First Center of Religious Science New York

First Center of Religious Science New York First Center of Religious Science New York (former the First Church of Religious Science NYC) Dr. Barker was the minister of the church from 1946 to 1979.

The First Center of Religious Science New York (former the First Church of Religious Science New York) is a center of Religious Science in the heart of Manhattan, New York City. Legendary Dr. Raymond Charles Barker founded the First Center of Religious Science New York (former the First Church of Religious Science NY) in 1946 by the request of Dr. Ernest Holmes’ who is the founder of Religious Science. Some of his students included future Religious Science leaders Stuart Grayson and Louise Hay. Upon Dr. Barker's retirement from the ministry in 1979, he was succeeded by Rev Dr. Stuart Grayson, and then Rev Wade Adkisson. Now, Dr. Greg Harte assumed the title of Pastor/Spiritual Director on the passing of Wade Adkisson in 2018.

10/11/2026

Life asks something of all of us: Can I receive the good that’s already here? Can I trust myself and the guidance within me? And when life knocks me down, can I get back up?

In “Our 3 R’s Revisited,” we explore three spiritual strengths that are already within you: receptivity, reliance, and resilience. Learn how clearing space in your thinking opens you to new possibilities, how trusting your own inner wisdom frees you from comparison and the need to please everyone, and how bouncing back doesn’t mean pretending nothing hurt. It means you keep going and keep growing.

Whether you’re new to our teaching or have been practicing for years, this message is a reminder that you are already equipped to move from simply surviving to truly thriving.

💬 Share with us: Which of the three R’s (receptivity, reliance, or resilience) is calling to you most right now, and why? Tell us in the comments!

10/11/2026

🍂 Autumn's Embrace Meditation 🍂

Join us for a gentle morning meditation as we step into an autumn forest within. Breathe deeply, release what’s heavy, and make space for new life stirring in your heart.

You are whole. You are free. You are loved. 💛

Join us for a transformative experience at the First Center of Religious Science NYC on Sunday, October 11, 2026.Connect...
10/10/2026

Join us for a transformative experience at the First Center of Religious Science NYC on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Connect with a community dedicated to spiritual growth and positive living. This week's service features an inspiring lesson by Rev. Dr. Greg Harte.

✨ Here’s what to expect:
✅ 𝟭𝟱-𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Find inner peace and stillness. 🧘‍♂️
✅ 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿: Set powerful intentions for the week ahead. 🙏
✅ 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘃. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲: Gain spiritual wisdom and inspiration. 📖✨
✅ 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Connect and share insights with our community. 🗣️🤝

Whether you join us in person at 204 W 84th St, New York, NY, or tune in online, we look forward to welcoming you!

10/09/2026

I Can Do It 💛

Some days, everything that can go wrong does, and all the peace and positivity we’ve worked so hard to build seems to vanish in a moment. If that sounds familiar, you’re not failing. You’re human.

In this Louise Hay class, we look at why certain moments and remarks affect us so deeply, and how the beliefs we’ve carried for years quietly shape our experience. The good news is that a thought is only a thought, and a thought can be changed. No matter your age or where you are in your journey, you can always begin again.

✨ Whatever is going on, you’re bigger than the circumstance. ✨

💬 We’d love to hear from you: What’s one old “tape” or belief you’re ready to let go of? Or, if you’d rather keep it light, what’s a positive thought you’re carrying with you this week?

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼, 𝗘𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹 💙Join us for our 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 this 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, October 8, 2026, 𝗮𝘁 𝟳 𝗣𝗠 ...
10/08/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼, 𝗘𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹 💙

Join us for our 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 this 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, October 8, 2026, 𝗮𝘁 𝟳 𝗣𝗠 (𝗘𝗦𝗧) - in person at 𝟮𝟬𝟰 𝗪 𝟴𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁, 𝗡𝗬𝗖 or online via Zoom. 🌟

Discover the transformative teachings of Louise Hay’s You Can Heal Your Life and explore self-healing, affirmations, and personal growth in a supportive and uplifting
environment.

🌐 Details: https://www.meetup.com/firstcrsnyc/
🙏 Support Us:
PayPal: bit.ly/firstcslnycdonate
Zelle: [email protected]
Let’s heal, grow, and thrive together! 💙

10/08/2026

Watch James Iyke Nwali's lesson "Stay in the Match"

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲? 🌟Join our Creative Living Series for a transformative journey, covering:✅ Positive Living 🌟✅...
10/06/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲? 🌟

Join our Creative Living Series for a transformative journey, covering:
✅ Positive Living 🌟
✅ Enhanced Communication 🗣️
✅ Stress Mastery 🧘‍♂️
✅ Health & Well-being 🌿
✅ Healthy Connections 🤝
✅ Inner Resilience 💪
✅ Family Dynamics 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
✅ Embracing Mindfulness 🧘‍♀️..and much more!

Event Details:
🗓️ Date: October 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (EST)
📍 Location: Online (via ZOOM) & In-Person at 204 W 84th St, NY

🔗 Join Online: https://www.meetup.com/firstcrsnyc/
You're welcome to explore self-discovery and empowerment regardless of your
background.

10/04/2026

Draw a Bigger Circle 🤍

Have you ever walked into a room and felt, without a word being said, that you didn't belong? Most of us have. And sometimes the hardest part is that the circle someone drew around us long ago is one we keep living inside.

This Sunday, we explore Edwin Markham's four-line poem "Outwitted" and its quiet, powerful answer to rejection: Love drew a bigger circle. Along the way, we remember the stone the builders rejected, and we ask whether there was ever anything wrong with the stone at all.

The message is simple and tender. You are an expression of the One Life, you belonged before anyone's approval, and the person who may most need to hear "you are welcome" is you. Your past, your mistakes, your dreams that happened and the ones that didn't, all of it can come inside.

Join us, wherever you are, and let's draw the circle bigger together.

💬 Tell us in the comments: What is one part of your life or your story that you are ready to bring back inside the circle?

Join us for a transformative experience at the First Center of Religious Science NYC on Sunday, October 4, 2026.Connect ...
10/03/2026

Join us for a transformative experience at the First Center of Religious Science NYC on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Connect with a community dedicated to spiritual growth and positive living. This week's service features an inspiring lesson by Rev. Dr. Greg Harte.

✨ Here’s what to expect:
✅ 𝟭𝟱-𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Find inner peace and stillness. 🧘‍♂️
✅ 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿: Set powerful intentions for the week ahead. 🙏
✅ 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘃. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲: Gain spiritual wisdom and inspiration. 📖✨
✅ 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Connect and share insights with our community. 🗣️🤝

Whether you join us in person at 204 W 84th St, New York, NY, or tune in online, we look forward to welcoming you!

10/03/2026

A moment of stillness for you. 🌬️

"May there be kindness in your gaze when you look within." Stop for a moment, breathe, and honor the space between where you’ve been and where you’re going.

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204 W 84th Street
New York, NY
10024

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Monday 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 12:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday 10:45am - 12:45pm

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