Calling all Young Adults! Join us at the home of Sean McDivitt and Carlos Talamante. We invite you to share a meal and good conversation as we connect and grow together in faith. No need to sign up in advance. Email Rev. Rachel at [email protected] for the address.
Join us for part two of three of our McClendon Scholar events with Brian McLaren. In this webinar, Brian McLaren will discuss the need for a church that can help turn our global civilization away from its self-destructive path. He will talk about the values needed to help us successfully navigate our dangerous future. After…
Join us in the Docherty Center on the first floor for an Adult Education session led by Kristin Ford, Clerk of Session, and Amy Gillies, Chair of the Personnel Committee. We will discuss the important steps involved in transitioning our Associate Pastor, Rachel Pacheco, from a Stated Supply Associate Pastor to a Called and Installed…
Join us for Confirmation Sunday! This special day is an opportunity to support our confirmands as they take a step in their faith journey. These dedicated young folks have planned and will lead our worship service, and some will be joining the church as new members! Come witness their commitment and celebrate their achievements with…
Brian McLaren advocates for a 'New Kind of Christianity.' What does he mean by this, and how might it impact NYAPC? Theo Brown, Paul Dornan, Meg House, and Len Shabman will facilitate a discussion on these and other questions. Feel free to bring your coffee and snack to the Docherty Center and join the conversation.…
Calling all Young Adults! Join us at the home of Morgan Brown. We invite you to share a meal and good conversation as we connect and grow together in faith. No need to sign up in advance. Email Rev. Rachel at [email protected] for the address.
The 62nd year of Community Club concludes on May 23rd 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,…
Every Sunday morning this June, you’re warmly invited to sing with the Summer Choir. We welcome singers of all ages and musical backgrounds to help lead worship and share in the joy of making music in community. Gather with Paul in the Sanctuary at 9 am each week to warm up and learn music that…
Join NYAPC as we partner with National Capital Presbyterians to walk & host hospitality for the DC Pride Parade! This is an incredible opportunity for outreach as the parade passes right by our church. We’re looking for donations of water, snacks, and sunscreen to keep attendees refreshed. You can drop off your donations at the…
The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for this Sunday after the Worship service to address two business matters. We will discuss proposed amendments to the bylaws and the nomination of Rev. Rachel Pacheco to be called for the position of Associate Pastor at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church under the terms of call as…
Starsky Wilson will give a presentation which examines the promise and problems facing America’s children and youth. He will invite people of faith to craft theologies of child well-being and find ways to help young people live with dignity, hope and joy. His talk can be viewed in person New York Avenue Presbyterian Church or…
We will recognize and celebrate all students graduating from high school, college, grad school, vocational school, and other programs during our worship service on June 16th. If you or someone you know in our NYAPC community is graduating this year, please send their name, school, and program information to Kirstin by June 9th.
Join us for a follow-up discussion with Interim Worship Director Paul Vasile. As NYAPC lives into a season of transition,you're invited to tune into what we’ve been experiencing over the past weeks. Come share your noticing and hear what others are seeing, hearing, and feeling as we gather after Worship on June 16 in the…
The NYAPC Children & Youth Committee is hosting a playground meetup for families at Guy Mason Park in DC. Families with children of all ages are welcome to join us. We will provide drinks and light snacks. No registration is required. Questions? Email Pastor Rachel.
Come connect with other young adults at Rocket Bar for drinks and games! No need to sign up in advance. Questions? Email Pastor Rachel. You can also sign up for our Young Adult email list to stay informed about upcoming Young Adult events!
Grab your coffee and snack, and head to the Docherty Center for this discussion! After Brian McLaren’s May 8 webinar, we gathered on May 17 to explore how his call for a "New Kind of Christianity" can help us create the future for NYAPC. Brian will join us in person on October 5 and 6.…
Dean Kenyatta Gilbert will give a presentation examining what it means to preach about justice and work for it daily. He will share insights from the African-American religious tradition that can help churches and individuals become more effective prophetic witnesses. After his remarks, he will dialogue with Rev. Lionel Edmonds, a Washington, DC, pastor and…
Come connect with other young adults at Board Room for drinks and games! No need to sign up in advance. Questions? Email Pastor Rachel. You can also sign up for our Young Adult email list to stay informed about upcoming Young Adult events!
Join us for an inspiring event with our summer McClendon Scholar, Dean Kenyatta Gilbert from Howard University School of Divinity, as he presents "Living Justly in Unsettling Times." The presentation will take place on Saturday, July 27th, at 11 am EDT at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC. Attend in person to enjoy…
Are you interested in making music at church but don't feel comfortable singing? Handbell ringing is a fantastic way to make music with others. You can learn or refresh your skills at our weekend handbell workshop. The workshop will be held in the Choir Room (4th Floor) on: Saturday, August 3 | 10 am to…
Kenyatta R. Gilbert, PhD, is the dean of Howard University’s School of Divinity. Since 2006, Gilbert has been a professor of homiletics at Howard University’s School of Divinity and is a nationally- recognized expert on African American preaching. He will be with us on three occasions: July 9: Kenyatta Gilbert Webinar July 27: Kenyatta Gilbert…
Are you interested in making music at church but don't feel comfortable singing? Handbell ringing is a fantastic way to make music with others. You can learn or refresh your skills at our weekend handbell workshop. The workshop will be held in the Choir Room (4th Floor) on: Saturday, August 3 | 10 am to…
We’ll enjoy a morning hike in the woods and pastures of Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane, VA, just a little over an hour from DC. (https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows) We’ll gather in the parking lot at 9 am and enjoy a few hours on the trail. There will be two hike options (easy and moderate) to meet…
Were you unable to make our first Handbell Workshop on August 4 & 5th? We are running this same workshop on August 17 as well. Are you interested in making music at church but don't feel comfortable singing? Handbell ringing is a fantastic way to make music with others. You can learn or refresh your…
A new school year is about to begin, and that means Community Club is back in the building! There will be a gathering for new and returning tutors on Thursday, August 22. New tutors will meet at 6 pm for orientation. Then, at 6:30 pm, a reception for new and returning tutors will occur in…
