Welcome to the Church of the Heavenly Rest,
and our 2025 - 2026 Program Year!
We believe this church is The Place to BE in our great city, at a time of distraction and anxiety, when so many of us seek authenticity, community and transcendence.
BEGIN your journey of faith and your walk with Jesus. We offer baptism to people of all ages, with programs of introduction and orientation to Christianity, the Episcopal Church, and this particular parish. BELONG to an intergenerational community of humble, joyful, faithful people who desire deeper relationship with God, one another, and our city. BECOMING a member is a simple yet significant process and your clergy will help you understand what’s required to say “I’m in”! BEHOLD the beauty of holiness in worship, music, art, nature, and one another. BE LOVED as a cherished child of God and valued member of God’s communion. BELIEVE in the mystery of God: present, transcendent, loving, reconciling, transforming, and healing.
Wherever you are on your walk of faith, you are somewhere. And Heavenly Rest is the place to BECOME who God already knows you to BE.
Check out our Fall Newsletter here! It’s filled with information about new programming, community outreach, music, children and family ministry.
Upcoming Programming
Thursday, October 16 at 6 pm:
Outreach Movie Night
Get to know our ministry partner Hudson Link, while watching and discussing a powerful documentary about healing, community, and humanity. Hear directly from the men living inside Sing Sing about their experiences, hopes, and journeys. You can watch the trailer here. A talk back will be moderated by Sean Pica, President of Hudson Link, immediately following the film.
Free admission, popcorn, and Kleenex. RSVP here.
Sunday, October 19 at 2 pm:
Vocal Recital in the Chapel
Heavenly Rest Soprano section leader Sylvia Maisonet will sing a program of art songs by Francis Poulenc, Lori Laitman, Fernando Obradors, and Ricky Ian Gordon. Sylvia has performed in venues such as Carnegie Hall, David Geffen Hall, and on tours in Spain, China, and Costa Rica. She sings in multiple choirs around NYC, including the New York Philharmonic Chorus, Concord Choral Consortium, and here at Church of the Heavenly Rest.
A free-will donation will be taken to benefit church programming.
Heavenly Wednesdays
Wednesdays are the place to be at Heavenly Rest! We gather at 6:30 pm for worship, dinner, and formation.
Check out our Small Groups page for more information!
Jazz Vespers
Each Sunday at 5pm, our talented Jazz Vespers trio returns for a reflective service with music, readings, candlelight, and prayers.
All are welcome!
Support Heavenly Rest in 2026!
Our 2026 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 2026 commitment today!
Join us by making your pledge by “Dedication Sunday” on November 23!