Highlights:
Culture Shuk continues at East End Temple this Thursday
Special event at The Brotherhood Synagogue on Sunday
ASL service at T&V Synagogue on Thursday 

Awaken Awaken
114 East 35th Street

Rabbi Robert Teixeira L.C.S.W., former rabbi of The Little Synagogue, has started a new synagogue called Uri! Uri! Awaken! Awaken! located in The New York Church. Services will take place every Friday at 7 p.m.

Awaken so you can help awaken the world. Bring light to the darkness in and around you, meditate, chant mantras from the Psalms, step into the Circle of Healing and participate in a keep-it-real Torah discussion. Explore the pre-Rabbinic roots of Judaism and engage in progressive activism. Festive Kiddush will follow.

For more information, email info@awakenawaken.org or visit the website.

The Brotherhood Synagogue
28 Gramercy Park

Shabbat Services this Friday evening start at 7:30 p.m. Candle lighting is at 7:49 p.m. Saturday morning services begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Minyan meets at 5:40 p.m. every week.

Sunday, May 19, is the 97th anniversary of Sholom Aleichem’s death. Join us at 8 p.m. sharp for the traditional readings of his stories, as requested in his will. Refreshments will be served. Please call the office to RSVP if you would like to be present for this joyous occasion.

On Sunday, June 9, we will be culminating our year of interfaith programming with a festival of sacred song, Voices of the Sacred, bringing together top musicians drawn from Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu traditions. For more information or to buy tickets, please purchase online.

For more information about our synagogue, please call the office at (212) 674-5750 or visit our website.

Calvary-St. George’s Church
61 Gramercy Park/16 Rutherford Place

The Senior Clergyman is The Rev. Jacob A. Smith. The Sunday Services are held regularly at 9:30 a.m. in The Chapel of St. George’s on Rutherford Place and at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Calvary Church on Park Avenue South and East 21st Street.  The Thursday healing service meets for a half hour with Holy Communion at 12:10 p.m. in Calvary Church’s main sanctuary. Calvary Church is open every weekday from noon to 1 p.m. for prayer, meditation and the Narthex Art installation. Visit the website for more information.

The Church of the Epiphany
373 Second Avenue

A Vigil Mass is celebrated on Saturday at 4 p.m. Mass is celebrated on Sunday at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (Family Mass), 12 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. and on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. Confessions are heard on Saturday from 3 to 4 p.m.

The Parish Office (239 East 21st St.) is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; the office is closed Saturday and Sunday. For additional information, visit the website or call (212) 475-1966.

Sixth Street Community Synagogue
325 East Sixth Street

The Sixth Street Community Synagogue is a modern orthodox synagogue housed in a historic building in Lower Manhattan. Our congregation is as diverse as our East Village neighborhood, with Jews from a wide variety of backgrounds. We wholeheartedly welcome anyone interested in discovering a warm community, spiritual meaning and a truly vibrant Jewish life. Holding services 365 days a year, we offer weekly classes, cultural events and special holiday celebrations.

Join us for Shabbat services on Friday evenings 20 minutes after sunset and on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m.

For a full roster of services, activities and more, visit the Synagogue’s website or Facebook page and Twitter feed (@sixthstreetshul).

East End Temple
245 East 17th Street

East End Temple encourages its members to explore paths to living meaningful Jewish lives as citizens of the world. Our downtown Reform congregation reflects the diversity and energy of New York City, as it fosters spirituality, education, and a sense of family. EET’s Religious School comprises grades pre-K through 10. Friday evening Shabbat services start every week at 6:15 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The seventh grade students will join the services as part of the Class Shabbat.

Join us for Culture Shuk, a celebration of Israel culture. Enjoy music from jazz singer-songwriter Mika Hary, shop for hand crafted jewelry, sample specialty beers and savor Israeli wine and hors d’ourve. The event will take place on Thursday, May 16, 7-9 p.m. at the 14th Street Y. Tickets are available on our website or at the door.

We invite you to learn more about us. For information about us/programs, photos and videos, see the website. Look for us on Facebook. Email us at info@eastendtemple.org or call (212) 477-6444. 

