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 school will continue remotely through the end of the school year, none of the building partners are meeting, so the building remains closed for the time being.
Regarding activities, we continue our Wednesday night study and discussion of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Life Together - we will be beginning at 6:30 with an opportunity for study and discussion. The evening will conclude with Evening Prayer, beginning at 7:00 PM.
Please virtually join us on Sundays at 11:00 AM EDT and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM EDT:
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.
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As the weather begins to change, life for those who are hungry and homeless becomes even more difficult. Please bring non-perishable food items and place them in the baskets at the sanctuary entrance. The food we collect will be taken to the food pantry at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lower Eastside.
We offer brief healing services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays each month. These are powerful times of anointing and prayer. They are held in the sanctuary after the 11 AM service.
