The Bowery Mission is an incredible Christian ministry to the homeless: one of the most prolific feeding programs with one of the most successful programs in transitioning men and women from homelessness and addiction to reconciliation and wholeness: spiritually, physically, relationally, systemically.  Anna Lee-Winans’ husband, James Winans has the privilege of working with them.

It’s their 130th Anniversary and the 100th Anniversary of their historic chapel down on the Bowery in NYU’s backyard.  They are hosting an Arts Series Event every Thursday evening this October beginning tonight (see schedule below).  It looks incredible and inspiring to learn about the history and transformation of the city we have been called to live and serve in, and perhaps even to place ourselves within the larger story of God’s redeeming work.  I hope you’ll spread the word and join us there!

The Bowery Mission is celebrating its 130th Anniversary – since 1879, we have been serving New York’s hurting, hungry and homeless. To mark this inspiring milestone, we invite you to attend an exciting Arts Series planned for the entire month of October.

Every Thursday evening there will be a special event, featuring films, music, drama and more.  Best of all, every event is FREE and open to the public. So check out the details below, make your plans to attend, and tell your friends!

The Bowery Mission’s Anniversary Arts Series
Every Thursday in October – 7:00-8:30pm
227 Bowery between Prince and Rivington Streets
Free and open to the public, no tickets required

Tours of The Bowery Mission available 6:30-7:00pm and 8:30-9:00pm

October 1: Fanny Crosby Returns to The Bowery Mission
Actress Ann Nelson and musician Tim Mercaldo recreate the life of a blind woman who became America’s most prolific and beloved hymnwriter

October 8: A Night of Bowery Stories, Poetry & Art
With Eric Ferrara, founder of The Lower East Side History Project; Bob Holman, founder of The Bowery Poetry Club; and the opening of “Now & Then: Photography of the Bowery” by local artists

October 15: Film Screening: “On the Bowery”
Long before reality TV, this 1957 documentary showed life on America’s most notorious street. Presented by the son of writer-director Lionel Rogosin

October 22 : Photos and Hymns on the Bowery: Jacob Riis and Fanny Crosby
Riis and Crosby used art to change people’s lives. Multi-media presentation by Tony Carnes (Christianity Today) and Crosby’s biographer, Edith Blumhofer (Wheaton College)

October 29: Film Screening: “Slumming It”
New York filmmaker Scott Elliott presents his 2002 documentary exploring the Bowery as it enters the 21st Century

Also featuring musical guests including:
Steve Elson and John Rainbow

For more information: www.bowery.org/anniversary
or contact Eden Gordon: 212-684-2800 x131, media@bowery.org

To make an anniversary gift to The Bowery Mission, please click here.