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
240 East 31st Street

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd hosts Sunday services with Holy Communion at 11 a.m. There are also evening prayer services available Tuesdays through Fridays at 5 p.m. For more information, call (212) 689-1595 or visit the website.

Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church
155 East 22nd Street

Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church was founded in 1865 as a Swedish mission. The congregation serves the Gramercy Park community, is rich in diversity and centered in worship. It is a place of holy hospitality, welcoming all looking for the grace and mercy of God. Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

A full liturgy service with communion is held in the sanctuary at 11 a.m. on Sundays. An abbreviated early service, also including communion, begins at 9 a.m. within the chapel. This is followed by an adult Bible study at 10 a.m.

Visit our website for additional information and schedule of events at the website. For more information, call (212) 674-0739.

Immaculate Conception Church
414 East 14th Street

The Pastor is Rev. Msgr. Kevin J. Nelan. The Roman Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception on 14th Street and 1st Avenue celebrates weekend Masses on Saturdays at 4 and 5:30 p.m. and on Sundays at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Our Masses on Monday through Friday are at 7:15 a.m., 9 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, the Masses are at 8:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.

For more information, call (212) 254-0200 or visit the website.

The Little Synagogue
155 East 22nd Street

The Little Synagogue will commemorate Shavuot this Friday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. at our Sabbath evening services.

We are honored to announce that poet Harry Ellison will give a special presentation on the mystical poetry of Shavuot: Akdamut.  Mr. Ellison will dedicate his talk to the memory of our former rabbi of 30 years, Rabbi Harold Finkelstein Swiss and to his Rebbitsen, Betty Swiss, past secretary-treasurer of the Synagogue, whom we lost just last November.

The Sabbath/Shavuot services will be conducted by our own congregant and Schlicha Tzibbur (“representative of the community”), Carol Kowalski. Kiddush will follow.

Our address is The Little Synagogue, at the Gustavus Adolfus Lutheran Church on the first floor (enter through the red door to the right of the main Church entrance).  And, again, we welcome you, wish you a good Sabbath and look forward to seeing you at The Little Synagogue.

Breathe in the Light!

Madina Masjid
401 East 11th Street

Madina Masjid holds Muslim religious services every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Imam Hafiz leads services. For more information, call (212) 533-5060.

Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship
15 Rutherford Place

Sunday worship starts at 5 p.m. at Friends Meeting House with Pastor Sylvia Shirk. The church office is located at 314 E. 19th St.

For more information, call (212) 673-7970 or visit the website.

Jewish Chapel at Manhattan VA Medical Center
423 East 23rd Street

Cancelled until further notice due to damage to hospital infrastructure from flooding caused by the hurricane.

Shabbat services are held Saturdays starting at 9:30 a.m., a tradition of more than 50 years, cosponsored by the VA and by Jewish War Veterans of the USA Manhattan-Cooper Post 1. The free and open-to-the-public services are held in the Chapel on the ground floor of the facility. Bring picture identification for entry into the federal facility.

For additional information, contact the Jewish War Veterans (JWV) at (212) 477-3131. Tax-deductible donations to defray the cost of the services can be made to JWV Post 1, 300 First Avenue – No. 2D, New York NY 10009.

Marble Collegiate Church
1 West 29th Street

Bible study begins at 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. on Sundays led by Dr. Michael B. Brown. A visitor welcome and reception starts at 12:30 p.m. with adult education at 1:30 p.m.

For more information, visit the website or call (212) 686-2770.

Middle Collegiate Church
112 Second Avenue

Middle Collegiate Church is a celebratory, culturally diverse, inclusive and growing community of faith. Come experience what it means to be radically welcomed regardless of your personal faith tradition.

Senior minister Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. and staff lead weekly worship celebrations. Our worship celebrations are Sundays at 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. (Sept.-June).

For more information about Middle programming, education for all ages, arts, activism and outreach ministries, visit the website or contact the office at (212) 477-0666.

The New Shul
272 West 10th Street

Services on Friday are held at 6:30 p.m. and Shabbat services on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with Rabbis Niles Goldstein and Dan Ain.

