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.…
To celebrate the resurrection of Christ, the Deacons arrange for Easter flowers for the Sanctuary, which may be given in honor or in memory of those you love. Contributions for the Easter flowers in any amount are welcomed. A list of donors will be published in the bulletin on April 20 (Easter). Secondly, the Board…
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…
Join a group of NYAPC members and friends on Saturday, April 5th, as we take part in a public witness for justice, compassion, and truth. We will gather at the church's main doors on New York Avenue at noon and walk together to the National Mall to participate in a nationwide rally (Hands off!) calling…
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…
