On October 18, we eagerly welcome poet Christian Wiman, who will discuss his new book He Held Radical Light: The Art of Faith, the Faith of Art. The work meditates on memory, oblivion, and eternity, setting the stage for a conversation on the interplay of faith and the arts. Also included will be a stimulating Q&A between Wiman and editor Paul Elie (Farrar, Straus & […]
2018-2019 marks Baroquelyn’s first full season, starting with its premiere event on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 3 pm. This baroque-themed concert series became an immediate hit during its initial peformance in November 2017. Spearheaded by Old First musical director Aleeza Meir, the concert features top-caliber musicians from around the corner and across the globe. A successful Kickstarter campaign helped to make these concerts a […]
We are pleased to share a message from our Old First organist and Baroquelyn founder and director, Aleeza Meir: I’m very excited to give you the heads up about a big new endeavor I’m starting: As you may know, I’ve recently formed a music ensemble called Baroquelyn. Our first concert in November was a big success, and I’m about to do a second concert this Sunday. […]
Baroquelyn’s first concert, in November, was performed in Old First Reformed Church’s Upper Hall and drew a full and enthusiastic house. The next, also at Old First, is coming up on Sunday May 6 at 2:30pm. The upcoming program includes a newly arranged Handel sonata, a Telemann concerto for recorder and viola da gamba, some Handel arias, and to finish with a flourish, Bach’s 5th Brandenburg concerto. […]
The Stone House Singers, under the direction of Thomas W. Jones, will present a concert at Old First on Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m. The concert will include motets by the contemporary composers Morton Lauridsen and and Avro Part, spirituals, music by Brooklyn composers, a bit of Brooklyn attitude from Broadway and more. Old First members Kent Adams, Burkhard Bolger, Linda Larson, and Jennifer […]
The week leading to Easter is full of richly meaningful events at Old First. RSVP to help the organizers get a sense of attendance, or use the link to share with friends. All events take place at Old First. Thursday, March 29, 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday: Dzieci Theatre’s “A Passion” Theatre Group Dzieci presents a unique and immersive passion play, incorporating Hebraic song and chant and […]
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, and comes out of the ancient Jewish tradition of penance and fasting. The imposition of ashes is a strangely joyful receiving of the somber admonition to “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Old First will be offering ashes to the public outside on our 7th Avenue steps from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. […]
Please join us Monday, January 15 at 1pm for our Annual MLK Interfaith Prayer Service, to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and pray for justice and peace in our world, nation, and borough of Brooklyn. All are welcome. RSVP on Facebook. For more information or to volunteer, please contact info@oldfirstbrooklyn.org.
The word “vision” can have many meanings and stir many emotions. At Old First on Saturday, December 9, we’ll get to see — and hear — a choral interpretation of what may be our most mystical sense. The Accord Treble Choir presents Oculi as its winter concert, the latest of its performance tradition at Old First. The work is an attempt to explore the mystery […]
You may have heard the old story that most native New Yorkers have never been to The Statue of Liberty. The punchline: the most iconic, breathtaking landmarks are often overlooked by the local gentry. Old First — Park Slope’s version of an iconic, breathtaking landmark — is opening its doors to those who may have not yet taken the time to be amazed by its awesomeness. […]