St. Mary's Episcopal Church • Harlem
Welcome to St. Mary's! We are so glad that you are here! St. Mary’s encourages connections not fear! St. Mary’s Manhattanville is the “I am not afraid” church, standing up as a community of faith on the unceded land of the Munsee & Lenni Lenape people in West Harlem to pursue justice and peace for…
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church • Harlem
Eucharist with St. Mary’s and St. Martin’s/St. Luke’s

every Sunday at 10:30 am

Our worship with St. Mary’s and St. Martin’s/St. Luke’s continues:

In-person

521 West 126th Street (between Broadway & Amsterdam Avenue)

Zoom: Meeting ID: 700 867 563, password: praise

OR join by phone: 929 205 6099 (phone in password 820010)

facebook (https://www.facebook.com/St.Marys.Harlem)

open to all, all are welcome, le da la bienvenida a todos y toda

Sunday Worship / Misa de los domingos

Every Sunday 10:30 am / Todos los domingos 10:30 am

Worship In-person / Asistir en persona

Zoom & Facebook Live link, Meeting ID 700 867 563, pswd: praise

followed by Coffee Hour (in person & online)

Enlace de Zoom y Facebook Live, ID de reunión 700 867 563, pswd: elogios seguido de la Hora del Café (en persona y en línea)

Thursday Evening Prayer Online

2nd & 4th Thursday Evening Prayer with St. Martin’s & St. Luke’s (online only)

October 12 & 26 at 5:30 pm link, Meeting ID 989 6756 6742 pswd: 537732

Friday Compline Online

Friday Compline at 9 pm St. Mary’s Facebook Live Stream (click here)

Rector on vacation August 2-25

Soul Serenade

Live Concert of Classical, Jazz and Gospel Music

Sunday, September 8, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Serenata del alma

Concierto en vivo de Música Clásica, Jazz y Gospel

Domingo 8 de septiembre, 16:30 – 18:30

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Manhattanville

521 West 126th Street

New York, NY 10027

Between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue

The last event in celebration of St. Mary’s 200th Anniversary, Soul Serenade will feature Jerome Korman, Music Director Emeritus, National Dance Institute and Ly Bedaña, Director of Music, St. Mary’s and friends!

Festive reception to follow in St. Mary’s garden, including the unveiling of our Landmarks 200th anniversary plaque and announcement of our special “Bright Future on a Strong Foundation” campaign to transform the Undercroft.

El último evento en celebración del 200 aniversario de St. Mary, “Soul Serenade”, contará con Jerome Korman, director musical emérito del Instituto Nacional de Danza y Ly Bedaña, directora musical de St. Mary’s y amigos.

Seguirá una recepción festiva en St. Mary’s Garden, que incluirá la inauguración de nuestra placa del 200 aniversario de Landmarks y el anuncio de nuestra campaña especial “Futuro brillante sobre una base sólida” para transformar el Undercroft.

Every Friday is Movie Night (free/gratis) at 6 pm!

5 pm set up, masks required; meal provided. Volunteers and donation of food needed! Contact the Rector for further information.

Reflections on Rwanda

On Tuesday evening I returned home from “Listening and Leading: the Art and Science of Peace, Resilience and Transformational Justice from Rwanda to the World. It is the 30th anniversary year of the 1994 genocide which killed 500,000-800,000 Tutsi’s, plus moderate Hutu’s and the super minority Twa people.

At the conference we heard from UN dignitaries, clinical psychologists, genetic researchers, faith leaders, and artists for presentations about warning signs or threats of genocide, ideas about prevention, generational (including genetic) impact, strategies for supporting people who are recovering both as survivors and former perpetrators, and what it takes for a society to recover from mass trauma. Some of the conference was held at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, so we saw the memorialization and testimony that is part of the process of healing. There was so much information, so many stories and impressions, that I am quite sure I will be continuing to learn and process my experience for a long time.

I share a few early learnings here:

First, it was striking to be in a country where the government prioritized people’s mental health and recovery from trauma. Government programs offer material resources, like a home to live in or a job as well as counselors and therapists for both individuals and communities.

Second, the message in Rwanda is the government’s commitment to forgiveness and reconciliation. There is a lot to learn from people who have managed to forgive perpetrators of genocide, including the people who killed their entire family.

Finally, I continue to think about what the human community needs to do in order to intervene in situations of such rampant and targeted evil. Alice Wairmu Nderitu, the UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide, said “we are better prepared to respond [to threats of genocide], but we are not inclined to respond.” And she called us all to pay attention and lend our voices and attention to what is happening in Sudan.

I look forward to continuing to try to understand these lessons of the capacity for human evil, and the work of reconciliation.

Creative Arts Project Summer Program for Children

FREE arts-based summer camp

last week of August

For the second year St. Mary’s will collaborate with St. Peter’s and Church of the Heavenly Rest to offer music, dance, arts & crafts for elementary aged children.

For more information, or to register use the QR code, or contact the Rev. Lisha Epperson: 646-841-5973, lisha@stpeterschelsea.org.

Volunteers welcome to help with lunch especially!

Connie & Jessie Mae’s Pantry

Despensa de Connie y Jessie Mae

August 28, 2024

1 pm – 3 pm

Save the date!

