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 the book of Philippians. The title of his presentation will be “The Secret of Life is Engaging the Struggle Through Life” and Dr. Spencer…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Rev. Alison Infante Zamora, Pastor of First Havana Presbyterian Church, and wife Sarahi (Sarah) Garcia Gomez will share stories about this moment in Cuba — lack of fuel, food, electricity, medicines and water. They will describe what the church is doing for its congregants and the community, including providing potable water for the community, a…
NYAPC is delighted to welcome the District of Columbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists for its annual Installation of Officers and Members’ Recital. This year’s gathering has special significance for NYAPC as our own Director of Music and Organist, Robert Baird, serves as Dean of the DC Chapter. As the chapter’s elected leader, Robert works…
Our Radcliffe Room Ministry is in need of men’s clothing and mugs (3.75” or shorter to fit in our dish-washing rack). You can drop them off at the reception desk or e-mail Phil Telfeyan (phil@telfeyan.love). Thank you for your generosity.
On September 25th, a far-right group, Lex Libertas, installed three thousand white crosses on the National Mall to promote the false narrative of a “white genocide” underway in South Africa and justify the creation of an independent white ethnic state–a narrative that many white South Africans, including faithful white South African Christians, are actively challenging.…
Join us for this free webinar with Skye Perryman on Tuesday, September 15, at 7 pm EST, about “Defending Democracy: The Vital Role of People of Faith." We are currently experiencing many threats to free speech, religious liberty and some of the core values of our democratic system. Skye Perryman is the leader of one…
Join us for a potluck lunch after worship in Peter Marshall Hall on the fifth floor. If you are able, please bring a main, side, or dessert to share, which you can drop off in the kitchen on the 5th floor before worship. If you can’t bring something, please come anyway. We will have plenty…
Join us on Sunday, September 13th, for Welcome Home Sunday, a joyful celebration to kick off a new season at NYAPC! Sunday School classes are starting, and during worship, we’ll be gifting Bibles to our 3rd graders. After Worship, join us in Peter Marshall Hall on the fifth floor for a Potluck! No registration is…
As a new school year begins, we invite all students to join us for a special “Blessing of the Backpacks” during the Time With Children in Worship. We’ll offer prayers and blessings for students and their backpacks, asking for God’s guidance and protection in the year ahead. Don’t forget to bring your backpacks with you!
Calling all Young Adults! Come enjoy a Cookout at Pastor Rachel’s house! The church will provide food, but feel free to bring a beverage, snack, side, or treat to share. No registration required. Contact Pastor Rachel for the address.
As Rev. Sam Wells' visit draws to a close, join us in the Radcliffe Room, on the first floor, to express our gratitude and say farewell to our 2026 McClendon Summer Scholar. Come share what this week has meant to you and offer thanks. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. No registration required.
We are delighted to welcome The Rev. Dr. Sam Wells to the NYAPC pulpit. Sam joins us for eight days of preaching, conversation, and community reflection on church renewal, rooted in his book, A Future that is Bigger Than The Past: Catalysing Kingdom Communities. One of today's most influential public theologians, Sam is vicar of…
Join Rev. Sam Wells in Peter Marshall Hall on the fifth floor for a thought-provoking conversation on Christian ethics in the age of AI. Sam brings both theological depth and pastoral wisdom to one of the most pressing questions of our time. All are welcome. No registration required.
What does it mean to be the church in the 21st Century? Join us for a free public evening lecture with Rev. Sam Wells, theologian, author, and pastor of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London, as he explores this fundamental question and its implications for the future of the church. The lecture will be followed by an open Q&A. Afterward, a…
Don't miss this unique opportunity to share a meal and conversation with The Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, theologian, pastor, and author of A Future That Is Bigger Than the Past. This is an informal evening designed around your questions. Come curious. Ask him anything - about the book, about vocation, faith, ministry, artificial intelligence, identity,…
Following worship and coffee hour, join us for a congregational luncheon with Sam in Peter Marshall Hall, on the fifth floor. Sam will share the history and evolution of St. Martin-in-the-Fields' ministry in London, followed by an open Q&A. This is a wonderful opportunity to go deeper in conversation with our Summer Scholar over a shared…
We are delighted to welcome The Rev. Dr. Sam Wells to the NYAPC pulpit. Sam joins us for eight days of preaching, conversation, and community reflection on church renewal, rooted in his book, A Future that is Bigger Than The Past: Catalysing Kingdom Communities One of today's most influential public theologians, Sam is vicar of…
Sam Wells, theologian, author, and pastor of Saint Martin’s in the Fields in London, joins us for eight days of preaching, public conversation, and community reflection. Sam’s visit centers on a fundamental question: What does it mean for a congregation to catalyse God’s Kingdom in its place and time? Sam’s answer is not a program…
