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APRIL, MAY & JUNE 2020

TOUCHPOINT MarbleChurch.org

The Marble Magazine

Spotlight: Worship with Us pg. 7

CYF Corner pg. 12

Ways You Can Serve pg. 10

Holy Week & Easter Offering page 4 Connect Online page 5

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From “Face to Face” to “Heart to Heart”

By the time you read this, it will have been over Speaking of care, we have an incredible group of three weeks since we’ve been able to meet together. volunteers who are “Caring Callers” and are reaching Even the most introverted among us have struggled out to the most isolated to make sure they’re doing with this separation because there is a longing within okay. I could give many more examples, but these are us for human connection and community. Personally, just a few of the ways we are joined together heart I’ve found this disconnection very difficult. The joy to heart. of being in ministry comes from the joy of being The great irony is that our most profound act of with you! being together, heart to heart, is to not meet face As I’ve been processing what living in isolation to face. Given that our personal actions now have means for us, the words of Paul to the Thessalonians outsized consequences for others, when we set aside came to mind. He said, “But when we were sepaour desires to meet in person out of concern for the rated from you, brothers and well-being of each other, it is a deep expression of sisters, for a short time—in love. And as hard as it is, it bears person, not in heart—we “…we are standing witness to the fact that we are longed with great eagerness standing together heart to heart in together heart to heart this moment. to see you face to face” (2:17). I found great comfort in this moment.”

We also need to remember that in these words because Paul mentions they were separated it reminded me that even for a “short time.” Whether we’re though we cannot be together face to face, we can separated for a few weeks or a few months, it is a be together heart to heart. short time. At Marble, we have a rich history of loving I’ve been inspired by the ways our community is relationships upon which we can draw to sustain us, facing the pandemic together, heart to heart. When and we have an incredible future in which we’ll do I led my first Facebook Live Bible study, I was hoping amazing things—and it will be face to face. But for people would pose some questions. Honestly, I was now, let us continue to be together, heart to heart, counting on this to help fill the time. Instead, people knowing there is nothing that can prevent the joining used the chat to connect with one another and pray of our hearts in a time like this. for one another, and I was moved by such interaction.

With Much Love for You All, While we worship online, I see the chat abuzz with people welcoming and checking in on each other.

It’s amazing how people are caring for one another.

Dr. Michael Bos

Dr. Michael Bos Senior Minister

Staff for this Issue EDITOR:

Karla Fritsch PHOTOS:

Dave Cross Jay Johnson Tena Bos Dan Finegold Doug Powers Siobhan Tull Karla Fritsch GRAPHIC DESIGN:

Beth Player-DiCicco

NEW MEMBER ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION Sunday, April 19 | After Worship Folks who want to find out more about the Marble Family and how they can become a part of it, please join our informational video call immediately following Worship. If you are interested, please email Kim Sebastian-Ryan (KRyan@MarbleChurch. org) or Siobhan Tull (STull@MarbleChurch.org) by Wednesday, April 15.

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A WORD FROM OUR EXECUTIVE MINISTER FAITH IN THE MIDST OF FEAR of listening to the voice of people in the medical

By Rev. J. Elise Brown, Ph.D. establishment who were calling on all large institu“But now thus says the LORD, the One who created you, tions to help by reducing large, in-person gatherings O Jacob, who formed you, O Israel: where people sit close to each other. Because we are Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; uniquely able to offer quality worship services through I have called you by name, you are mine. livestream, we made the decision to do so even before When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; the state’s “shelter in place” order. and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; During these days I have been thinking of the many when you walk through fire you shall not be times in scriptures when people were gripped by burned, and the flame shall not consume you. ” fear of both invisible and visible threats. I have been

– Isaiah 43:1-2 (NRSV) pondering all of the times people in scripture looked As I write this, the world has been gripped by an around at what was going on and did not know what invisible threat called COVID-19 or Coronavirus. I say to do – the Israelites as they wandered through the “invisible” because a person doesn’t know they are wilderness and wondered if God was still with them; a carrier until certain symptoms cause them to get a Noah and his family stuck in an ark amidst a flood test to confirm or calm their fears. I also say “invisible” wondering if the land would ever be dry again; the because anyone can be carrying disciples surrounded by fear and the virus unknowingly and, also uncertainty as Jesus, their strong and “Hold fast to unknowingly, pass it along to beloved leader, walked the road to a others. Riding the subway or bus, your faith, dear cross and crucifixion; the list goes on. we might look around and wonder, In each of these scenarios, and so Marble Family.”

