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General Information:
The home of 170+ languages, 8.5 million people, and the birthplace of City Uprising, New York CIty Uprising is the ultimate mission experience. Past participants have been a part of record breaking HIV/AIDS testings. Those registered can look forward to working with local New Yorkers, creating art, and engaging in life changing conversations during the day. Worship and teaching designed to compliment service projects will happen at night. Be prepared to be an integral part of something huge.
June Schedule:
Below is the June City Uprising Schedule and locations. Day 1: Sunday Training Registration @ Calvary St. George's Starting at 10 AM, ending at NOON Worship Gathering with speaker Aaron Coe Calvary St. George''s - 2 PM Break Out Training Sessions @ Calvary St. George's - 3:30 PM Dinner available on site for $10 - 5:30 PM Worship Service with speaker Freddy T. Wyatt @ Calvary St. George's - 6 PM
Day 2: Monday Art, Evangelism, and Church Planting Worship Gathering with speaker Dr. Alvin Reid @ Calvary St. George's - 8:30 AM Training @ Calvary St. George's - 10 AM Serve the City @ Various locations - 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM Lunch (on your own) Drop off Supplies and art @ Salt Gallery - 3:30-4 PM Prayer Walk Manhattan @ various locations - 4 PM Dinner (on your own)
Day 3: Tuesday Community Revitalization Worship Gathering with speaker J.D. Greear @ Calvary St. George's - 8:30 AM Serve the City @ Various locations - 10:30 AM – 5 PM Lunch (on your own) Dinner with Gallery Church Members @ Various locations - 7 PM
Day 4: Wednesday HIV Testing Pick up supplies @ Calvary St. George's - 9 AM Serve the City @ Various locations - 10:30 AM Lunch (on your own) Dinner (on your own) Closing celebration with speaker Aaron Coe @ Calvary St. George's - 7 PM Community Art Show @ The Salt Gallery - 8 PM The Salt Gallery is located at 1160 Broadway, 5th Floor New York, NY 10001
Travel:
To and around New York CityFlying? LaGuardia Airport - located in Queens closest airport to midtown Manhattan Car service: “Dial 7 Car and Limousine Service” Call 212-777-7777 to schedule group transportation from the airport to your hotel. Taxi: (Only take yellow taxis) from LaGuardia to Manhattan average fare $31 Public transportation: MTA Bus – M60 - $2 per person John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) – Jamaica, Queens NY Car service: “Dial 7 Car and Limousine Service” Call 212-777-7777 to schedule group transportation from the airport to your hotel. Taxi: (Only take yellow taxis) from JFK to Manhattan fare $45 plus tolls Public Transportation: The Airtran - $5 per person - to the subway (A train) - $2 per person Newark Airport – located in New Jersey Car service: “Dial 7 Car and Limousine Service” Call 212-777-7777 to schedule group transportation from the airport to your hotel. Taxi: There are cabs available at the airport (you may have to wait in line) *NYC Yellow Taxis cannot pick up in NJ Driving? If you plan on driving a bus instead of flying, be prepared to drop off your party at the hotel and find parking outside of Manhattan. - Our primary recommendation is to avoid driving to New York. - Parking is not free in Manhattan; parking garages average $27-$35 per day for vans 8 feet or less. - The minimum charge for a parking ticket is $64-$110, regardless of infraction. If you are interested in driving you will need to find parking before you arrive Parking suggestions www.centralparking.com or www.iconparking.com
Getting around New York City:
SubwayThe cheapest and easiest way to get around the city. Subway Map (http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm) Subway prices Unlimited Ride 7 Day Pass = $25 Unlimited Ride 1 Day Pass = $7.50 Per Ride = $2.25 For point to point subway directions visit www.hopstop.com Choose “New York” then “subway” and enter your starting and destination address *Check the NYC MTA (http://www.mta.info/) website for the most up-to-date information on prices and service advisories
Taxi Cabs:
Only take yellow taxis (especially from the airports)!A taxi is available if the middle license number on the roof is lit. Once you are in the car, drivers are required to take you to any destination in the 5 boroughs of New York, plus Nassau County, Westchester County and Newark Airport. Price of fare = the amount of the meter at the end of the trip, plus, tolls and tip (usually 20%).
Things to know:
- $1.00 surcharge applies for trips between 8 pm and 6 am and in inclement weather- One fare pays for all passengers - Meter must read $2.50 at the start of the trip - Take your receipt or ask for one if none is offered - NYC Yellow Taxis cannot pick up in NJ Hotels:
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| City Uprising is a unique opportunity for God's people to unite in some of the world's most influential urban cities. It is a movement born out of the Gallery Church to propel the local church and prosper the city. Through an intensive four-day worship and service experience, City Uprising hopes to inspire resolute commitment to the local church, raise awareness of the need to reach the world's major cities with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ, and build a bridge into the heart of the city through love and service. |
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