The next RJTF movie night is Wednesday, May 15th. We’ll gather for dinner at 6:30, and at 7 we will begin showing the third episode in Ava DuVernay’s four part documentary, “When They See Us” about…
The next RJTF movie night is Wednesday, May 15th. We’ll gather for dinner at 6:30, and at 7 we will begin showing the third episode in Ava DuVernay’s four part documentary, “When They See Us” about…
“A Booklover’s Guide to New York” by Cleo Le-Tan: Whether you are in need of an exceptionally rare edition of your favorite novel, or the most tranquil place to devour a short story on a wintry day, or if you are looking to follow in the footsteps of a beloved author or novella character, this will be your ultimate companion.
Weather permitting, we will celebrate spring “Up on the Rooftop” on Friday, May 10th, beginning at 6 pm. Please come enjoy a time of fellowship and delicious food prepared by Chef Jim.
The Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton will host a panel discussion considering theological questions related to AI and its implications. CTI works in research cycles exploring themes of major cultural significance through collaborative, theologically informed, interdisciplinary scholarship.
“The Romantic” by William Boyd: Born in 1799 in Ireland, Cashel Greville Ross is tossed into an eventful century, and he makes the most of it. He survives the Battle of Waterloo, spends quality time with Shelley and Byron, homesteads in antebellum America, and is bewitched by a beautiful Italian.
The MAPC Racial Justice Task Force has secured a docent-led tour of The Metropolitan Museum’s exhibit, The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism on Saturday, June 22nd at 1 pm.
Since its founding in 1931, the Hood Library has enjoyed strong support from the MAPC congregation. The Hood Library Committee is grateful for this patronage. One of the ways it manifests itself, besides the borrowing of books, is in book donations.
Elder Roy Lennox will teach on his recently published book In the Footsteps of Jesus: Exploring the World of the Gospels. Looking at the gospels through the lens of history, he will provide political, social, and cultural context to better understand the world of Jesus.
Chances are, you’ve encountered a scripture passage that had you wondering, “Is the Bible sexist?” Rev. Hinkley will teach a two-part series based on her master’s thesis dealing with passages in Genesis and Paul.
The Saint Andrew Music Society’s 59th Season continues with the Saint Andrew Chorale & Orchestra performing Michael Tippett’s A Child of Our Time next Sunday, April 14 at 3 pm.
“Sundays in New York: Pulpit Theology at the Crest of the Protestant Mainstream”
A fascinating exploration of the relationship between theology and preaching that examines the careers of four enormously influential, twentieth-century New York City preachers.
We invite MAPC seniors to join in a light lunch and conversation in the Parish Hall on Sunday, April 14th, following Fellowship Hour. Come enjoy a time of fellowship and stay for the St. Andrew Chorale concert at 3 pm!
The next RJTF movie night is Wednesday, April 10th. We’ll gather for dinner at 6:30, and at 7 we will begin showing the second episode in Ava DuVernay’s four part documentary, “When They See Us” about…
The Saint Andrew Music Society’s 59th Season continues with a special Palm Sunday performance on March 24 at 3 pm featuring the MAPC’s professional soprano soloists, Chloe Holgate and Katherine Wessinger.
We are now accepting donations in memory or in honor of loved ones for the lilies and other flowers that will beautify the sanctuary for Easter. The suggested donation for each name is $40. You may make a contribution through our website.
The PC(USA) and other denominations receive the OGHS offering every year to support the Presbyterian Hunger Program (36%), the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (32%), and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (32%).
We will also be hosting a few Holy Week events specifically for children beginning March 24. THere will be a palm procession, interactive storytelling, and an easter egg hunt!
Join us for a variety of services and events throughout Holy Week. Beginning Sunday March 24 and taking place between Thursday March 28 and Sunday March 31.
If you are interested in membership here at Madison Avenue Presbyterian, we hope you will join Dr. Janklow this Sunday, March 10, after worship, from 12 pm to 2 pm for our New Member’s Class (lunch provided).
The Church will be open on Holy Saturday from 12-2 pm for prayer at your own pace through our Labyrinth and the Stations of the Cross, featuring paintings by Brooklyn artist Audrey Frank Anastasi.
