Looking for a fun evening? Join us for Game Night in Peter Marshall Hall on the fifth floor. Enjoy an all-ages event filled with games, pizza, and lots of laughter. All are welcome. Parking will be available in the garage next to the church (1399 New York Avenue NW).
Award-winning author Aaron Hamburger will discuss his book about two Jewish sisters fleeing Russia and the chaos after World War I, facing early US immigration law barring entry into the US and arriving instead in Havana, Cuba. His presentation will bring their immigration story and Havana in the 1920s to life. Get a coffee and…
This is an exciting opportunity to explore joining our church community and discover how you can contribute and connect with others. During this class, we will have the chance to share our faith stories, gain insights into what it means to be a part of a Presbyterian church, and explore the various ways you can…
The Radcliffe Room's volunteers are organizing their annual Super Bowl Party on February 9. Food donations are needed, preferably pizza, chicken wings, hot dogs, chili, chips, snacks, and sodas. The event setup will begin at 5 pm, and the Super Bowl game is scheduled to start at 6:30 pm. Everyone is invited to either volunteer…
Join us for discussions on contemporary poetry reflecting God's creation. Sessions will be led by Paul Dornan on January 26, February 2, and February 16. Poems are provided at each session and can be read here. All are welcome. No registration is required. Bring your coffee and treats and join us in the Lincoln Parlor…
Calling all Young Adults! After 10 am worship, we invite all young adults for some good conversation as we connect and grow together in faith. All are welcome. No registration is required. Bring your coffee and treats and join us in the Lincoln Parlor on the first floor at 11:30 am. Sign up for our…
The NYAPC McClendon Scholar Program will host Dr. Tiya Miles, a Professor of History at Harvard University and an award-winning author of eight books. She will discuss her new book Night Flyer which focuses on the eco-spiritual worldview of Harriet Tubman and other similar women of her time. Her emphasis will be on how these…
If you're feeling stressed, uncertain, or fearful due to the challenges of your work environment, we want you to know you're not alone. Our NYAPC Prayer Group and your pastors are offering space for listening, sharing, and prayer. All who are experiencing work stress are invited to come together for comfort, strength, and peace as…
If you're feeling stressed, uncertain, or fearful due to the challenges of your work environment, we want you to know you're not alone. Our NYAPC Prayer Group and your pastors are offering space for listening, sharing, and prayer. All who are experiencing work stress are invited to come together for comfort, strength, and peace as…
Mark the coming season of Lent with a “Shrove Sunday” pancake brunch. Come upstairs to Peter Marshall Hall on the fifth floor after worship for pancakes, syrup, fruit, juice, milk and coffee! All are welcome. No registration is required. Sponsored by the Nurture and Congregational Learning Committee.
Mark your calendars for our congregation's annual meeting on Sunday, March 2nd. The meeting will take place right after the Pancake Brunch in Peter Marshall Hall on the fifth floor.
If you're feeling stressed, uncertain, or fearful due to the challenges of your work environment, we want you to know you're not alone. Our NYAPC Prayer Group and your pastors are offering space for listening, sharing, and prayer. All who are experiencing work stress are invited to come together for comfort, strength, and peace as…
Join us for our Ash Wednesday worship service on March 5th at 7 pm. Lent kicks off with our Ash Wednesday service, where you can receive ashes in person. Join us in our Sanctuary, on the second floor, at 7 pm for this special service. We also offer free parking at 1399 New York Avenue…
Starting Thursday, March 6 and continuing every Thursday through April 10, the Sanctuary Choir will hold weekly rehearsals from 7 to 8:30 pm at the church. Each session begins with voice and music-reading exercises, followed by sectional rehearsals to practice your part. It’s a great opportunity for learning, skill-building, and community fellowship, and everyone is…
Does the language and imagery in our NYAPC communal worship—ranging from Bible translations to music and communion liturgy—reflect a traditional Easter narrative? This story unfolds with ‘original sin’ at birth, redemption through Christ’s death on the cross—’penal substitutionary atonement’—and concludes with salvation at the resurrection. It’s a narrative that resonates across contemporary media, from podcasts…
Join us for our next young adult gathering! We'll be meeting for lunch right after worship on Sunday, March 9th, in the Lincoln Parlor. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow young adults in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Whether you're looking to make new friends, explore faith discussions, or simply enjoy some good…
If you're feeling stressed, uncertain, or fearful due to the challenges of your work environment, we want you to know you're not alone. Our NYAPC Prayer Group and your pastors are offering space for listening, sharing, and prayer. All who are experiencing work stress are invited to come together for comfort, strength, and peace as…
If you're feeling stressed, uncertain, or fearful due to the challenges of your work environment, we want you to know you're not alone. Our NYAPC Prayer Group and your pastors are offering space for listening, sharing, and prayer. All who are experiencing work stress are invited to come together for comfort, strength, and peace as…
Starting Thursday, March 6 and continuing every Thursday through April 10, the Sanctuary Choir will hold weekly rehearsals from 7 to 8:30 pm at the church. Each session begins with voice and music-reading exercises, followed by sectional rehearsals to practice your part. It’s a great opportunity for learning, skill-building, and community fellowship, and everyone is…
Does some of the language and imagery in our NYAPC communal worship – bible translations, music, communion liturgy – favor this Easter Story?. First, we are all stained at birth by “original sin”. Then Christ died on the cross for our sin - “penal substitutionary atonement”. Finally, on Easter we are “saved” by the resurrection.…
Starting Thursday, March 6 and continuing every Thursday through April 10, the Sanctuary Choir will hold weekly rehearsals from 7 to 8:30 pm at the church. Each session begins with voice and music-reading exercises, followed by sectional rehearsals to practice your part. It’s a great opportunity for learning, skill-building, and community fellowship, and everyone is…
Does the language and imagery in our NYAPC communal worship—ranging from Bible translations to music and communion liturgy—reflect a traditional Easter narrative? This story unfolds with ‘original sin’ at birth, redemption through Christ’s death on the cross—’penal substitutionary atonement’—and concludes with salvation at the resurrection. It’s a narrative that resonates across contemporary media, from podcasts…
Starting Thursday, March 6 and continuing every Thursday through April 10, the Sanctuary Choir will hold weekly rehearsals from 7 to 8:30 pm at the church. Each session begins with voice and music-reading exercises, followed by sectional rehearsals to practice your part. It’s a great opportunity for learning, skill-building, and community fellowship, and everyone is…
Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) is pleased to invite you to join us on April 2, 2025 for the Washington DC launch of Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac's new book "Christ in the Rubble" at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. In this impassioned and incisive book, Munther Isaac challenges mainstream Christians’ uncritical embrace of…
Join us on Wednesday, April 2, at 7 pm EST for a special evening with Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of BJC (Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty). Amanda Tyler will explain the growing threat of Christian Nationalism and why it is such a dangerous ideology. She will then discuss ways to deal with it, which…
