Our Easter Traditions

I recently came across the origins of the New York City Easter Parade. It comes from an old superstition that one should wear something new on Easter to bring good luck. If you didn’t, the birds would punish you by dropping decorations on you from the sky. Eventually, Easter day became a fashion show with congregants displaying the latest trends. In New York City, soon after Marble was built (1854), a tradition grew in which congregants from Fifth Avenue churches would spill onto the street after Easter worship services and stroll the Avenue in their finest clothing. This would grow into the parade that continues to this day.

It reminds me that there are many customs and celebrations that have grown around Easter, and they can be fun and meaningful. I received my first tennis racquet as a gift in my Easter basket, and this spawned my life-long love of the game. Yet we need to remember that traditions have a way of keeping things the same. In the case of the Easter Parade, it reinforced social hierarchies with the extravagant display of fashion and wealth. Amidst this there were some who sought to shape the tradition in different ways. Our neighbor, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, would carry the flowers from the Easter service to the hospital nearby.

Whatever we do this Easter, let us keep our focus on the heart of the holiday: the Resurrection and possibility of new life. When we spill onto the streets after our Easter service, wherever we are in the world, may we do so embodying the life-changing, life-transforming love God has shown us in Christ. The Resurrection tells us that death and despair are not the last words. There is healing and hope that transcends this life. Christ is risen. He is risen, indeed! May new things arise in all of us!

Membership At Marble

Wherever you find yourself on your faith journey, we welcome you, right where you are. Here you’ll find a welcoming community in which to explore your faith and deepen your relationships with God, yourself, and others. Whether you live in New York or connect with us via live stream, we invite you to join the Marble Family and make Marble your church home. For more information about upcoming New Member Orientations, contact Kim Sebastian-Ryan (KRyan@MarbleChurch.org). Take that step today.

You’ll be so glad you did!

Marble is a place where I have found faith, hope, and love no matter what is going on beyond its doors. I hope others give themselves the gift that is Marble membership because this family of faith is truly worth the commitment. – T.

Elvi

Finding a home within Marble Church has happened at exactly the right time in my life. Knowing that I have joined a community of inclusion, ethics and service has created a renewed sense of purpose in my own journey. I would encourage anyone to explore this opportunity as a commitment to their own joy and giving through this extraordinary organization. –

L. Carter

When life is pulling me in many different directions, Marble Church acts as a spiritual anchor that keeps me centered in my faith. As a Marble member for 22 years, I’ve been welcomed into a community that supports me through both good times and bad and I’ve made friendships that will last a lifetime. Marble Church’s ministry of theology, inclusivity and outreach speaks to my mind as well as my heart. Becoming a member is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. –

J. Johnson

A Word From Our Executive Minister Welcome Spring And Resurrection

Rev. J. Elise Brown, Ph.D.

Oh, it is so good to see the days growing longer and the sun being with us for more hours each day! Buds are beginning to reveal themselves and soon they will burst forth with color and life. Life pushes forth, straining toward the light that enables all things to be transformed.

The resurrection is like this. Where death threatened to have the last word, it was overcome through the power of Jesus’ resurrection. Every time we celebrate Christ’s resurrection, we acknowledge that because Christ has risen, we rise, too.

People are starting to talk more about the impact the pandemic has had on their lives. At first, they were just trying to get through it. One day at a time. Believing that next week or the week after things would get better. As the weeks turned into months and the months turned into years, their patterns and habits and routines all changed. People they used to see regularly slowly disappeared from their lives. The things they used to do, events they used to attend, haven’t returned to their lives even though the venues reopened months ago. For some, the loneliness has been overwhelming. For others, too much time apart from people increased their anxiety.

These experiences are very real; people are still processing the deep impact the period of prolonged “away-from-ness” has had on them.

Perhaps for this reason, larger than any other, we can embrace Easter 2023 with a new sense of what resurrection really is. That which was believed to be long gone, came back to life. Jesus whom the political authorities of the time tried to silence through crucifixion, learned that God’s power is far greater than that of Roman rulers.

In the Jewish tradition after a loved one has died, people sit shiva for seven days (that’s what the word “shiva” means). Friends and loved ones come to visit, but they don’t go outside during this period. Then, at the end of shiva, friends and loved ones will go with the mourner for a brief walk outside, maybe just around the block. That action signifies re-entry into life but not at the same pace as it was lived before. Gradually, with introspection and full acknowledgement of their grief in gatherings at synagogue, people re-enter the world. They are changed, yes, by the experience of loss but they acknowledge that their lives on this earth go on.

