Your Church
“Your Church” is a three-week introductory class that answers who we are, how we worship, and how to get plugged in. It’s a three-week class with great talks and delicious meals. The next class begins Tuesday April 21st and continues on the 28th and May 5th at 6:30pm, St. George’s Chapel. We’re encouraging every member of the church to take this class, at least once. Email us at info@calstg.org to register.
About Calvary
~ St. George’s
What We Believe
Contemporary and orthodox, liturgical and spontaneous. Find out what we believe here:
Parish History
The Parish of Calvary, Holy Communion and St. George's in the City of New York with roots dating back to 1749. Explore the history of our parish here:
The Archives
The Calvary - St. George’s archives are currently under renovation. For queries on marriage, baptism, or death records, please allow two weeks for our staff to research and locate the requested record. Digital copies of the record can be made and emailed. In the meantime, archival queries can be made using the link below.
Film in or Rent our Beautiful & Historic Spaces
Film Friendly
Finding historic, landmark space in Manhattan that is also film-friendly can be difficult. With over 20 feature film or major TV projects shot in our buildings in 2019 we strive to make our beautiful space available and accommodating for your needs. Our staff works alongside of your location staff to make the process of filming in our space as easy as possible. For filming rental please contact us at 646-723-4178.
Event Rentals
With five event spaces in two locations, we have the space to accommodate small groups and events hosting up to 1300 people. For rental information please contact us at 646.723.4178
Clergy
The Reverend Jacob Andrew Smith
Rector
The Reverend Jacob Smith is the Rector. Jake was born on the Navajo Reservation and was raised in Yuma, Arizona. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 2000 with a BA in History, with an emphasis in Near Eastern Studies. He received his M. Div from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in May, 2006. Jacob was ordained to the diaconate on June 3, 2006 in the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, and ordained a presbyter at Calvary Church on December 3, 2006 by the Rt. Rev. E. Don Taylor. You can reach him at jacob.smith@calstg.org.
The Reverend Ben DeHart
Vicar
The Reverend Ben DeHart is the Vicar at Calvary-St. George's Church in Manhattan. Rev. Ben grew up in Robbinsville, New Jersey. He has served as Canon Pastor for Young Adults and College Students at Trinity Cathedral in Pittsburgh, PA, as Associate Rector at St. Thomas in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, and at Calvary-St. George’s since 2014. You can reach him at ben.dehart@calstg.org.
The Reverend Jim Munroe
Associate Rector
Jim Munroe attended Phillips Academy, Williams College, Wycliffe Hall (Oxford) and Virginia Theological Seminary – with brief stints along the way for hockey, the Marine Crops and quitting smoking. Early on, he served for 4 years as Curate at Grace Church in NYC, along with Fitz Allison and Paul Zahl (who taught him how to disco). For the past 30 years, Jim has served Episcopal churches in Massachusetts. It’s all about grace. You can reach him at jamesmunroe@gmail.com.
The Reverend Nancy Hanna
Associate Minister
Nancy was born in Washington, DC and grew up in Long Island, NY. She graduated from Harvard University (B.A.), Lesley University (Ed.M), and Union Theological Seminary in NYC (M.Div.). She was ordained presbyter in the Diocese of New York in 1986. Before retiring in 2010 she served 4 parishes in theDiocese of New York over 25 years: St. Mary's, Scarborough (as assistant to rector Paul Zahl); Christ's Church, Rye; St. Bartholomew's, Manhattan; and from 2004-2010 as associate rector at Calvary-St.George's, Manhattan, where she now serves as a non-stipendiary associate.
Staff
Scott Pavao, Chief Operating Officer scott.pavao@calstg.org
Chelsy Haynes, Program Director for Youth and Family chelsy.haynes@calstg.org
Chelsy is the Program Director for Youth and Family for our Children and Family ministry. She oversees the day to day operations of our Youth and Family programs, and spearheads initiatives to share the Gospel with our youngest members.
Kamel Boutros, Music Director kamel.boutros@calstg.org
Kamel is the church’s Music Director. Kamel graduated from the Curtis Institute with a MA degree in Opera performance. He is an award winning opera singer and actor and his portfolio includes performances with pianist Martha Argerich in Europe and Japan, In the Edinburgh Festival, he sang Mamoud in Death of Klinghoffer. At the Metropolitan Opera he sang in Carmen, Capriccio, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Madame Butterfly, La Boheme and Roméo et Juliette, as well as in a gala concert with the late Luciano Pavarotti conducted by James Levine.
Mari Sparacino, Head Sexton mari.sparacino@calstg.org
Mari manages a team of sextons who maintain our facilities and they assist with property events and Church services. Mari has been on staff since 2009.
Wesley Kuklo, Accountant wesley.kuklo@calstg.org
Wesley is the church’s accountant. He is from Suwalki, Poland and enjoys traveling internationally.
Matt Veligdan, Online Media, Webmaster matt.veligdan@calstg.org
Matt creates online content for the parish, including weekly videos, podcasts, and internet content. In addition to his work at Calvary St. George's Church, Matt Veligdan is a composer whose work can be seen on TruTV, Discovery, Comedy Central and Cartoon Network. He also works as a bandleader, piano player, arranger and classical conductor.
Melina Smith, Creative Arts Camp Coordinator melina.smith@calstg.org
Melina has a B.A. from the University of Arizona in Sociology and earned a Masters of Education from Northern Arizona University in Counseling and Human Relations. She began her work as a social worker on the reservation of the Cocopah Tribe, then continued working with families as a Behavior Therapist in Pittsburgh, and after arriving in New York City worked for the Children's Aid Society. Mel hopes to create original Sunday School content that integrates creativity in light of our freedom experienced through the Gospel.