Make a Pledge Pledge Here Help us reach our $2.2 million goal for the 2027 program year! Your contributions are vital in sustaining our beautiful worship services, providing education and faith formation for all ages, and supporting our mission work to help those in need. We are incredibly grateful for your support, now and always. Ways you can pledge: 01 Online Submit your pledge online and choose to give one time or create recurring payments here . 03 By Mail Mail your pledge card to The Brick Presbyterian Church at 62 East 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128 02 By Email Email stewardship@brickchurch.org to pledge your support. 04 In Person Place your pledge card in the offertory plate during Sunday Worship or special services.

Ministry of Music Sacred music proclaims the Word of God and gives us glimpses of God’s beauty. The voices of the Chancel Choir lead us each Sunday in prayer and praise, and our Worship & Arts serie s presents special musical events throughout the season. Music at Brick is led by Minister of Music Raymond Nagem . Our congregation loves to sing, and we lift our voices in worship to sing what we believe. The words and music of our hymns, drawn from the early days of the Church all the way to the 21st century, bind us together as a community and teach the central ideas of our faith. To learn more about A Legacy of Sacred Songs, a collection of Brick Church’s favorite hymns, click here . Festival of Hymnody: Our Refuge and Strength Sun, Oct 25 The Sanctuary More info Learn more Brahms, Ein Deutsches Requiem Sun, Nov 08 The Sanctuary More info Learn more Cantata Sunday: J. S. Bach, Cantata 140 Sun, Nov 22 The Sanctuary More info Learn more Load More Chancel Choir The professional singers of the Chancel Choir include some of New York City’s finest choral musicians, who are also extraordinary soloists in their own right. The choir sings each week during Sunday worship, as well as at special services for Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter. The Chancel Choir also includes volunteer choristers with excellent sight-reading and musicianship skills. To arrange an audition, contact Raymond Nagem . Listen Here 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 Worship & Arts Brick Church opens its doors and welcomes all to experience the joyous, uplifting power of the performing arts. Music, dance, and drama can comfort, inspire, challenge, and bring us closer to the divine, showing us God’s glory reflected in all beautiful things. In addition to incorporating music and the arts into our regular worship services, we host multiple special events throughout the year. Click below for this season's flyer. Learn More Our Instruments Brick Church has two world-class pipe organs: the Sanctuary organ built by Casavant Frères (2005) and the Chapel organ built by Guilbault-Thérien (1996). Also in the Sanctuary is a fully restored 1898 Steinway “C” grand piano. Learn More Dr. Raymond Nagem Minister of Music and Organist rnagem@brickchurch.org Liz Richter Director of Children’s Music Ministries lrichter@brickchurch.org Nicolas Kilhoffer Wilson Family Sacred Music Intern Learn More

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

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

The 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. Please support The Brick Church Fair by purchasing a Family or Business Ad in the Program Guide here! For questions contact Shannon Froehlich at sfroehlich@brickchurch.org Our Ministries The Grants Committee and the Women's Association support our mission partners financially, through commitments of volunteer resources, and in advisory roles. Supporting our mission partners is an important way that we spread God's love and fulfill our responsibility to help those in need. Your financial support of the church allows us to directly serve these mission partners.