“Is anyone on this train a carrier?” many more, fearful people found a Or, “the woman behind me is coughway to hold fast to faith in the midst of ing; should I move away from her? What if she is a fear and uncertainty. They found a way to draw from carrier of COVID-19?” Suspicions. Questions. Fears. a deep well of faith they might not have even known It is hard to know what to do, exactly, in a time like was within them. this. At Marble we made the difficult decision to move Now is a time to not lose heart but see that we are from in-person worship gatherings to worship only by moving toward resurrection hope and life at Easter. livestream starting March 15. It was a very difficult Lenten journeys can be hard to travel. Places of shaddecision because we believe so strongly in the power ows might threaten to overcome us. But, remember the of community, the power of being together in person, words of Isaiah: When you pass through the waters, I loving and caring for each other. When a person comes will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not to Marble, they are greeted with warm smiles, handoverwhelm you. When you walk through fire you shall shakes and hugs, people with full and caring hearts. not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

How can we remove the in-person love and care we Hold fast to your faith, dear Marble Family. We believe in so strongly? are people of hope and life. We will get through this We did this to do our part in slowing the spread together. of the virus. We wanted to affirm the importance

OUR EASTER LILY TRADITION During this time of uncertainty, registration for the Easter Lilies has been suspended. At some point in the near future, we are still planning to have a list in memory and honor of your loved ones, and to use these donations for the Marble Care Fund that is being set up to help those in the Marble Community affected by the Coronavirus crisis (please see page 9).

For questions about the list of names, please contact Clay Hale (CHale@MarbleChurch.org or 212-686-2770, ext. 252).

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Rev. J. Elise Brown, Ph.D. Executive Minister

Remember to visit MarbleWomen.com for daily Lenten inspirations through April 9.

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Holy Week 2020

Easter will come and the Marble Community APRIL 10, GOOD FRIDAY will celebrate! However, this year will be unique as Instrumental Music for Meditation – 11:40am we worship remotely online due to the Coronavirus.

Worship – Noon, Dr. Michael Bos Please visit MarbleChurch.org/connect/livestreamThe Marble Choir, Festival of Voices and soloists ing for all services. with Orchestra: Mozart Requiem.

APRIL 5, PALM SUNDAY Good Friday Prayer Vigil – 1:00-2:00pm Bible Study and Prayer – 10:00am If you have a prayer request, please submit by Worship – 11:00am, Dr. Michael Bos filling out the form at MarbleChurch.org/worship/ lent-holyweek. The Marble Prayer Team will gather APRIL 9, MAUNDY THURSDAY online after Worship to pray together. If you would like Worship – 7:00pm (Prelude, 6:50pm) to pray with them, please join at meeting.windstream.

Commemorating Jesus’ final night. com/j/1125989713 or check MarbleChurch.org for Meditation by Rev. Brittany Juliette Hanlin. phone numbers. Questions? Contact Judy Tulin Holy Communion.

(JTulin@MarbleChurch.org or 212-686-2770, ext. 207).

This is an extraordinary time and, while this won’t APRIL 12, EASTER SUNDAY become a regular practice for us at Marble, we invite Prayer Circle – 10:15am you to join in partaking of Communion in your own Prelude for Brass and Organ – 10:45am home during the Maundy Thursday service. Please Worship – 11:00am, Dr. Michael Bos have ordinary elements of bread and juice nearby.

The Marble Choir with Manhattan Brass We are together...while we are apart.

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BLESSED – THE MARBLE EASTER OFFERING

By Tena Bos To whom much is given, much will be required.

