The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is very disturbed by the November 18 announcement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo that the Administration unwisely is changing current U.S. policy by stating that the “establishment of Israeli civilian settlements in the West Bank is not per se inconsistent with international law.”
Read MoreA statement from Saint Peter’s Church and Iglesia de Sion on the United States' announced withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord.
Read MoreSaint Peter's artistic director for dance, Roberto Lara, is featured in a Dance Magazine article this month about the intersection of art and belief.
Read MoreIf Nevelson’s genius gives us this gift in the heart of New York City, what’s the world beyond to which she is inviting the viewer? The question may be as elusive in experience as it is unanswerable in words. And, maybe this is precisely how Nevelson draws us in.
Read MoreI thought you’d all want to know and celebrate: Thanks to the hard work of Christopher Vergara with the help of many from MNYS, the ELCA has declared itself a SANCTUARY CHURCH BODY by an overwhelming vote!
Read MoreSeafarers International House will host a Right of Asylum Reception on October 15, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Battery Gardens Restaurant to honor individuals who work on improving the lives of immigrants and asylum seekers.
Read MoreOn Sunday, July 14, members of Saint Peter’s Church and Central Synagogue volunteered in shifts throughout the day to monitor the entrances of Saint Peter’s Church.
Read MorePatience is a virtue. This is a lesson you can’t learn too early or too often—especially when it comes to construction projects, and most especially in New York City…
Read MoreCHICAGO – The Rev. Paul T. Egensteiner, Brooklyn, New York, was elected May 17 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the Synod Assembly, held May 16-18 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, N.Y.
Read MoreWe are collecting donations, medical, and personal care supplies for those suffering in the crisis in Venezuela.
Read MoreA special segment on NYC Arts focused on the Nevelson Chapel, including interviews by Brooke Kamin Rapaport, Jared Stahler, and Laurie Wilson.
Read More"It is a formidable team, fit for the legacy of a formidable woman. In addition to their diverse and impressive qualifications, perhaps the most significant common bond among these women is their collaborative spirit and approach…”
Read MoreAfter years of preparation, research and planning, a new phase has begun in the work of renewing and preserving Nevelson Chapel for the future.
Read MoreOn Sunday, June 11, 2017 the congregation declared Saint Peter’s Church a Sanctuary Congregation ready to help protect refugees and undocumented people.
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