Now that states are beginning to re-open, we are gathering data from the CDC, the governor's and mayor's offices, our bishop's office and other synods, in order to determine a timetable, safe practices, and cleaning procedures for re-opening GA. The building remains closed; however the 're-opening the building task force' is planning on a January re-opening and evaluates this every 2 weeks.
Each Sunday, for GA’s zoom worship, we welcome participants, family, friends, and GA folks from all over the country and even beyond the US. We gather to worship our God, to hear the Good News, to pray together, to comfort one another, to be uplifted and encouraged and challenged by the presence of God’s Holy Spirit with us.
As worship nourishes and sustains us we want to offer that opportunity to an ever-widening community and so we invite you to share the zoom link for GA worship with one other family member or friend. In this way, we can continue to grow in our outreach and discipleship.
Please virtually join us on Sundays at 11:00 AM EDT (prelude begins at 1055):
Or join by phone, +1-646-558-8656.
Our group code is 9884827527#
Even though GA's building is closed to all activity, ministry continues. You can make your offering online. We have multiple ways to give: Vanco, Venmo, Text to Give, and PayPal.
We welcome you to subscribe to "Bread of the Day," a daily email including scripture, song and prayer from GA! We will continue to offer this devotion during the COVID-19 shutdown. Also, please see below for information about resources such as Worship in the Home and Christ in our Home.
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church is a Christian community dedicated to growing the personal faith of its members, strengthening the support and connection between its members and becoming a religious resource in its urban neighborhood surroundings. GA thrives through a foundation of service to Christ and a commitment to spiritual development and outreach.
We have been a source of spiritual and community strength in the Gramercy Park area for over 150 years. Our Open Arms Preschool is founded on the philosophy that play is a child's vehicle for learning.
We are within walking distance to many of Manhattan's east side neighborhoods including Kips Bay, Peter Cooper Village & Stuyvesant Town, the Lower East Side, and Murray Hill. We are conveniently located to public transportation.
Please join us - Renewing Faith and Building Community.
Expertise.com looked at 1,684 preschools serving New York City and picked the Top 14 for 2019. Scoring was on more than 25 variables across five categories.
Our Open Arms Preschool was selected!
Contact Open Arms Preschool:
oapsnyc@gmail.com or 212-777-1624
Support GA! We now can accept your donation online. Support GA with a one time or recurring donation from our page at Vanco Services. Or you can support GA via Paypal or Venmo. Read more here.
As church we are called to confess the sin of racism, condemn the ideology of white supremacy and strive for racial justice and peace. Beyond statements and prayers, we are also called to act and respond to injustices. We invite you to commit to anti-racist actions at ELCA.org/RacialJusticePledge.
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1Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God; for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2By this you know the Spirit of God:
