Ministries Brick Church is your home away from home, offering a range of ministries dedicated to nurturing your spirit, feeding your soul, edifying your mind, creating a sense of community, and meeting the emotional and practical needs of our city. We invite you to reach out, learn more about us, and plug into these meaningful ministries so that our home may become your home too. We can't wait to meet you! Our Ministries Ministry of M usic Youth Mission Outr each Fellowship Children Education Our Ministers Reverend Dr. Thomas Evans Senior Minister tevans@brickchurch.org Reverend Caroline Unzaga Parish Associate cunzaga@brickchurch.org Dr. Raymond Nagem Minister of Music rnagem@brickchurch.org Learn More

Education Education is a foundational and multi-generational priority at Brick Church. Our educational efforts span from the Twos Program at the Brick Church School to 2nd and 3rd grade sacraments classes, to 8th grade confirmation class, to weekly Adult Christian Education events. Sunday Church School starts in the nursery and continues through 7th grade. Lectionary Bible Study for Men & Women (Weekly) Mon, Jan 05 Zoom More info Learn more Men's Bible Study (Weekly) Thu, Jan 15 The Session Room More info Learn more Women's Bible Study (Weekly) Thu, Jan 15 The Session Room More info Learn more Load More 1/7 Brick Church School Since 1940 children have been learning and growing in a loving environment at the Brick Church School. Learning takes place within a program that fosters all areas of children’s development, physical, social, emotional, spiritual, language, cognitive. Thus, every aspect of the program, including the daily schedule, the classroom itself, the materials, and all activities and routines, promotes children’s growth and learning. Our nursery school classes begin with our Twos Program and continue through 4s and 5s. Learn More Sunday Church School The Brick Church Children's Ministry offers engaging Sunday programming designed for children from ages 3 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 dinners and worship, Sacraments Class, Advent Crafts, the joyous Christmas Pageant, as well as special services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for families to celebrate together. Register Youth Choir Brick Church offers children exceptional opportunities to lead worship through music. Led by Liz Richter , the Youth Choirs learn a wide variety of music, grow in faith, and develop vocal skills for a lifetime of joyful music making. The choirs rehearse on Wednesday afternoons, and sing regularly on Sundays, as well as at signature events such as the Park Avenue Tree Lighting. Register 8th Grade Confirmation Confirmation is a year-long opportunity for 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 beginning in September. Learn More Adult Christian Education Adult Christian Education consists of Lecture Series arranged by the Adult Education Committee of Session. Presbyterians in centuries past worked for the right to have the Bible in our hands and in our own language. They believed that by reading Scripture and talking about what we read, we would grow in faith and knowledge, as guided by the Holy Spirit. We believe the Bible is meant to be read and studied in community so that the Holy Spirit can speak to us and reveal new insights. Learn More Co-Ed Bible Study Brick Church offers a Co-Ed Bible Study at various times throughout the year for all to attend. Congregants, friends, and visitors are all invited to join the study which is presented by one of the Brick Church pastors. Learn More Men's Bible Study All men are invited to join the Men's Bible Study in exploring and discussing Biblical texts and their meaning for our lives. The Men's Bible Study meets Thursday mornings for thought-provoking discussion and fellowship. If you are interested in learning more about Brick Church and want to attend as a visitor, you are also welcome. Learn More Women's Bible Study All women are invited to join the Thursday Bible study in exploring and discussing Biblical texts and their meaning for our lives. The Women’s Bible Study meets Thursday mornings for thought-provoking discussion and fellowship. If you are interested in learning more about Brick Church and want to attend as a visitor, you are also welcome. Learn More Women’s Devotional Lunch Join the Women’s Devotional Lunch to share a meal together and reflections on living as women of faith while juggling many different roles in our lives. All women are welcome to attend, as the group is led and maintained by participants and meets throughout the year at various locations around New York City. Learn More Summer Bible Study Each summer, in lieu of Adult Christian Education lectures, we hold a minister and member-led Bible study prior to Sunday worship. This co-ed, intergenerational Bible study is open to all members and guests. We believe the Bible is meant to be read and studied in community so that the Holy Spirit can speak to us and reveal new insights. 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

