December 2011
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Aug. 20 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Recovery Group
6:30pm - 8:00pm
• Hood Library
Shelter Dinner
6:30pm - 8:30pm
• Parish Hall
Why: Because Jesus commanded those who love him to “Feed my sheep” (John 21:15-17). We take this command both literally and spiritually.
What: Once a week, MAPC provides a free dinner to homeless, under-housed and other vulnerable members of th…
Carol Sing Christmas Reheasal
7:00pm - 8:20pm
• Choir Room
Church Choir Rehearsal
8:30pm - 9:45pm
• Choir Room
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Aug. 21 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Church Family Night
6:00pm - 9:00pm
• Parish Hall
This is a fun evening of fellowship for all. We’ll have a child-friendly movie or short features, board games for older children, and good food and beverages that will appeal to both young and mature palates. Come enjoy a relaxed Friday evening wit…
Evaluation Team
10:00am - 1:00pm
• Offsite
The Evaluation Team meets with First Spanish Presbyterian in Brooklyn
20s/30s Get-Together
7:00pm - 10:00pm
• Offsite
The 20s/30s get together for fellowship.
Child Care
8:30am - 1:00pm
• Toddler Nursery - Fourth Floor Phillips Building
Quartet Rehearsal
8:40am - 9:00am
• Choir Room
Worship Service — Second Sunday of Advent
9:00am - 10:00am
• Sanctuary
Service of Word and Sacrament. This is the service most frequented by our families with young, school-age children or people who must work later in the day. A professional quartet assists with the congregational singing, but there are no choral ant…
Children's Worship
9:15am - 9:45am
• Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
Children's Worship
Phillips Lounge
Our year-round Children's Worship program is a special class for children 3-8, teaching them to participate in and understand the worship experience in the Sanctuary. After the Lesson for Young Christians …
Confirmation Class
9:30am - 11:00am
• Community Svcs Rm
Alternative Giving Brunch
10:00am - 11:00am
• Parish Hall
On Sunday, December 4, MAPC will celebrate Christmas Alternative Gift Giving! On that day, we will dedicate over 300 gifts in worship as part of our Christmas Angel program that benefits children who have incarcerated parents. After each morning…
Choir Rehearsal
10:30am - 11:00am
• Choir Room
Worship Service — Second Sunday of Advent
11:15am - 12:30pm
• Sanctuary
Service of Word and Sacrament. This service offers the fullest liturgy of the day and most well-attended. It includes our choirs, frequent baptisms, welcome of new members, ordinations and commissionings.
Children's Worship
11:30am - 12:00pm
• Phillips Lounge
Children's Worship
Phillips Lounge
Our year-round Children's Worship program is a special class for children 3-8, teaching them to participate in and understand the worship experience in the Sanctuary. After the Lesson for Young Christians …
Alternative Giving Lunch
12:45pm - 1:30pm
• Parish Hall
On Sunday, December 4, MAPC will celebrate Christmas Alternative Gift Giving! On that day, we will dedicate over 300 gifts in worship as part of our Christmas Angel program that benefits children who have incarcerated parents. After each morning…
T(w)een Choir
12:45pm - 1:15pm
• Choir Room
We have recently formed at Teen Choir at MAPC, for ages 13 and up. The Teen Choir joins the Children’s Choir and Church Choir in singing anthems and leading worship on Sundays approximately once per month, and rehearses on Sundays in the Choir Room…
Music on Madison: My Lord Chamberlain's Consort
3:00pm - 4:30pm
• Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
“A Renaissance Christmas”
My Lord Chamberlain’s Consort: Philip Anderson, tenor; Rosamund Morley, viol & vielle; Pat O’Brien, lute & cittern; Andy Rutherford, lute; Marcia Young, soprano & harp
My Lord Chamberlain’s Consort returns wi…
Worship Service — Second Sunday of Advent
7:30pm - 8:30pm
• Sanctuary
Service of Word and Sacrament. This service is our smallest and most intimate. It is especially popular with young adults, those who are unable to attend a morning service, and those who do not yet have a church home in New York City. There is no m…
Day School Angel Gift Wrapping
8:45am - 10:45am
• 8th Floor AR
Christmas Angel Gift Wrapping
9:00am - 2:00pm
• Phillips Lounge
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Aug. 24 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Aug. 25 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Hood Library Committee Meeting
5:30pm - 7:00pm
• Hood Library
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Aug. 26 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Shelter Subcommittee Meeting
1:00pm - 2:30pm
• Shelter Space
Kids' Club
3:45pm - 6:00pm
• Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
Every Wednesday from late September to early May, children ages 3-12 gather at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church (MAPC) for a special afternoon of singing, learning the Bible, building friendships and playing games. Kids’ Club at MAPC is one of th…
Outreach Meeting
5:30pm - 6:30pm
• Hood Library
Service of Healing and Wholeness
6:00pm - 7:00pm
• Dana Chapel
This quiet service includes a scripture lesson, a brief sermon, hymns, prayers for healing and wholeness (which may also include anointing and the laying on of hands, for those who desire it), as well the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The Rev. Do…
Inquirers Seminar
6:30pm - 9:30pm
• Hood Library
Have you been thinking about membership at MAPC, or wondering what kind of commitments that might involve? Then join Don Wahlig for this Inquirers’ Seminar, December 7. A light meal will be served and dress is casual. The class will be held in the …
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Aug. 27 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Recovery Group
6:30pm - 8:00pm
• Hood Library
Shelter Dinner
6:30pm - 8:30pm
• Parish Hall
Why: Because Jesus commanded those who love him to “Feed my sheep” (John 21:15-17). We take this command both literally and spiritually.