– Luke 12:48 At the Women’s retreat this year we discussed the word “blessed.” It made some of us uncomfortable to say we were blessed, because what does that mean to those that don’t have as much as we do? Are they not blessed?

Or are we all blessed in different ways? Maybe that’s a question we cannot answer, or a question we will wrestle with. Maybe we need to look at the word differently. I believe all of our blessings are meant to be shared. If we change the words in Luke 12:48 just a bit, it will read, “To one who has been greatly blessed, you will be required to share those blessings.”

That is what our Easter Offering at Marble is all about. Sharing our blessings. Each of us has something to share to brighten the life of another. In this endeavor though, we are asking that we share our monetary blessings. Whether we share one dollar, a hundred dollars, or thousands of dollars, we are called to help those around us.

I would like to ask you to pray along with me to consider what you are able to contribute this year to bless another’s life. Each penny we can offer will help to brighten the life of someone in our community.

My prayers are for each of us to stay healthy right now. I very much look forward to walking through the doors of Marble again and seeing each one of you in

person. What a glorious day that will be! Until then, I hope to “see” you online.

Help Make a Positive Impact Our goal this year is to raise $230,000, 100% of which will be granted to nonprofits making a positive difference in the lives of many. Here are the ways in which you can give: • Give online: MarbleChurch.org/give/easteroffering • Click the blue Easter Offering button below streaming window at MarbleChurch.org.

• T ext GIVEMCC Easter and any amount to 73256 • Call Clay Hale, 212-686-2770, ext. 252 We thank you the Marble Community for your ongoing support. We are praying for all of you and ask that you pray for us as well, as we navigate these challenging times. Together, we will continue to live in hope as we look forward to being on the other side of COVID-19. In the meantime, let us continue to live into Jesus’ call to heed a command to love one another as he has loved us (John 13:34).

For more information, contact Rev. Susanah Wade (SWade@MarbleChurch.org).

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Online Opportunities Spotlight NEW EVENTS HOLY WEEK STORIES Maundy Thursday & Good Friday | 1:00pm Easter Sunday | After Prayer Circle Rev. Brittany will be reading the stories of Holy Week on Instagram Live.

PRIMETIME (55+) Every Wednesday | 1:00pm Join us online as we share our experiences during this time of sheltering in place and move through this world event. Contact Baleta McKenzie (BMcKenzie@ MarbleChurch.org or ext. 219) or Clay Hale (CHale@ MarbleChurch.org or ext. 252).

CHAIR YOGA Every Thursday | 10:00-10:45am Join us for a beginner-friendly time of gentle movement as we center ourselves physically and spiritually.

CHILDREN OF GOD STORYBOOK BIBLE Monday, Wednesdays & Fridays | 1:00pm Read through Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s Children of God Storybook Bible with Rev. Brittany on Instagram Live. Begins April 13.

YOUNG ADULT PUB THEOLOGY Monday, April 13 | 7:00-8:00pm Our monthly Pub Theology has moved online.

Grab a beer or whatever you have, and join our casual conversation on faith and life.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Friday, April 17 | 6:30pm Join Rev. Brittany for a kick-off devotional and then stream Incredibles 2 with other church families. (There will be a children’s sermon based on the movie in Sunday’s service!)

GIFTS AND WOMEN’S MINISTRY SOCIAL HOUR Friday, April 17 | 7:00-8:00pm Friends of Marble’s Women’s and LGBTQ Ministries gather for fun and lighthearted sharing.

PARENTING CONNECTION MOVES ONLINE Sunday, April 19 | Noon All parents and guardians welcome to join Marble parent Geoff Goodman, Ph.D. For more information and Broadview link, contact Rev. Brittany Juliette Hanlin (BHanlin@MarbleChurch.org).

NEVER TOO MANY COOKS IN THE KITCHEN Tuesday, April 21 | 6:00-7:00pm Channel your inner Julia Child and join Rev. Anthony in the kitchen! Cook along from a shared recipe or pop something in the microwave and join the conversation.