About Us Our Mission Statement The fundamental mission of The Brick Church is to respond to the word of God as found in the Old and New Testaments. The B rick Church must continue its historic mission to lead, inspire and enable the public worship of God in the Presbyterian tradition in the city of New York. Our response can be witnessed in the transformed lives of our members as we celebrate the Good News proclaimed by Jesus Christ. We are committed to supporting spiritual development, Christian education and witness to our community, which will be evidenced on a daily basis not only among church members but also in our outreach to the broader world. Adopted by Session November 15, 2003 Pillars of Our Community In 2019, Brick Church engaged in a Mission Review which identified the following as the Pillars of Our Community: Worship , Serve , Learn , Connect . In light of the Mission Review, the Strategic Implementation Committee identified the following goals for long term planning in 2021: Spir itu a l Vitali ty Strengthen spiritual vitality to be better ser vants of Christ Steward sh ip Protect the longev ity of the church through improved s tewardship Outreach Extend our r each into our community to expand the church's footprint and gr ow its membership Nurture Show forth the love of Christ through compassionate nurture for the community at every stage of life Education Reinforce our commitment to education from the Day School through Adult Education 1/8

Associate Pastor Search The Brick Presbyterian Church in the City of New York is embarking on the deeply spiritual journey of discerning the future of our ministry and searching for two new associate pastors to serve our congregation. The Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC) and Senior Minister, Rev. Thomas Evans , in partnership with the Presbytery of New York City, are guiding our Session through this important work. Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC) Chair: Catherine Eubanks Members: Emily Abelson, Sarah Johnson, Sue-Peng Li, Matt Libbey, Chris Mason, Doug Watson UPDATES Information sessions will be offered throughout the search & updates will be posted here. Share Your Voice with the APNC: Anonymous Feedback Share Your Voice - Anonymously As we continue our search for new Associate Pastors, the APNC wants to hear your perspective. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts, reflections, hopes or questions through our anonymous feedback form. Engage the APNC Directly The APNC is actively listening and we welcome your direct feedback and referrals. If you’d like to suggest a name for consideration or tell us what you believe is essential in our next Associate Pastor(s), plea Nov 23, 2025 Share Your Feedback: APNC Discussion Forums The Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC) is eager to hear more from Brick members as we review Brick's current ministry and seek... Oct 7, 2025 Take the Survey: Associate Pastor Search The survey takes about 15-20 minutes to complete, and must be completed in one sitting. We are asking all members to complete the survey... Sep 8, 2025 The Brick Church Strategic Vision Listen to Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans discuss The Brick Church Strategic Vision as a preview of his 2024-2025 sermon series for Sunday worship. Our Purpose: To be a beacon of hope that shares God’s love in Jesus Christ. Our Mission: To lead, inspire and enable the public worship of God in the Presbyterian tradition. Our Vision: To be a church that is a ‘spiritual home’ reflecting the fabric of our City. Our Values: Traditional with an innovative heart united as one known for a gene Sep 23, 2024 TIMELINE Glossary of Terms APNC (Associate Pastor Nominating Committee) A committee of church members, elected by the congregation, tasked with leading the search process for a new Associate Pastor. They review candidates, conduct interviews, and make a final recommendation to the congregation. Call The formal act of inviting a pastor to serve a congregation, including a vote by the congregation and approval by the Presbytery. Congregational Meeting A special meeting of all church members called by the Session to conduct official business, such as electing the APNC or voting on a pastoral candidate. Discernment A prayerful process of seeking God’s guidance to understand the church’s needs, priorities, and direction during a pastoral transition. Examination (Presbytery) A formal process in which the Presbytery of New York City interviews and approves the chosen candidate’s theological and pastoral readiness to serve. Installation A worship service in which the Presbytery of New York City formally installs the new Associate Pastor, officially beginning their ministry at Brick Church. MIF (Ministry Information Form) A document created by the APNC describing the congregation’s mission, ministry context, and the associate pastor position. It serves as the “church résumé” for candidates. PIF (Personal Information Form) A pastor’s résumé, faith statement, and references submitted through the CLC system. Candidates use PIFs to express interest in open positions. Presbytery of New York City The regional governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that includes Brick Church and other congregations in the NYC area. It provides oversight, guidance, and approval throughout the search process. Presbytery Action The official action by the Presbytery of New York City to approve the call and authorize the pastor’s installation. Session The governing body of a Presbyterian congregation, made up of ruling elders and moderated by the pastor. The Session oversees the church’s ministries and must approve the MIF. Terms of Call The agreed-upon compensation package and employment conditions for a pastor, including salary, housing allowance, benefits, vacation, and study leave. Must be approved by both the congregation and the Presbytery.

