As leaders within three different houses of worship in New York City, we come together at this time united in purpose and hope. Our common Christian, Muslim, and Jewish traditions share a commitment to the sacredness of human life and shared humanity. We condemn in the strongest possible terms the disregard for human lives, as evidenced by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and countless others…

We are living in the midst of one of the most challenging and distressing times. This city, this nation, our world are in the midst of a public health pandemic with its own racial, ethnic and socio-economic injustices. And now, we witness yet again the murderous realities of racism and the tattered nature of our society…

CNN posted an article covering the devastation wreaked on families in our congregation and community by Covid19. Pastor Fabian Arias has been the point person in ministering to many suffering families. We thank God for his work, and for the work of his team -- both congregation and staff -- and we ask that if you can support this effort, please do. Photograph by Ashley Gilbertson/VII/Redux for CNN

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With joy and thanksgiving, it is my privilege to announce that the Congregation of Saint Peter’s Church has voted today to call the Rev. Jared R. Stahler to serve as Senior Pastor of Saint Peter’s Church. Read the relevant notices and letters here.

With joy and thanksgiving, it is my privilege to announce that the Congregation of Saint Peter’s Church has voted today to invite Sion Iglesia Luterana to bring its members, staff, programs, assets and liabilities to Saint Peter’s Church, forming a new merged congregation called Saint Peter’s Church.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is very disturbed by the November 18 announcement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo that the Administration unwisely is changing current U.S. policy by stating that the “establishment of Israeli civilian settlements in the West Bank is not per se inconsistent with international law.”

A statement from Saint Peter’s Church and Iglesia de Sion on the United States' announced withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord.

Saint Peter's artistic director for dance, Roberto Lara, is featured in a Dance Magazine article this month about the intersection of art and belief.

If Nevelson’s genius gives us this gift in the heart of New York City, what’s the world beyond to which she is inviting the viewer? The question may be as elusive in experience as it is unanswerable in words. And, maybe this is precisely how Nevelson draws us in.

I thought you’d all want to know and celebrate: Thanks to the hard work of Christopher Vergara with the help of many from MNYS, the ELCA has declared itself a SANCTUARY CHURCH BODY by an overwhelming vote!

Seafarers International House will host a Right of Asylum Reception on October 15, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Battery Gardens Restaurant to honor individuals who work on improving the lives of immigrants and asylum seekers.

On Sunday, July 14, members of Saint Peter’s Church and Central Synagogue volunteered in shifts throughout the day to monitor the entrances of Saint Peter’s Church.

Patience is a virtue. This is a lesson you can’t learn too early or too often—especially when it comes to construction projects, and most especially in New York City…

​CHICAGO  – The Rev. Paul T. Egensteiner, Brooklyn, New York, was elected May 17 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the Synod Assembly, held May 16-18 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, N.Y.

We are collecting donations, medical, and personal care supplies for those suffering in the crisis in Venezuela.

A special segment on NYC Arts focused on the Nevelson Chapel, including interviews by Brooke Kamin Rapaport, Jared Stahler, and Laurie Wilson.

"It is a formidable team, fit for the legacy of a formidable woman. In addition to their diverse and impressive qualifications, perhaps the most significant common bond among these women is their collaborative spirit and approach…”

After years of preparation, research and planning, a new phase has begun in the work of renewing and preserving Nevelson Chapel for the future.

On Sunday, June 11, 2017 the congregation declared Saint Peter’s Church a Sanctuary Congregation ready to help protect refugees and undocumented people.