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“Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church is famed for its sloping auditorium, its fine acoustics, its old [[gas lighting|gas brackets]] and reflectors. Instrumental in founding [[Princeton Theological Seminary]], Presbyterian Hospital (now [[New York Presbyterian Hospital]]) and many a mission church, this rich old house of God was once called the Cathedral of Presbyterianism.”<ref name="Time">{{cite web|url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,748552,00.html|title=Call to Fifth Avenue|publisher=Time|accessdate=2008-05-14}}</ref> |
“Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church is famed for its sloping auditorium, its fine acoustics, its old [[gas lighting|gas brackets]] and reflectors. Instrumental in founding [[Princeton Theological Seminary]], Presbyterian Hospital (now [[New York Presbyterian Hospital]]) and many a mission church, this rich old house of God was once called the Cathedral of Presbyterianism.”<ref name="Time">{{cite web|url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,748552,00.html|title=Call to Fifth Avenue|publisher=Time|accessdate=2008-05-14}}</ref> |
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The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church is known for their many community activities, including their Theater Fellowship, which has sucessfully produced Equity Showcase revivials of STEEL MAGNOLIAS, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER and ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Members of this fellowship range from newcomers to the stage to sucessful Broadway professionals. |
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The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church also sponsors The Center for Christian Studies, which includes classes in Art, Literature, Theology and Creative Writing. |
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The Creative Writing class produces an annual spring coffeehouse, "55th and Bleecker", introducing audiences to works by current and past students. |
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Revision as of 04:20, 2 November 2008
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church is a large congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The church was founded in 1808[1] and has been located on Fifth Avenue at 55th Street in midtown Manhattan since 1875[2]. It has approximately 3,500 members[3] from a variety of backgrounds [1].
The church has long been noted for its high standards in preaching and music, led by pastors such as John Hall and musicians such as Lowell Mason, and it has been at the forefront of many fields, from the development of Sunday school to homeless advocacy[4].
“Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church is famed for its sloping auditorium, its fine acoustics, its old gas brackets and reflectors. Instrumental in founding Princeton Theological Seminary, Presbyterian Hospital (now New York Presbyterian Hospital) and many a mission church, this rich old house of God was once called the Cathedral of Presbyterianism.”[5]
The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church is known for their many community activities, including their Theater Fellowship, which has sucessfully produced Equity Showcase revivials of STEEL MAGNOLIAS, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER and ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Members of this fellowship range from newcomers to the stage to sucessful Broadway professionals.
The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church also sponsors The Center for Christian Studies, which includes classes in Art, Literature, Theology and Creative Writing.
The Creative Writing class produces an annual spring coffeehouse, "55th and Bleecker", introducing audiences to works by current and past students.
External links
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church website
- ^ "Fifth Avenue Church: Presbyterian". The History Box. 03/15/2007. Retrieved 2008-05-14.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church". Tom Fletcher's New York Architecture. Retrieved 2008-05-14.
- ^ "Ten Year Trends". Presbyterian Church (USA) Research Services. Retrieved 2008-05-14.
- ^ Wakin, Daniel J. (05.14.2008). "Judge Says Homeless Can Stay, but Only on Church's Steps". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-05-14.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Call to Fifth Avenue". Time. Retrieved 2008-05-14.