Upcoming Programs & Events at Church of the Heavenly Rest


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.

Hours of opening: Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00-4:00; Sunday: 12:00-3:00pm. The Gallery is closed for viewing on major Holidays. Portions of the exhibition can be closed during Heavenly Rest programs and rentals. Please get in touch with info@heavenlyrest.org or 212-289-3400 to check the Church schedule.

Museum Mile Festival: Tuesday, June 10th!

Joins for the 47th Annual Museum Mile Festival on Tuesday, June 10 from 6-9pm. There will be live music, snacks, carnival games, and more! All are welcome and we hope to see you there!

Interested in volunteering? Fill out this form.


Toiletry Drive for Trinity Place Shelter!

This Pride Month, we are collecting toiletries for LGBTQ+ youth supported by Trinity Place Shelter. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk. Please reach out to Hannah with any questions. Thank you for your support!

Collecting:
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Make up

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. 

Register here before July 1st.

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.”