Events
september 2021
mon20sepAll Dayfri15octTIC Annual Food Drive 2021Open to the Public(All Day)
Time
September 20 (Monday) - October 15 (Friday)
Location
The Interchurch Center
61 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10115
Event Details
Join us for our upcoming Food Drive to help our neighbors in need. Boxed or canned non-perishable goods are acceptable. The Interchurch Center will be collecting food from September 20,
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Join us for our upcoming Food Drive to help our neighbors in need. Boxed or canned non-perishable goods are acceptable. The Interchurch Center will be collecting food from September 20, 2021 til October 15, 2021.
Donations can be dropped off at suite 240 between office hours 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you have any questions, please call 212.870.2200.
Organizer
The Interchurch Center
Time
(Wednesday) 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Location
The Interchurch Center Chapel
61 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027
Event Details
Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring duo organists Elena Udras and Natasha Ulyanovsky. Download Program Organist Elena Udras (Ukraine) has toured around the
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Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring duo organists Elena Udras and Natasha Ulyanovsky.
Organist Elena Udras (Ukraine) has toured around the world. She is the composer of organ works and transcriptions, as well as the composer of the music for the film “Out of the Game.” She is also the staff organist and musical director of the Odessa Reformed Church, accompanist of the Odessa National Academy of Music and since 2013, has been the artistic director of the Odessa International Organ Music Festival. Elena appeared performing as part of the Central Synagogue of New York organ concert series in 2018, and at Beth Israel Temple, West Hartford, CT in 2021. Having moved to the US this past April, Elena is also recently engaged.
Natasha Ulyanovsky performed at the Interchurch Concert series with singers and instrumentalists as a pianist before. Today she is joining Elena Udras on the organ. Originally from Ukraine, Natasha emigrated to the US in 1990. She earned the Title of Honored Artist of Abkhazian Republic in the former Soviet Union before coming to the US. She actively performs both here and abroad. Her numerous tours have included concerts in the Virgin Islands, Italy, Germany, Poland, Israel, and at Carnegie Hall (New York). She currently serves as Minister of Music for St. Gianna Parish and Congregation Beth Israel, in West Hartford, CT.
Organizer
Christopher Johnson, Director of Musiccjohnson@interchurch-center.org
mon27sep9:00 ammon3:00 pmBlood Drive September 2021Open to the Public9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Time
(Monday) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
The Interchurch Center
61 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10115
Event Details
Blood transfusions are essential to cancer patients, especially for kids battling leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers. Patients may need blood products on a regular basis during chemotherapy, surgery, or
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Blood transfusions are essential to cancer patients, especially for kids battling leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers. Patients may need blood products on a regular basis during chemotherapy, surgery, or treatment for complications. Please join us in our efforts to support kids, young adults, and others in need of transfusions.
Monday, September 27, 2021
9:00am – 3:00pm
Interchurch Center
61 Claremont Avenue, NYC
Conference Room A-D
Appointments preferred. Walk-ins welcome if capacity allows. To schedule an appointment CLICK HERE. For more information contact NYBC at (800) 933-2566.
All donors will be entered in sweepstakes to win an Airbnb Gift voucher! To learn more visit nybc.org/sweepstakes.
Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo. Face mask is required to enter the blood drive.
For eligibility information visit nybc.org/eligibility or call NYBC at 1-800-688-0900
Thank you for your support. This gift of your time means a LIFFETIME to a patient in need.
Organizer
Interchurch CenterRSVP@interchurch-center.org
Time
(Wednesday) 12:05 pm - 12:30 pm
Location
The Interchurch Center Chapel
61 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027
Event Details
Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring Masayo Ishigure on the Japanese koto and shamisen. She'll be performing Traditional Music from Japan.
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Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring Masayo Ishigure on the Japanese koto and shamisen. She’ll be performing Traditional Music from Japan.
Organizer
Christopher Johnson, Director of Musiccjohnson@interchurch-center.org
october 2021
octAll DaynovAnnual Coat Drive 20209AM - 4:45PMMonth Long Event (october)
Time
Month Long Event (october)
Location
The Interchurch Center Management Office
61 Claremont Avenue, Suite 240, New York, NY 10027
Event Details
Donate your gently used coats to help our neighbors in need. Men's coats are in high demand. The Interchurch Center will be collecting coats beginning in October 19, 2020 til
Event Details
Donate your gently used coats to help our neighbors in need. Men’s coats are in high demand. The Interchurch Center will be collecting coats beginning in October 19, 2020 til November 20, 2020.
