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Take Me To Church it’s Easter

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7 years ago

March 25, 2016

Suzanna Bowling

St Thomas

Easter is a time for church. Here is a list of the churches in the area and what they stand for. The ones stared with and astrick had Easter services listed.

Big Apple Chapel: 520 8th Ave., Is a New Testament based church in New York City modeled after the pattern of the early church, with a strong emphasis on following Christ as a community of His disciples. The regular schedule is to meet on Sundays at 10:30am at Ripley Grier, 520 8th Ave (between 36th and 36th Street) (Please let us know if you’re coming so we can order extra food for lunch! Email: dailytruthbase@gmail.com)

Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church: 550 W 50th St., is located in the USA, Canada, and Australia exists to proclaim the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ to all people, to teach by both word and deed, to inspire all to lead a life of Orthodox Christian belief, worship, and service to others.

C3 Church Manhattan: 242 W 41st St., is a church full with real people with a real God living in a real world. Our midtown service starts at 11am in the NY TimesCenter (41st street between 7&8).

Church For All Nations: 244 West 54th. On April 26, 2015, the Church for All Nations held its last service. Members of the congregation still worship as All Nations Lutheran Church in a rehearsal studio at 244 West 54th Street.

The Church of The Holy Cross: 329 W 42nd St. Masses are held everyday but on Sunday they are at 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM Spanish and 11:30 AM

Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: 457 W 51st St. The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Roman Catholic parish church, located in Hell’s Kitchen/Clinton, Manhattan, New York City. Founded in 1876, it is a parish of the Archdiocese of New York. Masses on Sunday are at 9:30 AM. 11:00 AM Spanish and 12:30 PM

Church of Scientology F S S C Eastern U S: 349 W 48th St.

Church of Scientology: 227 W 46th St. Scientology, calls itself a new “religion”, is the brainchild of science fiction writer & occult enthusiast L. Ron Hubbard. The organization, self created psychotherapy called “Dianetics”, claims to be able to help rid members of any & all mental constraints including but not limited to emotional scarring (from this & “past” lives) due to “engrams.” I can’t tell you when they meet because in order to do so they wanted to audit me.

Croatian Church of St Cyril & Methodius & St Raphael: 502 W 41st St. Since 1974 been administered as the seat of a Croatian national parish, offering services in the Croatian language as well as services in English. 9:00 am and 11:00 am Croatian and 10:00 am English.

**Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church: 7 W 55th St. Good Friday Service of Service of Sacred Music & Reflection. You are welcome to attend all or part of this three-hour service, which commemorates the passion and death of Jesus. Our service this year, Witnesses at the Foot of the Cross, reflects on eight individuals who played some role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Each of the eight segments includes meditation, prayer and song. This is our final service for the season of Lent. We invite you to join us on Easter at either or 9:30 or 11:15 am service.

Service of Sacred Music & Reflection. You are welcome to attend all or part of this three-hour service, which commemorates the passion and death of Jesus. Our service this year, Witnesses at the Foot of the Cross, reflects on eight individuals who played some role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Each of the eight segments includes meditation, prayer and song. This is our final service for the season of Lent. We invite you to join us on Easter at either or 9:30 or 11:15 am service.

Harvest Christian Fellowship: 210 W 50th St. Founded in 1982, they have ministered for over 30 years. Harvest Christian Fellowship offers in depth Bible studies, worship & warm and inviting Christian fellowship. It is our commitment to share the Word of God faithfully verse by verse, chapter by chapter and book by book. Come and join us every Sunday at 11:00 am or every Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm. All are welcome!

Hillsong Church Manhattan: 1515 Broadway. Our midtown campus meets at the Playstation Theater right off Times Square. We look forward having you, your family and friends any Sunday! 10:00 AM 12:30PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM

Metropolitan Community Church Of New York: 446 W 36th St. offers a spiritual home for New York City’s LGBTQI Community open to all. We believe MCCNY is called to be the spiritual center of our city. 11AM and 7PM services.

Paulist Fathers: 405 W 59th St. spects of the Paulist charsim: evangelization, ecumenical and interfaith dialogue, reconciliation and young adult ministry. On Sunday mass is held at 8AM, 10AM, 12:30 PM in Spanish and 5:15 for young adults.

