Over 125 years old, The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine is the largest cathedral in the world. It is the “mother church” of the Episcopal Diocese of New York and the seat of its Bishop. The church is chartered as a house of prayer for all people and as a unifying center of intellectual light and leadership.
While Cathedrals traditionally do not have their own congregations, St. John the Divine is home to the Congregation of Saint Saviour, which operates independently from the Cathedral. The congregation has approximately 400 members. Information about services and times can be found below. Furthermore, all those who would like to attend worship services and anyone seeking a place for prayer or meditation will be welcomed without charge. For sightseeing, visit the admissions page to learn more.
Like the great Medieval cathedrals and churches of the world, St. John the Divine is unfinished and will continue to be constructed over many centuries. Currently, funding is mostly directed towards maintaining the architectural integrity of the Cathedral and prioritizing serving the community through programming and social initiatives.
Some of St. John’s community initiatives include the soup kitchen (which serves roughly 25,000 meals annually), the distinguished Cathedral School (which prepares young students to be future leaders), Adults and Children in Trust (a renowned preschool, afterschool and summer program), and the outstanding Textile Conservation Lab (which preserves world treasures). The Cathedral also organizes several yearly concerts, exhibitions, performances and civic gatherings to allow for conversation, celebration, reflection and remembrance—such is the joyfully busy life of this beloved and venerated Cathedral.
THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF
SAINT JOHN THE DIVINE
1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 316-7540
info@stjohndivine.org
stjohndivine.org
Cathedral News
Join us this week for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, our guest preacher is the The…
Join us this week for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, our guest preacher is the The Reverend Canon Alissa Newton. The Rev. Canon Alissa Newton
Join us online for the Cathedral’s 10:30am Sunday Holy Eucharist Service using t…
Join us online for the Cathedral’s 10:30am Sunday Holy Eucharist Service using the link below. Source
Christmas Eve is just one week away! Swing by the Cathedral to pick up last mi…
Christmas Eve is just one week away! Swing by the Cathedral to pick up last minute gifts and ornaments to bring joy to your holiday
Cathedral Events
West Harlem Holiday Food Festival
Local restaurants and bars are serving family favorites and traditional holiday dishes. Festive menus include complimentary drinks or desserts. Dine-in and support beautiful, locally-owned businesses. Live music at select venues.
December 21, 2024 – January 4, 2025
135th -155th St. Nicholas to Broadway
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MSM Precollege Division Performances
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Manhattan School of Music
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Website
http://www.msmnyc.edu
Venue
- Manhattan School of Music
- 120 Claremont Ave
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Most MSM performances are free. For ticketed performances - please note that all residents of the 10027 zip code can attend ticketed MSM performances free of charge. When a ticket order is placed by a patron in the 10027 zip code, the first two (2) tickets to any of MSM’s ticketed events are free. All additional tickets to the event will be charged at the regular price. For events with multiple performances, the promotion is limited to one performance date/time per event. Patrons must include their zip code in their MSM box office profile address or the promotion will not activate.
TICKETS/REGISTER LINK
DEC 21 | SAT
ALL DAY
MSM Precollege Division Performances
Free, no tickets required
Senior Select Concert
Greenfield Hall, 10:30 am
Youth Chorus
Miller Recital Hall, 11:30 am
Manhattan Chorale 1
Carla Bossi-Comelli Studio, 2:30 pm
Manhattan Chorale 2
Carla Bossi-Comelli Studio, 3:30 pm
Symphony Orchestra
Neidorff-Karpati Hall, 6:30 pm
Philharmonic Orchestra
Neidorff-Karpati Hall, 7:30 pm
Studio Recitals:
- Susan Deaver Woodwind Ensemble Recital
Miller Recital Hall, 9 am – 10 am - Susan Deaver Chamber Recital
Miller Recital Hall, 10 am – 11 am - Gemma Hinson Violin Studio Recital
Mikowsky Hall, 12 pm – 1 pm - Golda Tatz Piano Studio Recital
Greenfield Hall, 12 pm – 1 pm - Elad Kabilio Cello Studio Recital
Mikowsky Hall, 2 pm – 3 pm - Peter Vinograde Piano Studio Recital
Greenfield Hall, 2 pm – 3 pm - Jiayin Li Piano Student – Viraya Roehrl
Mikowsky Hall, 3 pm – 4 pm - Robin Freund-Epstein Piano Studio Recital
Miller Recital Hall, 3 pm – 4 pm - Wonki Lee Saxophone Studio Recital
Greenfield Hall, 3 pm – 4 pm - Daniela Bracchi Piano Studio Recital
Mikowsky Hall, 4 pm – 5 pm - Giuseppe Spoletini Voice Studio Recital
Greenfield Hall, 4 pm – 6 pm - Zhen Chen Piano Studio Recital
Miller Recital Hall, 5 pm – 6 pm - Krzysztof Kuznik Violin Studio Recital
Pforzheimer Hall, 5 pm – 6:30 pm - Isaac Malkin and Anat Malkin Almani Violin & Viola Studio Recital
Carla Bossi-Comelli Studio, 5 pm – 7 pm - Adam Kent Piano Studio Recital
Rahm Hall, 6 pm – 7 pm
Manhattan School of Music
130 Claremont Avenue
New York, New York 10027
Notre-Dame de Paris, the Augmented Exhibition
Organizer
Venue
- Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
- Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine,1047 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10025
TICKETS/REGISTER LINK
Experience an extraordinary union of history and technology at Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Embark on a vivid journey through 850 years of Notre-Dame’s remarkable history, brought to life through cutting-edge augmented reality.
