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 Our semi-weekly Newsletter delivers Brick Church news to your inbox. Sign Up Here (O pt out anytime) Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

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) Sun, Sep 29 The Brick Presbyterian Church More info Learn more Pioneers' Book Club Fri, Apr 25 Third Floor Living Room More info Learn more Youth Sunday Sun, Apr 27 The Sanctuary More info Learn more Confirmation Sunday Sun, May 04 The Sanctuary More info Learn more High School Mission Day Sat, May 17 The Brick Presbyterian Church More info Learn more Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Cookout & Potluck Sun, Jun 01 The Garden 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 Julianna Grabowski , 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 Our semi-weekly Newsletter delivers Brick Church news to your inbox. Sign Up Here (O pt out anytime) Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

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 2024 - 2025 season brochure. Sat, May 10 The Sebastians: All Strings, No Bach / The Chapel Learn more May 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM The Chapel, 1140 Park Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA Join us for an exhilarating evening showcasing the brilliance of the Baroque concerto. Tickets $40 at www.sebastians.org Interview with Composer Johnathan Woody Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied All Videos 1/2 Our semi-weekly Newsletter delivers Brick Church news to your inbox. Sign Up Here (O pt out anytime) Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

Make a Pledge Pledge Here Help us reach our $2 million goal for the 2025 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. Our church relies on the generous support of our community, with stewardship contributions accounting for over half of our financial resources. 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. Our semi-weekly Newsletter delivers Brick Church news to your inbox. Sign Up Here (O pt out anytime) Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

Ministers & Staff Our Ministers Reverend Dr. Thomas Evans Senior Minister tevans@brickchurch.org Reverend Adam Gorman Associate Minister agorman@brickchurch.org Dr. Raymond Nagem Minister of Music rnagem@brickchurch.org Reverend Caroline Unzaga Parish Associate cunzaga@brickchurch.org Dr. Charles Guth Theologian in Residence cguth@brickchurch.org Learn More Our Student Ministers Henry Anyomi Drew Theological School Rob D’Alessandro Princeton Theological Seminary Learn More Our School Staff Marie Fabian Director Farley Bills Associate Director for Enrollment and Family Engagement Tara Mastin Associate Director for Teaching and Learning Susan Johnson Director of Finance and Advancement Paula Rocca Communications Administrator Anne Schack Assistant to the Director and Special Events Coordinator Geraldine Walker Admissions and Enrollment Associate Dinah Cook Office Administrator Learn More Our Church Staff Christiane Ramirez Director of Finance and Administration cramirez@brickchurch.org Meagan Hooper Director of Stewardship and Communications mhooper@brickchurch.org Sophia Carnegie Executive Assistant to The Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans scarnegie@brickchurch.org Jeffrey Shayne Fellowship and Events Coordinator jshayne@brickchurch.org Shannon Froehlich Connor Wright Women’s Association Coordinator sfroehlich@brickchurch.org Director of Children's Ministries cwright@brickchurch.org Julianna Grabowski Director of Children’s Music Ministries jgrabowski@brickchurch.org Mark Mirenberg Controller mmirenberg@brickchurch.org Chanel Robertson Front Desk Administrator crobertson@brickchurch.org Evonne Knight Payroll and Accounts Receivable Coordinator eknight@brickchurch.org Myra Schreibman Accounts Payable Administrator mschreibman@brickchurch.org Naisha Garris Sunday Receptionist reception @brickchurch.org Lyric Lagos Facilities Manager llagos@brickchurch.org Tony Gorcsi Assistant Facilities Manager agorcsi@brickchurch.org George Thomas Maintenance Mechanic gthomas@brickchurch.org Jose Garcia Sexton jgarcia@brickchurch.org Stanley Seocharan Sergio Quiñones Sexton sseocharan @brickchurch.org Sexton squiñones@brickchurch.org George Davila Sexton gdavila@brickchurch.org Our semi-weekly Newsletter delivers Brick Church news to your inbox. Sign Up Here (O pt out anytime) Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