What: Once a week, MAPC provides a free dinner to homeless, under-housed and other vulnerable members of th…
Carol Sing Christmas Rehearsal
7:00pm - 8:30pm
• Choir Room
Church Choir Rehearsal
8:30pm - 9:45pm
• Choir Room
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Aug. 28 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Day School Family Holiday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
• Parish Hall
Sanctuary Seasonal Decorating
9:00am - 1:00pm
• Sanctuary
Families with Young Children
10:00am - 12:00pm
• Parish Hall
Child Care
8:30am - 1:00pm
• Toddler Nursery - Fourth Floor Phillips Building
Quartet Rehearsal
8:40am - 9:00am
• Choir Room
Worship Service — Third Sunday of Advent
9:00am - 10:00am
• Sanctuary
Service of Word and Sacrament. This is the service most frequented by our families with young, school-age children or people who must work later in the day. A professional quartet assists with the congregational singing, but there are no choral ant…
Children's Worship
9:15am - 9:45am
• Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
Children's Worship
Phillips Lounge
Our year-round Children's Worship program is a special class for children 3-8, teaching them to participate in and understand the worship experience in the Sanctuary. After the Lesson for Young Christians …
Confirmation Class
9:30am - 11:00am
• Community Svcs Rm
Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
10:00am - 11:00am
• Parish Hall
New Member Breakfast
10:00am - 11:00am
• Shelter Space
Adult Education
10:10am - 11:00am
• Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
Choir Rehearsal
10:30am - 11:00am
• Choir Room
Worship Service — Third Sunday of Advent
11:15am - 12:30pm
• Sanctuary
Service of Word and Sacrament. This service offers the fullest liturgy of the day and most well-attended. It includes our choirs, frequent baptisms, welcome of new members, ordinations and commissionings.
Children's Worship
11:30am - 12:00pm
• Phillips Lounge
Children's Worship
Phillips Lounge
Our year-round Children's Worship program is a special class for children 3-8, teaching them to participate in and understand the worship experience in the Sanctuary. After the Lesson for Young Christians …
Fellowship Hour
12:45pm - 1:30pm
• Church House Lobby
T(w)een Choir
12:45pm - 1:15pm
• Choir Room
We have recently formed at Teen Choir at MAPC, for ages 13 and up. The Teen Choir joins the Children’s Choir and Church Choir in singing anthems and leading worship on Sundays approximately once per month, and rehearses on Sundays in the Choir Room…
Shelter Host Training
1:00pm - 2:00pm
• Shelter Space
This class will train you to be a host for the MAPC-St. James' Overnight Shelter. It is a wonderful opportunity to minister to those in need.
Congregational Nominating Committee Meeting
3:30pm - 5:00pm
• Community Svcs Rm
Worship Service — Third Sunday of Advent
7:30pm - 8:30pm
• Sanctuary
Service of Word and Sacrament. This service is our smallest and most intimate. It is especially popular with young adults, those who are unable to attend a morning service, and those who do not yet have a church home in New York City. There is no m…
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Aug. 31 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Senior's Unlimited Christmas Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Parish Hall
Day School Budget Meeting
6:00pm - 7:00pm
• 8th Floor AR
Monday Night Women's Bible Study
6:30pm - 8:30pm
• Phillips Lounge
The Women's Bible class at MAPC is an inspiring and enriching experience where we grow together in faith and fellowship. We all bring a snack and socialize at 6 pm in the Phillips Lounge, then begin our study at 6:30 pm. Our program entails opening…
Building and Grounds Committee Meeting
7:45am - 8:45am
• Hood Library
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Sep. 1 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Budget Meeting #2
7:30pm - 9:00pm
• 5th Floor
Parents Prayer Group
8:00am - 8:30am
• Phillips Lounge
The Parents Prayer Group (PPG) meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 8 to 8:30 am in the Phillips Lounge. The group supports parents, aunts, uncles, godparents, etc., of young people ages 13 to 30+ through prayer, Bible study a…
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Sep. 2 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Carol Sing Rehearsal
4:00pm - 7:00pm
• Sanctuary
Day School Capital Campaign Meeting
6:00pm - 7:30pm
• 8th Floor
MAPC's 7th Annual Carol Sing
7:00pm - 8:30pm
• Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
7th Annual Carol Sing
Andrew Henderson & Mary Huff, conductors
Saint Andrew Chorale & MAPC’s Children’s Choirs
Michelle Gott, harp
A MAPC favorite! Join us for an evening of seasonal readings and radiant choral music of the season, …
Day School Christmas Chapel and Reception
11:15am - 1:00pm
• Sanctuary
Recovery Group
6:30pm - 8:00pm
• Hood Library
Shelter Dinner
6:30pm - 8:30pm
• Parish Hall
Why: Because Jesus commanded those who love him to “Feed my sheep” (John 21:15-17). We take this command both literally and spiritually.
