The Trip to New York

When I am going?
Next Thursday, 15 January

How am I going?
Continental Airlines flight from Manchester to Newark Liberty Airport
That's 3,343 mi (5,380 km) Duration: 8hr 10min

Where will I be staying?
The Pod Hotel
http://www.thepodhotel.com/
(I might not fit in, but at least there's WiFi)












What will I be doing?

1. Visiting

Trinity Grace Church Plant, Manhattan (Sunday morning for breakfast & service)
http://trinitygracewestside.com



Redeemer Church, Manhattan (Sunday evening to hear Tim Keller, the Senior Pastor and renowned author & speaker)
http://www.redeemer.com

Various other churches yet to be chosen

2. Experiencing

Martin Luther King Day is 19 January so what better than the Harlem Gospel Choir at BB King's Bar & Grill
http://www.bbkingblues.com/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=1970
(check the YouTube video above right)

Here's the last speech of the man himself



Barack Obama's inaugauration is 20 January in Washington. I'll view it in Times Square, NYC

Plus the many & varied sights of New York which I've got to figure out how to fit in.

3. Serving

New York Rescue Mission - I'm planning to help here Saturday 17 January
http://www.nycrescue.org/index.php

4. Running

Central Park (6.2 miles circuit)
http://www.centralpark.com/pages/maps/runner-s-map.html













5. Eating
Can you believe it - its NYC Winter Restaurant Week
http://nycgo.com/restaurantweek

6. Connecting

Via Trinity Grace's Google Group I've already been in touch with various church members, including members of the ministry team

7. Following my nose

8. Thinking

Although originally scheduled to visit Tajekistan, I think New York will offer a different, but equally stimulating angle on mission and culture. What relevance has the Christian faith in the 21C and how may it best be communicated?

When I have worked out a full programme I'll post it. By the way, the slide show will regularly update from my mobile so that you will be able to see exactly what I've been up to