Historic First Church

05/31/2026

Rest is Not a Reward. It's God's Command - Mark 2:23-28 (NLT)
Rev. Dr. Joseph D. Clemmons, II, Sr. Pastor

05/18/2026

A beautiful Mother’s Day message shared by mother and daughter 🤍 Together, these stories remind us that motherhood is not only about giving birth. It is also about covering, praying, sacrificing, nurturing, guiding, staying, and trusting God every step of the way.

Put it in the basket… and remember, God is already in the river.

05/17/2026

Say it to Their Face in Love
Rev. Dr. Joseph D. Clemmons, II, Sr. Pastor

05/15/2026

Join us for our upcoming Bible Sturdy session. We’re bringing faith, strategy, strength, and community together for our youth in a powerful way. Ages 8–17

04/17/2026

We’re excited to launch this free youth program in partnership with the NAACP Brooklyn Branch.

Bible Sturdy is where faith meets strategy and strength — bringing young people together through chess, basketball, and real talk Bible study in a positive, uplifting space designed to build confidence, character, and community.

Starts Saturday, May 2, 2026
Ages 8–21
Historic First COGIC
221 Kingston Ave, Crown Heights, Brooklyn

This program is free, but registration is required. Please note that initial spots are being held for youth connected through Historic First Church.

The NAACP Brooklyn Branch will also be sharing this opportunity with its 1,300+ members across Brooklyn and with the 8 NYC area branches.

To register, use the signup form:
https://forms.gle/EUsw7BpzbAGGh71f7

Pull up, spread the word, and bring a young person who could benefit from being in the room.

04/17/2026

Pull up for Bible Sturdy — where faith, strategy, discipline, and community all come together.
Join us for a powerful day of basketball, chess, real talk, Bible, and free food as we pour into the next generation and build leaders in mind, body, and spirit.

🗓 Saturday, May 2, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 221 Kingston Ave, Crown Heights, Brooklyn

Bring a friend and come ready for a good time, real connection, and something positive.

02/05/2026

09/24/2025

Afterschool support is here!
Excel Institute is launching Sept. 25th in Crown Heights. Students get:
• Tutoring in math, reading & writing
• Test prep (SAT, ACT, Regents)
• Snacks + safe space to learn & grow

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30–6:00 PM
Reserve your spot today — space is limited!
AfterSchoolProgram

01/23/2025

Greetings Friends,
Here are some brief reflections on MLK Day in light of the Inauguration. We'll continue to build toward his dream together!
Grace and Peace, Pastor Clemmons

Video by Scott Heins

11/10/2024

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Sister to Sister cooking class, where we’ll be creating delicious, nourishing meals that are great for your gut health! Together, we’ll learn how to heal our bodies from the inside out with foods that support wellness and vitality. It’s not just about cooking it’s about understanding how the right foods can make a real difference in how we feel. Let’s gather, learn, and nourish ourselves from within.

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