Welcome to Brick Church Brick Church’s history is effected by the history of our country and in knowing our past we can better understand our present and more consciously shape who God wants us to become tomorrow; to shape a future in which we are more faithful to the call of Christ to love God with all our hearts and our neighbors as ourselves. Click here to read more about our new ministry theme, America at 250: Our Founding Values, Their Scriptural Roots, and the Challenge of Living Fully into “All Are Created Equal" from Senior Minister Thomas Evans. We are a community growing in love for God, one another, and the world. Please join us! SU N DAY Sunday Worship Service 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Sanctuary 1140 Park Avenue New York, NY 10128 25 JAN Moravian Lovefeast Click here for the Order of Worship. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Sanctuary 1140 Park Avenue New York, NY 10128 04 FEB Brick Church in the American Revolution: Kindred Minds 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Watson Hall 62 East 92nd Street New York, NY 10128 Announcements Return of the Church Mouse Program The Church Mouse Program will be starting up at Brick again this year to support Brick members at boarding school and college. If you have a child who is at boarding school or college and would like them to receive a care package from the Brick community, please fill out this survey by February 10. Our goal is to send one round of packages before spring break, and another during exam period. We will be gathering in the Carnegie Room after church on Sunday, February 22 to as Jan 12 Confirmands’ Souper Bowl Sunday Please bring some extra cash to Sunday Worship on February 8th to donate and support our Confirmands' annual Souper Bowl Sunday. During this event, Confirmands research organizations that serve people in need and then have a debate on which organization(s) should receive the funds. Thank You! Jan 12 Welcome Kingsley Wood! We are delighted to welcome our new Wilson Family Sacred Music Intern, Kingsley Wood! Kingsley will be with us for the month of January. Hailing from Leonia, New Jersey, Kingsley is an organist, pianist, and vocalist. He is currently enrolled in his fifth year in the dual-degree program at Oberlin College, where he studies organ performance with Professor Christa Rakich, as well as mathematics. He is presently serving as organist at the First United Methodist Church of Elyria Dec 30, 2025 Register for Winter Musical Theater After-School! Registration is now open for Winter 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. View our 2024-2025 class photos and video below! Winnie-the-Pooh - Photos | Winnie-the-Pooh - Video (Ages 4-6) Matilda – Photos | Matilda - Video (Ages 7-10) Dec 26, 2025 The All-Church Nominating Committee (ACNC) Needs Recommendations for Church Officers The All-Church Nominating Committee (ACNC) is seeking your suggestions for Brick Church officers. Your involvement is crucial to identify the best possible candidates whom God is calling to take positions of responsibility at The Brick Church. The ACNC is identifying candidates for Deacons, Ruling Elders, Trustees, and 2027 ACNC members . Please prayerfully consider recommending members of The Brick Church as candidates for these positions. Important criteria to consider incl Dec 18, 2025 Register for the High School Mission Trip! High School Students are invited to join us June 14–20 for an unforgettable and life-changing experience in Boston, Massachusetts . The Mission Trip is an incredible opportunity for us to come together as a community, united in our shared purpose of service, learning, and personal growth. Register by March 1. Space is limited to 20 participants. Register here Dec 8, 2025 Share Your Voice with the APNC: Anonymous Feedback Share Your Voice - Anonymously As we continue our search for new Associate Pastors, the APNC wants to hear your perspective. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts, reflections, hopes or questions through our anonymous feedback form. Engage the APNC Directly The APNC is actively listening and we welcome your direct feedback and referrals. If you’d like to suggest a name for consideration or tell us what you believe is essential in our next Associate Pastor(s), plea Nov 23, 2025 Be An Angel this Christmas: Toy Drive Help make Christmas merry and bright for families who could use a little lift this year! Select an angel ornament from the tree, shop from the wish list, and tape the ornament to your wrapped gift. Please return gifts to the Garden Room by December 12 . You can also make an online donation via the link here , and we will do the heavy lifting! Nov 9, 2025 Audition for Disney's Mary Poppins Audition for Disney's Mary Poppins! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO AUDITION Join us for a SUPER (califragilisticexpialidocious) show at the Brick Church Community Theater. Calling adults, children, caregivers, and families to perform in this beloved classic musical. Auditions for Mary Poppins are being held on Saturday, December 6th from 12-5pm. Don't miss this unique opportunity to take part in a cross generational experience and play a role in our community's story. Step (bac Nov 6, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 Brick Links Login Watch Calendar Join Give We can't wait to greet you! 1/7 Learn More

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 2025 - 2026 New Member Classes New Member Class Series #1 Sunday, September 28, 2025 | Class #1 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM Sunday, October 5, 2025 | Class #2 + Tour | 9:30 - 10:30 AM Sunday, October 26, 2025 | Class #3 + Introduction | 9:30 - 12:30 PM New Member Class Series #2 Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Class #1 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM Sunday, February 8, 2026 | Class #2 + Tour | 9:30 - 10:30 AM Sunday, February 22, 2026 | Class #3 + Introduction | 9:30 - 12:30 PM New Member Class Series #3 Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Class #1 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Class #2 + Tour | 9:30 - 10:30 AM Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Class #3 + Introduction | 9:30 - 12:30 PM Reach out to Meagan Hooper (mhooper@brickchurch.org ) with any questions!

Planned Giving Learn More Throughout our history, members and friends of the Henry van Dyke Association have demonstrated their love of our church’s mission by making gifts through their wills, retirement accounts, trusts, and other planned gifts. The Henry van Dyke Association is our way of encouraging such gifts, thanking people who have disclosed their gift intentions, and providing recognition as appropriate in order to inspire others to follow their lead. Bequests, retirement account beneficiary designations, charitable remainder trusts, and other planned gifts are intended to provide an important income stream for the church. Planned giving complements other forms of giving. Ways to Give Bequests Life Insurance Account Beneficiary Designation Resources Letter of Intent Putting Your Affairs in Order Personal Record Book Planned Giving Play Video My live stream Planned Giving Watch Now Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Share Channel Info Close Brick Church has been my home away from home. - Helen Pennoyer

Music Ministers Melissa Brassard Wilson Family Sacred Music Intern Beginning her studies at the age of 5, Melissa is an accomplished soloist, accompanist, and chamber musician from the Los Angeles area. She graduated from Oberlin College and Conservatory with a Bachelor of Music degree, studying piano and organ performance. Melissa was the recipient of the Music Teachers' Association of California’s Memorial Music Scholarship, a finalist in the 2021 Rudolf Serkin Piano Competition, and a recipient of the Colburn Merit Scholarship. She has served as organist and accompanist at the Church of Saint Clarence, North Olmsted and First United Methodist Church, Pasadena. Melissa’s previous teachers include Jonathan Moyer and Alvin Chow. 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. Kingsley Wood Wilson Family Sacred Music Intern Hailing from Leonia, New Jersey, Kingsley organist, pianist, and vocalist. He is currently enrolled in his fifth year in the dual-degree program at Oberlin College, where he studies organ performance with Professor Christa Rakich, as well as mathematics. He is presently serving as organist at the First United Methodist Church of Elyria, Ohio. Outside of music and academia, he is an advocate for sustainable urban development. 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.

