Youth Choir Led by Liz Richter, the Youth Choirs offer advanced musical training and extraordinary leadership opportunities for children. They sing in worship on Sundays as well as signature Brick events such as the Park Avenue Tree Lighting. Rehearsals are on Wednesday afternoons. Come join us – everyone is welcome! Register 1/3

Officers Central to the Presbyterian tradition is leadership by members of the church who are elected by the congregation for particular kinds of service. The Presbyterian Church ordains men and women to the three offices that are reflected in the New Testament and have consistently been recognized by later generations of Christians – that of minister, elder and deacon. Additionally, New York State law requires that The Corporation of the Brick Presbyterian Church in the CIty of New York (the "Corporation") be governed by trustees (the "Trustees"). Elders, Deacons and Trustees comprise the Officers of our church. The Board of Deacons Class of 2026 David A. Bergan Nancy T. Blair Allison Ayers Elliott Catherine F. Eubanks Matthew C. Libbey Lawrence S. Minicone Christopher M. Seck Mark E. Tillinghast Natasha W. Wolff Sawyer S. Smith (Youth) Lucy E. Thorpe (Youth) Class of 2027 Elaine I. Buss John H. Corey (Deacon-Elect) Anke K. Ehlert Paisley W. Kelling Andre T. Messam Phuong-Que T. Nguyen Lucy D. Phillips Chris S. Singh Jillian R. Timmerman Class of 2028 Nicholas W. Anderson Ashley M. Carlson Anna R. C. Caspersen Diana C. Clement Dorcas Colas Gail P. Crutchfield Brooke L. Fadale J. Briggs Fraser Peter L. Van Tassel (Deacon-Elect) The Sessio n Class of 2026 Susan D. Austin Shelby S. Carroll E. Graham Clark Horace I. Crary, Jr. Pamela Dickson-Thorpe Mark E. Dingle Helen B. Pennoyer Oscar T. Sloterbeck Logan E. Johnson (Youth) Riley E. Thompson Wordsman (Youth) Class of 2027 Christopher L. Allen Jennifer G. Anderson Robert A. Appleby Anna M. Bender-Zeckendorf Molly C. Berry Matt G. Cashia Ross A. Oliver Eunkyung (Grace) Sarno Class of 2028 Michelle A. Auerbach Amanda B. Bellows Preston T.W. Blankenship Shannon G. Caspersen Loren E. Kittilsen Eric A. Lukas Willis G. Ryckman, IV Whitney P. Schwartz Moderator of Se ssi on The Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Evans Clerk of Session Elizabeth A. Boehmler The Board of Trustees President Cathy J. Leonhardt Treasurer H enry C. Barkhorn III Secretary Christopher M. Mason Class of 2026 Harold P. Hope III Kirsten W. Morgan Elizabeth M. Philipp Richard D. Rippe Class of 2027 Cathy J. Leonhardt Oliver T. Moses Susan P. Webb Victor L. Wu Class of 2028 David M. Blais David L. Chiang Christopher M. Mason Stefan Kruger Nomination and Election of Officers Ruling E lders, Deacons and Trustees are nominated to the congregation by the All-Church Nominating Committee and elected by the congregation at its annual meeting of the Congregation and Corporation. Submit Here 2026 All Church Nominating Committee (ACNC) Chair: Robert A. Appleby Members: Bradley J. Fisher, Robert P. Kellas, Marisa B. Leichtling, Kelly Milam, Christopher L. Randall Representatives: Whitney P. Schwartz , Vice Chair (Session), Lawrence Minicone (Deacon), Victor Wu (Trustee) Ex-officio : Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans

Sacraments In the Presbyterian tradition, the sacraments of baptism and communion are typically celebrated as part of Sunday morning worship. Weddings, funerals, and memorial services are usually scheduled at times other than Sunday morning. All of these events are services of worship in which praise is directed toward God, God's word is proclaimed, and God is approached in prayer. For historical inquiries about archival records, such as old marriage or funeral records, please visit the Presbyterian Historical Society. 1/4 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 Marriage Marriage in the Christian tradition is a lifelong covenant made in the presence of God and into which God is invited. A wedding is a service of worship in the context of which two persons enter into the covenant of marriage. At The Brick Presbyterian Church, all weddings are Christian in their theological orientation, implying that at least one member of the couple be a confessing Christian. The basic format of the wedding service is drawn from one of the several liturgical resources of the Presbyterian Church (USA), usually the Book of Common Worship. Weddings at The Brick Church are available to members. Learn more about membership here . Request Here Funerals & Memorials Funerals and memorial services are services of worship conducted in witness to the resurrection and in celebration and remembrance of a life that has ended. Such services usually include praise and thanksgiving to God for the gift of a life, affirmation of our trust in God’s gift of life eternal in Jesus Christ, words of comfort to those who mourn, and the remembering of the life that has ended. Learn more about The Brick Church Columbarium here. Request Here Sunday Sanctuary Flowers If you would like to sponsor the flowers in our sanctuary one week in loving memory of (or in celebration of) a loved one, please make a donation below. Use the form to provide us with the wording for your dedication as it will appear in the worship bulletin (example: “In loving memory of… by…” or “In celebration of… by…”). Thank you for considering helping to adorn our sanctuary to the glory of God. Submit Here

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.