Resurrection pulls us up and out and back into living with confidence that even though things change, the power of God remains the same. God’s presence with us remains the same. God’s steadfast love for us endures. God’s mercy and grace never leave us.

This Easter, I pray you practice living resurrection. The promise is real and the gift is immeasurable. But it only comes alive within us if we live it out every day.

See you in church!

Giving Update

Thank you for your generosity and continuing to give so faithfully as we work through our new financial reality. At the end of January 2023, congregant revenue (giving from pledging, plate and special gifts) was $892,159. The budget for congregant revenue for fiscal year 2023 (July 2022-June 2023) is $1,692,796. The good news is we are not far off from where we should be just beyond the halfway point of the fiscal year. The challenging news is that congregant revenue has dipped slightly from where we were at this point last year.

Remember the challenge Dr. Bos set forth to the congregation on Gratitude Sunday? He asked us to rise together and make $1,800,000 our goal for congregant revenue this fiscal year.

As you give your Easter Offering this year to help organizations outside of Marble, would you also consider making a Marble Match, or giving the same amount as a special gift to Marble to help us navigate through this time?

We will continue to update you on the finances of Marble, as promised. Most importantly, please know we are dedicated and hopeful for the future of our beloved church and are grateful for each of you and the part you play in making this such a special place.

For more details, please visit MarbleChurch.org/ gratitude.

Lenten Blog: Just Help! How to Build a Better World at MarbleWomen.com

The Quiet Beauty Within Arts Exhibit outside the Labyrinth Room or at MarbleChurch.org/ engage/arts-ministry.

Holy Week 2023

APRIL 2, PALM SUNDAY

10:00 O’CLOCK HOUR

The Path to Resurrection led by Dr. Michael Bos Labyrinth Room and online Worship — 11:00am

Stepping Out of the Crowd

Dr. Elise Brown

Arrive early for Worship for our Music for Contemplation with Carol Wincenc, flute, 10:45am

SOUL BREAK CONCERT

Monday, April 3 |12:30-1:00pm

Kenneth Dake, Marble’s own Director of Music, concludes our series, a 30-minute break for your soul. In the Sanctuary. Free admission.

VIRTUAL VIA DOLOROSA WALK

Monday, April 3 | 7:00pm

Walk in Jesus’ footsteps along “The Way of Sorrow”, learn about his journey, and this historic route, as we move closer to Easter Sunday. Led by Dr. Elise Brown and Sister Carol Perry via Zoom. To truly immerse yourself in this experience we advise joining via video. Register at MarbleChurch.org by March 29.

WALK THE LABYRINTH

Wednesday, April 5 | 5:00-6:00pm

This year, add this walking meditation to your Holy Week journey. For more dates, please see page 9.

In the Marble Spotlight

MEET THE BOARD

First Sundays | after Worship

Please use this opportunity to meet various Elders and Deacons after Worship at Fellowship on Fifth.

April 2 — Gregory Lozier, Renier van Aswegen, Brenda Walker

May 7 — Gregory Lozier, Matt Morse, Iyana Titus

FELLOWSHIP ON FIFTH – COFFEE HOUR

Sundays | 12:15-1:30pm

Join us Sundays after Worship in the Labyrinth Room for Fellowship on Fifth –a great opportunity to make new friends, greet old friends and learn about upcoming programs at Marble. Stay tuned to the Sunday bulletin and MarbleChurch.org for details about upcoming Special Coffee Hour/ Outreach Events.

APRIL 6, MAUNDY THURSDAY

Worship — 7:00pm

Commemorating Jesus’ final night

Something New

Dr. Michael Bos

Music by The Marble Choir. Holy Communion. For those worshipping at home, please have ordinary elements of bread and juice nearby

APRIL 7, GOOD FRIDAY

Music for Prayer & Meditation — 11:40am

Worship — Noon

Reflection by Dr. Michael Bos

The Marble Choir and Festival of Voices with Orchestra: Mozart Requiem (excerpts)

Good Friday Prayer Vigil — 1:15-2:30pm

Join the Marble Prayer Ministry Team as we pray together in the Labyrinth Room (downstairs). Request prayers by Palm Sunday, at MarbleChurch.org/GoodFridayPrayerRequests.