Whether you’ve studied Torah all your life or have never read a word, you’ll find plenty to talk about at the weekly “Torah Schmooze.” Read suggested readings and bring your idea and opinions to the communal table at Le Pain Quotidien at 550 Hudson St. on Thursdays at 6 p.m. to discuss. This event is free and no prior experience is necessary.

For more information about The New Shul, call (212) 284-6773 or e-mail info@newshul.org.

LGBT Ministries of the Church of St. Francis Xavier
55 West 15th Street

The Church of St. Francis Xavier welcomes all, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Catholics. Our mission is to embrace all, as Jesus did, to provide a compassionate environment to explore God’s presence in our lives and to live out the gospel of love and social justice. The church works with parishioners and the larger community toward the goals of full inclusion and a deepened spiritual life for LGBT people and their families and loved ones.

Catholic Lesbians meet the second Friday of each month [SFXWomen@aol.com, (917) 297-6804] and Gay Catholics, the men’s group, meet the first and third Friday of each month (SFXGC Group@gmail.com).

One Spirit Interfaith Taizé
247 West 36th Street

Turn within, nourish your soul, commune with the Divine, raise your voice in praise and light a candle in prayer. Interfaith Taizé is a musical worship experience of the Divine, culminating in celebration. Interfaith Taizé combines meditation with sacred chanting, prayers and inspirational readings from various spiritual world traditions, to celebrate the common ways people honor the Divine.

For more information, call (212) 931-6840 or visit the website.

The Shul of New York
15 Rutherford Place

The Shul of New York, a synagogue for spiritual Judaism, congregates at Friends Meeting House for Friday night services. Celebrate Shabbat the first and third Friday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. led by Rabbi Burt Aaron Siegel. Enjoy vibrant music by the Shul Band, our Shul musicians and join in joyous singing, Torah reading and interpretation, followed by an Oneg Shabbat.

Torah Study is held the second Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Hope Martin Studio, 39 West 14th Street.

Shul School for children and adult education including bar and bat mitzvah prep are also available. For information and reservations, contact Karen Seidman at (212) 475-8763 or visit the website.

Town & Village Synagogue
334 East 14th Street

We welcome everyone to join us for services on Shabbat and throughout the week.

Our regular Friday services are at 7:15 a.m. and Kabbalat Shabbat services are at 6 p.m.

Our regular Saturday Shabbat services are at 9:30 a.m. Mincha will be at 1 p.m.

Regular services on Sunday are at 9 a.m. Our regular services Monday through Thursday will take place at 7:15 a.m.

We are currently accepting registration for our excellent Hebrew school. For more information, or to sign up your child today, call (212) 677-8090 x24.

American Sign Language interpreters will be joining us again for services in May.

On May 16, there will be an ASL-interpreted service with full readings from the Torah, Haftorah (Prophets) and the Book of Ruth, as well as a special Yizkor (Memorial) Service to remember those loved ones who have passed away. Naomi Brunnlehrman and Christopher Tester will provide interpretation for this service.

Jessica Ames and Naomi Brunnlehrman will provide interpretation for the service on May 25 during Memorial Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The service will include full readings from the Torah and Haftorah (Prophets).

For additional information about either service, contact Bram Weiser at bramweiser@usa.net or (212) 677-0368.

For other concerns and questions regarding our services, membership and programs call (212) 677-8090 or visit the website.

The Village Temple
33 East 12th Street

Worship at the Village Temple is participatory and joyful.

Evening services are held at 7:30 p.m. except on the first Friday of each month when service begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a community Shabbat dinner.

Morning services begin at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to celebrate two different Shabbat services that alternate weekly with Kabbalat Shabbat and Classical Shabbat.

For more information, call (212) 674-2340 or visit the website.

Zichron Moshe/Chabad of Gramercy Park
342 East 20th Street

Friday evening services take place 20 minutes before sundown.

Shabbat morning services are held at 10 a.m. followed by hot chulent.

Shabbat evening services are held 20 minutes before sundown followed by seudah shlishit.

Rabbi Naftali Rotenstreich leads services.

For more information about Chabad of Gramercy Park, call (212) 924-3200 or visit the website.