Upcoming Programs & Events at Church of the Heavenly Rest
Support CHR's Team in the AIDS Walk!
Heavenly Rest will be walking in the AIDS walk this year! The walk is on Sunday, May 18, and it supports the life-saving work of the Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC). We have our own CHR fundraising team! All are welcome to join the team. You can sign up or donate to the cause here. God calls us to be with-- be with folks in all of their humanity and at every stage in life. We are excited to stand with our brothers, sisters, and siblings and raise money for this important cause! You can learn more about GMHC and the work they do here. Please reach out to Hannah with any questions!
Missed our Concert for a Cause benefit concert? You can check out the performances of Meg Flather, L.D. Kelley, The Months of the Year, Lisa Stephen Friday on our YouTube page here.
Young Adult Fellowship: Picnic in the Park on May 31!
Join us on Saturday, May 31, for a Young Adult Fellowship group picnic! We'll meet at the East Meadow in Central Park at 2 pm. We'll have games and please bring something to share. Please reach out to Hannah Nolen with any questions
Current Art Exhibition: Hands to Work, Hearts to God
Our spring art exhibition is Hands to Work, Hearts to God, a group exhibition curated by Sara Evans, Bo Niles, and Tricia Riske. The exhibition features calligraphy, ceramics, and artist-created quilts. The catalog of all the amazing work can be found here.
Hands to Work, Hearts to God is on view from April 1 to May 11, Tuesday through Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m.
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.
There will be a reception on Tuesday, April 1 at 6pm with the arts committee and artists. All are welcome.
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.”