COOPED UP AND MARIE KONDO-ING Monday, April 27 | 7:00-8:00pm There’s no better time to tackle big cleaning and organizing projects around the apartment! Rev. Elise

will reflect on the spirituality of living simply and letting go – using Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and Netflix miniseries as reference.

ON-GOING SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER Sundays | 10:00 – 10:45am Prayer Circle and Bible Study are combined into a “hybrid” livestreamed offering. Submit your concerns and join in praying for others. There is also a brief time of teaching.

DAILY THROUGH THE BIBLE DISCUSSION Weekdays | 12:00 – 12:30pm One of Marble ministers discusses the day’s assigned Through the Bible reading and takes your questions.

Join us on Facebook Live, accessible via Marble’s Facebook page.

AFTERNOON PRAYER Weekdays | 4:00 – 4:20pm Wind down your day with a brief time of sharing and prayer, led by Marble ministers. Join us via Broadview chat or call (646) 741-5293 and enter meeting ID 111 712 8389.

SOCIAL MEDIA Connect with us and your fellow congregants through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Vimeo.

SMALL GROUPS Some Small Groups continue to meet online at their regularly scheduled times. If you wish to be included in new groups forming online, please contact Baleta McKenzie (BMcKenzie@MarbleChurch.org).

CALL MINISTRY If you would like to help us call people from our congregation who live alone and might feel isolated, please fill out the online form or call us (212-686-2770, 9:00am5:00pm) to be added to the call list.

ENCOURAGING WORD To hear an uplifting recorded message from one of Marble’s ministers, please call 212-686-2774. The messages change periodically and are available 24/7.

Please continue to check MarbleChurch.org for the most up-to-date information. We are devoted to staying connected in these uncertain times in a safe way and to do our part to stop the spread of this disease and protect the most vulnerable of our community.

In the midst of the physical distance the COVID-19 crisis has created between us, remember that we need each other more than ever. We are blessed that we can worship together online!

These are more ways for us to stay connected during this time.

Visit MarbleChurch.org/ moving-online for direct links and more.

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Spiritual Growth and Education

Online Opportunities for Spiritual Growth and Education Sunday Bible Study and Prayer 10:00 – 10:45am Prayer Circle and 10:00am Bible Study have been combined into a “hybrid” livestreamed offering. Please submit your concerns and join in praying for those in need. There is also a brief time of teaching. To tune in live or view the archive, please visit MarbleChurch.org/ connect/livestreaming.

Online Through the Bible Discussion Weekdays, 12:00 – 12:30pm One of Marble ministers discusses the day’s assigned Through the Bible reading and takes your questions. Join us on Facebook Live, accessible via Marble’s Facebook page, facebook.com/marblechurchnyc.

Afternoon Prayer Weekdays, 4:00 – 4:20pm Wind down your day with a brief time of sharing and prayer, led by Marble ministers.

Join us via Broadview video chat at meeting. windstream.com/j/1117128389 or call (646) 741-5293 and enter meeting ID 111 712 8389.

Stay tuned to MarbleChurch.org and bulletins for the return of our regular in-person Sunday Ten O’Clock Hour/Bible Study and Prayer Circle, as well as Tuesday evening’s Deep Dive Bible Study.

Small Groups

Grow spiritually and connect in a deeper way with others at Marble by being part of a Small Group this Spring and Summer! To learn more, including about online opportunities, contact Baleta McKenzie (BMcKenzie@MarbleChurch.org) or visit MarbleChurch.org.

MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH BEREAVEMENT GROUP Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one?

Grief has no expiration date. Any significant loss changes life forever. All are welcome to participate in an understanding and supportive community to share your personal story in a confidential atmosphere of love and faith. If you’re interested in attending when our Monday gatherings resume, please sign up with Judy Tulin (JTulin@MarbleChurch.org; 212-686-2770, ext. 207).

MARBLE STORYTIME Visit MarbleChurch.org to watch Rev. Brittany as she reads a book, ending with some questions for your family to ponder.

Adults, it’s also a treat for your inner child!