Women's Association “Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.” — Philippians 2:4 Through fundraising events organized by The Brick Church Wome n's Association we're able to provide grants to eight outreach partners, and offer scholarships to Brick Church members’ children and children of the sexton staff . Thank you so much for your continued support of our mission and ministry . Mahjong for Ministries Thu, Feb 26 Third Floor Living Room More info Learn more Women's Lenten Bible Study Wed, Mar 04 The Living Room More info Learn more Dinner Dance & Silent Auction Fri, Apr 17 The Union Club More info Learn more Load More Fall Fling Join us at the Fall Fling for a terrific evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and fellowship with fellow members! Learn More Brick Church Fair A major activity of the Women’s Association is the organization and execution of the annual Brick Church Fair. This fundraiser enables the Women’s Association to pursue an ambitious program of member and community support through benevolence, volunteer, and scholarship programs and to support fellowship events and worship-support services within the church. There are 50 members who serve on the Women’s Association Board. The Brick Church Fair is a two-day event in November. Learn More Dinner Dance & Silent Auction Join The Brick Church Women's Association for an evening of dinner, dancing, and giving. Attire is black tie for this formal dinner and includes a cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, dancing, and opportunity to hear from our outreach partners. The event is organized by the Dinner Dance and Silent Auction committee. Learn More Annual Luncheon and Meeting All are welcome to attend the Women’s Association’s Annual Meeting in the Sanctuary and Luncheon in the Garden. The luncheon is organized by the Fellowship and Events committee. 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 9:30 to 11:00 AM in the 3rd Floor Living Room. Learn More

Read Sermons & Prayers The Wonders of Life: Keep the Flame Lit Isaiah 6:1-8 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor. Psalm 8:3-5 “ If we really understood the Mass, we would die of joy. ” — St. John Vianney (the Curé of Ars) “ And though all that remains of the Temple is one wall, still to stand and pray Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans 7 days ago 7 min read The Wonders of Life: What Are Human Beings… Psalm 8:1-9 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honour. Psalm 8:3-5 “What are human beings?” A deceptively powerful question from Psalm 8. The answer, of course, depends upon who you ask. Ask a biologist: Humans are classified under the gen Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Jan 9 6 min read America at 250: Our Founding Values, Their Scriptural Roots, and the Challenge of Living Fully into “All Are Created Equal” 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 Why at Brick Church are we looking at the 250th anniversary of our country? Birthdays and anniversaries are times to reflect on what our life has been and what we hope it will be going forward. This year marks the 250th birthday of our country and its founding. And rather than focusing on a comprehensive history we will especially focus on the founding va Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Jan 9 5 min read When the Sun Comes Up, You’d Better Be Running Ephesians 1:3-14 Every morning in Africa, a gazelle awakens. It knows it must run faster than the lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion awakens. It knows it must run faster than the gazelle or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle — when the sun comes up, you'd better be running. This parable has become the theme song for modern American life. We wake up on the run; we leap out of bed, take our showers, wolf down breakfas Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Jan 4 5 min read Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Petition Shared during Sunday Worship on December 28, 2025. Incarnate God, with the angels we glorify your name, and with your servant Mary we treasure the good news of your coming in our hearts. We thank you for all that you have given us. For times of rest and relaxation; for friends and family to cherish; for warm shelter on cold days; for communities that nurture us. We are especially thankful for your presence with us. You have spoken to us through your prophets and lived among u Sermons & Prayers Dr. Charles Guth Dec 26, 2025 2 min read Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Petition Shared during Sunday Worship on December 21, 2025. Lord, Your joyful radiance shall be born into our world sooner than we can imagine. It is good news of a great joy for all people. Good news that came first to a young girl named Mary, who