Get Involved
Connect, commune and contribute
There are a number of ways to get involved at Incarnation. Whether it is a group that meets monthly, a committee that meets quarterly, or a seasonal event—there is something for you. Don’t hesitate to let us know if you would like to learn more about these opportunities; we can work together to find the volunteer commitment that suits your needs and makes use of your gifts.
20s / 30s
Incarnation’s 20s/30s Group gathers monthly during the program year (mid-September through mid-June) for fellowship, community service, and focus on spirituality. All young adults in their twenties or thirties are welcome.
For more information or to join our 20s/30s email distribution list, contact the Rev. Dr. Nate Lee, Associate Rector.
Altar Guild
Behind the scenes, the Altar Guild prepares the Lord’s Table for every worship service and ensures that the linens and Communion vessels are maintained in pristine condition. New members are appointed by the clergy and trained by veteran members of the Guild.
Building Committee
Incarnation’s landmark buildings are treasures that require consistent maintenance and repair. The Building Committee oversees this work and is a particularly appropriate ministry for those with knowledge or skills in construction, architecture, engineering and design.
Family Ministries
Children are welcome at all parish events, including worship as well as programs geared toward their spiritual nurture and development.
Our offerings for children and families run from mid-September through mid-June.
Sunday Mornings
- During the Sunday 11:00 am service, children (pre-K to 4th grade) meet for Godly Play.
- From 10:45 am to 12:45 pm, the nursery is available for younger children and is supervised by a professional attendant. During the summer Sunday-School hiatus, children of any age are welcome in the nursery.
- Acolyting. Children in middle school or high school are invited to serve as Acolytes during the 11:00 am service on a rotating basis.
Middle School Youth
Middles schooler gather once a month for Christian education and fellowship, and 8th graders engage in a program designed to prepare them for them for the Sacramental Rite of Confirmation in late Spring.
High School Youth
We have monthly opportunities for Incarnation high schoolers to gather for fellowship, service and learning.
Family Fridays
Twice a semester, parents and children of all ages are invited to the Parish House for a pizza dinner, family-friendly service project, and group activity. Past activities have included bingo, movie nights, dance parties, games in the Assembly Hall, and scavenger hunts in the church.
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Each year, children of all ages are invited to participate in a short and simple Christmas Pageant on a Sunday in mid-December. The pageant is held in place of the sermon during the 11:00 am service.
For more information and to join our Family Ministries email distribution list, contact the Rev. Adrian Dannhauser, Rector.
Christmas Fair
The Incarnation Christmas Fair, held annually since 1942, is one of Murray Hill’s most anticipated events. Held on the first Saturday of December, the Fair includes a Silent Auction, a Christmas Boutique, a Café and Bake Sale, as well as the sale of lovely holiday gifts. The Fair also features crafts for children.
Parishioners are essential to the Fair’s success. Those interested can donate items for sale, solicit Silent Auction offerings, or volunteer for the event itself.
Fall Parish Retreat
During the month of September, parishioners are invited to a weekend retreat at Incarnation Center in Ivoryton, Connecticut. Check out this photo album from the 2019 retreat! Contact the clergy for more information.
Hospitality
The warm greeting and invitation to Coffee Hour that first-time visitors receive is often the beginning of a lasting relationship with the church. While all members are encouraged to greet newcomers at Sunday services, the Hospitality Committee volunteers prepare and host the Coffee Hour in the Parish House and provide refreshments on special occasions.
Racial Reconciliation Group
As Christians, our identity is rooted in love of neighbor and God’s call to justice in the midst of brokenness. Incarnation’s Racial Reconciliation Group is committed to creating sacred space where we can reflect, learn and have an ongoing conversation about racial divisions in our churches, cities and nation, and what it looks like to be a parish that lives out God’s call to be reconciled to one another.
For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Nate Lee, Associate Rector, or call the church office at 212-689-6350.
Spiritual Development Committee
The Spiritual Development Committee finds ways to foster spiritual growth in the parish, helping create new programs and initiatives to deepen our spiritual life.
Social Life Committee
The Social Life Committee coordinates parish social events. This includes annual events such as the Homecoming Brunch, Stewardship Dinner and Parish Christmas Party, as well as one-off events to foster fellowship in the parish community.