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SUNDAY WORSHIP 11AM

April/May/June 2020 Dr. Michael Bos Senior Minister

APRIL 5 Palm Sunday

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Easter Sunday

Dr. Michael Bos SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Rev. J. Elise Brown, Ph.D. SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Dr. Michael Bos

As we go to press, there is still so much uncertainty due to Coronavirus/COVID-19, however, know that whether online or in person, the Marble Community will continue to Worship together every week.

Remember, you can engage in conversation with others during the live stream of Worship. Please click on the located on the top right corner of your screen. If you are watching via Facebook Live, let us chat bubble know you are there by making a comment.

SUNDAYS, MAY 3, 10, 24 & 31 Dr. Michael Bos SUNDAY, MAY 17 Rev. Brittany Juliette Hanlin SUNDAYS, JUNE 7, 14 & 21 Dr. Michael Bos SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Rev. Anthony Livolsi

BLESSED COMMUNITY LIFE AT MARBLE DURING THE CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 CRISIS It’s really no surprise, yet the indomitable spirit of Marble’s members and staff has shone brightly during the pandemic. We were blessed to have a strong foundation of our long-time streaming ministry to build on to help us continue to connect as a community.

On the next pages you’ll find a collage of photos representing just some of what’s gone on in front and behind the computer screens, including: the MarbleVision Control Room moved to Christina’s and Nick & Siobhan’s homes; Christina’s girls helping edit video and enjoying Brittany’s Children’s Message; Marble’s “switchboard” moved to Gary and Stuart’s apartment; the facilities crew steaming to disinfect after cleaning; Staff and Worship Meetings via

Broadview Chat; Drs. Bos and Brown leading online Worship; Ken and Rashad performing from their homes; and the Marble Family participating in the streaming chat.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING FACILITIES CREW! John, Virgilio, Joshua, Jerry, Luis, Yvon, Andres, Javaris, Rick – You work hard and with such heart at all times. During this crisis you went above and beyond to make sure the Marble Community will be safe when we return to the building.

Bless you!

#WEWO: WEDNESDAY WORSHIP, 6:15PM Every Week, except Except April 8 & June 17

JAZZ VESPERS, 6:15PM Wednesday, June 17

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STREAMING WORSHIP

Life at Marble during Coronavirus/COVID-19

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STAFF MEETINGS

BEHIND THE SCENES

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Missons and Outreach: Opportunities to Serve

In the Action Spotlight

STAY TUNED – MARBLE CARE FUND Currently we don’t have the power of touch or even face-to-face relationships to encourage each other. Yet, we have not lost the power of caring. It is our intent to create a Marble Care Fund to help those within our Marble Family affected by the aftermath of COVAD-19. Stay tuned for details.

WEST SIDE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER Marble is part of a consortium of churches and synagogues that support West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH). Located in upper Manhattan, WSCAH is a customer choice, supermarket style food pantry and social services provider. With its values of Dignity, Community, Choice, WSCAH has been providing the healthiest food possible to a community of 22,000 customers.

With the closure of many businesses, There Is a Great Need for Kidney Donors for the number of New Two People from Our Community, Ted Gregory and Yorkers who need member Diane DiResta’s husband, Ed. We encour- access to healthy age you to consider this as a way to provide life-saving food and supportive help for them. Thank you! All inquiries are kept conservices such as fidential and without obligation. To learn more about Food Stamps and kidney donation: Health Insurance will increase exponen• for Ted: please fill out a donor questionnaire at tially over the coming www.columbiakidneytransplant.org. weeks. WSCAH is • for Ed: please email R23881@renewal.org committed to stay(Renewal’s website: www.renewal.org). ing open during the Coronavirus VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES crisis and serving There are many organizations that need “virtual” volunteers right now, including two with long histories our customers who desperately need with the Marble Community: the Episcopal Actors our help. If you’d Guild which provides emergency aid and support to like to help support professional performers of all faiths, and Housing this ministry, please Plus which helps formerly incarcerated mothers and visit www.wscah. homeless female veterans and their children. For org/donate/. information on how you may be able to help, please visit MarbleChurch.org/give/volunteer-withmarble/#currentopportunities.

