Events
Art Walk with John Silvis
On Saturday, April 11 at 3:00pm, all are welcome to join art curator John Silvis on a walking tour through various galleries in Chelsea, Manhattan, followed by a meal and discussion at Pier 57.
StoryMakers "The Theology of Play" Forum
Dear Families! Please join us for a forum on “The Theology of Play” after the 11AM service in St. George’s Church on April 19. Hosted in partnership with StoryMakers, this forum is for everyone, young at heart or simply curious!
TableTalk Spring Session
TableTalk resumes Thursday, April 30th at 6PM! Stay tuned for more details and registration information.
Journey to Turkey & Greece
In June 2026, the Parish of Calvary-St. George’s will resume its annual international retreats with a very special trip through Turkey and Greece inspired by the stories of St. Paul and St. John.
Creative Arts Camp (CAC)
Join us for a week-long epic adventure! Through storytelling, music, and crafts, kids step into a big story from the Bible. This year’s theme: Creation!
Paul Carr's "The Seven Last Words from the Cross" Concert
Join us on Good Friday, April 3rd, at 7PM in St. George’s Church for a special concert performance of Paul Carr’s The Seven Last Words from the Cross. The Seven Last Words from the Cross is a profoundly-moving work, dramatically describing Christ’s last hours on earth, as sung from Him on the cross. This work features orchestra, choir, organ and harp, with a baritone soloist as the voice of Christ.
An Evening with Philosopher James K. A. Smith
Join us on Saturday,March 28, 6PM – 8PM at St. George’s Church for a conversation between the Reverend Jacob Smith and philosopher James K. A. Smith discussing his new book, Make Your Home in this Luminous Dark: Mysticism, Art, and the Path of Unknowing.
Spring Book Club
Join the book club for a discussion about A Prayer Journal by Flannery O'Connor on Monday March 23rd at 7pm in the Church Office. A Prayer Journal is a collection of deeply personal, unedited prayers written between 1946 and 1947 while O'Connor was a student at the Iowa Writers' Workshop.
Facing Mortality Together
Join us for “Facing Mortality Together,” Here to Honor’s intro to death education class for churches, designed to help both clergy and congregants grow in language, fluency, and comfort in talking about the difficult topics that surround death.
Rector's Forum with the Rev. Jason Fout
We are pleased to announce our next Rector’s Forum with guest speaker The Rev. Dr. Jason Fout, who will discuss the topic "Urban Mission and Church Planting" following our 11AM St. George’s service on February 22.
Sea Dog Theater Reading "Magdalen"
Coming up on February 21 at 7:00, is Magdalen by Erin Layton and Julie Kline, performed by Erin Layton. Actor/playwright Erin Layton become familiar with Sea Dog both through its work and the church. She did an acting intensive with the theater last year. This is her first one woman play
Ash Wednesday
On Ash Wednesday, we have a variety of services to receive ashes and join us in prayer, including a special service just for kids organized by our Youth + Family team.
Shrove Tuesday
On February 17 we will celebrate the transition from Epiphany to Lent with our very popular Shrove Tuesday dinner, pancake race, and burning of the palms!
Wise & Wonderful Luncheon
Seniors of our community are invited to gather at St. George’s Church for a special catered luncheon on the first Wednesday of every month. We hope to bring together parishioners and encourage a worshipful, supportive connection.
Annual Meeting
Members of our vestry, staff, and any parishioners who are interested are invited to attend the annual meeting in St. George’s Church following the 11AM service on Sunday, February 1.
Sam Shoemaker Day
On Sunday, February 1, we will celebrate the legacy of The Reverend Sam Shoemaker (1893-1963) with a 12-Step Eucharist at both the 9AM and 11AM services at St. George’s Church.
Rector's Bible Study: 2 Corinthians
1 Corinthians was so good, they made a sequel! The online Rector’s Bible Study is returning on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:30PM!
Pathways for Newcomers
We host several introductory classes per year for newcomers to provide an engaging summary of what we do, what we believe, and all of the ways you can become a part of our community.