shouted with joy at Your love and justice for all people. It came to Peter and Paul when You called them by name and forgave them for their weakness and sin. This joy could not be contained into one time and place and so it spilled over t Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Dec 21, 2025 2 min read Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Petition Dearest God who promises peace, love, joy, and hope- We reflect upon the unknown and how you come to your people in the midst of disorientation and uncertainty. Though we may not be able to make sense of it all, the best we can hope for is to be like Mary, grounding ourselves in our identities as your servants. We lift up prayers to you that emanate from what we have experienced in the world. For all peoples who experience war, we pray for peace. For those who experience i Sermons & Prayers Rev. Caroline Unzaga Dec 14, 2025 2 min read Christmas Present: “Jesus is Coming! Get Busy!” Luke 1:26-38 “ If they would rather die ,” said Scrooge, “ they had better do it and decrease the surplus population. ” Dickens wrote these words in 1843 during the height of the Industrial Revolution. London was a world-class city with dazzling shops… dark alleyways. The rapid urbanization made cities like London, Manchester, and Birmingham vastly overcrowded, with unsafe working conditions—hunger was rampant. People of means rode in fine carriages, while the poor slept unde Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Dec 14, 2025 6 min read Christmas Past, Present, Future: The Specter of Christmas Past Isaiah 9:1-7 One of my absolute favorite things every December was to watch A Christmas Carol. I was absolutely enthralled by the three ghosts. And the character Ebenezer Scrooge, that miserly, skin-flinted sort, was on the one hand pathetic and sad, and yet somehow endearing. When he finally transformed, he represented something joyful—triumphant even. This year, during Advent, we’re going to look at Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. For the people Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Dec 4, 2025 5 min read 1 2 3 4 5 More Transcripts

History & Archives The Brick Church in the City of New York has been in continuous operation since 1767, except for the years of the Revolutionary War, when the building was commandeered by the British forces for use as a hospital and later as a brig. The church was an expansion of the flourishing Wall Street Church, which had become so crowded that it was plain a second church was necessary. Its pastors, headed by the Reverend Dr. John Rodgers, and its officers administered both churches. The Brick Church did not become a separate and incorporated entity until 1809. The Brick Church has had three locations in New York City. Its first site was on Beekman Street. This spot is now occupied by Pace University’s downtown campus. The elders deemed a move necessary when it became apparent that most of the members were moving uptown. Two wars, three epidemics and three great fires changed the area from residential to a neighborhood of boarding houses and commercial operations. The church moved to Fifth Avenue and 37th Street in 1858, and remained there until 1940, when, again, in response to the migration of its congregation, it relocated to its third and present site at Park Avenue and 91st Street. Brick Church on Beekman Street Brick Church on Fifth Avenue Brick Church on Park Avenue Senior Ministers of The Brick Church John Rodgers (1767 – 1811) Gardiner Spring (1810 – 1873) James O. Murray (1865 – 1875) Llewelyn D. Bevan (1877 – 1882) Henry van Dyke (1883 – 1900) James H. McIlvaine (1894 – 1896) Maltbie D. Babcock (1900 – 1901) William R. Richards (1902 – 1910) William P. Merrill (1911 – 1938) Paul A. Wolfe (1938 – 1964) J. Reginald Thomas (1965 – 1970) James S. Stewart (1972 – 1977) Herbert B. Anderson (1978 – 2000) Michael L. Lindvall (2002 – 2017) Thomas E. Evans (2020 - Present) Thomas Evans On July 26, 2020, Reverend Dr. Thomas Evans was approved as the 14th Senior Minister of The Brick Presbyterian Church. Before coming to The Brick Church, he served as Senior Pastor and Head of Staff for First Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg, S.C., and prior to that, he served as Executive Presbyter for the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Rev. Evans also served in pastoral roles in churches in Idaho (1994), Arkansas (1996), and upstate New York (2000), and as Executive Presbyter in Birmingham, AL (2005). He graduated with a Master of Divinity (1994) and Doctor of Ministry (2003) from Princeton Theological Seminary. Tom is also a graduate of The College of William and Mary (1989) where he earned an B.A. in Mathematics. Michael Lindvall The Reverend Michael L. Lindvall was installed as the 13th Pastor of The Brick