Have you ever been curious about our practice of weekly communion, unusual for Presbyterians?
John Calvin declared that worship was not authentically Christian unless the Word was preached and the sacraments “administered” each Lord’s Day. On the other hand…
Among the Hood Library’s recent acquisitions is But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?: An Oral History of the ’60s Girl Groups.
Please visit the Hood Library this coming Sunday to borrow this book, or any other of our recent acquisitions.
Sunday mornings, 9:45 to 10:15 on the 6th floor.
There is a rich Christian tradition of contemplative prayer among both Protestants and Roman Catholics. One form of contemplative prayer is called Centering Prayer, developed by Cistercian monk Thomas Keating who wrote, “Open Mind, Open Heart: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel.”
The next Racial Justice Task Force Movie Night is tomorrow March 15th. We will gather at 6:30 for a casual meal and screen the first episode of Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us, her documentary on the Central Park Five, the teenagers who were wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 13 years for the brutal attack on a woman in Central Park.
This Bible Study meets the first and third Tuesdays of March at the Manse. We always welcome newcomers. The next meeting is this Tuesday, March 5 at 7 pm.
A new Men’s Bible Study is underway! We’ll be meeting in Dr. Janklow’s office on the 7th floor on Thursdays at 8 am to discuss the week’s upcoming lectionary readings for the sermon.
The next concert of the Saint Andrew Music Society’s 59th Season is this Sunday, February 25 at 3 pm, featuring violinist Jorge Ávila and pianist Adrienne Kim.
The next Women’s Gathering will be here at the church, on Sunday March 3rd at noon. We’ll have a light lunch, conversation, and a devotional time.
A new Men's Bible Study is underway! We'll be meeting in Pastor Aaron's office on the 7th floor every Thursday at 8 am to discuss the week's upcoming lectionary readings for Sunday's sermon.
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The next RJTF movie night is Wednesday, May 15th. We’ll gather for dinner at 6:30, and at 7 we will begin showing the third episode in Ava DuVernay’s four part documentary, “When They See Us” about…
“A Booklover’s Guide to New York” by Cleo Le-Tan: Whether you are in need of an exceptionally rare edition of your favorite novel, or the most tranquil place to devour a short story on a wintry day, or if you are looking to follow in the footsteps of a beloved author or novella character, this will be your ultimate companion.
Weather permitting, we will celebrate spring “Up on the Rooftop” on Friday, May 10th, beginning at 6 pm. Please come enjoy a time of fellowship and delicious food prepared by Chef Jim.
The Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton will host a panel discussion considering theological questions related to AI and its implications. CTI works in research cycles exploring themes of major cultural significance through collaborative, theologically informed, interdisciplinary scholarship.
“The Romantic” by William Boyd: Born in 1799 in Ireland, Cashel Greville Ross is tossed into an eventful century, and he makes the most of it. He survives the Battle of Waterloo, spends quality time with Shelley and Byron, homesteads in antebellum America, and is bewitched by a beautiful Italian.
The MAPC Racial Justice Task Force has secured a docent-led tour of The Metropolitan Museum’s exhibit, The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism on Saturday, June 22nd at 1 pm.
Since its founding in 1931, the Hood Library has enjoyed strong support from the MAPC congregation. The Hood Library Committee is grateful for this patronage. One of the ways it manifests itself, besides the borrowing of books, is in book donations.
Elder Roy Lennox will teach on his recently published book In the Footsteps of Jesus: Exploring the World of the Gospels. Looking at the gospels through the lens of history, he will provide political, social, and cultural context to better understand the world of Jesus.
Chances are, you’ve encountered a scripture passage that had you wondering, “Is the Bible sexist?” Rev. Hinkley will teach a two-part series based on her master’s thesis dealing with passages in Genesis and Paul.
The Saint Andrew Music Society’s 59th Season continues with the Saint Andrew Chorale & Orchestra performing Michael Tippett’s A Child of Our Time next Sunday, April 14 at 3 pm.
