The Parish of Calvary-St. George's presents
The Reverend Dr. Stephen H. Tyng Memorial Lectures: 500 Years of Reformation with Lecture and Song

Featuring Dr. Kevin J. Vanhoozer & the Calvary-St. George's Choir, Organ, Brass, and Percussion

$15 early bird . $20 at the door

[Friday, October 20th]

6:30 PM Registration
7:00 PM Lecture: "Mere Protestant Christianity: The Comic Possibility of the Reformation" Dr. Kevin J. Vanhoozer
8:00 pm "Music of and Inspired By The Reformation" the Calvary-St. George's Choir, Organ, Brass, and Percussion
 

October 19, 2017

Jazz Vespers

Third Thursdays of the month in St. George's Chapel

St. George’s Chapel, 4 Rutherford Pl, east of 3rd Ave, btw 16th & 17th St

All are welcome to this ancient evening service set in a vibrant context through jazz, in candlelit St. George’s Chapel.

Join the Reverend Jacob Smith for this midweek bible study at Calvary Church in Anderson Hall  (61 Gramercy Park North).

The Rector's Brown Bag Bible Study will be on Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. beginning September 20.  This semester we will look at The Book of Romans for a series entitled "The Romans Revolution."  For more information, email us at info@calstg.org

10 Week Study

1. The Gospel as the Revelation of a Righteous God.  1:1-7

2.  The Wrath of God is a Real Thing.  1:18-3:20

3. Before Moses: Justification by Faith Alone. 3:21-4:25

4.  Being Reckoned Righteous 5:1-21.

5.  Simul Iustus et Peccator 6:1-7:25 

6. Life in Light of the Gospel 8:1-39

7. God's Sovereign Choice...Not Yours 9:1-33

8.  The Message of Salvation to All. 10:1-11:36

9. A Living What? 12:1-13:14

10. St. Paul's Final Summary.14:1-16:27

Join us for Mama & Me, a fun playgroup for mothers, fathers and babes at Calvary Church! Raising children is such a joy when we support one another in community. Bring your little ones (0-18 months) as we grow in grace as parents.

The Forum presents “Retrieving and Reconsidering the Solas: Faith Alone” by the Rev. Ben DeHart

12:30pm

Anderson Hall

It’s the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, but what exactly is the essence of movement? In this three-week class, we’ll take a look at the three most pivotal ideas of the period and how they influence Christians today, and then assess them.

Cleanup Day at Calvary Church, October 14 from 10am - 4pm
(Enter at 61 Gramercy Park North)

Clean-up Days are a great opportunity to make new friends and enjoy good fellowship while providing a huge service to our church. If you missed one of the September dates, here is your chance to lend a hand!

Please RSVP to Chris Anderson and David Cain at the following email addresses to let us know if you can attend: ChrisAndersonArt@gmail.com anddhcain@verizon.net

We will provide lunch, but please bring your own water bottle.

Olmsted Salon presents Jazz in the Cave, a concert series featuring NYC’s most notable Jazz artists. Second Fridays of the month. 7:30pm & 9:30pm

October 13th we will feature Uptown Jazz Tentet

Founded and led collaboratively by trumpeter Brandon Lee and trombonists Willie Applewhite & James Burton III, the band is comprised of ten of the most venerable and ubiquitous young sidemen in all of jazz.

The Cave at St. George’s - 209 E. 16th, side courtyard entrance

$15

August 5-11 join The Reverend Jacob Smith and parishioners from Calvary-St. George's as they hike El Camino de Santiago. The Way of St. James is one of the oldest pilgrimages in the world and crosses the country of Spain ending in Santiago Cathedral, where the relics of St. James are held. This summer, in six days, we will hike the last 100 kilometers of El Camino. Warning: We will be hiking a minimum of 16 kilometers a day.

An informational meeting will be held in the rectory on October 11th at 7pm.

Join the Reverend Jacob Smith for this midweek bible study at Calvary Church in Anderson Hall  (61 Gramercy Park North).

The Rector's Brown Bag Bible Study will be on Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. beginning September 20.  This semester we will look at The Book of Romans for a series entitled "The Romans Revolution."  For more information, email us at info@calstg.org

10 Week Study

1. The Gospel as the Revelation of a Righteous God.  1:1-7

2.  The Wrath of God is a Real Thing.  1:18-3:20

3. Before Moses: Justification by Faith Alone. 3:21-4:25

4.  Being Reckoned Righteous 5:1-21.

5.  Simul Iustus et Peccator 6:1-7:25 

6. Life in Light of the Gospel 8:1-39

7. God's Sovereign Choice...Not Yours 9:1-33

8.  The Message of Salvation to All. 10:1-11:36

9. A Living What? 12:1-13:14

10. St. Paul's Final Summary.14:1-16:27

The Forum presents “Retrieving and Reconsidering the Solas: Grace Alone” by The Rev. Ben DeHart

It’s the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, but what exactly is the essence of movement? In this three-week class, we’ll take a look at the three most pivotal ideas of the period and how they influence Christians today, and then assess them.