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Legacy of Sacred Songs In 2019, longtime Brick Church member and historian E. Deane Turner published an anthology of Brick Church’s favorite hymns, titled A Legacy of Sacred Songs. The online audio companion below allows all to enjoy these beloved hymns wherever they may be. We are grateful to Don and Lynn Wilson for making the publishing and recording of this audio companion possible. We hope that members and friends of Brick will find spiritual comfort in hearing and singing these time-honored hymns of the faith for years to come. I. The God of Creation Page 1 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty 00:00 / 00:42 Page 2 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past 00:00 / 00:24 Page 3 God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand 00:00 / 00:46 Page 4 Come, Thou Almighty King 00:00 / 00:32 Page 5 All People That on Earth Do Dwell 00:00 / 00:33 Page 6 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God 00:00 / 00:52 Page 7 Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise 00:00 / 00:32 Page 8 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee 00:00 / 00:40 Page 9 For the Beauty of the Earth 00:00 / 00:33 Page 10 I Sing the Mighty Power of God 00:00 / 00:42 Page 11 This Is My Father's World 00:00 / 00:42 Page 12 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken 00:00 / 00:46 Page 12 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken 00:00 / 00:46 II. Christ is Born Page 13 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 00:00 / 00:50 Page 14 Angels, From the Realms of Glory 00:00 / 00:33 Page 15 Away in a Manger 00:00 / 00:34 Page 16 Good Christian Men, Rejoice 00:00 / 00:36 Page 17 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 00:00 / 00:53 Page 18 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear 00:00 / 00:42 Page 19 Joy to the World, the Lord is Come 00:00 / 00:32 Page 20 O Come, All Ye Faithful 00:00 / 00:51 Page 21 O Little Town of Bethlehem 00:00 / 00:43 Page 22 The First Nowell 00:00 / 00:48 Page 23 Silent Night, Holy Night! 00:00 / 00:47 Page 24 As With Gladness Men of Old 00:00 / 00:33 Page 25 We Three Kings of Orient Are 00:00 / 00:47 III. The Easter Story Page 26 Ride On, Ride On in Majesty! 00:00 / 00:25 Page 27 All Glory, Laud and Honor 00:00 / 01:02 Page 28 In the Cross of Christ I Glory 00:00 / 00:27 Page 29 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today 00:00 / 00:43 Page 30 The Day of Resurrection! 00:00 / 00:39 Page 31 Thine Is the Glory 00:00 / 00:55 Page 32 Crown Him with Many Crowns 00:00 / 00:37 Page 33 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing 00:00 / 00:19 IV. Hymns of Praise Page 34 The King of Love My Shepherd Is 00:00 / 00:33 Page 35 Fairest Lord Jesus 00:00 / 00:39 Page 36 Praise My Soul the King of Heaven 00:00 / 00:33 Page 37 When Morning Gilds the Skies 00:00 / 00:33 Page 38 O Worship the King, All Glorious Above 00:00 / 00:32 V. Hymns of Supplication Page 39 Breathe On Me, Breath of God 00:00 / 00:25 Page 40 O Jesus, I Have Promised 00:00 / 00:42 Page 40 O Jesus, I Have Promised 00:00 / 00:42 Page 41 Eternal Father, Strong to Save 00:00 / 00:34 Page 42 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah 00:00 / 00:38 Page 43 Christ of the Upward Way 00:00 / 00:34 Page 44 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind 00:00 / 00:29 Page 45 Now the Day Is Over 00:00 / 00:21 Page 46 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing 00:00 / 00:35 Page 47 O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee 00:00 / 00:26 Page 48 Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult 00:00 / 00:19 Page 49 Abide with Me 00:00 / 00:34 VI. The Church of Christ Page 50 The Church's One Foundation 00:00 / 00:41 Page 51 All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name! 00:00 / 00:43 Page 52 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! 00:00 / 00:31 Page 53 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation 00:00 / 00:31 Page 54 God of Grace and God of Glory 00:00 / 00:36 Page 55 How Firm a Foundation 00:00 / 00:37 Page 56 We Gather Together 00:00 / 00:33 Page 57 Blest Be the Tie That Binds 00:00 / 00:23 Page 58 In Christ There Is No East or West 00:00 / 00:24 Page 59 Onward Christian Soldiers 00:00 / 00:56 Page 60 Soldiers of Christ, Arise 00:00 / 00:22 Page 61 Faith of Our Fathers 00:00 / 00:39 Page 62 Lead On, O King Eternal 00:00 / 00:39 VII. The Nation Page 63 My Country, Tis of Thee 00:00 / 00:29 Page 64 O Beautiful for Spacious Skies 00:00 / 00:42 IX. Thanksgiving Page 65 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come 00:00 / 00:41 Page 66 Now Thank We All Our God 00:00 / 00:43 X. The Ancient Imperishables Page 67 Glory Be To the Father (Gloria Patri) 00:00 / 00:30 Page 68 Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology) 00:00 / 00:32 XI. Supplemental 1. For All the Saints 00:00 / 00:40 2. Lift High the Cross 00:00 / 01:02

