The Laymen's Club at the Cathedral St John the Divine

A non-profit organization rooted in the Upper West Side community, The Laymen's Club at the Cathedral St John the Divine offers space and support for grassroots initiatives. Programming spans youth mentorship, arts education, interfaith dialogue, community organizing, and volunteer coordination—all driven by local contributors rather than a fixed menu of services. Committees rotate seasonally, so what’s active one semester may shift the next, reflecting the needs of the moment. Meetings and pop-up events tend to cluster near the cathedral’s massive nave, where the acoustics carry even a quiet announcement across the nave. No single formula governs the calendar; agendas appear on the public bulletin a week in advance and vanish again once the session ends.

The organization is headquartered at 1047 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10025, a block west of the cathedral’s west doors. Drop by for an open forum or call ahead to confirm a seat: (917) 679-0073. Take the 1 train to 110th, then walk six blocks north. Or use the map to plot the route before you leave.