Save the Date 2024 September 19 at 6:00 PM - Fall Fling September 22 at 11:00 AM - Homecoming Service October 6 at 11:00 AM - World Communion Day October 20 at 11:00 AM - Festival of Hymnody: The Story of Salvation October 27 at 11:00 AM - Kirkin' of the Tartan November 12th & 13th - Brick Church Fair November 17 at 11:00 AM - Pledge Dedication Sunday December 4 at 5:30 PM - Christmas Cheer at The Manse December 8 at 11:00 AM - Cantata Sunday: Ceremony of Carols December 8 at 6:30 PM - Park Avenue Tree Lighting December 15 at 4:00 PM - Christmas Pageant December 22 at 4:00 PM - Service of Lessons and Carols December 24 at 4:00 PM - Christmas Eve Family Service December 24 at 9:30 PM - Christmas Eve Communion & Candlelight Service 2025 February 2 at 4:30 PM - Moravian Lovefeast March 1 at 8:30 AM - Day of Discipleship March 5 at 7:30 AM & 6:00 PM - Ash Wednesday March 7 at 6:3 0 PM - WA Casino Night & Silent Auction March 16 at 11:00 AM - Cantata Sunday: The Cry of Jeremiah April 4, 5, 6 - Spring Musical: The Wizard of Oz April 13 at 11:00 AM - Palm + Passion Sunday Service April 17 at 7:00 PM - Maundy Thursday & Tenebrae Service April 18 at 12:15 PM - John Stainer's The Crucifixion April 20 at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM - Easter Services May 14 at 12:00 PM - WA Annual Meeting & Luncheon May 18 at 12:15 PM - Strawberry Festival May 28 at 5:30 PM - Dinner and Annual Meeting of the Congregation & Corporation May 29 at 12:00 PM - Brick Church School Fair Full Calendar Download the 2024 - 2025 season here. Our semi-weekly Newsletter delivers Brick Church news to your inbox. Sign Up Here (O pt out anytime) Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

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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. Our semi-weekly Newsletter delivers Brick Church news to your inbox. Sign Up Here (O pt out anytime) Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

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. Our semi-weekly Newsletter delivers Brick Church news to your inbox. Sign Up Here (O pt out anytime) Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

Make a Gift Give Here Thank you for supporting The Brick Presbyterian Church! Your gifts provide much-needed support to all programs of the church, including worship, education, mission outreach, grants, fellowship programs, and the Day School. To contribute to annual stewardship, a capital campaign, Women’s Association programs, the Day School, or other activities, please select the appropriate fund on the form and provide a note in the memo section with special instructions if desired. Ways you can give: 01 In Person Give your offering during Sunday Worship and special services in the offertory plate. 03 By Text Text “Give” to (833) 921-6525 and select the appropriate fund to donate. 05 Matching Gifts If your employer matches gifts, follow your employer’s protocol and notify us here . 02 Online Give by credit card or ACH here or wire transfer by following the instructions here . 04 Stock Gift Give stock to The Brick Church by following the instructions listed here . 06 Fund or Trust Make your gift through a Donor Advised Fund, trust, or foundation and notify us here . Our semi-weekly Newsletter delivers Brick Church news to your inbox. Sign Up Here (O pt out anytime) Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

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 Adam D. Gorman Associate Minister agorman@brickchurch.org Dr. Raymond Nagem Minister of Music rnagem@brickchurch.org Learn More Our semi-weekly Newsletter delivers Brick Church news to your inbox. Sign Up Here (O pt out anytime) Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

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. Julianna Grabowski Director of Children’s Music Ministries Julianna Grabowski is a conductor, music educator, soprano, and pianist from Syracuse, New York. Her passion for teaching and performing drove her to obtain two Bachelor of Music degrees from the State University of New York at Fredonia in Music Education and Vocal Performance, studying both voice and piano. She earned a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Duquesne University, where she also served as the Graduate Assistant to Duquesne’s Choral Department. Julianna’s recent work includes the positions of Choral Assistant and Principal Accompanist at Duquesne University, Teaching Artist with New Groove Music Studio, Assistant Conductor and Soprano Section Leader of the Junior Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, Managing Director of the Pittsburgh Girls Choir, and Conductor of Pittsburgh Girls Choir’s adult ensemble, Women of Song. In addition to her current work as the Director of Children's Music Ministries at the Brick Presbyterian Church, Julianna serves as a Conducting Teaching Artist at Brooklyn Youth Chorus. For more information, please visit https://www.juliannagrabowskimusic.com/ 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. Our semi-weekly Newsletter delivers Brick Church news to your inbox. Sign Up Here (O pt out anytime) Subscribe Thanks for submitting!