Donations can be dropped off in suite 240 during normal business hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00AM to 4:45PM.
Thank you for your consideration.
Organizer
The Interchurch Center
mon20sepAll Dayfri15octTIC Annual Food Drive 2021Open to the Public(All Day)
Time
September 20 (Monday) - October 15 (Friday)
Location
The Interchurch Center
61 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10115
Event Details
Join us for our upcoming Food Drive to help our neighbors in need. Boxed or canned non-perishable goods are acceptable. The Interchurch Center will be collecting food from September 20,
Event Details
Join us for our upcoming Food Drive to help our neighbors in need. Boxed or canned non-perishable goods are acceptable. The Interchurch Center will be collecting food from September 20, 2021 til October 15, 2021.
Donations can be dropped off at suite 240 between office hours 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you have any questions, please call 212.870.2200.
Organizer
The Interchurch Center
Time
(Wednesday) 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Location
The Interchurch Center Chapel
61 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027
Event Details
Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert by the Josh Marcum Quartet featuring Gene Bertoncini. Arrangements by Gene Bertoncini from the Great American Songbook, Brazil, and beyond. Gene Bertoncini, guitar Hyuna Park,
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Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert by the Josh Marcum Quartet featuring Gene Bertoncini. Arrangements by Gene Bertoncini from the Great American Songbook, Brazil, and beyond.
Gene Bertoncini, guitar
Hyuna Park, piano
Josh Marcum, bass
Fukushi Tainaka, drums
Organizer
Christopher Johnson, Director of Musiccjohnson@interchurch-center.org
Time
(Wednesday) 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Location
The Interchurch Center Chapel
61 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027
Event Details
Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring Sohyun Ahn, solo piano performing Music by Bach, Debussy, & Chopin.
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Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring Sohyun Ahn, solo piano performing Music by Bach, Debussy, & Chopin.
Organizer
Christopher Johnson, Director of Musiccjohnson@interchurch-center.org
thu14octAll Daythu6th Annual Interchurch Center ConferenceDetails TBD(All Day: thursday)
Time
All Day (Thursday)
Location
The Interchurch Center
61 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10115
Event Details
Save the Date for Our 6th Annual Interchurch Center Conference Ministry During COVID: What Have We Learned? What Will We Do? This free all-day conference attracts nearly 300 clergy members, lay leaders
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Save the Date for Our 6th Annual Interchurch Center Conference
Ministry During COVID: What Have We Learned? What Will We Do?
This free all-day conference attracts nearly 300 clergy members, lay leaders and church administrators of all denominations.
Complimentary Breakfast & Lunch will be served.
Please contact Trevor Casillas with any questions: tcasillas@cbmslaw.com.
mon18octAll Dayfri19novAnnual Coat Drive 2021Open to the Public(All Day)
Time
October 18 (Monday) - November 19 (Friday)
Location
The Interchurch Center
61 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10115
Event Details
Donate your gently used coats to help our neighbors in need. Men's coats are in high demand. The Interchurch Center will be collecting coats beginning in October 18, 2021 until
Event Details
Donate your gently used coats to help our neighbors in need. Men’s coats are in high demand. The Interchurch Center will be collecting coats beginning in October 18, 2021 until November 19, 2021.
Donations can be dropped off in suite 240 during normal business hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thank you for your consideration.
Organizer
The Interchurch Center
Time
(Wednesday) 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Location
The Interchurch Center Chapel
61 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027
Event Details
Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring Molly Carr, viola and Anna Petrova, piano performing Music by Price, Schumann, Ross, & Eisen.
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Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring Molly Carr, viola and Anna Petrova, piano performing Music by Price, Schumann, Ross, & Eisen.
Organizer
Christopher Johnson, Director of Musiccjohnson@interchurch-center.org
thu21oct6:30 pmthu7:30 pmBooks that Bind October 2021Online Via Zoom6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Online Via Zoom
Online Via Zoom
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Books that Bind October 2021
The October selection for Books that Bind is Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. We’ll be meeting Thursday, October 21, 2021. Join us!
