The five cities in S4's Congregational Learning Process will draw on insights from religious leaders and knowledgeable church consultants, to create learning communities for both pastoral and lay leaders. Our team will work directly with groups of congregations to guide each congregation through a carefully designed learning process, this includes trainings, guidance, and - above all - community.


The CLP will show congregations that they are not alone in these struggles, but actually facing a common set of problems and opportunities. Through this, these congregations will gain clarity about their own values and mission, and learn how to adapt their ministries to their changing contexts, while drawing on practices from their theological and ecclesial traditions.

selected nyc churches
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Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church

15 Mount Morris Park West, New York, NY

Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church, originally the Harlem Presbyterian Church, is a historic 1906 church in the Harlem section of New York City. It was designed by Thomas Henry Poole as the Mount Morris Presbyterian Church and features granite and gold Roman brick. The church is in the Mount Morris Park Historic District. The Harlem Presbyterian Church congregation was organized in the 1840s. A history of the Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church was published in 1988. It is held by the New York Public Library.

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First Presbyterian church of Forest Hills NY

7035 112th St, Forest Hills, NY 11375, USA

The Mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills is to welcome all people into our diverse family of Christian faith and fellowship. To experience and celebrate God’s presence in worship and daily living. To share the love of Christ by reaching out to those in need, and to proclaim by word and deed the message of God’s love and the Gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

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3

Congregational Church of North New York - United Church of Christ

411 E 143RD St Bronx, NY, 10454-1305

The United Church of Christ is an inclusive and diverse community of Christians connected by faith that calls us to build a just world for all. Our ministries advocate at a national and global level, but our roots are planted firmly in our local churches in communities like yours.

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4

Astoria First Presbyterian Church

23-35 Broadway, Astoria New York 11106

A Community focused on PEACE, JUSTICE, and Love Thy Neighbor

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5

First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn

124 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

First Church of Brooklyn is an intentionally inclusive and diverse Christian community committed to serving God in our world.

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St. David's Episcopal Church

384 E 160th Street, Bronx New York 10451

"Located in the Melrose section of the South Bronx, we are a loving, caring diverse parish family expressing God's love to those who live, work and worship in this part of our Lord's vineyard. We invite you to come join us in worship and fellowship "

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St. Simeon's Episcopal Church Bronx

384 E 160th St, Bronx, NY 10451

An open, affirming and progressive "multi-cultural church" where all are welcome. All races, backgrounds, with any or no religious backgrounds, all ages, children, adults, single or in a relationship, just come and learn about God and justice.

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8

St. Edmund's Episcopal Church Bronx*

1905 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10453

St.Edmund's Episcopal Church is a vibrant Episcopal Church at the heart of Morris Heights section of the Bronx; a part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

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Mision de San Juan Bautista*

940 E. 156th St., Bronx, NY 10455

St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Parish, a Vincentian Community, uniting the Churches of Our Lady of Good Counsel and St. John the Baptist. It's a dynamic faith community being formed in the Vincentian charism for the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ, especially among the poor and marginalized. We commit ourselves to be faithful stewards of the gifts God has given us for the growth of our parish and the building up of the Kingdom of God.

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John Wesley UMC

260 Quincy St, Brooklyn, NY 11216

We work to minister to everyone who comes through our doors. We pray that everyone who worships with us will feel the power of the Holy Spirit and grow closer to Christ.

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