Join the Reverend Jacob Smith for this midweek bible study at Calvary Church in Anderson Hall  (61 Gramercy Park North).

The Rector's Brown Bag Bible Study will be on Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. beginning September 20.  This semester we will look at The Book of Romans for a series entitled "The Romans Revolution."  For more information, email us at info@calstg.org

10 Week Study

1. The Gospel as the Revelation of a Righteous God.  1:1-7

2.  The Wrath of God is a Real Thing.  1:18-3:20

3. Before Moses: Justification by Faith Alone. 3:21-4:25

4.  Being Reckoned Righteous 5:1-21.

5.  Simul Iustus et Peccator 6:1-7:25 

6. Life in Light of the Gospel 8:1-39

7. God's Sovereign Choice...Not Yours 9:1-33

8.  The Message of Salvation to All. 10:1-11:36

9. A Living What? 12:1-13:14

10. St. Paul's Final Summary.14:1-16:27

Join us for Mama & Me, a fun playgroup for mothers, fathers and babes at Calvary Church! Raising children is such a joy when we support one another in community. Bring your little ones (0-18 months) as we grow in grace as parents.

The Forum presents “Retrieving and Reconsidering the Solas: Scripture Alone” by the Rev. Ben DeHart

12:30pm

Anderson Hall

It’s the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, but what exactly is the essence of movement? In this three-week class, we’ll take a look at the three most pivotal ideas of the period and how they influence Christians today, and then assess them. First up Sola Scriptura.

Olmsted Salon presents Cave Plays: A staged reading of Wit by Margaret Edson

St. George’s Cave at 209 East 16th Street

Enter through the courtyard

7:30pm

Margaret Edson's powerfully imagined Pulitzer Prize–winning play examines one of existence's unifying experiences―mortality―while she also probes the vital importance of human relationships. As the playwright herself puts it, ""The play is not about doctors or even about cancer. It's about kindness, but it shows arrogance. It's about compassion, but it shows insensitivity.

www.olmstedsalon.com

Our monthly senior ministry luncheons feature delicious food, live classical music with our music director Kamel Boutros, and a blessed little thought from one of our clergy. 

Join the Reverend Jacob Smith for this midweek bible study at Calvary Church in Anderson Hall  (61 Gramercy Park North).

The Rector's Brown Bag Bible Study will be on Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. beginning September 20.  This semester we will look at The Book of Romans for a series entitled "The Romans Revolution."  For more information, email us at info@calstg.org

10 Week Study

1. The Gospel as the Revelation of a Righteous God.  1:1-7

2.  The Wrath of God is a Real Thing.  1:18-3:20

3. Before Moses: Justification by Faith Alone. 3:21-4:25

4.  Being Reckoned Righteous 5:1-21.

5.  Simul Iustus et Peccator 6:1-7:25 

6. Life in Light of the Gospel 8:1-39

7. God's Sovereign Choice...Not Yours 9:1-33

8.  The Message of Salvation to All. 10:1-11:36

9. A Living What? 12:1-13:14

10. St. Paul's Final Summary.14:1-16:27

Join us for a screening of Blade Runner on Calvary's Rooftop at 61 Gramercy Park North. Let us know you're coming by e-mailing bendehart@gmail.com

Doors open at 7pm for food and fellowship, movie begins at sundown.

September 21, 2017

Jazz Vespers Service

Third Thursdays of the month in St. George's Chapel

All are welcome to this ancient evening service set in a vibrant context through jazz, in candlelit St. George’s Chapel.

Music Academy Auditions will be held on Wednesday, September 20, from 4pm - 6pm in ST. GEORGE’S CHAPEL. To sign up for an audition time, head here.

We are excited to continue presenting Calvary-St. George’s MUSIC ACADEMY for youth, ages 5 - 18. All are welcome to audition. Participating children will learn music theory, vocal technique, rhythm, ear training and valuable team-building skills. All rehearsals will take place at Calvary Church, 61 Gramercy Park North.

Regular rehearsals throughout the semester will be held at CALVARY CHURCH in Anderson Hall, from 4pm - 5pm.