St George Greek Orthodox Church: 307 W 54th St. Orthros 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy 10:30 AM Celebrated in English & Greek. Sunday Worship is followed by Fellowship & Refreshments in the Church Hall. All are Welcome

**St Lukes Lutheran Church: 308 W 46th St. Wonderful little church near Times Square. Small but powerful choir with amazing range. Pastor is wonderful — academic yet practical — thoughtful and kind. Good Friday Liturgy March 25th, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Easter Vigil March 26th, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm and March 27th all day.

St Malachy’s Catholic Church: 239 W 49th St. Also known as the actors temple. Lenten Weekday Schedule: Mass times: 8 AM, 12:05 PM and 5:15 PM. Saturday: 12:05 PM, 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM (Post-Theater). Sunday: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM (Choir), and 6:00 PM.

**St Mary the Virgin Church Main Office & Rectory: 145 W 46th St. Traditional organ music church, the service is more like a concert due extreme talent of the choir. On

Good Friday Fast & Abstinence Sung Matins 8:30 AM, Liturgy of Good Friday 12:30 PM, Liturgy of Good Friday 6:00 PM. Holy Saturday Abstinence Sung Matins 8:30 AM. Easter Eve, The Great Vigil of Easter 7:00 PM On Easter Day Sung Matins 8:30 AM, Mass with Hymns 9:00 AM, Mass with Hymns 10:00 AM, Solemn Mass 11:00 AM, Organ Recital 4:30 PM and Solemn Paschal Evensong & Benediction 5:00 PM.

**Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue: 1 W 53rd St. The Triduum plays March 24 – 26 at 5:30. This is a series of three choral services on three consecutive evenings.

Theatre Fellowship of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church: 7 West 55 St. Services at 9:30 and 11:00.

Times Square Church

Times Square Church: 1657 Broadway . is an interdenominational church. We welcome people from all denominations. Church services on Sunday are at 10:00AM, 3:00PM and 6:00PM. They also have a group called SYP – Strictly Young People. The purpose of this ministry is to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to this generation. They have services almost everyday but Sunday they start at 10AM and go all day.

Trinity

Trinity Grace Church Midtown: 410 W 45th St. (btw 9th & 10th Ave). We live, work and serve in this community, and are passionate about caring for this often overlooked part of the city. Worship gathering is at 5PM. Join us for a time of singing, sacrament and ministry in the Spirit.

Trinity Presbyterian: 422 W 57th St. Our worship service begins at 11 AM on Sundays.

**St Paul the Apostle Church: 405 W 59th St. Holy Thursday March 24th 7:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer, 7:00 p.m. – Mass of the Lord’s Supper and adoration until Midnight. Good Friday March 25th 7:30 a.m. –Morning Prayer, 12:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross, 1:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross, 3:00 p.m. – The Passion of the Lord and 7:00 p.m. – Tenebrae. Holy Saturday March 26th, 8:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer, 11:00 a.m. – Blessing of Food and 7:30 p.m. – Easter Vigil. Easter Sunday March 27th,8:00 a.m. (Choir), 10:00 a.m. (Choir), 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) and 5:15 p.m. (Young Adult).

Unity Center of Practical Christianity: 213 W 58th St. Sunday services at the Unity Center of New York City offer an uplifting experience to support you in getting in touch with God within. Services feature congregational sing-a-longs, a nurturing guided meditation, an inspiring and practical message and uplifting musical performances by talented musicians and soloists. Join us at 9:30AM or 11AM. You’re also invited to stay for fellowship, including coffee, tea and light snacks following the service.

If we left out your church please let us know. Happy Easter.

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Frederick Anderson Resort 2024 Fashion Show Featuring Natasha Bedingfield at Nebula in New York, NY on May 24, 2023. (Photo by David Warren /Sipa USA)

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Frederick Anderson Resort 2024 Fashion Show Featuring Natasha Bedingfield at Nebula in New York, NY on May 24, 2023 with Nicole Miller and Mayor Eric Adams. (Photo by David Warren /Sipa USA)

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