September Sermon Series
A Tale of Two Cities: Thriving in NYC
~ Explore the Difference Jesus Makes ~ Jesus says, "I came that you might have life and have it abundantly" (John 10:10).
~ Explore the Difference Jesus Makes ~ Jesus says, "I came that you might have life and have it abundantly" (John 10:10).
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Worship Guide
A City On A Hill in the ancient world was a place of rest, refuge, and nurture. That’s what Sunday Mornings are at City On A Hill.
Skeptics are welcome here! We combine a rich, authentic expression of the Christian faith with a context for questions about Christianity. We routinely hear that those with questions and doubts feel loved by our community, while those with faith feel encouraged.
Join us at 130 W 56th Street at 10:30AM for coffee and refreshments. The worship service portion of our gathering starts at 11:00AM and concludes at 12:00PM.
Location Changes in September and October
On September 14th, 21st, 28th will be worshipping on the beautiful second floor of the iconic Patsy’s Restaurant, just two blocks away on 56th and Broadway.
On October 12th we will worship with Central Presbyterian Church as Dr. Harvey preaches on 2nd Corinthians 4:16-5:10, one of the most important passages in the Christian faith on thriving in the midst of suffering.
Our Mission
To explore the difference Jesus makes in our lives, our relationships, our work, and our institutions.
Our Vision
A life-giving community of people with healed hearts and renewed imagination for life, relationships, work, and service.
City On A Hill is a church plant of Exilic Church. We are also financially supported by Central Presbyterian Church and Redeemer Lincoln Square. City On A Hill is an approved church plant of the Metro New York Presbytery in the Presbyterian Church in America denomination.
The Team
Katie Cooke is a Lead Musician at City On A Hill. A sought after worship leader for large conferences, Katie regularly leads City On A Hill in worship with guitar and singing. Katie is a Ph.D. student in ethnomusicology at Columbia University and a SOON affiliate staff member. She has extensive experience as a worship leader for churches and conferences.
Adella Flynn is Director of Music at City On A Hill. She plans worship services, coordinates and leads rehearsals, regularly leads from the piano in worship, and creates musical arrangements for special services and events. She is a classically trained musician and has served as a music director, organist, and accompanist.
Rev. Dr. Jay Harvey is the Founding Pastor of City On A Hill. Jay moved with Melody and their four children to Manhattan in the summer of 2018 to lead Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) in New York City. He served with RTS New York City for six years. As a professor of Pastoral Theology, he taught courses in Preaching, Sanctification, Leadership, and the Image of God in Ministry. He was also the founding director of the Center for the Bible in NYC. In 2019, Jay joined the staff of Exilic Church as Scholar in Residence. In April 2025, he joined the staff of Linden Grove Ministries, where he provides executive leadership for the organization, creates curriculum, and mentors pastors in New York City. Dr. Harvey is a graduate of Princeton University (A.B., 1995), Reformed Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and Erskine Theological Seminary (D.Min.). He has done doctoral coursework in Philosophy at the Graduate Center in Manhattan and is a Ph.D. candidate in Systematic Theology at Aberdeen University, where his focus is on the Book of Revelation’s portrayal of a suffering church as a resource for our own cultural moment.
Melody Harvey is Director of Spiritual Formation and Hospitality Coordinator at City On A Hill. Melody writes curriculum for short courses and Bible studies, coordinates our Sunday morning hospitality ministry, and provides guidance in diaconal ministries. Across all our ministries, Melody helps to facilitate our unique culture which combines rich Christian teaching with a safe place for questions and dialogue. Melody is a life long educator with a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology. She is a graduate of the Redeemer Counseling Fellows program and has taken numerous courses in art and photography in NYC as well graduate level theology and Bible courses.
Lewis Toms is Director of Sunday Operations for City On A Hill. He oversees setup and sound on Sunday mornings. Lewis is an aviation engineer with extensive international experience in industry and in Christian ministry.
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