room More info Learn more Festival of Hymnody: Our Refuge and Strength Sun, Oct 25 The Sanctuary More info Learn more "Church Mouse" Care Package Assembly Sun, Oct 25 The Living Room More info Learn more Family Fellowship Sun, Oct 25 5th Floor Rooftop Playground More info Learn more "Brick Trick" or Treat Sat, Oct 31 The Chapel More info Learn more Adult Christian Education Lecture Sun, Nov 01 Third Floor Living Room More info Learn more Observe All Saints' Day Sun, Nov 01 The Sanctuary More info Learn more Adult Christian Education Lecture Sun, Nov 08 Third Floor Living Room More info Learn more Brahms, Ein Deutsches Requiem Sun, Nov 08 The Sanctuary More info Learn more The 83rd Brick Church Fair Tue, Nov 10 Watson Hall More info Learn more Mahjong for Ministries Wed, Nov 11 Third Floor Living Room More info Learn more Single Malt Scotch with Rev. Dr. Tom Evans Wed, Nov 11 Senior Pastor's Office More info Learn more Load More

Children are invited to celebrate Advent and Christmas by participating in the Brick Church Christmas Pageant! The pageant is an opportunity for children to offer worship leadership and be our Christmas storytellers.

Shared during Sunday Worship on October 11, 2026. God of life, you have formed us into a community of believers, who can love each other, because we have first been loved by you. ​We thank you for the myriad of ways in which you have blessed us. What do we have that you have not first given to us? You bless us with families and communities who love and support us. You give us this precious life – within which we may do your work. You cause the sun to rise and the flowers to bloom. For all you have given us, we give you thanks. Hear us now, O God, as in silence we give you thanks for all that brings us joy. ​Lord, we pray for our world today. We ask for safety and support for those who are living in places of deep conflict and upheaval and for those who have been affected by natural disasters. We pray for those affected by the attack on the airport in Riyadh. For those who have lost their homes or remain without power in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. And for safety for those in Panama during the aftereffects of the recent earthquake. Lord, please guide the hearts and minds of those with the power to give aide, and those who have been placed in positions of leadership. We pray for the concerns closer to home – for those who are sick, or grieving. For those facing uncertainty, financial hardships, relational difficulties, or other burdens that cannot be seen but are still felt. Lord, we ask you to form us into people who overflow with grace, as we work to become reflections of the grace you have given us. ​Loving and kind God, we thank you for knowing our hearts and minds, even when they are murky to ourselves. We offer these prayers in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

Brick Church and NY Common Pantry are working together to feed New York families this Thanksgiving. Your support is crucial! We are accepting canned foods (no glass please) or $50 Donations: Donate online here or submit a check made out to The Brick Presbyterian Church with memo "Thanksgiving Drive." Pre-labeled bags are available for pick up starting Sunday, October 18 in the Garden Room, and should be dropped off by Wednesday, November 11.