“Sundays in New York: Pulpit Theology at the Crest of the Protestant Mainstream”
A fascinating exploration of the relationship between theology and preaching that examines the careers of four enormously influential, twentieth-century New York City preachers.
We invite MAPC seniors to join in a light lunch and conversation in the Parish Hall on Sunday, April 14th, following Fellowship Hour. Come enjoy a time of fellowship and stay for the St. Andrew Chorale concert at 3 pm!
The next RJTF movie night is Wednesday, April 10th. We’ll gather for dinner at 6:30, and at 7 we will begin showing the second episode in Ava DuVernay’s four part documentary, “When They See Us” about…
The Saint Andrew Music Society’s 59th Season continues with a special Palm Sunday performance on March 24 at 3 pm featuring the MAPC’s professional soprano soloists, Chloe Holgate and Katherine Wessinger.
We are now accepting donations in memory or in honor of loved ones for the lilies and other flowers that will beautify the sanctuary for Easter. The suggested donation for each name is $40. You may make a contribution through our website.
The PC(USA) and other denominations receive the OGHS offering every year to support the Presbyterian Hunger Program (36%), the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (32%), and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (32%).
We will also be hosting a few Holy Week events specifically for children beginning March 24. THere will be a palm procession, interactive storytelling, and an easter egg hunt!
Join us for a variety of services and events throughout Holy Week. Beginning Sunday March 24 and taking place between Thursday March 28 and Sunday March 31.
If you are interested in membership here at Madison Avenue Presbyterian, we hope you will join Dr. Janklow this Sunday, March 10, after worship, from 12 pm to 2 pm for our New Member’s Class (lunch provided).
The Church will be open on Holy Saturday from 12-2 pm for prayer at your own pace through our Labyrinth and the Stations of the Cross, featuring paintings by Brooklyn artist Audrey Frank Anastasi.
Have you ever been curious about our practice of weekly communion, unusual for Presbyterians?
John Calvin declared that worship was not authentically Christian unless the Word was preached and the sacraments “administered” each Lord’s Day. On the other hand…
Among the Hood Library’s recent acquisitions is But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?: An Oral History of the ’60s Girl Groups.
Please visit the Hood Library this coming Sunday to borrow this book, or any other of our recent acquisitions.
Sunday mornings, 9:45 to 10:15 on the 6th floor.
There is a rich Christian tradition of contemplative prayer among both Protestants and Roman Catholics. One form of contemplative prayer is called Centering Prayer, developed by Cistercian monk Thomas Keating who wrote, “Open Mind, Open Heart: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel.”
The next Racial Justice Task Force Movie Night is tomorrow March 15th. We will gather at 6:30 for a casual meal and screen the first episode of Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us, her documentary on the Central Park Five, the teenagers who were wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 13 years for the brutal attack on a woman in Central Park.
This Bible Study meets the first and third Tuesdays of March at the Manse. We always welcome newcomers. The next meeting is this Tuesday, March 5 at 7 pm.
A new Men’s Bible Study is underway! We’ll be meeting in Dr. Janklow’s office on the 7th floor on Thursdays at 8 am to discuss the week’s upcoming lectionary readings for the sermon.
The next concert of the Saint Andrew Music Society’s 59th Season is this Sunday, February 25 at 3 pm, featuring violinist Jorge Ávila and pianist Adrienne Kim.
The next Women’s Gathering will be here at the church, on Sunday March 3rd at noon. We’ll have a light lunch, conversation, and a devotional time.
A new Men's Bible Study is underway! We'll be meeting in Pastor Aaron's office on the 7th floor every Thursday at 8 am to discuss the week's upcoming lectionary readings for Sunday's sermon.
Music
Upcoming Concerts
The Saint Andrew Chorale and Orchestra will open their 59th season with two splendid works from the Viennese Classical period: Mozart’s ‘Great’ Mass in C minor for double chorus, soloists, and orchestra, and an ebullient hymn of praise, the Te Deum in C, by Franz Joseph Haydn.
Children & Youth
Drop off is open at 9:15 am with a light breakfast on the 5th Floor.
