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…
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…
Some of the language and imagery in our NYAPC communal worship—Bible translations, music, communion liturgy—tell only one Easter Story. This story unfolds with ‘original sin’ at birth, redemption through Christ’s death on the cross— ’penal substitutionary atonement’—and salvation at the resurrection. Should different ways to understand the Easter story be recognized in NYAPC communal worship?…
Join us for an evening of connection and conversation on the National Mall! We’ll meet outside the Smithsonian Metro Station, then find a spot nearby to hang out, enjoy the spring weather, and catch up. Bring a friend and something to sit on if you’d like. All are welcome! Stay up-to-date with our Young Adult…
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 worship service. This interactive, community-based worship will gather us around tables for a light meal and share in the re-telling…
Join us for Easter Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary. It's a time of celebration, reflection, and joy as we come together to observe this Holy day. We look forward to sharing this meaningful Easter service with you!
Join us in the Lincoln Parlor on the first floor to hear from four NYAPC members who recently visited our partner congregation, First Presbyterian-Reformed Church of Havana. They'll share experiences, impressions, and insights gathered from interactions with church members, a visit to the Matanzas seminary, and time spent at an organic farm outside Havana. Despite…