St. Mary’s Sunday September 8

10:30 am Festive Worship

the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

our last official day of celebration of St. Mary’s 200th anniversary,

including the unveiling and dedication of NY Landmarks Preservation Foundation plaque,

and the announcement of a special campaign “A Bright Future on a Sure Foundation” for the transformation of the Undercroft!

St. Mary’s Thrift Shop is open!

La tienda de secunda mano de Sta Maria esta abierta!

FRIDAYS | VIERNES 2 PM – 4 PM

SATURDAYS | SABADOS 12 noon -5 PM

SUNDAYS | DOMINGOS 12 noon -2 PM

Clothing | Ropas – Kitchen items | Cosas por la cocina – Dishes | Platos

READ MORE | LEER MAS

a new ministry:

‘survival english’ for recent immigrants

on Mondays June 24 to July 29

from 6 pm – 8 pm

Over the past two years, thousands of migrants have arrived to New York City in search of asylum. While the city initially responded with welcome- setting up an Arrivals Center, launching new shelters, and creating an Asylum Application Help Center- those resources have since been stretched thin. Current, single migrants are only guaranteed 30 days of shelter unless they can prove they’ve made significant progress towards self-sustainability through attending English classes, applying for jobs, applying for asylum etc. At the same time, services such as English classes and workforce development programs now have significant waitlists.

Through an all-volunteer effort, St. Mary’s will help fill this gap by offering weekly Survival English classes and ready-to-eat meals to recently arrived migrants. Migrants will be able to use attendance at these classes as proof to shelters that they are actively working towards independence, so that they can hopefully be granted additional time in the shelter. St. Mary’s will offer our newest neighbors a place to build and participate in a supportive community.

To make this new ministry successful, we need both volunteers and donations for supplies and food.

Volunteers Needed!

Dinner Volunteers: People who can plan and cook a dinner for 15-20 individuals on Monday night. Stipends available to help offset food costs!

Assistant Teachers: Assistant teachers will work with small groups (3-5 people) to lead conversation and facilitate activities. You do not need to be a teacher to do this role- we’ll have printouts and guidelines for you to follow!

Head Teacher: Head teachers will facilitate the overall flow of class. Previous teaching experience helpful.

Drivers: Individuals who are willing to pick up food from Dinner volunteers and deliver to St. Marys.

¡Próximamente en agosto!

Únase al diácono-en-formación Simón Morell para conocerse, disfrutar de la comunidad y planificar actividades para personas latinas en Sta. Maria en el jardín o salón parroquial dependiendo del clima.

Regular Weekly/Monthly Events & Services

Eventos y servicios regulares

If you are not on our “parish news” list, and would like to receive weekly Friday updates, please email the Rector.

Si no está en nuestra lista de “noticias parroquiales” y desea recibir actualizaciones semanales los viernes, envíe un ecorreo al rector.

Community Fridge 24/7

Nevera comunitaria 24/7

Free food is available to everyone in our community 24/7. Bring an offering of food for the fridge on Sunday mornings and/or volunteer to stock and/or clean this important source of free food for the community. If you would like to help clean and/or stock the Fridge, please contact the Parish Office.

Hay comida gratis disponible para todos en nuestra comunidad las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana. Traiga una ofrenda de comida para el refrigerador los domingos por la mañana y/o sea voluntario para abastecer y/o limpiar esta importante fuente de comida gratuita para la comunidad. Si desea ayudar a limpiar y/o abastecer el refrigerador, comuníquese con la Oficina Parroquial.

Free Mail Pickup Monday to Friday

St. Mary’s provides a free address to people who need one. Please bring a photo ID to sign up. You can pick up your mail, Monday to Friday 10 am to 2 pm.

Martial Arts for Children and Adults

Sundays at 3 PM

Led by Master Anthony Richards

For more information, contact MasterRichardsTKD@yahoo.com

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) We Have A Dream

Sundays at 7 PM

In the Undercroft

The entrance is the Red Door, on the street, to the right of the steps. Next to the Handball Court.

Medical and Dental Clinic

Tuesdays at 5:30 PM

Free medical and dental clinic operated Columbia-Harlem Health and Medical Partnership (CHHMP)

In the Undercroft

The entrance is the Red Door, on the street, to the right of the steps. Next to the Handball Court.

For more information, go to https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/education/student-resources/office-student-affairs/vp-s-club/clubs-and-organizations/student-run-clinics/columbia-harlem-health-and-medical-partnership-chhmp

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Peace of Mind

Wednesdays at 6 PM

In the Undercroft

The entrance is the Red Door, on the street, to the right of the steps. Next to the Handball Court.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Convent Avenue Group

Thursdays at 7 PM

In the Undercroft

The entrance is the Red Door, on the street, to the right of the steps. Next to the Handball Court.

Alanon Harlem Harmony

Fridays at 11 AM

In the Undercroft

The entrance is the Red Door, on the street, to the right of the steps. Next to the Handball Court.

Harlem Qi Fit Tai Chi / Qigong

Saturdays at 10 AM

Undercroft. In good weather at the Harlem Meer

The entrance is the Red Door, on the street, to the right of the steps. Next to the Handball Court.

For more information contact UrbanQiFit@gmail.com

FREE Mindful Movement Yoga Class

Saturdays at 2:30 PM in the Church

Three and a Half Acres Yoga is conducting free gentle/trauma informed yoga for members of St. Mary’s West Harlem community. Masks and distance encouraged.

For more information see: www.threeandahalfacres.org.