Join us October 15 from 11:30 - 1:30 for our third annual Block Party! We plan to close down 73rd Street, set up a large tent, and have games and activities for all ages. We want our neighbors to know that we are here, and that we care about them.
Sprout kids took a trip to the Met this week to celebrate a great year. We made our own model of Solomon’s Temple and then got to see the all the details in miniature at the museum –
Kids K-5th grade are invited for Bible, games, and dinner on Wednesday nights starting next week. 5th Floor; friends are welcome. Contact ceh@mapc.com.
Children are invited to wear costumes for a night of family-friendly Halloween festivities. Following dinner and drinks, Dr. Henderson will offer a brief organ performance featuring spooky selections to get you in the spirit of the season. All are welcome!
Parents of children and youth are invited to attend the annual family ministry meeting to discuss plans, opportunities, and needs in the upcoming program year. We will complete forms, go over this year’s schedule, and enjoy a paint ‘n sip project! This meeting is for parents only and dinner will be provided.
As life gets back to normal, we’re catching up on old traditions! On October 16, 3rd and 4th graders will have a special time in worship to receive their own Bibles, as well as some fun extras.
Join us for Young Families Roof Garden Free Play July 10 during fellowship hour.
Madison Avenue kids in PreK to fifth grade are invited to Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church Kids Camp August 1-5! Parents can chose between half-day (9:30-12:30) and full day (9:30-4:30), and options are available for before- and after-care. Camp will take place at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church at 5th and 55th.
MAPC’s annual picnic in Central Park on May 22 after worship will take place on the Roof Garden. Food and beverages will be provided (suggested donation $15). Invite a friend and bring the whole family! Activities for all ages will be available. Please RSVP to Talanda Cooley.
Join us for Church Family Night on April 29 at 6 pm. Bring the entire family and enjoy games, snacks, drinks, and fellowship with other members.
Join us on Saturday, March 19th at 3 pm for a family-friendly Zoom party.
The Day School is very excited to begin another school year. Our first staff day together will be at the Bronx Botanical Gardens…
Our program year kicks off with a day of crazy, messy, silly fun for kids K to 5th grade! Join us Wednesday, September 22 at 5-6:30pm at the church.
Mark your calendars for SPROUT, our new biweekly program for little disciples in Kindergarten to 5th grade. Sprout will run for three units during the fall, winter, and spring, on alternating Wednesdays at 5-6:30pm.
Education
Join Director William Storrar in a conversation with the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Pastor Emeritus of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City,
Whether you’ve been to every adult ed offering this year or have never been to any, fill out this quick survey to help us develop worthwhile programs.
Summer is the best time for reading. At the beach, by the lake, in the mountains … or just relaxing at home, you always enjoy your summer books with their nostalgic magic.
Aleisha is a bright but anxious teenager, working at a local library in London for the summer, when she discovers a crumpled-up piece of paper in the back of To Kill a Mockingbird. It’s a list of novels that she’s never heard of before. Intrigued, and a little bored with her slow job at the checkout desk,
Before losing his mother, twelve-year-old Prince Harry was known as the carefree one, the happy-go-lucky Spare to the more serious Heir. Grief changed everything. For the first time, Prince Harry tells his own story, chronicling his journey with unflinching honesty.
This Sunday at 12:15 pm join us for a discipleship lunch on the fascinating history behind bees and their relationship with Augustinian theology, ancient Christian symbology, and the Easter season. Lunch will be served, q&a after, on the 8th floor.
Award-winning New York Times reporter Sam Roberts’s pulsating history of the world's most exceptional metropolis depicts the city anew through thirty-one unique New Yorkers you've probably never heard of, just in time for the city's 400th birthday.
In recent decades, powerful telescopes have enabled astrophysicists to uncover startling new worlds and solar systems. This has led to the question: Is there life beyond Earth?
The Psalms are Ancient Hebrew songs of devotion, lament, confession, and thanksgiving whose composers probably included King David, "the sweet psalmist of Israel." In their English versions they continue to assert profound influence in the Christian as well as the Jewish traditions.
