On January 4th, the church celebrates Epiphany of the Lord Sunday, retelling the story of the Magi’s journey following the star. It is a time to open our hearts to where God might be guiding us in the coming year. You are invited to receive a star word on a star-shaped piece of paper (at…
Did you know that in the Celtic tradition, Epiphany has been called "Women's Christmas?" Let's have our own Women's Christmas on Saturday, January 10. We'll take time to reflect on what is often a busy season, spending time with scripture, poetry, and art as we look back on Christmas and forward to the new year.…
Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) is a Christian politician who seeks to live out his faith and apply it on a daily basis as he works on some of the most difficult issues of our time. He will talk about how his faith shapes his work as a Senator and share his concerns about what is…
In March, NYAPC is visiting our partner church, Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana-Reformada de la Habana! This means it is time for the Cuba Partners Committee annual First Havana Supply Drive. Our Cuban friends continue to live in incredibly difficult conditions, further compounded by the recent U.S. engagement in Venezuela. We have the opportunity to share our…
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. These words Micah 6:8 have long been NYAPC's unofficial statement of faith and mission, wrapped up in one poetic verse. So much so that…
Game on! Join congregation members and friends for an all-ages evening of games and connection in Peter Marshall Hall on the fifth floor. We’ll have lots of different games as well as pizza. Additional snacks are encouraged. Parking in the garage is free for game night attendees.
The Radcliffe Room's volunteers are organizing their annual Super Bowl Party on February 11. 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…
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! Sponsored by the Nurture and Congregational Learning Committee. No registration is required. Questions? Email Kirstin.
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…
Lent kicks off on February 18th with our Ash Wednesday service, where you can receive ashes in person. Join us in our Sanctuary at 7 pm for this special in-person only service. Free street parking is available.
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Eugene Robinson will speak about the importance of history and the need to tell the truth about all aspects of the American story. He will draw upon his many years of experience as a political commentator as well as research he has done into his own family's history which he describes in a…
Join us for our Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, March 1st, in Peter Marshall Hall on the fifth floor! This is a special opportunity for us to come together as a community to elect new officers and hear updates from ministries. We’ll also have a brief meeting of the Corporation to review and update our…
Join us in our tradition of Easter Flower Dedications! Honor loved ones by contributing to the beautiful floral display in our Sanctuary, arranged by our Diaconal Ministers. Your dedication, regardless of the amount, will be shown in our bulletin on March 29 & April 5. We're also seeking volunteers to deliver these flowers to our…
On Palm Sunday, we remember Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey — a deliberate act of prophetic theater that subverted the imperial processions of his day. In the Reformed tradition, faithful witness has always included speaking truth to earthly power, recognizing that our ultimate allegiance belongs to God alone. This Palm Sunday, you are…
On Palm Sunday, we step into one of the most dramatic moments in the Gospel story. With palm branches in hand, we join the crowd lining the road into Jerusalem, caught up in the tension between the world's longing for liberation and its resistance to the kind of King Jesus turns out to be. We…
Join us on March 29 at 10 am for our One Great Hour of Sharing offering. This special offering supports the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People, helping communities worldwide in need of food, clean water, and disaster relief. Your contribution will share God's love with those facing disaster, hunger,…
The night before his arrest, Jesus gathered his disciples for a final meal and gave them a new commandment: “Love one another.” Join us in the Radcliffe Room for a combined Maundy Thursday and Good Friday in-person only worship service. This interactive, community-based worship will gather us around tables for a light meal as we share…
Join NYAPC and neighboring congregations for this multi-church sunrise service, hosted by Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, as we sing, pray, and bear joyful witness together to the resurrection. Here, in the open air, with the dome of the Capitol behind us, we proclaim that the One who conquered death is Lord over every power and…
Christ is risen! – and with him, the world is made new. On Easter Sunday, we gather to proclaim what the empty tomb declares: that sin and death does not have the final word. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in us and in this broken, beloved world. Whether…
Join us for an Easter Scavenger Hunt following our 10 am Easter Worship service! No sign-up is necessary. Kids of all ages are welcome to participate. We will meet immediately after worship, just outside of the sanctuary in the Children and Youth room. Questions? Email Pastor Rachel
Our partners at the Washington Interfaith Network are calling on DC DHS and DMV to remove barriers that keep unhoused and housing-insecure neighbors from getting a DC ID. Access to housing, employment, banking, benefits, and other basic services often depends on having an ID, yet proof-of-residency requirements still make that difficult for many residents. Add…
Rosanne Haggerty is President of Community Solutions, one of the most important national organizations that is working to reduce and eventually end homelessness. She will speak at a community convening at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in downtown Washington, DC at 10:00 AM EDT on Saturday, April 18. This 90 minute program is co-sponsored by…
Join NYAPC and Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) for a conversation, in the Docherty Center on the first floor, about community concerns and priorities ahead of the June DC primary election. All NYA attendees are valued DC stakeholders, regardless of residency. We’ll also offer a short introduction to “Ranked Choice Voting”, which takes effect for this…
Community Club concludes on May 21 with its annual Awards Ceremony. The ceremony will be in-person in the Sanctuary, beginning at 6:30 pm, followed by a reception in Peter Marshall Hall on the fifth floor. We will hear from tutor/student pairs in the senior class, recognize high school and college scholars, and hear from our…
Summer is coming! Join us for a church-wide potluck in Peter Marshall Hall on the fifth floor after Worship. Sign up to bring a favorite summer picnic dish, or just join us for the meal; there will be plenty for all! No registration is required. Sign up to bring a dish!