What: Once a week, MAPC provides a free dinner to homeless, under-housed and other vulnerable members of th…
Winter Break Vacation
All Day
Jan. 4 • Day School
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Sep. 4 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Child Care
8:30am - 1:00pm
• Toddler Nursery - Fourth Floor Phillips Building
Quartet Rehearsal
8:40am - 9:00am
• Choir Room
Worship Service — Fourth Sunday of Advent
9:00am - 10:00am
• Sanctuary
Service of Word and Sacrament. This is the service most frequented by our families with young, school-age children or people who must work later in the day. A professional quartet assists with the congregational singing, but there are no choral ant…
Children's Worship
9:15am - 9:45am
• Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
Children's Worship
Phillips Lounge
Our year-round Children's Worship program is a special class for children 3-8, teaching them to participate in and understand the worship experience in the Sanctuary. After the Lesson for Young Christians …
Confirmation Class
9:30am - 10:15am
• 5th Floor
Christmas Pageant
10:10am - 11:00am
• Parish Hall
Choir Rehearsal
10:30am - 11:00am
• Choir Room
Worship Service — Fourth Sunday of Advent
11:15am - 12:30pm
• Sanctuary
Service of Word and Sacrament. This service offers the fullest liturgy of the day and most well-attended. It includes our choirs, frequent baptisms, welcome of new members, ordinations and commissionings.
Children's Worship
11:30am - 12:00pm
• Phillips Lounge
Children's Worship
Phillips Lounge
Our year-round Children's Worship program is a special class for children 3-8, teaching them to participate in and understand the worship experience in the Sanctuary. After the Lesson for Young Christians …
Fellowship Hour
12:45pm - 1:30pm
• Church House Lobby
Worship Service — Fourth Sunday of Advent
7:30pm - 8:30pm
• Sanctuary
Service of Word and Sacrament. This service is our smallest and most intimate. It is especially popular with young adults, those who are unable to attend a morning service, and those who do not yet have a church home in New York City. There is no m…
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Sep. 7 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Sep. 8 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Trustees Meeting
7:45am - 9:00am
• Parish Hall
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Sep. 9 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Sep. 10 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Recovery Group
6:30pm - 8:00pm
• Hood Library
Shelter Dinner
6:30pm - 8:30pm
• Parish Hall
Why: Because Jesus commanded those who love him to “Feed my sheep” (John 21:15-17). We take this command both literally and spiritually.
What: Once a week, MAPC provides a free dinner to homeless, under-housed and other vulnerable members of th…
Christmas Eve/Day Rehearsal
7:00pm - 9:30pm
• Sanctuary
Daily Prayer
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Sep. 11 • Dana Chapel
Services of daily prayer are offered in the Dana Chapel, Monday through Friday, under the leadership of the pastoral staff of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The services are simple in structure, essentially scripture, silence and prayer, and d…
Church House Closed
1:00pm - 11:55pm
• Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
Family Service Rehearsal
4:00pm - 4:30pm
• Sanctuary
Christmas Eve Family Service
5:00pm - 6:00pm
• Sanctuary
This is a “come as you are” service that is casual in nature and designed to incorporate children into the telling of the Christmas story. Dr. Anderson will tell the story, inviting the children to take part as angels, shepherds, the holy family an…
Candlelight Service Choir Rehearsal
8:00pm - 10:30pm
• Sanctuary
Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service
11:00pm - 12:30am
Dec. 25 • Sanctuary
A candlelight Service of Word and Sacrament on Christmas Eve, with music sung by the Choir of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church with guest instrumentalists. (Prelude begins at 10:40 pm)
Choir Rehearsal
10:15am - 11:15am
• Sanctuary
Worship Service — Christmas Day
11:15am - 12:30pm
• Sanctuary
This is our sole service for Christmas Day; it is a service of Lessons & Carols, but will include communion since it is a Sunday.
Church House Closed for Christmas Holiday
All Day
• Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
Recovery Group
6:30pm - 8:00pm
• Hood Library
Shelter Dinner
6:30pm - 8:30pm
• Parish Hall
Why: Because Jesus commanded those who love him to “Feed my sheep” (John 21:15-17). We take this command both literally and spiritually.
What: Once a week, MAPC provides a free dinner to homeless, under-housed and other vulnerable members of th…
Church House Closed
1:00pm - 11:55pm
• Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church