This week, Brian Houston aka "The Big Eagle" is in town so it's one you can't miss (there never is one you can miss). We've got a lot of ways for you to get involved and plugged into the church family. Here's what's happening this week at Hillsong NYC: 

Last week, Pastor Carl preached a message titled "It's time to come home" and will have an incredible Word this Sunday.This week is going to be one you can't miss at Hillsong NYC. We've got a lot of ways for you to get involved and plugged into the church family. Here's what's happening this week at Hillsong NYC and how this can become your home: 

• Wednesday night: The eXchange is at 7:30 p.m. at Irving Plaza (17 Irving place). This is a time mid-week for you to reconnect with your church family and bring a friend. 
• Creative Team Night: Email NYCcreative@hillsong.com for info on the address and time. 
• Sunday Services: This week we are at Gramercy Theater (127 E23rd st) for the 10 AM and 12 PM services and will be meeting at Salvation Army (120 W14th st) for the 7PM night service.
• Connect Groups: If you want to get plugged-in and involved in a smaller group and dig into the word together, join a Connect Group. E-mail NYC@hillsong.com for more info and to find a Group near you.

Also, stay tuned as baptisms are coming soon. If you're interested in being baptised as a public proclamation of your faith in Jesus, RSVP at NYC@hillsong.com.

For up to the minute info on the who what where when why and how of HIllsong NYC, make sure you're following us on twitter - @hillsongNYC and facebook - facebook.com/hillsongNYC.

We are excited about how God is moving through this city and our church, and this week is going to be a big one for our Church family. Here's what's going on at Hillsong NYC and how you can get get involved:

The eXchange Essentials is this Friday night at 7:30 PM at Canoe Studios (601 W 26th St). Designed for people who have recently come to faith, it will be a night of teaching with our lead pastor Carl Lentz in an intimate setting, focused entirely around equipping you for your new Christian journey.

Our Welcome To Church Night will NOT be this Thursday, but keep an eye out for more info about where and when and how you can be part of the next one.

This Saturday morning from 10AM -12PM we will be hosting a high tea for all the ladies planning to go to Colour Conference in London (April 26 -28 - www.colourconference.com). We would love to see you there - as it's a great chance to connect with some of the other NYC girls who are heading over;  & the perfect excuse to make some plans together for your London adventure.

If you'll be jetting over there for conference, or if you're thinking about it, or if you're even thinking about thinking about it, we would love to see you this Saturday morning!  RSVP to NYC@hillsong.com for more details.

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A message from HIllsong NYC's Josh Kimes:

'Ok, we're taking it to the streets! This Friday night will be one to remember as we take over Union Square for our very own (not as violent) version of The Hunger Games! Will be out of control fun, prizes, & food for ALL!'

RSVP to NYCyouth@hillsong.com for more details!

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This week we launch into what our lead pastor Carl Lentz has called 'a new season in the life of our church'. Our service times are changing to three Sunday services!

Wednesday eXchange: The eXchange this Wednesday is at Irving Plaza (17 Irving place) at 7.30 with special guest Erwin McManus. It's the highlight of our week!

Sunday Services: From this Sunday - we will be meeting at Gramercy Theater (127 E23rd st) at 10AM and 12 PM, then at Salvation Army (120 W14th st) at 7PM.

Easter is here - and we have got services across Good Friday and Easter Sunday so you can be a part of it all! Our lead pastor Carl Lentz will be teaching across the weekend, and we will be gathering together to celebrate all that Easter represents. Hope you can join us!

GOOD FRIDAY - St Georges Episcopal (17 Rutherford pl) @ 7.30PM

EASTER SUNDAY - Irving Plaza (17 Irving pl) @ 10, 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 9.30PM.

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Easter is here @ Hillsong New York City! We are looking forward to an incredible week celebrating what ahs to be one of the most incredible weeks on the calendar (so incredible it divided the calendar into BC and AD... anyway, that's for another time). Here's what's happening this week:

WEDNESDAY: Heart + Soul @ Irving Plaza (17 Irving pl - 7.30PM)

Our Heart + Soul nights are for the core of our church. All leaders, volunteers, or people who call Hillsong NYC 'home' are welcome. We don't say much is unmissable in our church... but these nights? Unmissable. Definitely. Hope to see you there.

GOOD FRIDAY: @ St Georges Episcopal (16 Rutherford pl - 7.30PM)

We are getting ready for a great Sunday this weekend @ Hillsong NYC! Each of our services will be @ Irving Plaza (17 Irving place) - @ 10AM, 12PM, 4PM, 6, PM, 8PM, & 9.30PM. We're looking forward to having you with us!

And just a quick glimpse into NEXT WEEK - we will be having our Heart + Soul Night next Wednesday @ Irving Plaza @ 7.30 for a night of prayer and worship leading into this Easter Weekend.

Tonight is our next NYC Sisterhood event, @ Irving Plaza (17 Irving place) starting at 7.30PM.