Save the Date 2026 September 20 at 11:00 AM - Homecoming Service September 24 at 6:00 PM - Fall Fling October 4 at 11:00 AM - World Communion Day October 18 at 11:00 AM - Kirkin' of the Tartan October 25 at 11:00 AM - Festival of Hymnody: Our Refuge and Strength November 1 at 11:00 AM - Observe All Saints' Day November 8 at 11:00 AM - Mission Sunday November 8 at 4:00 PM - Brahms, Ein Deutsches Requiem November 11 & 12 - Brick Church Fair November 15 at 11:00 AM - Pledge Dedication Sunday November 22 at 11:00 AM - Cantata Sunday: J. S. Bach, Cantata 140, Wachet auf! December 6 at 6:30 PM - Park Avenue Tree Lighting December 9 at 5:00 PM - Christmas Cheer at The Manse December 13 at 4:00 PM - Service of Lessons and Carols December 24 at 4:00 PM – Christmas Pageant December 24 at 9:30 PM - Christmas Eve Communion & Candlelight Service 2027 January 31 at 5:00 PM - Joint Evensong with Trinity Princeton February 9 at 6:00 PM - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper February 10 at 7:30 AM & 6:00 PM - Ash Wednesday February 17 at 6:30 PM - Joint Concert with Park Avenue Synagogue March 6 at 8:30 AM - Day of Discipleship March 5 at 7:00 PM The Chancel Choir: My Heart’s Joy March 14 at 11:00 AM - Cantata Sunday: Mendelssohn, Hear My Prayer March 21 at 11:00 AM - Palm + Passion Sunday Service March 25 at 7:00 PM - Maundy Thursday & Tenebrae Service March 26 at 12:15 PM - John Stainer's The Crucifixion March 28 at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM - Easter Services April 16 at 6:30 PM - WA Dinner Dance & Silent Auction April 25 at 11:00 AM - Youth Sunday May 2 at 11:00 AM - Confirmation Sunday April 30, May 1 & 2 - Spring Musical May 4 at 7:00 PM - Les corps glorieux May 12 at 12:00 PM - WA Annual Meeting & Luncheon May 23 at 12:15 PM - Strawberry Festival May 26 at 5:30 PM - Dinner and Annual Meetings of the Congregation & Corporation June 4 at 12:00 PM - Brick Church School Fair Full Calendar

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Weekly Events Brick Church recognizes that one of the challenges of living in a large city is creating a way to reach beyond the anonymity and live in community. One of the ways we seek to do this is by creating opportunities for men’s, women’s and coed ministries through specific events, but also through education, outreach, and worship programming. Below is a typical week at Brick Church between Labor Day to Memorial Day. Please check the full calendar for specific weekly events. Sundays 9:00 AM - 8th Grade Confirmation Class 9:00 AM - Sunday Child Care 9:45 AM - Adult Christian Education 11:00 AM - Sunday Church School 11:00 AM - Sunday Worship 12:00 PM - Coffee Hour 12:30 PM - Prayer Partners 12:30 PM - Prayer Shawl Knitting (Quarterly) Mondays 12:00 PM - Women's Fellowship Lunch (Quarterly) 4:00 PM - Pickleball Group 6:00 PM - Pickleball Group 7:00 PM - Book Club (Monthly) 8:30 PM - Lectionary Bible Study for Men & Women (Weekly by Zoom) Tuesdays 11:00 AM - Parents' Morning Out 3:00 PM - Musical Theater After School Class 4:00 PM - Musical Theater After School Class 5:00 PM - Tuesday Night Dinner Party Wednesdays 3:00 PM - Cherub Choir 3:40 PM - Carol Choir 4:30 PM - St. Cecilia Choir Thursdays 7:45 AM - Men's Bible Study 9:15 AM - Women's Bible Study 4:0 0 PM - Musical Theater After School Class 4:00 PM - Pickleball Group Saturday 8:00 & 10:00 AM - Pickleball Group Full Calendar

Apply for a Job Apply Here OPEN POSITIONS The Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care and Community Ministries Brick Church staff members are hired having taken into consideration the requirements of the position and the candidate’s skills, abilities and previous work experience, among other criteria. Managers will interview candidates and check references before an offer is made. Some positions require financial and criminal background checks, depending on the nature of work. Social Security numbers and identification are verified. Failure to provide valid legal documents will result in the offer being rescinded and employment terminated. For those employees having contact with The Brick Church School, fingerprinting is required to verify that there is no prior history of child abuse, etc. Employment is based on qualifications and work performance without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all phases of employment including hiring, promotion, pay, transfers, termination and all other aspects of the employment process. The church will, in accordance with applicable laws, make a reasonable accommodation to the known disability of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the church’s business.