Women's Ministry with the Rev. Sarah Bonay
In January, the Rev. Sarah Bonay will be hosting a new offering for women's ministry. This new Bible Study will be based on the scripture texts allocated by the Revised Common Lectionary used in each week’s Sunday worship; or as these texts are more simply known, our Sunday readings!
TableTalk Winter Session
Join us on Thursday evenings for dinner, fellowship, and a discussion about faith. You can choose between the Alpha curriculum and the Beta curriculum.
CalStG 50th Anniversary Evensong
On the exact anniversary of the first combined service following Calvary-St. George’s consolidation, we will be celebrating this special milestone with an evensong service in St. George’s Chapel on Monday, January 5 at 6PM followed by a reception serving light refreshments and snacks.
Advent Book Club
Our Advent edition of Book Club is coming up! This season’s Clergy Pick is St. George: A Saint for All by Samantha Riches.
Rector's Forum with A New Heaven and A New Earth
Join us on Sunday, December 14 following our 11AM St. George’s service to learn about A New Heaven and A New Earth, a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging Christians and conservationists through a collective of musicians expressing their love for God’s Earth.
Sea Dog Theater's "A Christmas Salon"
As the year draws to a close, Sea Dog Theater presents A Christmas Salon — an intimate evening of songs, stories, and short plays. This gathering welcomes all to share in the beauty and depth of the season through performances by Sea Dog’s community of artists.
Candlelight: A Service of Lessons & Carols
Save the date! As one of New York’s oldest Episcopal churches, The Parish of Calvary-St. George’s is delighted to present Candlelight: A Service of Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 4:00pm in St. George’s Church.
Thanksgiving Service + Meal
Join us on Thanksgiving morning for a worshipful service at 10AM in St. George’s Chapel to celebrate all of God’s gifts in our lives. Following the service, there will be a free meal distribution for the local community. We hope that you will consider giving a donation to this cause.
Rector's Forum with Author Donn Mitchell
On Sunday, November 16 following the 11AM service, the Parish of Calvary-St. George’s is thrilled to present its first edition of Rector’s Forum in the Fall 2025 season with special guest, Donn Mitchell, presenting his new book Eleanor Roosevelt’s Nightly Prayer: The Religious Life of the First Lady of the World.
Institute Intensive: Life & Death in NYC
Life & Death in New York City is a one-day summit organized by Goldenwood Institute that brings this conversation into the open, exploring mortality and meaning as a path toward living more fully. Together at the historic Parish of Calvary-St. George’s in Gramercy, we’ll gather for presentations, communal conversations, immersive experiences, and a shared meal—all designed to illuminate how we may prepare for death in ways that are beautifully hospitable, deeply human, and grounded in hope.
Men's Retreat at Christ the King Center
At this retreat, we’ll remember the gift of living water and explore what it means to belong to Jesus, whether you were baptized years ago or are just beginning to wonder about faith—just as thousands were welcomed in a single day at the birth of the Church.
Rector's Forum with Christian Journeys Founder Brian Watt
Join us on Sunday, October 26 following the 11AM service for the launch of the Rector’s Forum fall season with special guest, Brian Watt. Brian Watt is the founder of Christian Journeys, whose mission is to organize faith-based journeys focused solely on travel to the ancient lands of the Bible.
Sea Dog Theater's "Awake and Sing"
Marking its 90th anniversary, Awake and Sing! by Clifford Odets—set in the Bronx during the Great Depression—comes alive through its ensemble of voices, each carrying the weight of economic hardship, longing, and hope.
The Wise & Wonderful Luncheon
Starting October 1, we will be introducing a new ministry for the community with a monthly “Wise & Wonderful” luncheon for seniors following our Wednesday 12:10PM service.
Rector's Bible Study: 1 Corinthians
Throughout the year, the Rev. Jacob Smith offers 6-week online sessions on a different book of the Bible. The next series will start on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 7:30pm and will be on First Corinthians.
Pathways for Newcomers
We strongly encourage all those who are new to our parish to meet our volunteers and clergy, have their questions answered, and enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments following our 11AM service at St. George’s on Sunday, September 21.
TableTalk Fall Session
The fall session of TableTalk (Alpha + Beta) is starting on Thursday, September 18 at 6PM!