APRIL 9, EASTER SUNDAY

Prayer Circle — 9:30am

Prelude for Brass and Organ — 10:45am

Worship — 11:00am

Faith: Knowing Where to Look

Dr. Michael Bos

The Marble Choir with Brass

ONLINE TEA TIME WITH KIM & SIOBHAN

Wednesdays, May 17 & June 14 | 1:00-2:00pm

All are invited to pull up a comfy chair, grab a cup of something warm, and join Kim & Siobhan on Zoom.

• May 17: Around the World in 60 Minutes. Register by May 16.

•June 14: Summer Send Off. Register by June 13.

Marble Easter Offering 2023

“If you see your fellow Israelite’s donkey or ox fallen on the road, do not ignore it,” enjoins Deuteronomy 22:4. “Help the owner get it to its feet.”

The Marble Easter Offering is about helping God’s children get on their feet. “To care means first of all to empty our own cup and to allow the other to come close to us,” wrote Henri Nouwen, the Catholic theologian who worked with the disabled. “It means to take away the many barriers that prevent us from entering into communion with the other. When we dare to care then we discover that nothing human is foreign to us, but that all the hatred and love, cruelty and compassion, fear and joy can be found in our own hearts.”

In 2022, the Marble Easter Offering funded a program at Quality Services for the Autism Community that helps autistic adolescents complete their high school education. The Easter Offering also funded Mustard Seeds, a program in Jamaica that provides care and shelter for young persons with severe cerebral palsy. Tony Angeline, a member of the Benevolence of Marble Committee who works with the disabled, observes: “Marble’s Easter Offering is very important to me because it gives me the opportunity to contribute to and learn about organizations with vital missions and those outside of the U.S. that I would’ve otherwise not known like La Posada Providencia providing services to immigrants on the Texas/Mexico border and MES Johannesburg that works to provide solutions to poverty in South Africa.”

Lent is a time to examine our own hearts. The Marble Easter Offering is an opportunity to be in communion with our New York community as well as our brothers and sisters around the world. “By the honest recognition and confession of our human sameness we can participate in the care of God who came, not to the powerful but powerless, not to be different but the same, not to take our pain away but to share it,” wrote Rev. Nouwen. “Through this participation we can open our hearts to each other and form a new community.”

Nouwen noted: “The word care finds its origin in the word kara, which means ‘to lament, to mourn, to anticipate in suffering, to share in pain.’ To care is to cry out with those who are ill, confused, lonely, isolated, and forgotten, and to recognize their pains in our own heart. To care is to enter into the world of those who are only touched by hostile hands, to listen attentively to those whose words are only heard by greedy ears, and to speak gently with those who are used to harsh order and impatient requests.”

The Easter Offering recognizes that there is much pain in our world and much pain in New York City. The Marble Easter Offering is testimony that “love heals.” Every contribution is an act of love. As Paul wrote in his letter to the Philippians: “Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:14 NRSV)

GIVE online at MarbleChurch.org/ give/easter-offering or by check, payable to Marble Collegiate Church, memo: Easter Offering

CONNECTING WITH KIM & SIOBHAN

Whew! We can’t believe how quickly the winter came and went! But Spring is here, Easter has arrived, and we are ready to stretch ourselves toward the light.

In the last Touchpoint we encouraged you to take Dr. Brown’s advice to connect here at Marble. To join a small group, or come to our online Tea Time, perhaps join us for a Labyrinth Walk. And it has been a joy to see us try something new or reengage with something we know well.

This time we want to encourage you to think about giving back. Have you felt called to serve here at Marble? Our volunteers are vital to what we do here – and service is also an expression of our faith. So, we invite you to look around at how you can serve. And if we can be of help, please let us know.

We look forward to continuing to walk this path in faith with you!

Kim Sebastian-Ryan Director of Membership & Connecting Siobhan Tull

Leader for Online Community

A 27-Year View from the Choir Loft

By Kenneth Dake

In a few weeks I’ll wrap up my time at Marble and step into a new, yet-to-be-determined life chapter. All the discerning, counseling, praying and planning in the world could not prepare me for the rush of emotions I feel at this juncture. Even though I know it’s time to lean forward into new challenges and opportunities, it is still incredibly difficult to leave my Marble community. Of course, Marble will forever be family to me, always remaining in my heart and life.

I remember stepping into Marble for the very first time for my audition in the summer of 1995. I was immediately struck by the meticulous beauty and majesty of the Sanctuary…and by the unexpected gift of airconditioning! Returning to audition in Worship that September, I was truly inspired by the enthusiastic singing – what a thrill it was to experience that joyful Marble energy! It is something I still treasure each and every Sunday.

