Rev. Alison Infante Zamora and his wife Sra. Sarah Garcia Gomez will visit NYAPC from September 25 to October 1, 2026. Rev. Infante has been the pastor at First Presbyterian-Reformed Church of Havana since December 2025. The Sessions of First Havana and NYAPC agreed to become formal partners in May 2005, but had become "sister…
What is an Anti-racism policy, and why do we need one? The PC(USA) has mandated that all its churches have an antiracism policy. The Justice Ministries Committee has drafted one for New York Avenue, which has been presented to the Session for a first read. Miriam Dewhurst and other members of the committee will share the…
All of God's people gather around the Table to celebrate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Part of the atonement that happens around this Table is reconciliation, which is the focus of the new World Communion Offering. The new PCUSA World Communion Offering cultivates reconciliation by supporting racial and gender justice, peacemaking efforts,…
Join us on October 7 at 7 pm for a webinar featuring Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, Director of Advocacy and Witness for the Presbyterian Church USA. Christians have always struggled to find the right relationship between the commitment they have made to their faith and the commitment they feel to their country. A significant number of…
Community Club --- Washington's longest running mentoring program --- is in need of tutors. We have many students waiting to be paired. Our students attend public middle and high schools in Washington. We meet for Study Hall on the 5th floor every Thursday night during the school-year from 6:50pm to 8pm. To join or to…
Advent Devotional booklet contributions are being solicited. Contributors are asked to write a short meditation related to the lectionary texts for a particular day of the Advent season. These essays are compiled in a booklet that is used in the church and beyond and posted on the website. Samples and a “tips” sheet are available.…
For decades, neighbors of the Fabrangen community have met for High Holy Days services of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in NYAPC's sanctuary. The NYAPC Session has recently reconnected with the leadership of Fabrangen and would like to continue to build deeper connections. Fabrangen, meaning “bringing together in joy,” is an independent, participatory, and egalitarian…
NYAPC Elder and Clerk of Session Kristin Ford will share more about her recent experience at the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly, deliberating and discerning the future of the denomination, along with 500+ other elders and pastors from across the country. In a recent AveNews article Kristin outlined some key actions taken at General Assembly…
Calling all Young Adults! Join us after worship on Sunday, October 18, for a Young Adult Lunch at District Taco. Meet at the reception desk on the first floor after service, and we’ll head out together for some good food and great company! No registration is required.
Dr. F. Scott Spencer, a prominent biblical scholar, author, and professor, will be at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church on Saturday morning, October 24th to lead a Bible study focused…
On All Saints’ Sunday, the NYAPC Choir, orchestra, and organ will present Gabriel Fauré’s beloved Requiem as part of our 10 am worship service. With its extraordinary music of rest,…
Join members and friends in Peter Marshall Hall on the fifth floor for “Night at the Retreat”, an evening inspired by our All Church Retreat. We’ll have indoor versions of…
You are welcome at our Discovery & New Member class! If you have been attending NYAPC and would like to learn more about the church and its programs, please join us after worship in the Docherty Center on November 8. For more information, please contact Rebecca Davis at rebecca.davis.dc@gmail.com. Register here: https://nyapc.breezechms.com/form/f8ea77915261497
Join us at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church for a special afternoon of music featuring tenors Ricky Goodwyn, Jason Guerrero, and Steven Andrew Murray, NYAPC's Choral Associate, accompanied by Robert Baird, NYAPC's Director of Music and Organist, on piano. The concert will feature a rich variety of classical art songs, sacred music, spirituals, and beloved…
