Upcoming Programs & Events at Church of the Heavenly Rest
Sunday 5pm: Folk Vespers
Join us this Sunday, August 31 at 5:00pm for the continuation of our Vespers Worship Series with Folk Vespers. This service blends sacred and familiar music, a conversational reflection on scripture, and prayer offered in the gentle glow of candlelight.
Our clergy will lead us in worship, with music provided by singer and guitarist Colin Robertson. Colin performed in the 2022-23 National Broadway revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, and has served as a CHR choir section leader and teaching artist. Together we will encounter the risen Christ in sacrament, song, and fellowship. Come and share in this unique expression of evening prayer.
Back to School Drive: Sunday, September 13
This fall, we are partnering with Good Shepherd Services to support their annual back-to-school drive. On September 13, all are invited to join us at Darlington Hall to pack backpacks with much-needed school supplies. While we won't meet the students we are supporting, one way to connect with the students is to pick out a backpack to fill. We will bless the backpacks the next day at our 11 am service! Please reach out to Peyton Williams or Hannah Nolen with any questions. Thank you for your support of our city's students!
Current Art Exhibition: ReComposition: Art + Science for Earth
Artists from Australia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Scotland and the United States join forces with international scientists for an art exhibition, art and music installation, a concert, and a museum tour honoring Earth in our current exhibition ReComposition: Art + Science for Earth.
The destructive forces of volcanoes create. Decomposition results in recomposition. Life rearranges even death itself in this exhibition of painting, sculpture, photography, music and film by artists and the scientists who have influenced them.
Opening reception: Tuesday, June 3, 6:30-8:30 pm
Museum Mile music and video installation: Tuesday, June 10, 6:00-9:00 pm
Scientist led tour of Geology in Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sunday, July 20, 1:00 pm
Evelyn Saylor concert with world premieres: Thursday, July 24, 6:30 pm
All events are free and open to the public.
Please get in touch with info@heavenlyrest.org or 212-289-3400 to check the Church schedule and visiting hours for the exhibit.
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Join us by making your pledge by “Dedication Sunday” on November 24!
Wednesday Family Programming
Returns September 11th
Does your child love music? We offer free choral and music education programs for young people ages 3-8th grade. All of our activities are open to the neighborhood and community, and we would love for your family to join us! Registration is open.
Early Childhood Music and Movement (age 3-grade K)
Junior and Senior Choristers (grades 1-8)
Sunday Volunteers
Sunday morning ministries are a great way to get involved at CHR! We would love to have your help on Sunday morning (usually one Sunday a month) and we’ll make sure you’re trained and feel comfortable in serving. Let us know if you feel a tug toward any of them!
- Acolytes - kids in 3rd grade and up...carry something beautiful and lead us in worship!
- Ushers - anyone with a desire to make sure everyone receives a warm welcome!
- Altar Guild - help prepare the altar for the Eucharist (and clean up)!
- Lay Readers and Intercessors - share your voice!
- Chalice-Bearers - help offer the Sacrament of Christ's body!
Receive Outreach Connect
Recently, we re-launched a regular outreach digest to share updates and invitations for all of the areas where are are serving and stepping forward in New York and beyond. You can read the digest here and sign up to receive future “connects.”