MADISON AVENUE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
921 Madison Avenue
(at East 73rd Street)
New York, NY 10021
Tel: 212- 288-8920
Fax: 212-249-1466
(at East 73rd Street)
New York, NY 10021
Tel: 212- 288-8920
Fax: 212-249-1466
Sarah
Lien Finnerty, Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministries comes
to MAPC from Texas by way of Augusta, Georgia. As a preacher’s kid,
she has lived in many places around the United States, including New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Oregon, Virginia, Tennessee and Texas. Having spent most
of her youth in Texas, she considers it home. Sarah earned her bachelor’s
degree in theatre from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. She received
her Masters in Christian Education from Union Theological Seminary and
Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. While
in seminary, she was awarded a Friends Fellowship for her academic achievements
and contributions to the church, receiving the highest monetary award
available. Sarah also served as President of the Christian Education student
body.
Her first call out of seminary was at Ridglea Presbyterian Church in Fort
Worth, Texas where she served as Director of Christian Education. There
she designed and implemented their new workshop rotation Sunday school
model, including an extensive room remodeling project. She has also served
churches in Dallas and Memphis.
One of Sarah’s gifts is creating opportunities for theatre in the
church. She has directed many children and youth productions throughout
the years and enjoys any opportunity to flex her theatrical muscles.
Sarah and her husband, Craig, a graphic designer, live on the tenth floor
with their four cats, Madeleine, Emily, Penelope and Mo. She is an avid
photographer, cook and pop culture whiz. You may even see her knitting,
her newfound hobby. Sarah and Craig enjoy spending their time at the movies,
seeing theatre, traveling and enjoying the outdoors.
Click any underlined name to read a biographical sketch.