Ladies, it's going to be an incredible night. Althought it's always special when the girls get together, tonight promises to be an 'unmissable' night. Our lead pastor Laura Lentz will be speaking, our team will be leading us in praise and worship - and the atmosphere will be super charged. So grab your girlfriends, come early, and get ready for a great night!

Also, we will be collecting hygiene items for inmates in a local NYC women's prison. So where possible, please bring soaps, deodorants, white face cloths, shampoos and conditioners. 

Last week broke all kinds of records @ Hillsong NYC, including 'best services ever', 'most people making a church home and finding great friends', 'first time a lead pastor has preached exclusively to an overflow room' and 'most incredible collection of people in NYC and surrounding areas'.

As fun as it was - we're already looking forward to this week!

TUESDAY: Is our next NYC Sisterhood event. The ladies of our church will be meeting @ Irving Plaza (17 Irving place) @ 7.30 for an incredible evening. We will also be collecting shampoo, conditioner, soaps, deodorants, white face towels for inmates in a local women's prison - so bring what you can!

This week is gonna be a good one in the life of Hillsong NYC. The eXchange this Wednesday is @ Irving Plaza (17 Irving place) @ 7.30PM.

Our Sunday services this week are @ Gramercy Theater (127 E23rd st) @ 10, 12, 4, 6, 8, and 9.30PM. Make sure you're part of it all!

We have connect groups that meet up across the city, at different times across the week, and there is definitely one that is a great fit for you. If you want to know more about getting involved - email us: NYC@hillsong.com, and we'll find a night and location that works.

For up to the minute info, make sure you follow us on twitter: @hillsongNYC, and connect on www.facebook.com/hillsongNYC.

Have a great week!

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We're looking forward to this Sunday @ Hillsong NYC. Our lead pastor Carl Lentz will be teaching part two of his series 'Gold in the Garbage', and if you've been in any of our services the last few weeks, you already know that they are not to be missed.

Our services this Sunday are @ Gramercy Theater (127 East 23rd st) - @ 10, 12, 4, 6, 8, and 9.30PM.

Hope you can join us - and don't forget the rules...

i - You're only allowed to come to one service.

ii - Break the rules.

See you on Sunday!

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The eXchange each Wednesday is not to be missed. It's one of the highlights of our midweek connection points, and is guaranteed to be the best way to spend your Wednesday evening.

We are meeting at Irving Plaza (17 Irving pl) @ 7.30PM - do whatever it takes to be there!

Also, our services this Sunday are @ Gramercy Theater (127 E23rd st), at 10, 12, 4, 6, 8, and 9.30PM. 

Also coming up is our next welcome to church night, creative nights, Hillsong NYC youth, connect groups, and many more opportunities to get involved and serve. Make sure you're connected on facebook - www.facebook.com/hillsongNYC, and follow our twitter - @hillsongNYC for more details...

We're looking forward to church this Sunday! Spring is in the air (remember to 'Spring forward' with your clocks on Saturday night) and the best way to celebrate the turn of the season is @ Hillsong NYC.

Our services this Sunday are @ Gramercy Theater, 127 East 23rd st, at 10, 12, 4, 6, 8, and 9.30.

Plenty of opportunities for you (and your friends, co -workers, parents, grandparents, godparents, siblings and everyone in between) to be in church - See you there!

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Who: Anybody & everybody in High School that calls Hillsong Church home or doesn't even attend a church at all.

What: Hillsong Youth NYC - Episode 2 - 'I AM'.

When: TONIGHT, March 9th @ 7:30-9pm.

Where: Helen Mills Theatre, West 26th St between 6th & 7th Ave.

If you have any questions email us at nycyouth@hillsong.com.

We cant wait for tonight & hope to see you & your friends there!

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We're looking forward to the eXchange tonight! We will be meeting @ Irving Plaza (17 Irving place) at 7.30PM.

It's the best way to spend a Wednesday evening - and we look forward to seeing you there!

Also - our services this Sunday will be @ Gramercy Theater (127 E23rd st) @ 10, 12, 4, 6, 8, and 9.15PM.

Life in Hillsong NYC is always exciting - and there's always plenty happening. Make sure you follow us on twitter - @hillsongNYC, and on facebook.com/hillsongNYC for all the latest.

Have a great afternoon!

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The best part about the weekend? Knowing that Sunday is just around the corner! This Sunday our services are @ Gramercy Theater (127 E23rd st) with our senior pastor Brian Houston.

So whether you come to the 10, 12, 4, 6, 8, or 9.15 service, you can be guaranteed that the best way to spend your weekend will be with us @ Hillsong NYC.

So warm up those vocal chords, practice that note taking, work on your handshake technique - and we'll see you Sunday!

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We are excited about all that's ahead this week! The eXchange this Wednesday is going to be @ St George's Episcopal Church (16 Rutherford pl) starting @ 7.30.

Our Sunday services will be @ Gramercy Theater (127 E23rd st) @ 10, 12, 4, 6, 8, and 9.15PM, with our senior pastor Brian Houston back in the house again. Come early, this Sunday is not to be missed.