Nominating 2025: Join a Council or Committee!

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Where at NYAPC would you like to use your God-given gifts? Are you interested in how decisions are made in the church? Have you felt called to engage more deeply with NYAPC mission programs or support our members and the community around us? Do you have skills and abilities that could enhance church functions? Or…

Care Packages for College Students Drive

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Each year, the Nurture Committee sends care packages filled with baked goods and snacks to our young people in college to help them through the end of the fall semester. If you’d like to contribute, please drop off items at the receptionist’s desk anytime between now and December 1, or you can ship donations to the church…

Poinsettia Dedications

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Embrace the spirit of Christmas by participating in our beautiful Christmas Flower Dedication tradition. The Diaconal Ministers arrange these blossoms in the Sanctuary, providing a touching way to honor or remember those who hold a special place in your heart. No matter the contribution amount, your dedication is a heartfelt gesture. As part of our…

Images for God: Part Two

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We use metaphors for God all the time: intimate ones like mother and father, powerful ones like Lord and King. Over two Sundays in the Lincoln Parlor, Meg House will lead an exploration some less common metaphors from the Hebrew Scriptures: images like Water, Rock, and Cloud. We’ll look at scripture, explore what the metaphor…

Advent Devotions: Spiritual Conversations

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Come join us at 9 am in the Docherty Center on the first floor each Sunday of Advent as Cathleen and Jonathan Lauer lead us in reflective discussion of meditations on the season. May we grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior as well as in appreciation for one another.…

Intergenerational Advent Gathering

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After worship, join us in Peter Marshall Hall as we kick off the Advent season together! Everyone is welcome to color, craft, and enjoy coffee hour around tables together. There will be an opportunity to create simple holiday notes for our Radcliffe Room Christmas bags. Families can assemble their own Advent kit to use throughout this…

A Service of Wholeness and Hope

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For many, Christmas is a time when we need reassurance and comfort in the face of grief, loss, illness, and uncertainty. In the midst of the busy and cheerful holiday season, we set aside time to acknowledge the grief and laments that we carry with us. Join us in the Lincoln Chapel on the first…

Advent Devotions: Spiritual Conversations

NYAPC 1313 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Come join us at 9 am in the Docherty Center on the first floor each Sunday of Advent as Cathleen and Jonathan Lauer lead us in reflective discussion of meditations on the season. May we grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior as well as in appreciation for one another.…

Christmas Concert for the Unhoused

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Celebrate the season of hope and joy with us at the annual Christmas Concert for the Unhoused on Sunday, December 8, from 2:30 to 6 pm in the NYAPC Sanctuary. In partnership with Rev. Na UnChu and Cross Wilderness Mission, this uplifting event will be a time of praise, worship, and celebration for all. Come…

“The Election: What Does It Mean? What Should We Do?” with E.J. Dionne

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Join us on Monday evening, December 9 for a special McClendon Scholar Program with E.J. Dionne, renowned journalist, author and political commentator who is particularly well known for his syndicated column with The Washington Post. He will discuss the election results and look at their meaning for politics, culture, and religion. He will also talk about what…

Pageant Rehearsal

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Whether it's your first rehearsal or you're a returning participant, we welcome everyone for the Pageant Sunday preparation. Gather at 9 am in the Sanctuary and be part of the magic that brings our pageant to life! Afterward, witness an impressive display of train tracks and bring your favorite toy trains to Peter Marshall Hall…

Train Day

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All aboard for Train Day—a morning of fun for train enthusiasts of all ages! Starting at 10 am in Peter Marshall Hall, you’ll get to explore an incredible train track setup that’s sure to delight kids, youth, and adults alike. Have a favorite toy train? Bring it along to add to the fun! Don’t have…

Assembling Christmas Bags for Radcliffe Room

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Help us spread holiday cheer! The Radcliffe Room team is assembling 180 Christmas bags to share with our unhoused neighbors, and we need your help to make it happen. Each bag will include a variety of items, including special treat bags crafted by our high school youth. Everyone is welcome to volunteer—no registration is required!…

Advent Devotions: Spiritual Conversations

NYAPC 1313 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Come join us at 9 am in the Docherty Center on the first floor each Sunday of Advent as Cathleen and Jonathan Lauer lead us in reflective discussion of meditations on the season. May we grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior as well as in appreciation for one another.…

Advent Devotions: Spiritual Conversations

NYAPC 1313 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Come join us at 9 am in the Docherty Center on the first floor each Sunday of Advent as Cathleen and Jonathan Lauer lead us in reflective discussion of meditations on the season. May we grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior as well as in appreciation for one another.…

Christmas Pageant

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The magic of Christmas comes alive through the wonder and excitement of our Christmas Pageant. Join us on December 22nd at NYAPC as our young stars take the stage to reenact the timeless story of the birth of Jesus. This heartwarming event is a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, and it's a…

Hot Chocolate Bar Fellowship Time

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After the pageant and worship service, join us in the Radcliffe Room for a special "coffee" hour featuring a hot chocolate bar and treats! Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with your choice of toppings, including a dairy-free option. This is a great opportunity to relax and connect with others. Everyone is welcome.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship: 4 pm

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Celebrate Christmas Eve at our 4 pm Candlelight Worship with festive carols by our Sanctuary Choir and Brass Quartet and an extended Children’s Time. Arrive early to enjoy an extended carol prelude with brass starting at 3:50 pm. Learn more here.

Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Worship: 7 pm

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Celebrate Christmas Eve at our 7 pm Candlelight and Communion Worship with a quiet, reflective atmosphere and an extended prelude beginning at 6:50 pm. Learn more here.

All Church Retreat

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Mark your calendars for the next All Church Retreat! We will be returning to Meadowkirk in beautiful Loudon County the last weekend in March, from Friday, March 28 through Sunday March 30. More details will be shared in early 2025, but we hope you can join us. We are seeking volunteers to help plan the retreat, with particular…