Free and open to the public. Learn more about The Ruth Stafford Peale Library by clicking here.
About Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia:
“After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find—her cousin’s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region.” Visit Good Reads for more.
Books that Bind Building Bonds through books and conversation. Our club reads a wide range of authors and genres. Books that Bind is the official Book Club of the Interchurch Center located in the Morningside/ Harlem area of New York City, NY. The club was established in 2011 to build bonds and friendship through a shared love of books among the various tenants of the building and neighbored. Due to the Pandemic the Club is currently meeting on Zoom until further notice.
New members are always welcome! Click here to join the club.
Free E-Books!
OverDrive for the use of e-books is now available at interchurchcenter.overdrive.com. You can download books to your phone and other devices through the Libby option, Kindle, or Kindle app. For more information, please contact Tracey Del Duca via phone at 212.870.3804 or email at tdelduca@interchurch-center.org.
Campaign Code for Mobile Card: interchurchwinter20
Organizer
Tracey Del Ducatdelduca@interchurch-center.org 61 Claremont Avenue
wed27oct12:05 pmwed12:35 pmMusic for Cello & PianoFree & Open to the Public12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Time
(Wednesday) 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Location
The Interchurch Center Chapel
61 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027
Event Details
Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring Caitlin Sullivan, cello performing selections by Amy Beach, Hans Huber, & Kathryn Bostic. Music for cello and
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Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring Caitlin Sullivan, cello performing selections by Amy Beach, Hans Huber, & Kathryn Bostic. Music for cello and piano.
Organizer
Christopher Johnson, Director of Musiccjohnson@interchurch-center.org
november 2021
mon18octAll Dayfri19novAnnual Coat Drive 2021Open to the Public(All Day)
Time
October 18 (Monday) - November 19 (Friday)
Location
The Interchurch Center
61 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10115
Event Details
Donate your gently used coats to help our neighbors in need. Men's coats are in high demand. The Interchurch Center will be collecting coats beginning in October 18, 2021 until
Event Details
Donate your gently used coats to help our neighbors in need. Men’s coats are in high demand. The Interchurch Center will be collecting coats beginning in October 18, 2021 until November 19, 2021.
Donations can be dropped off in suite 240 during normal business hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thank you for your consideration.
Organizer
The Interchurch Center
wed03nov12:05 pmwed12:35 pmMusic for the PlanetFree & Open to the Public12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Time
(Wednesday) 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Location
The Interchurch Center Chapel
61 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027
Event Details
Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring Katelyn Simone, oboe performing music for the planet.
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Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring Katelyn Simone, oboe performing music for the planet.
Organizer
Christopher Johnson, Director of Musiccjohnson@interchurch-center.org
Time
(Wednesday) 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Location
The Interchurch Center Chapel
61 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027
Event Details
Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring Itay Goren, solo piano performing Beethoven’s “Appassionata” Sonata.
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Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring Itay Goren, solo piano performing Beethoven’s “Appassionata” Sonata.
Organizer
Christopher Johnson, Director of Musiccjohnson@interchurch-center.org
Time
(Wednesday) 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Location
The Interchurch Center Chapel
61 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027
Event Details
Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring Lisa Daehlin, soprano performing classical, jazz, & Broadway favorites!
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Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring Lisa Daehlin, soprano performing classical, jazz, & Broadway favorites!
Organizer
Christopher Johnson, Director of Musiccjohnson@interchurch-center.org
thu18nov6:30 pmthu7:30 pmBooks that Bind November 2021Online Via Zoom6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Online Via Zoom
Online Via Zoom
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Books that Bind November 2021
The November selection for Books that Bind is The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu. We’ll be meeting Thursday, November 18, 2021. Join us! Free and open to the public. Learn more about The Ruth Stafford Peale Library by clicking here.
About The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu:
“In this delicious and devastating first novel, which The Guardian named one of its ten best contemporary African books, Caine Prize finalist Tendai Huchu (The Maestro, the Magistrate, and the Mathematician) portrays the heart of contemporary Zimbabwean society with humor and grace.” Visit Good Reads to learn more.
Books that Bind Has Joined Book Clubz!
