“Why City On A Hill?”
Worship + Luncheon
City on a Hill has seen the Holy Spirit form a diverse and thoughtful Christian community in the heart of Midtown. As we begin the New Year, we’re entering a season of clarifying our vision and strengthening our core. Join us on January 4 to hear why we planted City on a Hill, what kind of church we are becoming, and how you can be involved in the next season.
Worship at 11:00AM
Lunch at 12:00PM
RSVP Requested
Christmas Worship Schedule
City On A Hill will be worshipping with our supporting churches on 12/21 and 12/28. Register now for our special January 4th service and luncheon as we begin the new year together reflecting on what God has done in our church and how you can be a part of it.
View our 12/14 Lessons and Carols Service
Explore the Difference Jesus Makes
A new church community in Midtown seeking the transformation of every New Yorker through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
City on a Hill has seen the Holy Spirit form a diverse and thoughtful Christian community in the heart of Midtown. As we begin the New Year, we’re entering a season of clarifying our vision and strengthening our core. Join us on January 4 to hear why we planted City on a Hill, what kind of church we are becoming, and how you can be involved in the next season. Registration Required.
Link to our Lessons and Carols Service on 12/14
A Recent Sermon from Rev. Dr. Jay Harvey (preached at Central Presbyterian Church)
Gatherings
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Bible Study
Wednesday, January 6th, 7:00PM to 8:00PM
An in-depth Bible study with 15-20 minutes of preparation requested for each week. We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. This Bible study is interactive. There is a 5-7 overview of the passage, share your insights, ask questions, and have time discussion. This Bible study is an entry point into our community. You are encouraged to join at any time. Email info@cityonahill.nyc for study materials and locations. The next meeting is on 1/6/2026.
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Worship
Sundays 11:00AM to 12:00PM
Structured Prayer + Biblical Preaching + Singing + Lord’s Supper
Coffee and Light Refreshments at 10:30AM
Our January series is, “Why City On A Hill?” Pastor Harvey will consider foundational texts that inform distinctive of City On A Hill. In this series you will see from Scripture what makes for a healthy church community, and how you can be a part of City On A Hill. Register now for worship and the luncheon to follow on January 4th.
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Prayer
Wednesdays 8:00PM to 8:30PM
A time of led prayer based on the passage studied in the Wednesday Bible study, the Psalms, and the Lord’s Prayer. There are times for responsive prayer, silent prayer, and spontaneous prayer. There is no pressure to pray on your own out loud. Email info@cityonahill.nyc for location. Next meeting is on 1/6/2026.
Healthy Church Community = For God, For One Another, For the World
City On A Hill is life giving presence in the center of New York City. We create a warm environment to Bible Study, Worship, and Dialogue that has proven to be enriching to believers and skeptics alike.
As a community we focus our weekly ministry on the historic practices of Bible Study, Worship, and Prayer. New Yorkers are busy people, and these are the practices that are most enriching.
A city on a hill in the ancient world was a place of rest, refuge, and healing. Devotion to historic Christian faith and practice should produce church community that is life giving. Healthy church community is essential to fostering a better New York City for all of us.
Our community is described as warm, diverse, and life giving. A place where people are known and the Holy Spirit’s presence is felt.
We have people of deep faith and people who are exploring faith. You are welcome here.
Our Mission
Bible Study + Worship + Prayer for the salvation and transformation of every New Yorker.
Our Vision
A life-giving community of people transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ, filled with the Holy Spirit, loving God and neighbor with joy.
City On A Hill is a church plant of Exilic Church. We are also financially supported by Central Presbyterian Church , Redeemer Lincoln Square, and Church of the City. 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.