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

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 . 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

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

Brick Church History Read The Brick Presbyterian Church in the City of New York: A Fellowship of Kindred Minds By E. Deane Turner The index of names appears in Volume 2 on page 535. The index of subjects appears in Volume 2 on page 547. The index of names appears in Volume 2 on page 535. The index of subjects appears in Volume 2 on page 547.

Volunteer Volunteering at Brick Church offers you a chance to connect with our vibrant community and give back in meaningful ways. We invite you to extend a warm welcome to all who enter our doors by engaging in community and congregational care opportunities. These include welcoming new members, serving at coffee hour, lending a helping hand in the nursery and Sunday Church School, ushering and greeting during Sunday worship, as well as joining a Session committee to help shape the future of Brick Church. Additionally, though our many outreach partner organizations, we offer opportunities to give back to our community at large. Click here to get more information about the many ways to volunteer at Brick Church. 1/9 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 Tuesday Night Dinner Party Serve God by serving others at Tuesday Night Dinner Party every Tuesday from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in Watson Hall. Families, individuals, youth, Deacons and anyone else who would like to volunteer will cook, serve, and enjoy a delicious meal with residents of the Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter . Learn More Congregational Care One way we demonstrate our faithfulness as a Christian community is by caring for each other in the example of Jesus Christ. Deacon congregational care (or in-reach) opportunities include: welcome for new members, home communion, flowers, prayer, baptism, and bereavement. We invite you to volunteer with us! Learn More Congregational Fellowship “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20) Our members gather in fellowship and celebration of the good news. Please help us in bringing others together through the following opportunities: Coffee Hour Sub-committee, Women’s Association, Men’s Association, Tree Lighting Social Hour, Strawberry Festival, and Summer Barbecues in the Garden. Learn More Teach Sunday Church School Discover the joy of shaping young minds by volunteering to teach Sunday Church School. As a dedicated volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to share your faith and values with the next generation, fostering a sense of community and spiritual growth. Join us on this rewarding journey of guiding young hearts on their spiritual path, leaving a lasting impact on their lives. Learn More Ushers & Greeters Ushers assist members in finding seating, answer questions they may have, and assist with collections during weekly and special worship services. Greeters are needed to welcome members and visitors alike to the church for worship each Sunday and for special services. Learn More Worship & Music Worship and Music volunteer opportunities include: Chancel Committee Communion Preparation Greeter Usher Scripture Reader Handbell Choir Prayer Matters Easter Sanctuary Decorating Learn More Session Committees Ruling elders, together with ministers of the Word and Sacrament, exercise leadership, government, spiritual discernment, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a congregation as well as the whole church. Each session committee is chaired by a ruling elder who leads and oversees the activities of the committee. Other committee members serve to assist in meeting the goals of the committee. Learn More

Blog All Posts History & Archives Sermons & Prayers Announcements Search Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans 2 days ago 6 min Sermons & Prayers From the Heart Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Since near the dawn of humanity there has been the impression that certain things in this world are impure,... 2 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Aug 27 1 min Announcements Who is Jesus? Rev. Evans has a question for you! Who is Jesus? Would you be willing to anonymously answer this question in one word or 1-2 sentences by... 5 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Connor Wright Aug 27 1 min Announcements Sunday Church School + Childcare Registration The Brick Church Children's Ministry offers engaging Sunday programming designed for children from ages 3 through 7th grade. Our... 5 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Rev. Adam Gorman Aug 27 1 min Announcements Join the Order of St. Paul! I do Order of St. Paul because I like having a purpose in the Worship services. It's a way for me to contribute something beautiful, and... 10 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Rev. Adam Gorman Aug 27 1 min Announcements Youth Group Registration (5th-12th Grade) The Youth Ministry plays a vital role in fulfilling The Brick Church's mission. In our youth programs, The Brick Church empowers students... 8 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Aug 19 7 min Announcements August 2024 Congregational Catch-Up Dear Members and Friends of Brick Church, Below you will find a summary of our past three Session meetings. There are several exciting... 38 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Aug 19 2 min Sermons & Prayers Prayer of Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Petition Shared during Sunday Worship on August 18, 2024. God of light, we praise you for the longer days of the summer which bring us a chance to... 8 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Aug 8 5 min Sermons & Prayers Everybody’s Got a Hungry Heart John 6:35, 41-51 Snicker’s Satisfies Discover Satisfaction – Camel Lights Coca Cola: It satisfies the thirsty and helps the... 11 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Cathy Leonhardt Aug 2 2 min Announcements Purchase your Kirkin' O' the Tartan banner, pole, and stand by August 23rd! Join us for Reformation Sunday and celebrate Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan at Brick Church on October 27, 2024! New participants can order and... 142 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Aug 1 6 min Sermons & Prayers The Food that Endures John 6:24-35 The people in this morning’s passage seeking Jesus were the peasant class of Galilee. Perhaps their life was best described... 6 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Julianna Grabowski Aug 1 1 min Announcements Register for Youth Choir! Registration is now open for the 2024-25 Youth Choir season! Led by Julianna Grabowski, the Youth Choirs offer advanced musical training... 40 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Connor Wright Jul 31 1 min Announcements Fall Musical Theater Classes Registration is now open for Fall Musical Theater classes! Featuring artists from Brick Church Community Theater, these performing arts... 9 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Rev. Adam Gorman Jul 30 1 min Announcements Register for Confirmation Class! Confirmation is a year-long opportunity for students (typically 8th Graders) to spend time with their peers, discuss the Christian... 59 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Connor Wright Jul 29 1 min Announcements Join us for Summer Funday School! Join us for a lighter version of Sunday School: Bible games, snacks and fellowship each Sunday morning during worship! Ages 3 through 1st... 3 0 comments 0 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Communications Jul 28 1 min Announcements 2023-2024 Brick Church Photo Album The 2023-2024 program year was filled with beautiful worship, inspiring music, generous outreach, fun fellowship, vital children's and... 23 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Jul 12 5 min Sermons & Prayers The Frailty of Human Weakness and the Character of the Christ Mark 6:14-29 Though this passage is found in the gospel of Mark, it has virtually nothing to do with Jesus. There is an aspect of the... 7 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Jul 5 5 min Sermons & Prayers You Can’t Go Home Again Mark 6:1-13 Before our passage, Jesus had a spectacular streak of miracles. He had ejected a spirit strong enough to burst chains, that... 17 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Buddy Crutchfield Jun 28 1 min Sermons & Prayers Prayer of Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Petition Shared during Sunday Worship on June 30, 2024. Dear God, Thank you for the gift of Life, and the love you show us every day, and the... 12 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Rev. Dr. Thomas Evans Jun 24 1 min Sermons & Prayers Summer Solace: Be Still and Bask in God's Spirit "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.... 131 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Tom Robinson Jun 23 2 min Sermons & Prayers Prayer of Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Petition Shared during Sunday Worship on June 23, 2024. Dear Lord, We come before you today in thanks for all the earthly abundance you have... 13 0 comments 0 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 More Transcripts

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