Building Bonds through books and conversation. Our club reads a wide range of authors and genres. Books that Bind is the official Book Club of the Interchurch Center located in the Morningside/ Harlem area of New York City, NY. The club was established in 2011 to build bonds and friendship through a shared love of books among the various tenants of the building and neighbored. Due to the Pandemic the Club is currently meeting on Zoom until further notice.
New members are always welcome! Click here to join the club.
Free E-Books!
OverDrive for the use of e-books is now available at interchurchcenter.overdrive.com. You can download books to your phone and other devices through the Libby option, Kindle, or Kindle app. For more information, please contact Tracey Del Duca via phone at 212.870.3804 or email at tdelduca@interchurch-center.org.
Campaign Code for Mobile Card: interchurchwinter20
Organizer
Tracey DelDucatdelduca@interchurch-center.org
mon29novAll Dayfri17decAnnual Toy & Book Drive 20219AM - 4PM(All Day)
Time
November 29 (Monday) - December 17 (Friday)
Location
The Interchurch Center Management Office
61 Claremont Avenue, Suite 240, New York, NY 10027
Event Details
The Interchurch Center will collect children’s books and toys for the holiday season!
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between office hours 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Organizer
The Interchurch Center
december 2021
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Month Long Event (december)
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Home for Christmas | Noonday Concert Series https://youtu.be/0_TQeugY6mE Liz Lang, Soprano Meghann Vaughn, mezzo-soprano Erik Rasmussen, Tenor Christopher Judd, Baritone Christopher Johnson, piano Gloucestershire Wassail Traditional English Carol Arr. by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872—1958) Away in a Manger Tune
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Home for Christmas | Noonday Concert Series
Liz Lang, Soprano
Meghann Vaughn, mezzo-soprano
Erik Rasmussen, Tenor
Christopher Judd, Baritone
Christopher Johnson, piano
Gloucestershire Wassail
Traditional English Carol
Arr. by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872—1958)
Away in a Manger
Tune by W.J. Kirkpatrick (1838—1921)
Arr. by David Willcocks (1919—2015)
Adam lay ybounden
Boris Ord (1897-1961)
Words anon. 15th century
Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella
Traditional French Carol
English Text by E. Cuthbert Nunn (1868—1914)
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Traditional English Carol
Arr. by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872—1958)
Descant by Thomas Armstrong (1898—1994)
Text by Bishop Phillips Brooks (1835—1893)
What Sweeter Music
John Rutter (b. 1945)
Text by Robert Herrick (1591-1674)
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen
Michaël Prætorius (1571—1621)
The Little Road to Bethlehem
Michael Head (1900—1976)
Text by Margaret Rose
What is this Lovely Fragrance?
Traditional French Carol
Arr. by Healey Willan (1880–1968)
Text by Ysobel
Jesus Christ the apple tree
Elizabeth Poston (1905-1987)
Words by Joshua Smith (1760–1795)
Opera News has applauded soprano Liz Lang for her “comedic timing and clear resonant tone.” She is known for her crossover ability into many genres including music theatre, jazz, and blues. Credits: Annina, Violetta u/s, La Traviata (Lincoln Center), Soloist, The Constitution (VPR Opera), Iris, Semele (Opera Omaha), Savannah VOICE Festival Artist, Sherrill Milnes Opera Award (ATC). Soloist: Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, Bard Summerscape, Voices of Ascension, Riverside Choir and Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra, New American Songbook Orchestra, The Salzburg Festival, Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, and various venues in Italy and Germany. Eastman School of Music (MM), Oklahoma City University (BM).
Mezzo-soprano Meghann Vaughn, a versatile performer, is equally comfortable in operatic, solo, and ensemble repertoire. Ms. Vaughn has performed various solo and ensemble works with the Interchurch Center Choir and The Riverside Choir at The Riverside Church in New York City, where she has been an active member of the choir for twelve seasons. A North Carolina native, Ms. Vaughn is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s School of Music and holds a Master of Music degree in Voice from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.
Erik Rasmussen‘s unique and colorful tenor voice has been described as “youthful, amusing, and crowd-pleasing.” (Brooklyn Discovery) Hailing from Brentwood, New York, he has appeared as a featured soloist in operatic and concert performances with Spotlight on Opera, Amadeus Opera, the Arnold Schwartz Memorial Concert Series, the Lake Junaluska Singers, SingThrough Central, and SongFest. A member of the Riverside Choir for one year, Mr. Rasmussen holds a Bachelor of Music from SUNY Fredonia. He is currently completing his Master of Music at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where he studies with critically-acclaimed baritone Sidney Outlaw.