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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. Worship & Arts features Brick’s own superb Chancel Choir singing in special worship services, recitals on our magnificent Casavant organ, as well as concerts by extraordinary guest artists and ensembles from New York City’s artistic community. Join us and share in the warmth, excellence, and energy of the performing arts at Brick Church! Download the 2025 - 2026 season brochure. Jan 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sacred Resonance: Moravian Lovefeast / Learn more Step into a world of worship at this inter-denominational experience of communal praise, fellowship, and love, featuring early American music for choir and string quartet from the Moravian tradition. Feb 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Joint Evensong at Trinity Princeton / Learn more This special service at Trinity Church Princeton, will be led by the combined voices of Brick’s Chancel Choir and the choir of Trinity Church. Feb 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tenet Vocal Artists: TENEBRAE / Learn more Tenet presents three programs to help you escape the bustle of the city in a candlelit chapel. Each 60-minute program will be offered from 5:00–6:00 PM and 7:00–8:00 PM. Mar 08, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cantata Sunday - Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms / Learn more The Chancel Choir, with organ, harp, and percussion, sings Leonard Bernstein’s adventurous, theatrical, and deeply moving setting of words from the Hebrew Book of Psalms. Mar 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tenet Vocal Artists: TENEBRAE / Learn more Tenet presents three programs to help you escape the bustle of the city in a candlelit chapel. Each 60-minute program will be offered from 5:00–6:00 PM and 7:00–8:00 PM. Mar 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tenet Vocal Artists: TENEBRAE / Learn more Tenet presents three programs to help you escape the bustle of the city in a candlelit chapel. Each 60-minute program will be offered from 5:00–6:00 PM and 7:00–8:00 PM. Apr 03, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM John Stainer's The Crucifixion | Good Friday / Learn more John Stainer’s beloved oratorio, The Crucifixion, tells the story of Jesus’ sacrifice and humanity’s redemption through music. Apr 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Maurice Duruflé: The Complete Organ Works Plus / Learn more Raymond Nagem and Melissa Brassard, joined by flutist Bart Feller and violist Kal Sugatski, perform Maurice Duruflé’s complete organ works - and more! May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM The Sebastians: Bach to the Future / Learn more Baroque meets brand new—hear how today’s composers respond to the past, creating bold new works that blur the lines between then and now. Performances are from 2:00-3:00 PM and 5:00-6:00 PM. 1/2

Worship Information Sunday Services Contact Us The Brick Presbyterian Church has been serving New York City since 1767. We welcome all to visit, worship, and become part of our Church community. Every Sunday 9: 00 AM - Sunday Child Care 11:00 AM - Sunday Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday Church School (September - May) 12:15 PM - Coffee Hour 12:30 PM - Prayer Partners Affiliation The Brick Church is a member congregation of the Presbytery of New York City and The Presbyterian Church (USA) . 212-289-4400 info@brickchurch.org Addresses The Sanctuary 1140 Park Avenue New York, NY 10128 The Parish House 62 East 92nd Street New York, NY 10128

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 Education 11:00 AM - Sunday Church School 11:00 AM - Sunday Worship 12:00 PM - Coffee Hour 12:15 PM - High School Youth Group 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 9:30 AM - Parent's 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