Presbyterian Church in the fall of 2002. Reverend Lindvall was raised in small-town Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. H e previously served as pastor to congregations in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Northport, Long Island. Rev. Lindvall is also a writer whose essays, book reviews, sermons and fiction appear in a variety of church-related and secular periodicals. He has written two novels, The Good News from North Haven, and Leaving North Haven, both published by Crossroad/Carlisle Books, an imprint of Herder and Herder. A volume of accessible theology entitled The Christian Life: A Geography of God, was recently released by Geneva Press. Henry van Dyke Henry van Dyke deserves our thanks not only for writing the text for "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" but for worship innovations that we take for granted today: celebrating Christmas Day as a church holiday, holding a special Good Friday service and adding the congregational Lord’s Prayer to regular worship. He was called in 1883; a time when the church was not in the best of health. The building was not in good repair and membership was low. Young, lively and personable, he reinvigorated the Church. Besides preaching, leading the congregation, editing the Psalter and writing much of the Book of Common Worship, he wrote poetry and stories, the best known of which is The Story of the Other Wise Man. Dr. van Dyke was also a popular speaker and teacher. After leaving the Brick Church to teach and preach at Princeton, he served as a diplomat, posted by fellow Presbyterian President Woodrow Wilson as minister to the Netherlands and Luxembourg just before World War I. Look him up and prepare to be humbled by his extraordinary resume. Gardiner Spring Gardiner Spring, just out of seminary, accepted the call to Brick Church in 1810 after three others had declined. His was an era of uptown expansion of the city, social unrest, religious revivals, the War of 1812 against the British, passionate theological disputes about the nature of human sinfulness, and most profoundly, the issue of slavery. Dr. Spring tackled them all. He moved Brick Church to Fifth Avenue in 1858, instituted the first full choir and acquired our current church bell. He added prayer meetings, adult classes and mission-oriented Sunday Schools largely for the children of non-members, often poor, among many other accomplishments, while trying to remain moderate theologically and politically. But as the slavery issue became increasingly prominent, the time for moderation passed. Today he is best known for the Spring Resolutions of 1861 in support of the Union after the South had seceded. Dr. John Rogers The church has been blessed with gifted and distinguished pastors. Our first pastor, Dr. Rodgers, regularly corresponded with George Washington, was moderator of the first General Assembly in 1789, and was chaplain to the New York State Legislature. He would deliver a short (60 minute) action sermon on Communion Sundays, and close the street in front of the church during services to eliminate noise. He has been followed by many notable clergy, three of whom were elected moderator of the General Assembly. General George Washington wrote to Dr. Rodgers acknowledging receipt of a printed copy of Divine Goodness Displayed, in the American Revolution “… The Thanksgiving Sermon which you did me the favor to send me I read with much pleasure, & pray you to accept my thanks for, & the favorable mention you have been pleased to make of me therein…” Washington had also attended the service that marked the evacua tion of the British from the City at the end of the war. Click here to read The Divine Goodness sermon . Congregation & Corporation The Brick Presbyterian Church was founded as an offshoot of First Presbyterian Church in 1767. The Corporation was chartered in 1809 and is governed by a twelve-person Board of Trustees elected by the Congregation. A nnual Reports The Brick Church Annual Reports Audited Financial Statements The Brick Church Audited Financial Statements Celebrating 250+ Years More Kindred Minds: George Washington, Samuel Osgood and The Brick Church When New York City became the first capital of the United States in 1789 the newly elected president needed a house for his family while residing here. A stalwart of the Brick Presbyterian Church happened to be living in a very stately mansion at 1-3 Cherry Street, and he offered it to President Washington. The church member (later Clerk of Session, President of the Board of Trustees and Elder) Samuel Osgood (1747-1813), was originally from Massachusetts, had previously studi History & Archives Margaret Van Cott The Missing Records of 1937 and What They Revealed The Brick Presbyterian Church keeps bound records of Orders of Worship, financial statements, and important documents dating back to 1885... History & Archives Lucy Thorpe The Real Presence: Rev. Merrill’s Final Sermon on 37th Street In his last sermon preached at the pulpit of the Brick Church on 37th street, Reverend William Pierson Merrill spoke to a crowd in limbo.... History & Archives Lucy Thorpe 1 2 3 4 5