Action Volunteers - Ways You Can Serve

Stay tuned for return dates of these regular outreach opportunities. For more ideas and referrals to organizations in need of volunteers, please contact Tom Schneider (TSchneider@ MarbleChurch.org).

Prayer Shawl Ministry – Knit/crochet shawls for the homebound. Generally meets two Mondays each month, 4:30-5:30pm.

Ecclesia Ministry – Help with this worshipping congregation for the homeless in Madison Square Park. Usually on the second Sunday of the month, 10:00-10:30am and 2:00pm.

Habitat for Humanity Build – Help work on a home for a low-income family. No experience necessary. Usually one Saturday each month.

Bowery Mission – Serve dinner to the homeless one Saturday per month.

Marble Fights Hunger – When the Marble building reopens, please support our continuous food drive by donating nutritious, canned/bottled items only for Icahn House East (a temporary shelter for homeless mothers).

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Reflections from the Editor

By Karla Fritsch This was lovingly created in the hope that you Appreciating connection in a new way is somewill be blessed – looking at things in a new way, thing I know a lot of us have experienced. Thank God glimpsing details previously unseen, catchfor technology that can help provide comfort because ing visions of beauty – all helping you believe in I can see my co-workers’ faces on my computer or POSSIBILITIES. FaceTime with a friend. I also appreciate how I feel the presence of my Marble Family when I participate That’s the message I put on the back of my photo in the live stream chat during Worship. I’m a regular cards. As a photographer, I pride myself in noticing beautiful and interesting details that others may miss. live streamer, yet I had never participated in the chat Yet, with COVID-19, and all its negative ripples, I won- before. It warms my heart each Sunday when I see dered if I’d be able to recognize some of the beautiful the “hellos” and the things people share. experiences and blessings in the One of the personal blessings midst of the fear and tragedy of this for me is of the timing of this. In pandemic.

January I got a FitBit and as part of my Lenten journey, I decided to Most nights on the news they’ve increase my steps. Thankfully I had included inspiring stories of people momentum going and have been giving concerts from their balcoable to keep stepping which has nies, teachers having car parades blessed me physically and emoto cheer on their students, doctors tionally during this strange and and nurses leaving their families challenging time. to help the sick no matter what the cost. Yet at times I’ve felt like we’re I’ve been stretched to shift my awareness even in the smallest all living in The Twilight Zone and there’s nothing inspiring about that. ways. While finishing the bulletin for March 15, all of a sudden the I’ve actually said out loud, alone in my tiny apartment, “Is this really line “Please silence all electronic devices” jumped off the page. happening?” “Am I really living I chuckled to myself – that through this?”

Karla Fritsch, Publications Manager reminder definitely wouldn’t be Besides that, for a while I thought I was handling needed for an online-only Worship. This wasn’t this well. I’m an introvert and enjoy being at home, business as usual. so the transition to sheltering in place wasn’t too Work has kept me busy, yet I still hope to use this bad. Then on Sunday, March 29, I experienced “Clap mandated “PAUSE” to reflect more, shift at least a bit Because We Care” for the first time in my neighborhood. I was touched when I’d seen it on the news, yet of my personal “business as usual” in a more positve was surprised by my emotional response when out of direction, and ask myself some questions: my own window I heard people clapping and cheering What do I want to learn through this experience? for the medical personnel. The waves of tears were Whatever the new normal will be for the city, the released – and kept coming. It was a gift to feel. I’d country, the world – what new normal will I choose been more numb than I’d realized. Now my favorite for myself? time of day is 7:00pm. I have a mix of feelings while I clap or ring the Maine harbor bell hanging in my Will I still believe in possibilities? window – I smile with happiness for the way it draws What do I want to discover about myself and the unseen, unknown neighbors closer to me; I have others when we take the face masks off? overflowing gratitude for the doctors, nurses, first responders and other essential workers that are on the frontlines; I get choked up and tears flow from the sadness of the tremendous suffering in the world...

During those three minutes, I see the beautiful gift in every emotion I’m feeling.