Ministers Reverend Dr. Thomas Evans Senior Minister & Head of Staff On July 26, 2020, Rev. 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. Tom 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. 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. Reverend Caroline Unzaga Parish Associate Rev. Caroline Unzaga is the Parish Associate at The Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City and a former seminarian and interim associate minister. She brings a wealth of experience and a warm, compassionate presence to our congregation. Currently, Rev. Unzaga serves as the Manager of Spiritual Care at Morristown Medical Center, where she leads a multi-faith team of chaplains in providing spiritual and religious support to patients, families, and staff. An ordained Presbyterian minister, she is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Princeton Theological Seminary, and is a Certified Educator with the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). A cradle Presbyterian from Atlanta, Georgia, Rev. Unzaga has spent most of her adult life in the northeast, serving in both parish and hospital settings. Her diverse ministry roles have included global mission, youth ministry, congregational care, faith formation, and interim ministry. She lives in northern NJ with her husband, two teenage children, and their energetic Springer Spaniel. Dr. Charles Guth Theologian in Residence Dr. Charles Guth is Theologian in Residence and PC(USA)Candidate for Ordination. He received his Ph.D. in theology and ethics from Princeton Theological Seminary in June 2024, after earning his Master of Divinity there in 2017. During the 2021–2022 academic year, he was a Fulbright Research Fellow at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. The son of a Presbyterian pastor, Charles grew up in Calgary, Alberta; Sebring, Florida; and the Chicago suburbs. As an undergraduate he studied philosophy at Wheaton College. During that time, he began to discern a call to ministry and is currently an ordination candidate under the care of the Presbytery of Chicago. Before beginning his doctoral studies, he served as a teaching intern at Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, New Jersey, and completed his clinical pastoral education at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center. Rev. Beth Putney Interim Associate Minister Rev. Beth Putney joins Brick Church as Interim Associate Minister, supporting Youth, General Pastoral, and Deacon Ministries. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, Rev. Beth earned her Master of Divinity, Master of Christian Education and Formation (Ministry with Young People track), and Certificate in Theology, Women, and Gender from Princeton Theological Seminary in May 2023. While at Princeton, she participated in several grant initiatives focused on innovation in the church, including Teaching Spiritual Entrepreneurship (funded by Trinity Wall Street) and the Ministry Collaboratory for Young Adult Ministry (funded by the Lilly Endowment). She also served as research assistant to Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean and authored the companion workbook to Dr. Dean’s latest book, Innovating for Love: Joining God’s Expedition through Christian Social Innovation. Rev. Beth received the 2022 Covin Award in Youth Ministry and the 2023 Robert Boyd Munger Award in Youth Ministry. She is also a member of the inaugural cohort of the Polaris Young Adult Leadership Network, a grant initiative at Princeton Theological Seminary designed to connect and equip young adults innovating in the church.

Mission Outreach Just as the church is not the community it is called to be until it reaches out and offers itself to the world, we will not grow into the men and women God calls us to be until we reach out and offer ourselves to the service of others. This section provides information about mission outreach work being done by our congregation. We hope it will spark your interest and imagination to reach beyond yourself. Check out our Volunteer page to find out how you can get involved. 1/8 Day of Discipleship The Day of Discipleship is a church-wide annual event that provides a rewarding service and fellowship opportunity to church members and their families. Spend a Saturday helping others at any of our partner sites including Church of the Living Hope, Urban Outreach, Little Sisters of the Assumption, New York Common Pantry, Search and Care, and others. Learn More Prison Ministry Brick Church members and former inmates are volunteers in The Brick Church’s “re-entry for former prisoners” program. There are many ways members of the congregation can help, including writing letters to present and former inmates, sending holiday and birthday cards, or meeting and mentoring recently-released men and women in a safe and welcoming environment. Learn More Deacon Ministries Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter provides New Yorkers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with a home, a community, and access to the services that they need to thrive. They create innovative solutions and engage community partners to provide housing and support that can transform lives. Brick Church deacons host a weekly Tuesday Night Dinner Party for residents of NCS. New York Common Pantry New York Common Pantry reduces hunger and promotes dignity, health and self-sufficiency. They focus on providing individuals and families with healthy life-sustaining food, fresh produce, whole grains, and lean proteins. Brick Church Deacons plan, market, and execute volunteer opportunities for our congregation to serve at NYCP as well as help lead food and toiletry drives. Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center is a non-profit, multi-service organization located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan focused on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers, including our isolated and homebound elderly neighbors. Brick Church Deacons work together to help children and low-income families celebrate Christmas through our annual toy drive. Search and Care Search and Care’s mission is to seek out older people in the community who need help in managing life's daily activities or accessing essential services, and to provide them the support and companionship they require to live with security and dignity in the manner they choose. Brick Church Deacons coordinate ways for our congregation to help vulnerable older New Yorkers feel loved and cared for through activities, cards, and other ways. Urban Outreach Center The Urban Outreach Center's mission is to create spaces of justice-centered hospitality where low-income New Yorkers can access the necessities and connections they need to thrive. Brick Church Deacons plan, market, and execute volunteer opportunities for our congregation to serve at the Urban Outreach Center such as pantry organization and preparation of community dinners. East Harlem Tutorial Program East Harlem Tutorial Program began in 1958 as a children's reading group and has since grown into a multi-site after-school program for public school students and a network of charter schools focused on significantly increasing the college graduation rate in East Harlem. Brick Church Grants 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.