Children & Youth Jesus said, “Let the little children come unto me, and do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” – Matthew 19:14 At their baptism, we make promises to our children to “guide and nurture them, by word and deed, by love and prayer, encouraging them to know and follow Christ, and through fellowship, strengthen their family ties to the household of God.” When we make these promises to our children at their baptisms, we commit to raising them in the church, teaching them the stories of Jesus, and showing them God’s love. High School Youth Group (Monthly) Wed, Jan 14 Third Floor Living Room More info Learn more All Youth Escape Game Sat, Jan 24 The Escape Room NYC More info Learn more Pioneers Youth Group Sun, Feb 01 Carnegie Room More info Learn more Load More 1/11 Baptism Baptism is one of two sacraments, or “sacred acts” that Jesus commanded his followers to observe, the other being the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Baptism is the act of initiation into the Christian faith and into the Christian Church. In the Presbyterian tradition, both children and adults may be baptized, though most Presbyterian parents choose to have their children baptized as infants. Register Brick Church School Since 1940 children have been learning and growing in a loving environment at the Brick Church School. Learning takes place within a program that fosters all areas of children’s development, physical, social, emotional, spiritual, language, cognitive. Thus, every aspect of the program, including the daily schedule, the classroom itself, the materials, and all activities and routines, promotes children’s growth and learning. Our nursery school classes begin with our Twos Program and continue through 4s and 5s. Learn More Sunday Child Care Parents with children aged 0-2 years are invited to register for our Sunday child care services at Brick Church. Our top priority in the child care program is to provide exceptional care, ensuring that each child receives dedicated attention and support. The nursery is staffed by highly skilled professionals from The Baby Sitters' Guild, guaranteeing a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones. Parents must remain in the building while their child is in Sunday child care. Register Sunday Church School The Brick Church Children's Ministry offers engaging Sunday programming designed for children from ages 3 through 7th grade. Our dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer staff will guide your children through inspiring Bible stories, nurturing their spiritual curiosity along the way. Register Youth Choir Brick Church offers children exceptional opportunities to lead worship through music. Led by Liz Richter , the Youth Choirs learn a wide variety of music, grow in faith, and develop vocal skills for a lifetime of joyful music making. The choirs rehearse on Wednesday afternoons, and sing regularly on Sundays, as well as at signature events such as the Park Avenue Tree Lighting. Register 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 9:30 to 11:00 AM in the 3rd Floor Living Room. Register 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! Register Middle School "Pioneers" The Pioneers are a lively group of fifth, sixth and seventh grade students who meet on designated Sundays at The Brick Church for fun, fellowship, spiritual growth and service. Pioneers enjoy several exciting events throughout the year. Don’t miss the fun! Events include All Youth Kick-O ff, Fall Fest, Sleep-Under, a skating party and Movie Nights. Register High School The Youth Ministry plays a vital role in fulfilling The Brick Church's mission. In our youth programs, The Brick Church empowers students live out their Christian faith in a complex world, to build relationships with one another and with caring adults, and to offer service to a world in need. We invite you to join our annual High School mission trip! Register All Youth All Youth activities include: Tuesday Night Dinner Program (5th-12th Grade) Sunday Worship Youth Reader (5th-12th Grade) Super Bowl Party (5th-12th Grade) Ice Skating Party (5th-12th Grade) Ski Trip (5th-12th Grade) Mission Opportunities (7th-12th Grade) Register 8th Grade Confirmation Confirmation is a year-long opportunity for 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 beginning in September. Register Order of St. Paul 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 service hours and commitment to the Order. Register