celebrating the Church’s 177 years of diversity and inclusion. Hear about the Underground Railroad, the Draft Riots of the Civil War, the “Sweet Low, Sweet Chariot”stained glass window, the church’s special relationship with the theatre community, and more.

Learn how Transfiguration came to be the church that has married more couples than any other church in America (including the first gay marriage in the Episcopal Church).

Vestments are more than just beautiful robes worn by clergy! The colors, patterns, and fabrics all come together to tell a story. Join us for a lively Q&A with former fashion industry professional Steve Leavitt, now owner of Transfiguration Vestments, a Manhattan shop that makes, repairs, and restores vestments, altar covers, and other church textiles.

Dr. Claudia Dumschat, Director of Music, performing some best- loved organ pieces on our magnificent Fisk organ, with special activities for children. If your child has taken a serious interest in singing, our children’s choirs offer excellent musical education and many performance opportunities. Information on auditions will be available after the concert.

Art Gallery Reception hosted by the Windchime Collective. Come enjoy a snack, peruse original works of art, and learn more about our performing arts rehearsal space, Houghton Hall Arts Community (houghtonhallarts.org).

NOTE: Please enter around the corner at 22 East 30 th Street, or ask one of the volunteers to show you the shortcut through the back hall.

celebrating the Church’s 177 years of diversity and inclusion (see Saturday 10:30 a.m. tour for full description). NOTE: This tour will include an optional small group visit to the basement of the rectory, believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad. There are steep stairs and no accessibility for the disabled or elderly. No children under age 10, please.

The Episcopal Actors’ Guild invites you to take a peek inside the archives featuring memorabilia from George Holland, Joseph Jefferson, and Edwin Booth, as well as an exhibit of materials highlighting women of the theater past.

NOTE: Please enter through the door in the garden marked Guild Hall. The display is on the second floor and a stairlift is available (please ask for assistance).Item description

World-renowned artist Matei Varga will be playing our sumptuous Bosendorfer grand piano (once owned by William F. Buckley!). He will perform several classical works and share his insights on the various pieces. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a former child prodigy, now world-class musician playing beloved pieces on a prized instrument.

Eric Stamm, Archives chair of the Episcopal Actors Guild will lead our Theatrical Tour. Learn about the church’s history through a theatrical lens.  View stained glass windows and plaques of actors and hear stories of how the Episcopal Actors’ Guild and “The Little Church Around the Corner” have opened their doors to the theatre community (and everyone else) since 1848.