Upcoming Programs & Events at Church of the Heavenly Rest
July Jazz Vespers: A Still Small Voice of Calm— Extended!
Our Jazz Vespers series will continue into the first week of August. This is a contemplative jazz service with music, readings, and prayers. Featuring our talented trio: Dan Furman, Arei Sekiguchi, Michael O'Brien and singer: Dorian Lake. We invite you to pause, reflect, and listen for the ways God is speaking to us.
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.
Vacation Bible School 2025
Registration is now open for Vacation Bible School 2025, co-sponsored by Church of the Heavenly Rest and Church of the Epiphany! Register Here
Date: August 18 - 22
Time: 9am -1pm
Ages: 4yo-4th grade
Location: Church of the Heavenly Rest (1085 5th Ave New York City 10128)
Get ready for an exciting adventure to ancient Egypt! The Dreamer is an epic story of betrayal and redemption, following along with Jacob’s favored son, Joseph, in the book of Genesis (37-50). Joseph’s story is full of twists and turns, dreams that come true, surprise reveals, and one colorful coat! Campers will sing, craft, play, build relationships, and discover God at work in unexpected places and unlikely people, always making something good out of the impossible
August CHR Choir Camp
Does your child love to sing? This annual music and arts program for rising 3rd-9th graders will feature: singing classes, arts activities, musical guests, local field trips, and outdoor fun and games!
Dates: Monday, August 4- Friday, August 9, 2025.
Led by Janet Yieh, Jennifer Lane, and teaching artists.
We have five spots left! Register here before July 10th.
Support Heavenly Rest in 2025!
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Our 2025 stewardship campaign supports the basics of our parish ministry. We hope that you will prayerfully commit to your support for the year to come! This commitment is one of the most important ways you can support our community and the work we do together. Click here to make a 2025 commitment today.
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.”