I feel deeply privileged to have been part of many firsts at Marble over the years:

• Founding our Festival of Voices in 1997 with a group of stalwart volunteers who have contributed such profound music ministry to the Marble Community.

• Initiating our annual Advent Concert which over 20 years grew into a centerpiece of our musical season.

• Recording four glorious CDs with The Marble Choir and featuring them in concerts at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall and Merkin Concert Hall. I will miss those incredible singers dearly!

• October 18, 2015, dedicating our new, transcendent 101-rank pipe organ – what a great day that was in Marble’s history.

• Knowing that countless arrangements and compositions I’ve written for our congregation are now published and being sung across the country, spreading Marble’s music well beyond her walls.

• Helping to pioneer Marble’s Jazz ministry, weekly Soul Break Concerts (formerly Bach’s Lunch), Silent Movie Nights, Marble Music Next Door recitals, Grace Notes: Inside the Music, and more.

• Hosting outstanding visiting choirs and artists such as my esteemed colleague Peggy Dettwiler (Mansfield University Concert Choir), dear friend and mentor Ken Medema, and the extraordinary Carol Wincenc.

Through music, it has also been an honor for me to be present with many of you, in your times of greatest celebration and times of deepest loss. In my old office I had a giant bulletin board on which dozens of memorial service program covers hovered just above my desk. I gazed at those faces every day – our beloved Saints – and felt I was being watched over by the great Marble cloud of witnesses. I believe and trust they continue to watch over Marble and all of us. For in the words of our hymn, The Servant Song:

When we sing to God in heaven we shall know such harmony,

Born of all we’ve known together of Christ’s love and agony.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Marble. Always remember to keep on singing: “Through all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing: For Love commands both heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?”

Reflections from the Editor

By Karla Fritsch

Ten years ago, I wrote my first regular column for the Marble newsletter. My theme was “travelling together” and I reflected on the seasons of change at Marble and how my friendship with Luella Mulder and others helped me ride the waves of the journey. Now, the seasons of Marble are changing again with the departure of our beloved Director of Music and another of my travelling companions, Ken Dake.

Of course, I appreciated Ken’s musical gifts through the decades. He introduced me to more classical music than I would have done on my own and brought back warm childhood memories when he’d choose hymns like Children of the Heavenly Father or Beautiful Savior. He inspired me to sing when he shared newer songs like Beth Nielsen Chapman’s How We Love, and touched my soul deeply with I Offer My Life and other choral responses that would become mantras for me.

Sharing memories of dear friends and long-ago coworkers were also gifts. We both had a special bond with Ed & Luella Mulder who were parental figures to me and who also thought of Ken as one of their sons. There have been countless times we’ve said to each other, “Thank you, Joanie [Collyer],” referring to her mentoring on the bulletin, especially how she drilled into us, “always check the hymn numbers again before you go to press.” We haven’t been perfect, but she’s saved us multiple times. I also cherish the memories of Ken’s dog Bette’s regular visits to the office years ago bringing wonderful pet therapy to the workday. I kept a photo of her in my “Gallery of Love & Friendship” in my various offices through the years.

The biggest gifts Ken gave me were the personal messages within our work emails. For 27 years, week after week, woven throughout our emails as we worked on bulletins and concert programs, were personal expressions of gratitude, humor, sharing ups, downs, prayer requests and more – all coming together to create a special friendship.

Those treasures help remind me of the power of the smallest personal communication and expression of kindness, whether with a co-worker, a friend or an encounter with a delivery person or a stranger you pass on the street.

From the smallest act of kindness, in a word, a smile, a touch… How we love, How we love… I will not forget your kindness when I needed it so much…

Sunday Worship

11AM

April, May & June 2023

Dr. Michael Bos

Senior Minister, preaching

Stepping Out of the Crowd

PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 2

Dr. Elise Brown, preaching Music for Contemplation, 10:45am

Faith: Knowing Where to Look

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 9

Prelude for Brass and Organ, 10:45am

On the Road

APRIL 16

Rev. Susanah Wade, preaching

Rethinking Faith

The Center of Things

APRIL 23

What We (Don’t) Know

APRIL 30

Always on the Move

MAY 7

Asian American/Pacific Islander Focused Worship

Ryan Drickey, Renowned Bluegrass Fiddler

More than Personal

MAY 14

Dr. Bos in Conversation with Our Youth

MAY 21

Living with Spirit

Finding “It” in Life

MAY 28

Pentecost

A Larger Purpose

JUNE 4

A New Tune for Life

JUNE 11

NYC Street Closings —

Please plan ahead for your time at Marble. For details, visit www1.nyc.gov/ events/ or call 311

