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SHAFTS OF LIGHT Hearing the Bible with the Ear of the Heart: Listen, reflect, respond, and rest in the word of God through the ancient prayer practice of Lectio Divina. All are welcome.
Family Night Join us for a family spaghetti supper, along with workshops and activities for all ages. Come meet or reconnect with other Christ Church families as we kick off a new school and program year at Christ Church. You must RSVP with Rev. Leslie Houseworth-Fields at leslie@christchurchnyc.org.
Kick-Off Sunday Kick-off a new church year with us when our renowned choir returns from summer break and our Adult Forum begins with the fall series, “The Bible and the⦠Read More
The Bible and the End of the World - Adult Forum Who is the anti-Christ? What is the meaning of 666? What is the rapture? What is judgment day? When will the end of the world come? These are questions Christians have long put to the apocalyptic books - among the most popular, fascinating and misunderstood⦠Read More
Sikhism - Religion in America Lecture Series Manpreet Kaur, Ph.D. student at the Department of Religion at Columbia University, will speak about the history of the formation of Sikh faith and its scriptural tradition. In addition to the basic beliefs and common practices that define Sikhism, now a global religion, her talk will emphasize the role⦠Read More
RELIGION IN AMERICA LECTURE SERIES - Tradition and Transition - How the Church is Reforming Again Every 500 years, Christianity goes through a major transition and enters a new age. Just as Luther catalyzed the great Reformation, there are historical forces nudging the Church toward another defining transformation. Brian Pinter will offer a presentation and⦠Read More
Young Adult Fall Retreat “To till and keep: Finding God in Nature” Among the first commands God gave human beings was to care for and nurture the home God created for us (Genesis 2:15). Our retreat this year will provide an opportunity to appreciate the natural, non-human world and God’s presence there. Our weekend will include⦠Read More
The Orthodox Church - Religion in America Our presentation and discussion will offer an opportunity to encounter an ancient form of Christianity that remains mysterious to many westerners – Orthodoxy. We will begin with a brief overview of the origins of Orthodoxy then take a look at orthodox institutions, church governance, doctrine, biblical interpretation, canon law,⦠Read More
The Elders of Advent St. Luke begins his gospel by bringing forward a number of elders who can see with the eyes of the heart who Jesus is. Zechariah and Elizabeth, along with Simeon and Anna are all aware - in their great wisdom - that wisdom has become incarnate in this child. Together we⦠Read More
Exile and Transformation - The Prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel An empire in decline and a greater one arising; a venerable nation in the hands of deplorable leaders who desperately try to resist the irresistible tides of history; visionary prophets with words of chastisement and words of hope. Just as they did in ancient times, Jeremiah⦠Read More
