Holy Martyrs Church of Bayside, NY, will sponsor a concert of vocal music, “From Broadway to the Met,” on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m., in the church’s Kalustyan Hall. To view a flyer with ticket and other details, click here.
Film Screening: “Ararat Beckons” (Tenafly, NJ)
The Cultural Committee of St. Thomas Church in Tenafly, NJ, will screen the film Ararat Beckons on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m., at the church (174 Essex Dr., Tenafly). In a live audience Q&A session to follow, the film’s father and son climbing team, Masis and Gregory Parseghian, will share details of their expedition. Admission is free; a light reception will follow. For information, and to RSVP (by Jan. 20) e-mail talar@sarafian1.com, or pdbourghol@yahoo.com. Click the link to view a flyer.
“Week of Prayer for Christian Unity” Evensong Service, at Cathedral of St. John the Divine (NYC)
New York’s Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Divine will host an ecumenical Evensong service as part of this year’s “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,” on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, 4-5 p.m., at the Episcopal cathedral (1047 Amsterdam Ave., b/n W. 110th and W. 113th Sts., New York City). Diocesan Primate Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan and distinguished church leaders from New York City’s Eastern and Western traditions will gather to pray for Christian Unity. All are welcome to this meaningful service. This year’s service will honor the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, which will be observed by Christians around the world throughout 2025. Click the following links to view a flyer, and to find details on the St. John the Divine website.
“Hye Fitness” with Maria Derian (Tenafly, NJ)
The Cultural Committee of St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, will present “Hye Fitness with Maria Derian,” on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), at the church (174 Essex Dr., Tenafly). Shed holiday pounds while donating to a good cause: partial proceeds benefit Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America, GTC/VTC Veterans Training Program. Open to all ages. Bring your own favorite dumbbells, exercise mat, towel, water. Refreshments and healthy snacks served after workout. Click here to view a flyer with donation and other details; payment accepted in advance (cash, check, credit card) on the parish website. For information contact Talar Sarafian at (201) 240-8541, or Diana Bourghol at (201) 805-6721.
FILM SCREENING: Artsakh Documentary “My Sweet Land” (NYC)
My Sweet Land, the documentary about Artsakh by filmmaker Sareen Hairabedian, will have a special screening in New York City on Monday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m., at the Quad Cinema (34 W. 13th St., New York City). The film follows an 11-year-old boy from Artsakh through disillusionment, hope, and trauma in his homeland. A post-screening Q&A features director Sareen Hairabedian and critic Murtada Elfadi. Click the following links to learn more and purchase tickets, and to view a flyer.