If you are interested in helping the church to lay a foundation at MAPC for a strong, justice-oriented ministry over the months and years to come, please consider joining us
This Sunday at 12:15 pm, Rev. Beverly Bartlett will share stories, photos, and reflections from her sabbatical pilgrimage in France and Spain last fall, asking what makes one a pilgrim
Our Racial Justice Task Force is screening the first episode of The 1619 Project on March 24 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Dinner (pizza, salad, dessert, beverages) will be provided. We know you are passionate about or interested in this cause
Great news! The MAPC Chinatown Walking Tour and Lunch sponsored by the Racial Justice Task Force that was postponed due to frigid weather in February has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 1st at 11 am! There are just a couple of spots
The 2023 Lent Series is titled “On the Road with Saint Augustine,” after the book by James K.A. Smith. The Adult Ed Committee invites you for dinner, drinks, and fellowship every Wednesday of March from 6-7:30 pm in the Parish Hall.
MAPC member, trustee and Racial Justice Task Force member Nickie Christin recently read Dr. William Yoo’s book, “What Kind of Christianity: A History of Slavery and Anti-Black Racism
We've all heard the word "ally" before, but what does it really mean? What kind of action does it take to ally with someone and be a co-conspirator as they work towards their own justice and liberation?
In this special discipleship presentation, Rev. Beverly Bartlett shares stories, photos, and reflections from her sabbatical pilgrimage in France and Spain last fall,
Join the MAPC 20s + 30s bible study for a series on what it means to be created in God’s likeness. We meet every other Monday at 7pm in the 5th floor youth lounge. Dinner provided.
This Sunday at 12:15 pm, Rev. Beverly Bartlett will share stories, photos, and reflections from her sabbatical pilgrimage in France and Spain last fall,
A new five-part series for adults starts next week, based on Sarah Ruden’s book Paul Among the People. Come learn about Paul in his controversial, surprising, and human uniqueness, from a classicist who recently translated the Aeneid!
A tour through two important ethnic neighborhoods of the Lower East Side, comparing the racial injustice placed on each community in the 19th century and how each community emerged from it.
MAPC’s Racial Justice Task Force is sponsoring a Movie Night at the church Friday, January 13th, at 6:30 pm. We will meet for pizza, salad, dessert, and beverages, and watch a screening of “Till”.
In Discipleship Lunches this year, one point has come up again and again: we need to read the Bible in community! Reading, digesting, discussing, arguing, thinking, praying, and glorifying are all part of the essential work of the church
Join Rev. Jon Rodriguez and Rev. Chesna Hinkley for a special discussion on the incarnation, the differing Gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth, and what this means for your life -
A large group of MAPC members attended a walking tour of Harlem that focused on historical sites of cultural and political importance. Attendees had this to say:
The Hood Library Fellowship invites you to plan to visit during coffee fellowship hour during Advent. The library includes selections from all genres, new titles,
Join us Sunday, October 30, after worship for a discipleship lunch in partnership with MAPC’s Racial Justice Taskforce. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first adoption of the Belhar Confession,
Your Racial Justice Task Force and Adult Education Committee have arranged a special tour of Harlem for our congregation and friends. The tour will include cultural,
We are reading Quian Julie Wang’s memoir, Beautiful Country. This week’s discussion will be based on chapters 17-23.
Members and visitors are invited to join the Rev. Chesna Hinkley for a bible study entitled: Living for Jesus in the Real World. There is no preparation necessary. For more information contact Chesna.
All News
Racial Justice Task Force Movie Night
The next RJTF movie night is Wednesday, May 15th. We’ll gather for dinner at 6:30, and at 7 we will begin showing the third episode in Ava DuVernay’s four part documentary, “When They See Us” about…
The Hood Library’s Book of the Week
“A Booklover’s Guide to New York” by Cleo Le-Tan: Whether you are in need of an exceptionally rare edition of your favorite novel, or the most tranquil place to devour a short story on a wintry day, or if you are looking to follow in the footsteps of a beloved author or novella character, this will be your ultimate companion.
All Church Fellowship Evening
Weather permitting, we will celebrate spring “Up on the Rooftop” on Friday, May 10th, beginning at 6 pm. Please come enjoy a time of fellowship and delicious food prepared by Chef Jim.
