Since its inception in 2018, Summer Socials have provided opportunities throughout the summer months to build a community of faith within our congregation, welcome those who are new to the city and/or to church, and engage our city outside the walls of Central.
Summer Socials play a key role in advancing Central’s mission to build a strong community of faith in Jesus that enables people from diverse backgrounds to experience the transformative power of the gospel by providing opportunities to cultivate meaningful relationships. Welcoming believers and skeptics alike, these events run the gamut from park picnics to pizza making and provide an avenue to minister in an engaging way and to integrate new and existing people into the life of the church.
Summer Socials Schedule
Check back as we continue to build out our summer schedule, and if you have any creative ideas for socials you'd like to host, reach out to Lauren Brown at lbrown@centralchurchnyc.org!
Friday, June 12 | Frying Pan Happy Hour
Nothing says summer like happy hour... on a boat! Come on out to the Frying Pan (located at Pier 66; 207 12th Ave, New York, NY 10001) starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12 to cap off the work week by hanging out with others from Central. And be sure to invite your friends! Food and drink available for purchase.
Sunday, June 28 | Mets Game
Join us for a baseball game at Citi Field on Sunday, June 28 at 1:40 p.m. when the Mets will play the Phillies! Please note that tickets are limited and are first come, first served.
Sunday, July 5 | Greenwich Polo Club Outing
Ever been to a polo match? Now's your chance! Meet up after the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, July 5 to catch a 12:05 p.m. train to Greenwich, CT, arriving at 1:01 p.m. From there the group will coordinate shared Ubers for a 20 minute drive to the grounds. More information can be found on the Greenwich Polo Club website, and tickets can be purchased here. Questions? Email Blanca Roman at blancaroman119@gmail.com.
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Saturday, July 25 | Gilded Age Mansions Tour
The Gilded Age was a vibrant era on the Upper East Side, and we can still get a taste of it today! Explore the storied past of this unique New York chapter through the mansions left in its wake. On Saturday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m., join for a walking tour during which a guide will show you around these incredible buildings and regale you with tales they hold. Learn about the people who designed and lived in them during this pivotal time in American history. NOTE: Tickets are currently sold out, but you can join a waitlist now in case more become available. Questions? Email Sarah Howell at sarahva1600@gmail.com.
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Thursday, July 30 | Art Gallery Social
On Thursday, July 30, join us for a fun summer evening of art, drinks, and conversation at Sundaram Tagore Gallery (542 W 26th Street)! Beginning at 5:30 p.m. we'll have rosé and mingling, then at 6:15 there will be a brief intro/presentation of the art and gallery by owner Sundaram Tagore. From 6:30-8 you can enjoy the company and beautiful variety of contemporary artwork in a lovely setting. Check out the exhibition description below, and RSVP for the evening by emailing Karina Clausen at kc2910011@gmail.com.
"This exhibition brings together ambitious works of varying scale — from small pieces to large-format works — all equally powerful and impactful. Included in this wide-ranging group exhibition is our first presentation of work by renowned Lebanese American artist Nabil Nahas (b. 1949, Beirut), known for extravagantly textured, multi-layered paintings articulated in vivid color. Nahas’s work is currently showcased at the Venice Biennale in a solo exhibition in the Lebanese Pavilion.
Also on view is a colossal 24-foot-wide abstract painting by Los Angeles–based visual artist and actor Toby Huss (b. 1966, Iowa) and sculptures by glass artist Preston Singletary (Tlingit, European, Filipino, b. 1963), whose work was one of the highlights of our 2023 exhibition of contemporary Indigenous art Native American Art Now.
The exhibition also features paintings and sculptures by a global group of gallery artists including Miya Ando, Chun Kwang Young, Golnaz Fathi, Trishla Jain, Karen Knorr, Ricardo Mazal, Judith Murray, Udo Nöger, Sohan Qadri, Hiroshi Senju, and newly available paintings from the estate of of Robert Natkin."
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Friday, August 14 | BBQ (Previously August 21)
Join us Friday, August 14 at 6 p.m. at Hephzibah House (W 75th St and Columbus Ave) for an evening of great BBQ and conversation. We will have food straight off the grill. Feel free to bring snacks to share with the group. For more information and to RSVP, contact Twaambo Moyo at tmoyo@centralchurchnyc.org.