Join the Reverend Jacob Smith for this midweek bible study at Calvary Church in Anderson Hall  (61 Gramercy Park North).

The Rector's Brown Bag Bible Study will be on Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. beginning September 20.  This semester we will look at The Book of Romans for a series entitled "The Romans Revolution."  For more information, email us at info@calstg.org

10 Week Study

1. The Gospel as the Revelation of a Righteous God.  1:1-7

2.  The Wrath of God is a Real Thing.  1:18-3:20

3. Before Moses: Justification by Faith Alone. 3:21-4:25

4.  Being Reckoned Righteous 5:1-21.

5.  Simul Iustus et Peccator 6:1-7:25 

6. Life in Light of the Gospel 8:1-39

7. God's Sovereign Choice...Not Yours 9:1-33

8.  The Message of Salvation to All. 10:1-11:36

9. A Living What? 12:1-13:14

10. St. Paul's Final Summary.14:1-16:27

Join us on September 17 for Kickoff Sunday!

Children are encouraged to bring their backpacks to our morning services on September 17 (10am at St. George's and 11am at Calvary) for our annual “Blessing of the Backpacks.” Stay for the ministry fair after each service for refreshments and learn about the life of our parish.

Sunday School, the 5:00pm service, and other ministries resume on this day after summer hiatus.

Continuing The Cause: A Forum

Join us on Sunday September 10th for a very special forum "Continuing The Cause." Our Rector, The Reverend Jacob Smith will lead a brief presentation highlighting what we've accomplished this past year, outlining some exciting new projects in the works, reaffirming our parishes' vision and letting you know how you can get involved. 

The forum will take place after both the 10am (at St. George's) and 11am (at Calvary) services.

Olmsted Salon presents Jazz in the Cave, a concert series featuring NYC’s most notable Jazz artists. Second Fridays of the month. 7:30pm & 9:30pm.

September 8, 2017 we will feature Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist Manuel Valera's trio joined by saxophonist John Ellis.

The Cave at St. George’s - 209 E. 16th, side courtyard entrance

$15

Manuel Valera - piano
Rick Rosato - bass
EJ Strickland - drums
John Ellis - tenor saxophone

Volunteer at St. George's Clean Up Day! The first St. George's Clean Up Day was such a success, we're hosting another one. On Saturday, August 26 at 10am, come in fellowship with others to clean, dust, polish and more to make our space more welcoming for all.

Lunch will be provided, but it is a good idea to bring a water bottle.

Please RSVP to stgmusicnyc@gmail.com.

We now begin our summer excursion through C.S. Lewis’ space trilogy. Our first read is Out of the Silent Planet. We’ll meet on Tuesday, July 11th at 7:00 p.m. to talk about it in Pierce House at 209 E 16th Street.

Let us know you’re coming: bendehart@gmail.com

FEAST OF ST. JOHN

The evening of June 24th we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint John the Baptist. The Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:36, 56–57) states that John was born about six months before Jesus; therefore, the feast of John the Baptist was fixed on June, six months before Christmas Eve.

We begin at 6:30 p.m. on the roof of Calvary Church with music, the Eucharist, followed by refreshments. 

If you're looking for more community events, the summer movie series kicks off again this season. Our next meeting will be on June 23rd at 7:00 pm.

The film we'll be watching is "Remains of the Day" on Calvary's rooftop at 61 Gramercy Park North. 

E-mail bendehart@gmail.com for more info!

CREATIVE ARTS CAMP PREP DAY

We’ll design our set, prep crafts for our classrooms and organize puppets for an unforgettable week of Creative Arts Camp June 26th-30th!

Meet us in Anderson Hall at Calvary Church 10am - 2pm on June 10th. 

Lunch is provided.

Join the crowd on June 9th for our next Olmsted Salon event! Jazz in the Cave will feature tap dance artist, performer, and choreographer Michela Marino Lerman.

Lerman has been called a “hurricane of rhythm” (Huffington Post) and a “prodigy” who dances with “flashes of brilliance” (New York Times).

Sets at 7:30pm and 9:30pm in the Cave at St. George’s (209 E. 16th Street, courtyard entrance).

$15 per set at the door.

Wednesdays, 1pm - 3pm: May 31

Nursery at Calvary Church (61 Gramercy Park N.)

Join us for a fun playgroup in the nursery at Calvary Church! Raising children is such a joy when we support one another in community. Bring your little ones (0-18 months) as we grow in grace as mothers.

RSVP required: calstgkids@gmail.com