CTI in the City: Texting with Jesus, and Other Adventures in Artificial Intelligence
The Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton will host a panel discussion considering theological questions related to AI and its implications. CTI works in research cycles exploring themes of major cultural significance through collaborative, theologically informed, interdisciplinary scholarship.
The Hood Library’s Book of the Week
“The Romantic” by William Boyd: Born in 1799 in Ireland, Cashel Greville Ross is tossed into an eventful century, and he makes the most of it. He survives the Battle of Waterloo, spends quality time with Shelley and Byron, homesteads in antebellum America, and is bewitched by a beautiful Italian.
Save the Date!!
The MAPC Racial Justice Task Force has secured a docent-led tour of The Metropolitan Museum’s exhibit, The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism on Saturday, June 22nd at 1 pm.
Donations to the Hood Library
Since its founding in 1931, the Hood Library has enjoyed strong support from the MAPC congregation. The Hood Library Committee is grateful for this patronage. One of the ways it manifests itself, besides the borrowing of books, is in book donations.
Discipleship Lunch
Elder Roy Lennox will teach on his recently published book In the Footsteps of Jesus: Exploring the World of the Gospels. Looking at the gospels through the lens of history, he will provide political, social, and cultural context to better understand the world of Jesus.
Spring Bible Class
Chances are, you’ve encountered a scripture passage that had you wondering, “Is the Bible sexist?” Rev. Hinkley will teach a two-part series based on her master’s thesis dealing with passages in Genesis and Paul.
Saint Andrew Chorale sings Tippett’s A Child of Our Time
The Saint Andrew Music Society’s 59th Season continues with the Saint Andrew Chorale & Orchestra performing Michael Tippett’s A Child of Our Time next Sunday, April 14 at 3 pm.
Book of the Week from the Hood Library
“Sundays in New York: Pulpit Theology at the Crest of the Protestant Mainstream”
A fascinating exploration of the relationship between theology and preaching that examines the careers of four enormously influential, twentieth-century New York City preachers.
Senior Lunch
We invite MAPC seniors to join in a light lunch and conversation in the Parish Hall on Sunday, April 14th, following Fellowship Hour. Come enjoy a time of fellowship and stay for the St. Andrew Chorale concert at 3 pm!
Racial Justice Task Force Movie Night, April 10th, 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall
The next RJTF movie night is Wednesday, April 10th. We’ll gather for dinner at 6:30, and at 7 we will begin showing the second episode in Ava DuVernay’s four part documentary, “When They See Us” about…
Music on Madison; March 24th
The Saint Andrew Music Society’s 59th Season continues with a special Palm Sunday performance on March 24 at 3 pm featuring the MAPC’s professional soprano soloists, Chloe Holgate and Katherine Wessinger.
Easter Flowers
We are now accepting donations in memory or in honor of loved ones for the lilies and other flowers that will beautify the sanctuary for Easter. The suggested donation for each name is $40. You may make a contribution through our website.
One Great Hour of Sharing offering on Palm Sunday
The PC(USA) and other denominations receive the OGHS offering every year to support the Presbyterian Hunger Program (36%), the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (32%), and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (32%).
Holy Week for Children
We will also be hosting a few Holy Week events specifically for children beginning March 24. THere will be a palm procession, interactive storytelling, and an easter egg hunt!
Holy Week at MAPC
Join us for a variety of services and events throughout Holy Week. Beginning Sunday March 24 and taking place between Thursday March 28 and Sunday March 31.
New Member’s Class This Sunday, March 10
If you are interested in membership here at Madison Avenue Presbyterian, we hope you will join Dr. Janklow this Sunday, March 10, after worship, from 12 pm to 2 pm for our New Member’s Class (lunch provided).
Stations of the Cross & Labyrinth Walk; March 30 | Noon - 2
The Church will be open on Holy Saturday from 12-2 pm for prayer at your own pace through our Labyrinth and the Stations of the Cross, featuring paintings by Brooklyn artist Audrey Frank Anastasi.