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Location New York City, New York, United States Affiliation United Methodist Church District New York Annual Conference Leadership Bishop Jeremiah Jungchan Park Address 263 W. 86th Street, New York, NY 10024, United States Architectural style Gothic Revival architecture Similar B'nai Jeshurun, West‑Park Presbyterian Church, Jan Hus Presbyterian Church, Advent Lutheran Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Profiles | ||
The Church of Saint Paul and Saint Andrew is a historic United Methodist church located in the Upper West Side of New York City, New York, on West 86th Street. The Church is known for being socially moderate and for being accepting of people of all races, ages, and sexual orientations. The Church hosts a number of performing arts groups, including the Empire City Men's Chorus, The Prospect Theater Company, and David Parker & The Bang Group.
History
At present, the Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew (SPSA) is a member of the Reconciling Ministries Network of the United Methodist Church and its New York Annual Conference affiliate, Methodists in New Directions (MIND). The congregation welcomes all who wish to worship God the Creator, God the Redeemer and God the Holy Spirit; without regard to any arbitrary condition. The 2010 Service of Lessons and Carols was featured on 31 December 2010 on the CBS Television Network. The senior pastor is Rev. Dr. James (K) Karpen and the associate pastors are Rev. Julia Kristeller and Siobhan Sargent. Bridget Cabrera serves as Minister for Young Adults and Frank Glass is the Minister of Music. SPSA also serves as host sanctuary for Congregation B'nai Jeshuran. Also housed at 263 West 86th Street are the West Side Campaign Against Hunger, a food pantry and nutritional resource center, and West End Theatre, presenting many performing arts companies. The church building was declared a landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1981.