The Church In The Gardens on Ascan Avenue in Forest Hills is a picturesque and lovely Congregational Christian church, a resource to followers of all Christian faiths. Presided over by pastor Rev. Noel Vanek, who has served the church since 1992, the church offers a number of services for parishioners, including a weekly Sunday school, prayer group, a women's organization and men's fellowship. The church's structures, particularly the sanctuary completed in 1915 led to the church receiving landmark status by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 2009. Universal Pre-K and a nursery program are offered through The Church In The Gardens.