Guided by illuminated photo panels and 3-D models of Notre-Dame—including a full-size chimera—visitors use a HistoPad™, an interactive touch-screen tablet developed by Histovery, to step back in time to medieval Paris where they will meet stonemasons, craftsmen, and builders.
Throughout the exhibition visitors can scroll through a timeline of Notre-Dame’s construction history and select options on each screen for more detail. Current restoration is a major focus of the exhibition and using the HistoPad visitors will see modern-day experts and master craftspeople in action to rebuild and restore Notre-Dame.
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition is made possible by L’Oréal Groupe.
NYSoM HolidayMania 2024
Venue
- East Harlem Tutorial Program
- 2050 Second Avenue New York, NY 10029
TICKETS/REGISTER LINK
NYSoM HolidayMania 2024 will be a holiday extravaganza that features:
NYSoM Gift Giveaway
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Gift Giveaway. No reservations for the gift giveaway. While gifts last.
Hanukkah Town
Upon entry to HolidayMania, hang out with the Dreidelator and all members of Hanukkah Town while enjoying Hanukkah activities and games.
New Year’s 2025 Jam
Party with Lady New Year’s, sing karaoke and get an early start to the 2024 celebrations!
Kwanzaa Village
Visit Kwanzaa Village to see Papa Kwanzaa and enjoy Kwanzaa activities and games.
Winter Wonderland
Head upstairs where Santa Claus, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and more of your North Pole favorites will be spreading Christmas cheer!
NYSoM Gift Giveaway Guidelines: Gifts will be given First Come First Served. Please see below for guidelines for how gifts will be distributed
One Adult and /or One Adult with One Child will receive One Gift
One Adult and Two Children will receive Two Gifts
One Adult and Three or More Children will receive Three Gifts
Gifts are limited , so we will not be giving more than Three Gifts per family. All Gifts are First Come First Served!
Meet Santa!
All this and more for free admission on Sat Dec 21 at East Harlem Tutorial Program @ 2017 1st Avenue New York, NY 10029. All are welcome!
Kwanzaa: A Regeneration Celebration
Kwanzaa: A Regeneration Celebration lights up The Apollo! This annual tradition brings the community together for a night filled with energy, reflection, and joy.
Join The Apollo and Abdel R. Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre to experience a vibrant celebration rooted in unity, self-determination, and community. Through powerful dance, music, and spoken word performances, we’ll uplift the 7 principles.
2PM & 7:30PM
HSA Holiday Show 2024
Celebrate the season with Harlem School of the Arts at our 2024 Annual Holiday Show! This joyful event brings together students from all HSA departments—Music, Dance, Theatre, and Visual Arts—for an inspiring showcase that captures the magic of the holidays and the talent of our young artists. Audiences will be treated to a heartwarming mix of performances and festive cheer, highlighting the unique spirit and creativity cultivated within HSA. Join us for a family-friendly evening that’s sure to leave you inspired and full of holiday joy!
Parranda en el Barrio with Los Pleneros de la 21
Join the Parranda!
Celebrate the season with Los Pleneros de la 21 at Parranda por el Barrio! On December 21, experience live music and festive cheer as we parade through La Marqueta Night Market from 4–5 PM. Starting at 111th and finishing inside the cozy indoor night market at 115th, complete the evening with a delicious cup of Puerto Rican hot chocolate from Cocotazo!
Parranda por el Barrio with Los Pleneros de la 21!
Date: December 21st, 2024
Location: Starting at Urban Garden Center on 111th and finishing at La Marqueta at 115th.
Time: 4pm-5pm
Don’t miss this holiday tradition in the heart of the barrio!
Fools Mass
Organizer
Venue
- Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
- Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine,1047 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10025
TICKETS/REGISTER LINK
Dzieci Theatre’s signature presentation, Fools Mass, celebrates its twenty-sixth season this December, culminating in a return engagement at their beloved Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, at Synod Hall.
Set during the plague years of the 14th century, Fools Mass introduces us to a band of village idiots who must find their way through the holiday service after the death of their beloved pastor. Celebrating the sacred and profane, the miracle of life and the enigma of death, with sublime choral singing, riotous comic buffoonery, and extraordinary dramatic invention, Fools Mass becomes especially relevant for our own ravaged times, embracing the heart of mercy and the sanctity of the human spirit.