JUNE 18

Rev. Chad Tanaka Pack, preaching

JUNE 25

Pride Sunday

Rev. Rashad McPherson, preaching

During our Sunday 10:00 O’Clock Hours we’ll have Bible Study and cover a variety of topics. Join us in person in the Labyrinth Room or live stream.

10:00 O’Clock Hour

SUNDAYS AT 10:00AM

HOLY WEEK: THE PATH TO RESURRECTION

Sunday, April 2

Dr. Michael Bos, Senior Minister

Please note, no 10:00 O’Clock Hour on Easter.

THE HOLY SPIRIT – ADVOCATE, COMFORTER, PRESENCE

Sundays, April 16 & 23

Dr. Elise Brown, Executive Minister

SING UNTO THE LORD A NEW SONG: Miriam, The Psalter, and Songs as Testimony

Sundays, April 30 & May 7

Rev. Rashad McPherson, Associate in Ministry & Music

LIVING THROUGH LOSS AND CHANGE

Sunday, May 14

Dr. Bill Lutz, former Associate Minister at Marble

TIMOTHY, LOIS, EUNICE & PAUL – Biblical Stories of InterGenerational Mentorship

Sundays, May 21 & 28

Rev. Liz Testa, RCA’s Coordinator for Women’s Transformation and Leadership, and former Associate Minister at Marble.

OUTSIDE OF THE ALGORITHMS

Sunday, June 4

Rev. Susanah Wade, Associate Minister

BIBLE STUDY

Sunday, June 18

Rev. Chad Tanaka Pack, Project Coordinator, Inner City Law Center and former Associate Minister at Marble

Check the website for details and the most up-todate information. If you miss a session or want to see again, view at MarbleChurch.org/Watch.

Prayer Circle

SUNDAYS AT 10:00AM

Join us for this weekly time of prayer and music. The Circle is always open – all you need is a willing heart. We meet in the Chapel (downstairs) or on Zoom. Please note, on April 2 we join 10:00 O’Clock Hour; on Easter we meet 9:30-10:15am.

Afternoon Prayer

TUESDAYS AT 4:00PM

Wind down your day with a brief time of sharing and prayer. Join us via Zoom or by phone. Get link at MarbleChurch.org.

Small Groups

Being part of a Small Group is a wonderful opportunity to grow spiritually and connect in a deeper way with others at Marble. For details and to register, visit MarbleChurch.org

Prayer Shawl Ministry

1st & 3rd Mondays | 5:00-6:00pm

Join us as we gather online for prayer and creating together to knit or crochet prayer shawls for members who are ill or homebound. All levels welcome. Dates subject to change, confirm with Judy Tulin (JTulin@ MarbleChurch.org).

Walk the Labyrinth

Wednesdays, April 5, May 3 & June 7 5:00-6:00pm

World Labyrinth Day, Saturday, May 6 1:00-2:00pm

Feed your spirit with this walking meditation. A facilitator will be available to help guide you and answer questions, while allowing you the space to walk in your own way, at your own pace. Note, dates subject to change, please call to confirm. Learn more about the Labyrinth at MarbleChurch. org/engage/labyrinth.

Learn more and meet our CYF Staff at MarbleChurch.org/ engage/cyf.

MOMENTS & MEMORIES

In February, the Marble Youth hosted their Valentine’s service event: Spreading God’s Love One Sandwich at a Time! We partnered with the nonprofit organization One Sandwich at a Time to make sandwiches and Valentines for the hungry and homeless populations of NYC. All of Marble’s CYF Ministry were invited and we even had West End Collegiate families join us as well as their new Program Director, Matt Puckett. Through this event we were able to donate 162 sandwiches and Valentines full of God’s love and encouragement to The Bowery Mission, an incredible

Marble Youth Taking Action For Earth Day

In April, the Marble Youth will be hitting the dirt for Earth Day! Their generation feels the incredible burden of saving our planet from years of damage, so they’ve decided to do something about it. We’ll be volunteering with Partnerships for Parks, a volunteer organization through the City Parks Foundation, to help keep God’s beautiful creation clean and thriving. For details, please contact Youth Director Sarah Cheatham (SCheatham@ MarbleChurch.org).

