About
August 12, 2006
Transmission is an emergent house church made up mostly of New Yorkers in their twenties and thirties. It attrac
ts both the “churched,” many of whom have gone to seminary and now work for churches, as well as those who are attracted to Christian spirituality but do not feel fed (or comfortable) in traditional churches. Transmission is very interested in the relationship between worship and community, as well as the relationship between innovation and tradition, seeking to craft new ritual and liturgical exploration while remaining in continuity with the larger Christian tradition.
Isaac Everett and Bowie Snodgrass began talking about creating innovative worship experiences the day they met, Ash Wednesday 2004. Two years later, following various collaborations and more experience in their own ministries, conversations evolved into starting a church indigenous to NYC in the 21st Century. God only knows where all this will lead and who all will become part of this emerging liturgical community called Transmission! Play Dress-Up! in the New Forms Café at Greenbelt 2006 was our first Transmission event, preceeded by a first “house church” in August.
We’ve been gathering on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month since then. Each Transmission includes a home-cooked meal, ritual, prayer, and time to be together.
4 Responses to “About”
Hi,
I’m a graduate student at Columbia University and I’m interested in doing a story on Easter at Avalon. Was looking to interview somebody with your group and was wondering who I could contact? Unfortunately my deadline would be tomorrow afternoon, so, if possible, it would be great to connect with somebody today or tomorrow morning.
Thank you,
Reah
By Reah Jonson on Mar 27, 2007
Hi,
I was looking for a recommendation for emergent churches in NYC. I had a deep transformative experience of God’s Love. I didn’t see Jesus in that experience. I just felt the most absolute unconditional love and acceptance. It was beyond forgiveness. Acceptance and love. I walked away knowing God loves all of us and that love is so strong that God could never condemn any of creation and that inevitably we will all be folded back into that love. Yet Jesus speaks to me. Just not the exclusivity and emphasis on condemnation and sin that most churches espouse. Where should I go to worship with others?
By Ned Massey on Jul 30, 2010
thank you i ll share on facebook
By istanbul city guide on Dec 11, 2010
Hi,
I’m the writer/director/co-producer of “Hellbound?”, which will be premiering at Cinema Village on September 21. It’s a feature-length documentary that brings the hell debate to the big screen. Featuring well known Christian figures such as Rob Bell, Mark Driscoll, Greg Boyd, Brian McLaren, William Paul Young, Frank Schaeffer, Hank Hanegraaff Peter Kreeft and a host of others, “Hellbound?” is a provocative film that will ensure viewers never look at hell the same way again. You can view a trailer and read all about the movie at http://hellboundthemovie.com.
We think this film will provide a great opportunity for small groups, youth groups and college and career groups to do a night out, which is bound to lead to some engaging discussion. To that end, we are seeking to connect with churches throughout the NYC area who might be interesting in partnering with us to promote the film, host particular screenings and take part in a Q&A with the filmmakers and some of the film’s cast.
If you are interested in being part of this, please let me know and we can get you a preview screener and discuss logistics. I look forward to hearing back from you.
By Kevin Miller on Jul 7, 2012