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CYF CORNER YOUTH SERVICE TRIP MEMORIES On February 15, 2020, nine Marble youth embarked on a journey to St. Thomas for a week of service.

Our youth and chaperones were hosted by our sister church, St. Thomas Reformed Church, and they served for 32 hours at My Brother’s Workshop, The Long Path Community After School Program, and The Humane Society of St. Thomas.

Marble, thank you for all of your prayers and support! We are looking forward to serving again soon!

Youth: Amanda Crewey, Juan Figueroa, Felicia Jennings-Brown, Harry McSween, Walker McSween, Benjamin Niewood, Ella Niewood, Analicia Wright.

Chaperones: Rev. Brittany Hanlin, Jessica Scovel, Chris Vega.

Families – for online CYF opportunities, please see page 5.

Touchpoint: April, May & June 2020

As we go to press, with the uncertainties due to the Coronavirus Pandemic we don’t know when these events will actually happen.

However, we look forward to the Sanctuary and Marble Loft being filled again with music AND YOU! Please stay tuned to MarbleChurch.org and the bulletins for updates.

MARBLE MUSIC NEXT DOOR Please plan to join us when we can return to the Marble Loft for this evening of music that will enliven your spirit featuring extraordinary emerging artists from The Marble Choir and other talent from New York City.

Hosted by Music Director Kenneth Dake. We’ll let you know when the date is set.

GOSPEL AROUND THE WORLD From Broadway, to Brazil, to the Caribbean, artists of various genres have fused the languages, sounds, and musical styles of their own regions with gospel music. The Marble Community Gospel Choir, directed by Rashad McPherson, looks forward to when they’ll be able to return to the Sanctuary for this concert that will honor Gospel Music’s breadth and impact around the world. In addition to multilingual musical guests, the concert will also feature a tribute to composer and gospel music artist Andrae Crouch.

Stay tuned to MarbleChurch.org for date and ticket information.

MARBLE SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL The Arts Ministry hopes to celebrate again during our all-church festival that includes various programs featuring music from classical to jazz, dance, film, poetry, plays and fine art including paintings and photography. We are especially interested in original material. Stay tuned to MarbleChurch.org for details or contact Mario Sprouse ( MSprouse@ MarchChurch.org).

THE LAST WORD

Together we can face any challenges as deep as the ocean and as high as the sky. — Sonia Gandhi

LIVE WEBCAST SCHEDULE If you can’t be here in person, visit MarbleChurch.org or Facebook.

Sundays 10am – Ten O’Clock Hour /Bible Study 10:48am – Grace Notes: Inside the Music 11am – Worship 12:15pm – Talk Back

Wednesdays 6:15pm – #WeWo: Wednesday Worship TV – Fridays @ 4:30pm, MNN Time Warner Ch. 57 (Manhattan) Sermon Podcasts: Subscribe at MarbleChurch.org.

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We hope our Annual Summer Arts Festival can go on as planned in June. Meetings have continued online. Contact Mario Sprouse (MSprouse@ MarbleChurch.org).

Our Lenten blog continues through April 9, visit MarbleWomen.com. We join GIFTS for an online Social Hour on Friday, April 17. Contact Don Piper (DPiper@MarbleChurch.org).

GIFTS: LGBTQ Fellowship

Young Adult Ministry

Gather for an online Social Hour with the Women’s Ministry on Friday, April 17. We hope to be able to Celebrate Pride events together in June! Contact Don Piper (DPiper@MarbleChurch.org) or Rev. Anthony Livolsi (ALivolsi@MarbleChurch.org).

PrimeTime (55+) Fellowship We look forward to the return of our Wednesday lunch programs, until then join us online. Contact Baleta McKenzie (BMckenzie@MarbleChurch.org).

Pub Theology moves online April 13. Contact Rev. Anthony Livolsi (ALivolsi@MarbleChurch.org).

Keep up with our different Program Ministries by visiting their pages at MarbleChurch.org. You can also sign-up to receive emails; click on “Newsletter Sign-up” at the bottom of our homepage.