The Collegiate Church of New York
About The Collegiate Church
Established in 1628, The Collegiate Church of New York has deep roots in a great city, yet it's embraced a thoroughly modern perspective on spirituality and community in a greater world. Founded in the tradition of Reformed Protestantism, The Collegiate Church respond to the spiritual needs of people today by embracing diversity, affirmation, openness and justice.
The Collegiate Church is a single historic church with five city-wide ministries (including Intersections). Each is unique in approach and character, but unified in their core values of inclusion, self-exploration and positive thinking. As a spiritual community The Collegiate Church encourages people to search, discover and flourish. Friends feel welcome to seek their own answers, look inside themselves and explore their spiritual selves.
The Collegiate Church is much like a typical New Yorker: intellectual, progressive, witty and vibrant. The church has large ideas, but a small community concern for its neighbors. The church is grounded in its historic past, but fully invested in the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Marble Collegiate Church
Marble Collegiate Church, under the leadership of Dr. Michael B. Brown, provides dynamic, positive spiritual direction to a diverse and embracing congregation. Marble Church's current structure was built in 1854 and served as the base from which Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, one of the greatest religious figures of the 20th Century, launched far-reaching innovations in practical Christianity. It was here at the corner of Fifth Avenue & 29th Street, that "The Power of Positive Thinking," was born. Marble Church is the oldest of New York City’s four Collegiate ministries.
Middle Collegiate Church
Middle Collegiate Church is committed to being a multicultural and multiracial community in the East Village. The New York Times has called it the place where old time religion gets a new twist. At Middle Church, one finds an incredibly diverse and dynamic congregational family actively engaging in a joyous worship celebration and community outreach. Differences are celebrated not just socially but as a biblical imperative. Jesus' radical message of inclusion for everyone is lived out here at 2nd Avenue and 7th Street, every day.
Fort Washington Collegiate Church
Fort Washington Collegiate Church is a place of diversity, hospitality and grace where everyone is invited to make a spiritual home and utilize gifts for service and leadership regardless of social or economic status. Fort Washington Church appreciates diversity, values grace over judgment, seeks to follow Christ's example, strives to nurture everyone on their spiritual journey, believes that Scripture requires disciplined inquiry and that its message of hope, call for justice and promise of new life. The ministry is located at 729 West 181st Street.
West End Collegiate Church
West End Collegiate Church is a place where anyone who is seeking to know God and Jesus Christ will find a caring, non-judgmental environment for spiritual growth and discipleship. A neighborhood church since 1892, West End has a place for families and singles, children and seniors alike. It is a friendly home in the heart of the Upper West side at 77th Street and West End Avenue.