How does one pray? It may seem a silly question, but it’s one Father James Martin has received—and asked—many times throughout his thirty years as a spiritual leader. In Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone, Father Martin assures readers there is no wrong way to pray. He expands his chapter on communicating with God from his bestselling book The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything […]
Please note: While this event has already occurred, you are still able to view a recording of the discussion here. Arts at Old First is pleased to welcome writer Carey Wallace to discuss and read from her new book STORIES OF THE SAINTS with Brooklyn-based artist and Old First elder Wayne Adams. Performing Miracles. Facing Wild Lions. Confronting Demons. Transforming the World. STORIES OF THE SAINTS, […]
Join the Brooklyn Conservatory Chorale Saturday, February 1, 7pm (doors 6:30), for an evening of beautiful music from France and England, spanning five centuries. Directed by Nick Nicassio, the Chorale’s acclaimed new Conductor, the fifty-voice ensemble presents music by French composers Fauré, Poulenc, Ravel, and Boulanger, and English composers Byrd, Finzi, Howells, and Tallis. For more details, and to pick up tickets, click below: https://bkcm.org/event/across-the-channel/
On Saturday, January 25th, at 3 PM, the Park Slope Singers will be performing in our sanctuary, as part of an Arts at Old First event. The program includes J.S. Bach’s Lutheran Mass in G Minor, BWV235, which the composer assembled from movements of three of his cantatas; his motet Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden,BWV230, a breathtaking fugal high-wire act; and for contrast Handel’s wonderfully […]
Arts at Old First is honored to present the ongoing Art & Faith Literary Series, now in its third season, featuring distinguished contemporary authors presenting new works in a unique conversational context. These literary conversations address ideas and stories around faith communities, spirituality, and creativity from a variety of perspectives through engagement with new fiction and nonfiction works, and take place in the historic spaces […]
Arts at Old First is honored to present the ongoing Art & Faith Literary Series, now in its third season, featuring distinguished contemporary authors presenting new works in a unique conversational context. These literary conversations address ideas and stories around faith communities, spirituality, and creativity from a variety of perspectives through engagement with new fiction and nonfiction works, and take place in the historic spaces […]
ARTS MARATHON WILL CELEBRATE REOPENING OF PARK SLOPE’S HISTORIC OLD FIRST REFORMED CHURCH Bluegrass stars Michael Daves and Friends, acclaimed author Rick Moody, the String Orchestra of Brooklyn, and the Amy Winehouse Teen Jazz Ensemble are among the groups appearing at “A Celebration of Arts at Old First” Sunday, May 19, 2019 – 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. MEDIA CONTACT: Alix Friedman Public Relations – […]
Join us Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19 as we participate in the New York Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Open House and celebrate the reopening of our sanctuary with A Celebration of Arts at Old First. On Saturday, May 18, our sanctuary doors will be open from 10am to 5pm for the New York Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Open House. We’ll welcome those touring sacred sites […]
We look forward to another unique and entertaining vocal performance of our Stone House Singers, under the direction of Thomas W. Jones. The program goes amazingly eclectic, borrowing musical material from the Renaissance through Messiaen and Poulenc. Also featured is the work of contemporary composer Nico Muhly, whose opera Marnie is currently at the Met. Jazz and spiritual selections will be included as well. The […]
Baroquelyn’s most recent concert, Sound the Trumpet, was a sold-out success on February 3 at Old First. “I’m still glowing from our concert this Sunday,” says Baroquelyn creator Aleeza Meir. “It’s exactly the kind of afternoon I dreamed of when starting Baroquelyn a little over a year ago!” The concert included trumpter Louis Ranger and his sister, Nancy Ranger. Jason Smoller joined them to perform […]