pray and break bread. new york city
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Pray to the Lord for [the city], because if it prospers, you too will prosper (Jeremiah 29:7).
This is the biblical writers’ essential call to God’s people for urban prayer – to pray for the peace or shalom of the city (Robert Linthicum, City of God, City of Satan).
To bring together a community of believers who engage in intentional prayer for the shalom of our city, we are hosting the first series of pray and break bread. new york city. In seven neighborhoods this year, we will come together to read and meditate on Scripture, pray and walk the streets of our city, and then join together in a community meal to reflect on our experience, celebrate what God is already doing, and look forward to what He will do to restore and bring peace to the city.
Over the course of the year, we will travel to each of the five boroughs of New York City. These events are open to anyone interested in praying for New York City and enjoying the good food we are fortunate to have here.
Tuesday, August 15th, 2006.
CSNY Receives Curriculum Grant from Yale Center for Faith and Culture- City Seminary of New York has received a grant as a Faith as a Way of Life (FWL) work group. Over the upcoming year, research will be undertaken to explore the nature of the church in the city, the needs of those ministering in the city, and the dynamic and content of a responsive urban theological education.
Monday, September 4th, 2006.
Maria Liu Wong Appointed Assistant Director- Maria Liu Wong has been appointed to the position of Assistant Director of City Seminary of New York. Maria brings a passion for Christ's mission, a commitment to intercultural scholarship, and a love for New York to her work.
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006.
Dr. Carrie Myers Joins City Seminary as Writing Center Director- Dr. Carrie Myers joins City Seminary as the Director of our newly established Writing Center. She received her doctorate in English Literature from New York University, and currently writes poetry and children's literature. She brings expertise and experience from her previous work with students at the NYU Writing Center.
Saturday, October 21st, 2006. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
pray and break bread. new york city
Manhattan (Harlem)- Join us for a time of communal scripture reading, prayer walks around the neighborhood, and a taste of New York City's diverse fare. We will be meeting at City Seminary of New York for the pbb.nyc Harlem walk. City Seminary is located on the corner of West 119th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard. (Closest subways: B/C at 116th Street or A/B/C/D at 125th Street) If you intend on joining us, please rsvp to pbb.nyc@cityseminaryny.org so we can make appropriate restaurant arrangements for the post-walk community meal. Thank you!.
Saturday, October 21st, 2006. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
pray and break bread
Manhattan (Harlem)- We will be meeting at City Seminary of New York for the pbb.nyc Harlem walk. City Seminary is located on the corner of West 119th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard. (Closest subways: B/C at 116th Street or A/B/C/D at 125th Street) If you intend on joining us, please rsvp to pbb.nyc@cityseminaryny.org so we can make appropriate restaurant arrangements for the post-walk community meal. Thank you!.
Saturday, November 4th, 2006. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Conversion Part 2 (Andrew Walls)- This seminar on the topic of conversion continues our extraordinary opportunity to study with Andrew Walls, one of the most distinguished Christian scholars of our time. For Walls, converts and proselytes are two different things. The converted lifestyle turns all of life toward Christ, manifesting Christ in new ways as Christ is received by faith in new cultures. The proselyte model passes Christian faith through the requirements of another culture. Obviously, this raises many questions for mission and theology that we will spend the day exploring. Registration closed.
Thursday, November 9th, 2006. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
One Step Closer: U2 (Chris Scharen)- U2 is widely considered the most significant band in the world today. U2 is also recognized for their open Christian commitment. To understand the Christian vision of U2's music, Chris Scharen, Director of the Faith as a Way of Life program at Yale Divinity School, believes it is essential to appreciate their use of Scripture. In One Step Closer (Brazos, 2006), Scharen provides not only an essential guide to U2's vision, but also a profound introduction to the Christian faith. In our seminar with Scharen, we will meet a wonderful teacher, serious Christian, and great friend of City Seminary. Registration limited. For more information, contact mark@cityseminaryny.org.
Sunday, November 12th, 2006. 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
pray and break bread. new york city
Queens (Woodside)- Join us for a time of communal scripture reading, prayer walks around the neighborhood, and a taste of New York City's diverse fare. To RSVP and enquire about details, please contact pbb.nyc@cityseminaryny.org.
Sunday, November 12th, 2006. 3:00 pm
pray and break bread
Queens (Woodside)We will be meeting at the Korean Presbyterian Church of Southern New York (KPCSNY) located at 51-05 Queens Blvd, Woodside, NY 11377. The closest subway station is 52nd Street/ Lincoln Ave (#7 train). Due to weekend subway changes, from Manhattan, take the #7 to Woodside-61 St. Transfer to the Manhattan-bound #7 to get to 52nd Street. (In case there is no service between Grand Central and Vernon Jackson, Q or N line to Astoria is available from 59th Street /Lexington Avenue. You can transfer to #7 train from Q or N at Queensboro Plaza station.)
When you get off from the subway and come downstairs, please use the stairs on the left side of the token booth, which will lead you to Roosevelt Avenue. Keep walking about half a block to 51st Street to make a left turn and walk to the end of that block. The church is located at the corner of 51 Street and Queens Blvd. In case anyone drives, there is a parking lot available in the middle of 51st Street entering from Queens Blvd (westbound).
We look forward to meeting you there! If you have any questions, please call 212-749-2717 (City Seminary of New York) or on the day of the walk, contact Maria at 917-519-5283. If you intend on joining us, please rsvp to pbb.nyc@cityseminaryny.org so we can make appropriate restaurant arrangements for the post-walk community meal. Thank you!
Tuesday, November 14th, 2006. 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
New Student Open House- If you are interested in finding more about the Westminster Theological Seminary Masters of Arts program in Urban Ministry, the incoming student cohort will start in Spring 2007. To RSVP and find out more details, please contact mark@cityseminaryny.org.