As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, we also have the opportunity to show appreciation to those who serve our congregation throughout the year. Each Advent season, we collect a Staff Love Offering. Your contributions will be shared among our non-ordained staff as a token of thanks for their faithful work behind the scenes. Thank…
Giving is good! Join us in embodying the true spirit of Christmas by supporting the Justice Committee's Alternative Christmas Giving, benefiting several international and local programs. Explore all our programs online in our Alternative Christmas one-pager. Donations for Kenya, MSMA, and PCUSA Christmas Joy can be made online or via check to NYAPC. Donations to…
Come join us at 9 am in the Docherty Center on the first floor on December 7 & 14 as Cathleen and Jonathan Lauer lead a reflective discussion on meditations for the season. May we grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, as well as in appreciation for one another.…
In the midst of the busy holiday season, we set aside time to name and pray about the suffering and injustice in the world. Join us in the Lincoln Chapel for 30 minutes of prayer, quiet, and music. No registration is required. All are welcome. After worship, all are invited to stay for the McClendon…
Register for this free event, available both as a webinar and in person, featuring two prominent Americans with differing political and religious beliefs who will come together for a discussion on what needs to be done to mitigate the danger of political violence in America. Tim Shriver, a Democrat who is President of the Special Olympics and founder of…
Children of all ages are invited to participate in our Christmas Pageant. Join us for our final rehearsal in the Sanctuary, even if you haven't been to other rehearsals. We will begin with music rehearsal and then walk through the whole pageant together. Those with speaking parts will rehearse after that while others receive costumes.…
All aboard! Join us Saturday, December 13, for our annual Train Day in Peter Marshall Hall. Kids can explore a massive wooden train layout and play with trains while parents connect. Setup volunteers needed Friday, December 12, 6-9pm. Many hands make light work! Refreshments provided. Have wooden train tracks to lend? (Brio, Thomas, Ikea, etc.) Please label…
Come join us at 9 am in the Docherty Center on the first floor on December 7 & 14 as Cathleen and Jonathan Lauer lead a reflective discussion on meditations for the season. May we grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, as well as in appreciation for one another.…
Join us on the Third Sunday of Advent for our Messiah Sing-Along during Worship, a beloved tradition celebrating Handel’s timeless masterpiece. Led by the NYAPC Choir and accompanied by orchestra, this festive and meaningful event invites everyone to lift their voices in the glorious choruses of Messiah. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or simply love…
Join us on Saturday, December 14 from 6–8 pm at Pastor Rachel’s house in Arlington for the Young Adult Christmas Party! We’ll have plenty of good food, festive drinks, and great company. Come connect, relax, and celebrate the season with other Young Adults. RSVP: https://nyapc.breezechms.com/form/c2de792964 Questions? Reach out to Pastor Rachel.
The Nurture and Adult Learning Committee invites you to participate in Dinners for Nine, a series of quarterly small-group gatherings in homes or other casual settings. These dinners are a relaxed and welcoming way to meet others, share conversation, and build community within our congregation. Sign-up deadline is January 18. Register: https://nyapc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1114337 Questions? Email Karen…
We’ll gather at The Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD, from March 6 to 8, to engage together — through scripture, reflection, art, and recreation — on how we can actively love God and love our neighbors by pulling up a seat and inviting others to do the same. Come Friday through Sunday, or for part…
The magic of Christmas comes alive through the wonder and excitement of our Christmas Pageant. Join us on December 21st at 10am in the Sanctuary as our NYAPC young stars take the stage to reenact the timeless story of the birth of Jesus. This heartwarming event is a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of…
Join us on the first floor in the Radcliffe Room for a special “coffee” hour featuring a hot chocolate bar and treats! Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with your choice of toppings, including a dairy-free option. Interested in contributing snacks or your favorite Christmas cookies? Sign up here. All are welcome. No registration is…
In partnership with Rev. Na UnChu, Cross Wilderness Mission is hosting its annual Christmas Concert for the Unhoused at NYAPC in the Sanctuary. This will include a time for praise, worship, and celebration! Food will be provided. All are welcome. No registration is required.
Celebrate Christmas Eve at our 5 pm Candlelight Worship with festive carols by our Sanctuary Choir and Brass Quartet and an extended Children’s Time. Arrive early to enjoy an extended carol prelude with brass starting at 4:50 pm. Learn more here.
Join us on the Sunday after Christmas for an in-person-only worship experience in the Radcliffe Room. We will share in our weekly liturgy along with familiar Christmas hymns, interweaving joy and fellowship with scripture and prayer. You won't want to miss it! All are welcome. No registration is required.
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.