Seating is limited, advance tickets recommended.
Tickets cost $30 until November 25th. On November 26th they go up to $40.
This event will take place in Synod Hall, not inside the Cathedral building. Synod Hall’s address is the same as the Cathedral’s (1047 Amsterdam Ave), but the building entrance is located on the corner of 110th Street and Amsterdam Ave. Synod Hall is not an ADA accessible building.
Holidays by Candlelight at the Mansion: An Immersive Madame Jumel-Inspired Holiday Program
Come and help transform the Morris-Jumel Mansion. Madame Jumel has asked us to decorate the Mansion for her 1843 Holiday Extravaganza. Join Mansion staff by candlelight for an interactive evening of decorating the Mansion, learning how to make historic decorations, and taking part in Victorian-era holiday traditions. Then, enjoy a cozy and festive Holiday party of your own to celebrate all your hard work!
- Sat. November 30th, 2024, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Sat. December 7th, 2024, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Sat. December 21st, 2024, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Family-friendly, targeted for children ages 4-12. Guests 18 and under must have a parent or legal guardian in attendance. $35 per person. Advanced ticket purchases through Eventbrite are required.
Sunday Morning Worship: Advent IV
Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+.
Worship of God is at the center of our life at The Riverside Church and our services reflect the diversity of who we are as the body of Christ. All are welcome as we seek to create a beloved community, nourish faith, and transform our world. We are an interdenominational, interracial, international, open, welcoming, and affirming church and congregation.
SERVICE: Join us for worship on-site in the Nave (sanctuary) or online every Sunday morning at 11:00 AM ET. Special music prelude begins at 10:30AM. Communion occurs on first Sundays. Service runs about an hour and 15-30 minutes but it is over by 12:30PM at the latest.
ENTRANCES: There are two entrances to the church. You can enter the church at 490 Riverside Drive. (Only open on Sundays) Wheelchair accessibility is available at 91 Claremont Avenue. Ask the security desk for directions to our Nave (sanctuary).
ATTIRE: You can dress comfortably and in a manner that makes you feel at ease. Whether it’s casual attire or dressed-up, we’re happy to welcome you just as you are.
NURSERY: Babies and toddlers are not too young to start learning about God’s love for them. The nursery is open every Sunday excluding Easter, Christmas and summer from 10:30AM-12:30PM and is staffed by trained nursery workers. For location, please see an usher or security guard.
CHILDREN & YOUTH: The Education Ministry at the Riverside Church provides a robust year of programming for our children and youth. There is church school available on most Sundays, September – June for pre-schoolers to 12th grade. To be added to our education newsletter to find out what’s happening on a particular Sunday, email us at education@trcnyc.org.
PARKING: If you worship with us on Sunday or special worship services, there is parking available on the street and in the garage under the church. Parking in the garage is $5 only on Sundays. (Normally $35 on other days) If you park in our garage, bring your church bulletin and parking ticket to the Security Desk to get your $5 parking coupon. You will bring your bulletin, ticket and coupon to the attendant on the upper level to receive the discounted rate, pay, and pick up your car.
Watch / Listen to Worship Services
Individuals without internet access can call 844.223.6490 to listen to worship.
Sunday JAZZ Concerts at L’Artista!
Venue
- L'Artista Italian Kitchen & Bar
- 142 Hamilton Place New York, NY 10031
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Website
https://www.lartistanyc.com/
TICKETS/REGISTER LINK
L’ARTISTA is doing its SUNDAY concerts at 5pm again!
Featuring large variety of music.
The ‘seasonal’ ‘Eastern Sounds’ will reflect on Xmas time.
- THIS SUNDAY, December 22nd – A Christmas Concert with Haendel and Vivaldi, playing some beautiful chamber music works to celebrate the holidays.
The Concerts at L’Artista are FREE and take place on SUNDAYS at 5pm.
Please come early; it is much easier to order drinks before the show started. If you are a company of 4, please reserve a table. Space is limited
- Location: 142 Hamilton Place, NYC, NY 10031:
- Phone: 646 858 0312
Come by, enjoy a glass of great wine or/and one of our fine cocktail specials and listen to some beautiful live music, kids are welcome!
We also sell right now the sensational, freshly baked Panettone, hand made by German Rizzo for you. It might be already SOLD OUT.
Enjoy our Christmas decoration!
You can reserve a table right now with us on OpenTable
A Soulful Jazzy Gospel Christmas
Venue
- Minton's Playhouse
- 210 West 118th Street New York, NY 10026
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Website
https://mintonsharlem.com/
TICKETS/REGISTER LINK
Join us on Sunday December 22nd for an incredible Holiday live music experience: A Soulful Jazzy Gospel Christmas at the legendary Minton’s Playhouse in Harlem, NYC. Get ready to groove to the smooth sounds of the best vocalists in NYC, who will transport you back to the golden age of jazz. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the magic of live music in person. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night of unforgettable melodies!