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Exploring Our Faith, Winter-Spring 2012

First Church — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:30:41 +0000

The new Educational Ministries brochure is now available for programs beginning on Sunday, January 15! Click here for the PDF version, or stop by the Mellin-Macnab lobby or the church Narthex on Sundays to pick up a hard copy.

Presbyterian Welcome 2011 Faithful Servant Awards

First Church — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:56:48 +0000

On Thursday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m., Presbyterian Welcome will hold the 2011 Faithful Servant Awards at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, located at 7 West 55th Street. Presbyterian Welcome will honor three exceptional leaders in the movement for full inclusion of all people—without regard to sexual orientation and gender identification—in the life and leadership of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Honorees are the Rev. Tricia Dykers-Koenig of The Covenant Network of Presbyterians, Patrick Evans of Yale University’s Institute of Sacred Music, and the Rev. Anna Taylor Sweringen of the Presbytery of New York City. Tickets begin at $50 and can be purchased at bit.ly/p6QF8x.

Presbyterian Welcome is a ministry that works with local congregations to combat homophobia, exclusion, and bullying in their churches, communities and schools. In addition, Presbyterian Welcome offers support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons across the country who are pursuing ordained ministry in the PC (USA), providing a network of community, guidance, and strategic counsel. Visit Presbyterian Welcome at presbyterianwelcome.org.

Heritage of Pride Day

First Church — Wed, 25 May 2011 19:20:46 +0000

Come help hand out water to thirsty parade walkers and spend a fun couple of hours! First Church members will again staff the Evelyn Davidson Water Project, providing cold water to those marching in the LBGT Pride Parade. The parade takes place on Sunday, June 26 (1:15 to 5:00 p.m.). Sign up in the Mellin-Macnab building, contact the Board of Deacons at boardofdeacons@fpcnyc.org, or just show up!

Welcome to the “LGBT” section

First Church — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:15:29 +0000

First Presbyterian Church warmly welcomes all people regardless of their sexual or gender identity. Our diverse and inclusive congregation has long been active with organizations that promote God’s embrace of all people, such as the Presbyterian Welcome and the Covenant Network. In addition, our Greenwich Village location has blessed us with the opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder with many GLBTQ organizations, including the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Center, the Hetrick Martin Institute, and the Ali Forney Center.

We aspire, through God’s grace, to nurture a community that honors the dignity and love of every child, teen, adult, parent, and family. All are invited to join us in a journey of faith. But don’t just take our word for it; here are some of the thoughts and feelings of fellow spiritual travelers:

“Since Joining First Presbyterian Church in the fall of 2002, we have felt more than a warm welcome. We were given an invitation into this community of diverse people who take issues of tolerance, social justice and peace actively into their daily lives. Our lives have been enriched being connected to a lifeline of really Kool folks.”

“We feel lucky to be part of such a wonderful community. When we had our son, we felt even more welcomed as a family. We look forward to going to church because we know we’ll see friends and people who celebrate what makes our family special.” -Suzanne and Eileen

“The ultimate moment for me, in feeling welcome, was when Elizabeth, our daughter, was baptized. It felt comfortable and natural to be in front of the church with my partner, Don, and our daughter as a family. Later I realized it was remarkable that it was such a non-issue.” -Mark