Africa Mission
We’ve rescheduled our first trip mission trip to Ghana for spring
2009. For more information our mission projects, contact Natalie
Runyon at 212.477.0666 or nrunyon@middlechurch.org or
Jacqui Lewis at 212.477.0666 or jlewis@middlechurch.org.
RISE is the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Intersexed
(LGBTI) ministry at Middle Church. We gather for fellowship,
nurture, discussion, and support. All are welcome to attend.
- July/August • RISE Brunch
- September 21 • Social Gathering and Planning 2009
- November 14–16 • LGBTI Conference
- November • Film Night
- December • RISE Christmas Gathering
Care, Visitation, and Communion
for the Homebound and Hospitalized
Would you like a visit from your Middle family while in the hospital
or stuck at home, missing the Sunday celebration? On First
Sundays, Middle Cares offers communion and friendly visits
to those who cannot make it to church. For more information,
please contact Heather Juby at hjuby@middlechurch.org
SoulCare
Wednesdays • 7:00–8:00 pm
Make Wednesday night a time to “chill”, reflect, and get renewed
in the Sanctuary. We gather for an hour to sing, listen, and respond
to God’s presence.
“Drop In” for Care
First and Third Sundays • 1:00 pm
Need a listening ear? Stephen Ministers, along with Stephen
Leaders Judith Brown-Leigh and Heather Juby will be available
to provide support and helpful resources in your time of need.
No appointment is necessary but you may make one if you want.
Contact Heather Juby at hjuby@middlechurch.org
Life of the Community
We’ve had a fantastic year of growth—23 new members joined
Middle Church so far this year. For information on membership,
contact Adriene Thorne at 212.477.0666 or athorne@middlechurch.
org. We had a fantastic street fair with more visitors
than ever. $8,000 was collected and will support the Celebrate
Life Program for many months. Kevin Hall graduated City
College New York with a MFA in creative writing. He is shopping
his first novel and writing features for EDGE New York, a group
dedicated to presenting news and information to the LGBT community
in a fair, entertaining, non-conglomerate form.
Summer Arts Program at Middle Arts Center
Affordable quality art program in a community setting,
serving the families of the Lower East Side since 1988
• Pottery, arts, crafts, drama, digital media, music, dance,
painting, drawing, and jewelry-making
• Frequent outings to the pool, playgrounds, and parks
• W eekly trips to museums, zoos, and cultural institutions
• Excellent student/teacher ratio; Experienced, fun staff
• Daily snack provided
Open to children ages 4–11 years old
Monday–Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm | July 7–August 29
$185 per week, with two week minimum
$25 registration fee | $50 materials fee additional
Contact Carolina Encalada, Director,
at 212.477.0666 or cencalada@middlechurch.org |
