Calvary-St. George's Parish, Episcopal church complex in Gramercy Park, Manhattan, US.
Calvary-St. George's Parish comprises two separate church buildings: Calvary Church located on Park Avenue at 21st Street, and St. George's Church on Rutherford Place between 16th and 17th Streets. The two structures, operated together as an Episcopal congregation, feature distinct architectural styles and multiple chapels for worship.
The parish was established in 1976 through a merger of three separate churches: St. George's Church dating to 1749, Calvary Church from 1832, and the Church of the Holy Communion. This consolidation brought together nearly two centuries of religious presence in the neighborhood.
The Sea Dog Theater, a non-profit off-Broadway group, performs regularly here with theatrical productions that draw local audiences. The church serves as a cultural venue where the neighborhood's artistic community gathers and participates in creative work.
Services are held on Sunday mornings with different service times and traditional liturgical formats at each location. Both churches are accessible by public transportation and situated in a walkable residential neighborhood with nearby cafes and shops.
This location holds significance as a place where Alcoholics Anonymous originated, and the parish continues to serve the community through a weekly meal program every Thursday. The connection to this major social movement and the ongoing service to those in need define the parish's deeper role in Manhattan's history.
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