Special Events

Healing and Wellness Service
Held on the third Sunday of each month in the English and Spanish services.

Celebration!
View the Celebration! poster.

Joint English-Spanish Worship Celebration in Appreciation of Rev. Hector Laporta
Sunday, June 15, 10:30am. A luncheon will follow the service. Sponsored by the Personnel Committee. See John Flake for more information.

Volunteer

Meal Service
Hope for Our Neighbors in Need sponsors meal service for those who are hungry on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. On Saturdays meals are distributed at Tompkins Square Park in the East and at the church door on 13th Street in the West. On Wednesdays and Sundays sit-down meals are served in the West location. Volunteers are currently needed on Saturdays and Sundays. To volunteer see Louise Fawcett or Amanda Block. You can email Amanda at apb_nyc@hotmail.com for information about this and other programs.

Youth Shelter
In connection with Sylvia's Place, The Church of the Village sponsors a shelter for LGBT youth. Called informally Sylvia's East, the shelter is located at 48 St. Mark's Place. The shelter accepts monetary contributions to help offset the cost of maintenance.   Please contact Jeff Mummert at villageshelter@earthlink.net  for more information.  

Prayer Chain
We believe in the power of prayer. There are persons in our worshipping community dedicated to praying for personal and corporate concerns throughout the week. To join this group fill out the blue form found in the pews on Sunday or contact Trudy Grove.

Choir
Add your voice to our worship services by joining the choir. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 6:30pm and Sunday at 9:00am. Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome. See the Director of Music or any choir member after service.

Listening Ministry
Has anyone ever told you that you're a good listener? Help for our Neighbors in Need wants you for a new listening ministry among our lunch guests. Please contact Amanda Block at apb_nyc@hotmail.com.

Daisy's Food Pantry
Daisy's Emergency Food Pantry offers groceries on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from Noon to 4pm at the 7th Ave. entrance of the West location. Current needs include baby and junior foods: cereal, fruits, vegetables, meets, juices, and powdered milk or Parmalat. There is a basket in the narthex of the church for your food gifts or you can contact the church office to make a donation.

Inspire: Writing and Art Group
Meets Fridays 10AM to 12 noon at our West Village location. All are Welcome! Supplies are provided you bring the talent! Refreshments are served; each participant gets a bag lunch. Contact Amanda Block for more information: apb_nyc@hotmail.com.

Youth Drummers Choir
Meets 12 noon at our East Village location. Anyone interested in joining can see Milagros Ricourt or contact her by email at ricourt@lehman.cuny.edu