This event is in the past.It took place on March 7, 2026 at St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery.




Spend a Saturday morning crafting personal liturgies inspired by Cole Arthur Riley's "Black Liturgies." This contemplative retreat blends worship, creative expression, and reflection in one of Manhattan's most storied sacred spaces.
Contemplative workshop
Creative spirituality
Historic church
Lenten season
Tips
đź“–bring Black Liturgies if you have it
⛪church dates back to New Amsterdam
🎨all artistic mediums welcome
Lenten Retreat: Creating Black Liturgies
East Village




Spend a Saturday morning crafting personal liturgies inspired by Cole Arthur Riley's "Black Liturgies." This contemplative retreat blends worship, creative expression, and reflection in one of Manhattan's most storied sacred spaces.
Contemplative workshop
Creative spirituality
Historic church
Lenten season
Tips
đź“–bring Black Liturgies if you have it
⛪church dates back to New Amsterdam
🎨all artistic mediums welcome
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