Lenten Devotionals and Mite Boxes: CHR has a variety of Lenten Devotionals for adults, children, youth and families. These booklets will help you prepare spiritually for Easter through daily meditation and reflection. All Devotionals can be found at the back of the nave on the resource table along with Lenten Mite Boxes. As your family explores the meaning of Lent, place coins in your mite boxes when giving thanks for the blessings in your life. This Lenten collection will be given to Episcopal Relief and Development, which provides emergency assistance in times of disaster. Please return the filled Lenten Mite Boxes on Easter Sunday, March 23.
Help lead monthly worship at De Witt Nursing Today: All are invited to join our Confirmands and leaders to assist in the 2:30 pm Eucharist for the Seniors at the DeWitt Nursing Home on 79th Street (just off 3rd Avenue) We will depart from the 2 East 90th Street entrance of the church at 1:45 pm and return to CHR by 3:45pm.
Calling all Youth: Tomorrow, Monday, March 3 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Youth in 6th –12th grades are always welcome to our Monthly Monday night of fun, fellowship and food. We meet in the Good Shepherd room and enjoy the comfort of the bean bags as we nibble on snacks, share our 'highs' and 'lows', and order pizza. Tomorrow we will also fill plastic eggs with chocolates for the Easter Egg Hunt (and perhaps eat a few in the process). Questions? Call the Rev. Pippa Turner or Caren Miles at 212-289-3400.
Getting Right With God: The Lenten Rector's Forum, held Sundays at 9:30 am in Darlington Hall, offers a series of discussions on the various Christian understandings of atonement. How has the Church historically—and in modern times—tried to understand how the death and resurrection of Jesus accomplished the work of reconciling humanity and creation to God? This five-week series will explore the roots of atonement in the Jewish sacrificial system and will then examine the classical theories of atonement along with contemporary theological thought.
Adult Confirmation, Baptism and Reception: Adults who are interested in being baptized, confirmed or received from another denomination, or who would like to renew their baptismal vows at the Bishop's Visitation on May 25, should contact the Rev. Tom Synan at 212-289-3400, ext. 214 or email him tsynan@heavenlyrest.org.
Easter Memorials: Anyone wishing to memorialize a family member, friend, or occasion through the Easter flowers in the church may notify the church office by next Monday, March 10.
Friday Fling: March 14 at 7:00 pm. Come get a jump start on spring! Gail Zimmermann and Daryl VanValkenburg will host the first fling of the spring (a few days early). So, pop a daisy in your lapel, bring a dish and a beverage to share, and plan to spend the evening of March 14 greeting the season. Who knows, we may even be able to balance an egg. RSVP Gail and Daryl at 212-222-8169.
Palm Cross Making: Thursday, March 13 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Friday, March 14 from 10:30 am-4:00 pm in the Choir Room. Heavenly Rest makes about 2,000 palm crosses for patients in hospitals and nursing homes throughout the city, as well as for the Palm Sunday services. The recipients are most grateful to receive these small reminders of Palm Sunday and often keep them by their beds for months. The work is organized by the Altar Guild, and everyone is welcome to come and spend an hour or two turning palm branches into crosses; (it takes about 10 minutes to learn how). Do join us!
Living a Balanced Life: Thursday, March 13, 6:00 pm at House of the Redeemer, 7 East 95th Street. Dr. Dale Atkins, psychologist and frequent media commentator, will discuss her book, Sanity Savers: Tips for Living a Balanced Life No Matter What You Are Facing. Books will be available for signature and purchase. Suggested donation: $15. Call 212-289-0399 for reservations and information.
Annual Palm Sunday Evensong: Sunday, March 16 at 5:00 pm Please join us for a one-hour reflective Passiontide Evensong featuring the beautiful "Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross" by 17th-century composer, Heinrich Schütz. This work, scored for choir, soloists, organ, and string quintet, will be presented as part of a traditional Evensong service.
Easter Basket Drive: CHR is collecting donations of Easter Baskets to be given to families who come to our holiday meal and for the Yorkville Common Pantry. Suggested contents are individually wrapped Easter candies, small toys or storybooks, and coloring books and crayons. We ask that all baskets be tied with cellophane and ribbon. You may drop off completed Easter Baskets at the church office before Monday, March 17.
HAPPENING! Retreat in the Diocese of NY April 4-6, Graymoor Spiritual Life Center, Garrison, NY. Happening! is a spiritual retreat weekend designed to deepen the Christian experience of youth in grades nine through 12. The weekend, which includes worship, prayer, youth talks, group discussion, fellowship, activities and singing, is led by youth leaders with the presence and support of adult leaders and clergy of the Diocese of New York. Youth who have never attended Happening! are encouraged to attend. The cost is $70 per person and the registration deadline is March 19. Call Caren Miles at 212-289-3400 ext. 207 for registration materials.
Lenten Parent Forums
"Beyond Sundays: Deepening Faith in Everyday Life"
Join us on Sundays at 9:30 am in the Chapel (during the Church School Hour) |
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March 2 |
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Cultivating Faith In A Competitive World
Greg O'Melia, parishioner and Headmaster of the Buckley School, will help families navigate their way through our competitive world without losing faith. |
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March 9 |
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How to Talk about the Passion and Resurrection with Your Children
The Story of the Passion is the center of our faith and yet difficult to grasp ourselves, let alone share with our children. The Rev. Philippa Turner will speak on how to enter into this sacred week with your child. |
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