Judson Memorial Church is not only a church, but is also historically a beautiful performance space. It was home to the Judson Dance Theater in the 1960's. Judson played an important role in the postmodern dance movement. Artists such as Trisha Brown and Yvonne Rainer have presented works at Judson Church. The church has also presented art shows, music events, and speeches by such radicals as Abbie Hoffman. Currently, it is taken over on select Monday evenings by Movement Research as a place to present works in progress. Admission is free! Judson...
[more]Judson Memorial Church is not only a church, but is also historically a beautiful performance space. It was home to the Judson Dance Theater in the 1960's. Judson played an important role in the postmodern dance movement. Artists such as Trisha Brown and Yvonne Rainer have presented works at Judson Church. The church has also presented art shows, music events, and speeches by such radicals as Abbie Hoffman.
Currently, it is taken over on select Monday evenings by Movement Research as a place to present works in progress. Admission is free!
Judson Memorial Church in Greenwich Village defines itself as "a church in the Christian tradition" and "a sanctuary for progressive activism and artistic expression." While affiliated with the American Baptist Churches and United Church of Christ, the congregation draws its 200 members from a variety of religious traditions.
Judson Church occupies a 117-year-old historic building on Washington Square South. Besides Sunday worship and Sunday School, its current programs include work with the New Sanctuary Movement for immigrant rights and a "community ministers" program that trains future clergy on how to involve congregations in social-change activities. Judson also continues its long history of hosting post-modern arts, peace action, women's reproductive rights, and gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender events.
Senior Minister the Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper describes the church as "a gathering place for people who seek spiritual nurture to build public capacity for social change."
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