Confirmation Class

Saturday, April 15

Youth in Grades 7-12 are invited to join this year’s Confirmation Class in the form of a day retreat at Marble. Confirmation will be during Worship on Sunday, May 21. For more information, contact CYF Director Brian Hampton (BHampton@ MarbleChurch.org).

Youth Retreat

Weekend, May 5-7

The Marble Youth will head to Connecticut for a Spiritual Retreat at the Incarnation Center. They’ll spend the weekend communing with God, nature, and their fellow youth; and having a blast tackling the ropes course, playing games and roasting marshmallows! For more information, contact Youth Director Sarah Cheatham (SCheatham@MarbleChurch.org).

Engage – More Upcoming Events

For the most up-to-date information, more events and details, visit MarbleChurch.org.

Arts Ministry

All are invited to Overcoming Procrastination, Thursday, April 27, 6:00pm, Labyrinth Room and via Zoom, register online. Art Exhibits: Newness of Life! (Eastertide), 2nd Annual AAPI (May) and Bold Inspiration (Pentecost) – view our gallery outside the Labyrinth Room or at MarbleChurch.org/engage/ arts-ministry. For more information, contact Mario Sprouse (MSprouse@MarbleChurch.org), or Karla Hendrick (KHendrick@MarbleChurch.org).

Caregivers Support Group

First Saturday of Month | 1:00-3:00pm

Caregiving presents considerable challenges: physical, emotional, and economic. Each meeting provides confidential, facilitated conversation offering guidance, healing, and hope. Learn how to balance your life and be a Caregiver with new strength and vitality. Led by Rev. Marion Gambardella. For Zoom link or more information, contact Judy Tulin (JTulin@MarbleChurch.org).

CHAIR YOGA

Every Thursday | 10:00-10:45am

Center yourself physically and spiritually with this beginner-friendly time of gentle movement. Join us via Zoom; link at MarbleChurch.org. Questions? Contact Siobhan Tull (STull@MarbleChurch.org).

GIFTS: LGBTQ+ FELLOWSHIP

Once again, the whole Marble Community joins us to celebrate Pride during June with worship, small groups and special programs. Festivities culminate on Pride Sunday, June 25 Stay tuned to MarbleChurch.org for details.

MARBLE WOMEN’S MINISTRY RETREAT

Weekend, May 5-7

All women are invited to our first in-person retreat in three years! Replenishing the Soul, with keynote speaker Rev. Susan Sparks, will be a time of fellowship, reflection, and renewal. At Wisdom House in Connecticut. For more details and to register visit MarbleChurch.org.

PRIMETIME (55+)

Various Wednesdays | 12:00pm

We gather in person and on Zoom for lunch ($20; please pre-register) followed by 1:00pm program: April 12 – Manhattan School of Music’s trio Savia Miller, Kayla Thomas, Mayu Tayama; May 23 –International-themed birthday celebration with steel drum music; June 21 – a musical performance with Gary Thompson & Friends. For more details, visit MarbleChurch.org or contact Baleta McKenzie (BMcKenzie@MarbleChurch.org).

PUB THEOLOGY

Pub Theology sponsored by Marble Millennials

All are welcome to join us for fun, invigorating discussions, small bites, and beverages at Blondies Sports (212 W. 79th St, btw B’way & Amsterdam), Wednesdays, April 26 & May 31, 6:00-8:00pm. Contact Alicia Bos-Swain at Millennials@ MarbleChurch.org.

If you need assistance registering online for an event, please don’t hesitate to ask. On Sundays, visit the Welcome Table during Fellowship on Fifth, or call/visit our receptionist.

Engage – Help Others

Learn about ways you can be of service to others at Fellowship on Fifth Sundays after Worship, visit MarbleChurch.org/engage/volunteer, or contact Rev. Susanah Wade (SWade@MarbleChurch.org).

Please support the 2023 Marble Easter Offering! — Help make a difference in the lives of others in New York City, across the country and around the world. See page 6.

Marble Fights Hunger — We encourage you to bring canned/bottled food whenever you come to Marble. Donations benefit organizations including Icahn House. Drop-off bins are in the 5th Ave Narthex.

10:00 O’Clock Hour, Prayer Circle & Small Groups

For information, please see Spiritual Growth and Education on page 9