A native of Highland Falls, NY, baritone Christopher Judd has been heard at the Interchurch Center in solo recitals and in ensemble works with the Interchurch Center Choir. A current member of The Riverside Choir at The Riverside Church and the Kinnara Ensemble, he holds a Pre-College Diploma from The Juilliard School, a Bachelor’s of Music from Westminster Choir College, a Master’s of Music from Indiana University, and completed two summers of study at the Académie Internationale d’Été de Nice with Dalton Baldwin.
Pianist Christopher Johnson is a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma and completed undergraduate and graduate studies at The Cleveland Institute of Music, Manhattan School of Music, and Yale University. He serves as Director of Music and Organist at The Riverside Church in New York City and as Director of Chapel Music at The Interchurch Center.
Organizer
Christopher Johnson, Director of Musiccjohnson@interchurch-center.org
mon29novAll Dayfri17decAnnual Toy & Book Drive 20219AM - 4PM(All Day)
Time
November 29 (Monday) - December 17 (Friday)
Location
The Interchurch Center Management Office
61 Claremont Avenue, Suite 240, New York, NY 10027
Event Details
The Interchurch Center will collect children’s books and toys for the holiday season!
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between office hours 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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The Interchurch Center
wed01dec12:05 pmwed12:35 pmChristmas FavoritesFree & Open to the Public12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Time
(Wednesday) 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Location
The Interchurch Center Chapel
61 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027
Event Details
Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring the Meghann Vaughn Vocal Quartet. They’ll be performing Christmas Favorites!
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Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring the Meghann Vaughn Vocal Quartet. They’ll be performing Christmas Favorites!
Time
(Wednesday) 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Location
The Interchurch Center Chapel
61 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027
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Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring the Interchurch Center Chorus performing Benjamin Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols.”
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Join us for our weekly Noonday Concert featuring the Interchurch Center Chorus performing Benjamin Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols.”
Organizer
Christopher Johnson, Director of Musiccjohnson@interchurch-center.org
wed15dec12:05 pmwed12:35 pmAnnual Christmas ConcertFree & Open to the Public12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Time
(Wednesday) 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm
Location
The Interchurch Center Chapel
61 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027
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Join us for our Annual Christmas Concert featuring the Interchurch Center Gospel Choir.
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Join us for our Annual Christmas Concert featuring the Interchurch Center Gospel Choir.
Organizer
Christopher Johnson, Director of Musiccjohnson@interchurch-center.org
thu16dec6:30 pmthu7:30 pmBooks that Bind December 2021Online Via Zoom6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Online Via Zoom
Online Via Zoom
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Books that Bind December 2021
The December selection for Books that Bind is A Cook’s Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines by Anthony Bourdain. We’ll be meeting Thursday, December 16, 2021. Join us! Free and open to the public. To learn more, visit our library page by clicking here.
About the Book, A Cook’s Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines by Anthony Bourdain:
“From the star of No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain’s New York Times-bestselling chronicle of travelling the world in search the globe’s greatest culinary adventures.” Visit Good Reads for more.
Books that Bind Has Joined The Book Clubz Community!
Books that Bind is The Interchurch Center’s book club; building bonds through books and conversation. Our club reads a wide range of authors and genres. Books that Bind is the official Book Club of the Interchurch Center located in the Morningside/ Harlem area of New York City, NY. The club was established in 2011 to build bonds and friendship through a shared love of books among the various tenants of the building and neighbored. Due to the Pandemic, the Club is currently meeting on Zoom until further notice.
New members are always welcome! Click here to join the club.
Free E-Books On Us!
OverDrive for the use of e-books is now available at interchurchcenter.overdrive.com. You can download books to your phone and other devices through the Libby option, Kindle, or Kindle app. For more information contact Tracey Del Duca via phone at 212.870.3804 or email at tdelduca@interchurch-center.org.
Campaign Code for Mobile Card: interchurchwinter20
Organizer
Tracey Del Ducatdelduca@interchurch-center.org 61 Claremont Avenue