Read Sermons & Prayers Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Petition 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 Sermons & Prayers Fiona Beattie Oct 13 2 min read The Life Cycle of Faith: The Faith of an Elder Deuteronomy 34:1-8, 10-12; Luke 2:25-32 "No one has ever shown the mighty power or performed the awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel." This Deuteronomy quote shows us that Moses' relationship with God was unique in all of history. It is the conclusion of the Torah, the five books of the Hebrew Bible that form its core. Moses is the only person ever to relate to God face to face, so much so that it changed his appearance. At the end, Moses came to embod Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Oct 7 6 min read Enduring Treasures: Investing in What Lasts “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” —Matthew 6:20 This year’s stewardship theme, Enduring Treasures, invites us to consider what it means to “take hold of the life that really is life.” In 1 Timothy 6:17–19, we are called to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, “thus storing up for [ourselves] the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that [we] may take hold of the life that really is life.” This is the work of investing ourselves—our tim Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Oct 5 2 min read The Life Cycle of Faith: The Faith of an Adult Romans 5:1-5; Ephesians 4:11-14 "Gentlemen may cry, peace, peace – but there is no peace. The war is actually begun!" These words from Patrick Henry, spoken on the precipice of the Revolutionary War, were suggesting that there was a battle, a severe unease that already existed, even though the guns had yet to be fired. And it feels exactly the same way today. No, I don't think a war is coming to engulf us. But I do think there is a war within us, a deep anxiety and unease th Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Oct 2 6 min read Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Petition Shared during Sunday Worship on September 20, 2026. God of love and abounding grace, we give you thanks for the many ways you remind us that we belong to one another and to you. We give you thanks for this community of faith. For the children who fill our halls with energy and backpacks and questions, for confirmands and parents preparing for a year of growth, for teachers and volunteers who offer their time and wisdom, for families and friends who encourage one another, and Sermons & Prayers Rev. Sarah Logemann Sep 21 2 min read The Life Cycle of Faith: The Faith of a Teenager Luke 15:11-13; Genesis 25:21-26 Last week, we embarked upon a four-part series on the stages of faith, and we began with childhood, in which we learned that trust is the central characteristic of a childlike faith (which Jesus told us is needed to enter the kingdom of heaven). But of course, none of us remain in that phase, especially when we enter our teenage years. Perhaps you all remember your time in middle school. Your voice changes, you grow taller, and that awkwardness Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Sep 17 6 min read The Life Cycle of Faith: The Faith of a Child Matthew 18:1-5 A few weeks ago, Wendy and I were having the most amazing time in Costa Rica, getting ready to go snorkeling. Along with several other couples we were in our bathing suits and life vests, anxiously listening to our guide’s instructions. We went into the water, and soon it got very stormy and scary! As we were trying to make our way toward the guide, we noticed there was a couple right on our heels--the one standing next to us during the orientation. The woman Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Sep 10 8 min read “Freedom” Exodus 12:1-14, Romans 3:21-26 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 This year we have been exploring the fundamental human need of freedom. We have celebrated and examined America’s quest for freedom 250 years ago and our hope to live into our founding values, such as the equality of all people, more fully. But we have much to learn from history at 250 years though it seems long to us is mere bl Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Sep 3 5 min read More Than a Savior 2 Samuel 7:12–16, Matthew 16:13–23 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 Ever since the reign of King David in 1000 B.C., Israel has yearned for a ruler like him because history has been cruel. David represented the pinnacle of Israelite sovereignty, and so a prophecy arose: there would be a king like David, who would rule an eternal throne, known as “the messiah” — no more cycle of violence, no Sermons & Prayers Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Aug 14 6 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 Rodgers 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 . Read The Brick Presbyterian Church in the City of New York: A Fellowship of Kindred Minds Volume One: The Story Unfolds Volume Two: Building Blocks 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. Annual Reports The Brick Church Annual Reports Audited Financial Statements The Brick Church Audited Financial Statements Celebrating 250+ Years Remembering September 11: An Artifact of Loss, Courage, and Hope Originally published in September 2011, in observance of the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001. In recognition of the tenth anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, The Brick Presbyterian Church in the City of New York will display an artifact from the World Trade Center site in the church’s narthex during the month of September. Ten years ago the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, owner of the World Trade Center, collected the vestiges of September 11, History & Archives Margaret Stocker, Tumultuous Times: Early Presbyterians in New York Brick Church in the American Revolution: Kindred Minds Presbyterian worship in New York City began under the Dutch West India Company, which founded a trading post, New Amsterdam, in 1624. What mattered to the Dutch was trade, and New Amsterdam offered an ideal harbor for their worldwide mercantile empire. The North River, now the Hudson, led them to the riches of the interior. In contrast, Pilgrims from England had arrived in the New World in 1620, seeking religious freedom History & Archives Peter H. Brown 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 1 2 3 4 5

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 . 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 Christmas Cheer at The Manse Wed, Dec 09 The Manse 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 11:00 to 12:30 PM in the 3rd Floor Living Room. Learn More