Art-Integrated Spiritual Engagement

Honors books, films, and television programs that affirm values such as faith, courage, hope, and love through an annual awards program. The program includes public recognition of winners and presentation of special honors such as the Christopher Life Achievement Award and Christopher Spirit Award.

Produces and distributes free print and digital materials including pamphlets, prayer cards, Mass cards, appointment calendars, and the "Three Minutes a Day" booklets ten times per year to the general public, prisons, and hospitals. Materials are distributed nationally, including to correctional facilities such as Bedford Hills and Zephyrhills.

Organizes and administers an annual poster contest for high school students and a video contest for college students centered on the theme "One Person Can Make a Difference," receiving over 1,000 entries annually. Winners are publicly announced and displayed.

Produces and distributes the "Christopher News Notes" brochure series and the bilingual newsletter "Notas de Noticias" ten times per year on spiritual and social topics, available free in print and digital formats. Also produces an annual book of daily stories and reflections.

Produces and syndicates a weekly half-hour podcast series "Christopher Closeup" and a daily one-minute radio series featuring spiritual reflections and stories of individuals using their talents to improve society. Also produces 60-second daily radio messages with practical and light-hearted thoughts for living.

Organizes and conducts retreats that integrate religious and artistic elements as part of its mission-driven programming.

Performs free repertoire concerts in the region once or twice per month and has conducted live performances in locations including London, U.K. and Cape Cod, MA, including collaborations with ensembles such as New West Symphony & Chorus.

Produces and sells recordings of classical and choral music, including original albums such as "A Holy Night," "Tidings of Joy," and "Christmas in New York," as well as albums of gospel and Christian music; has released at least six recordings, two of which won SHAI Gospel Music Awards in 2007.

Produces two major performances annually, including a Christmas production and a spring-themed concert, featuring repertoire that spans genres such as gospel, classical, Broadway, and spirituals.

Partnered with Sony Music in 2012 to produce and market the album and concert series "Eternal Echoes: Songs and Dances for the Soul," combining artistic and commercial outreach in the promotion of spiritual music.

Has led marketing and community engagement efforts since 2009 for Park East Synagogue and Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School, supporting institutional visibility and public outreach.

Produces and hosts recurring cultural and religious events such as 'An Evening of Preparation' for the High Holy Days, a cantorial 'Talent Search', and 'Shabbat Chazzanut' weekends, which engage communities through musical and liturgical performance.

Delivers performances for large audiences at high-profile venues including the White House and the United Nations, showcasing cantorial music in significant public forums.

Produces and broadcasts a weekly one-hour non-commercial radio program featuring chazzonus (cantorial music), aired every Thursday night on WSNR 620 AM, reaching audiences through traditional media.

Conducts activities aimed at promoting the beauty and importance of liturgical music, including outreach and fundraising initiatives.

Creates and presents original artworks—spanning visual art, music, performance, film, and literature—in response to specific Bible verses through a structured curation process and collaborations with artists. These works are made available online and at live events, with documentation of the creative process and artist statements ("Spark Notes") to deepen audience engagement.

Organizes regular in-person and virtual events in New York City and online that center on writing, singing, composing, and musical performance as spiritual practices, including weekly creativity labs and gatherings for healing and rejuvenation. These events aim to nurture faith, creativity, and community formation.

Creates and publishes musical, written, and artistic works—including a podcast featuring international artists and scientists, weekly devotional content, and an anthology of Progressive Christian literature—to support spiritual reflection and courageous self-expression. Maintains a public archive of podcast episodes and produces books on creative writing as a spiritual practice.