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.

To make a special donation of Flowers / Music on a specific Sunday or Holy Day, please contact the office at 212-689-6350 or by email at office@churchoftheincarnation.org.

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 Priest, or call the church office at 212-689-6350.

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.

For more information, contact the Rev. Adrian Dannhauser, Priest in Charge, or call the church office at 212-689-6350.

 

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.

For more information, contact the Rev. Adrian Dannhauser, Priest in Charge, or call the church office at 212-689-6350.

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

5th to 7th graders gather once a month for Christian education and fellowship, utilizing the Echo the Story curriculum.

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, Priest in Charge, or call the church office at 212-689-6350.

Christmas Fair

The Incarnation Christmas Fair, held annually since 1942, is one of Murray Hill’s most anticipated events. Held on the second 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.

For more information, contact the Rev. Adrian Dannhauser, Priest in Charge, or call the church office at 212-689-6350.

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.

Please note that the 2022 retreat is cancelled due to Covid-19.

For more information, contact the Rev. Adrian Dannhauser, Priest in Charge, or call the church office at 212-689-6350.

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.

Coffee Hour is currently held in the back of the church as a Covid safety measure.

For more information, contact the Rev. Adrian Dannhauser, Priest in Charge, or call the church office at 212-689-6350.

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.

The Racial Reconciliation Group began in 2021 with the launching of Sacred Ground, led by the Rev. Dr. Nate Lee. Sacred Ground is a prayerful resource that invites people to join a series of discussions, creating space for challenging, respectful and transformative dialogue on race and racism. Created by the Office of the Presiding Bishop, it invites participants to walk back through history in order to peel away the layers that brought us to today, reflecting on family histories and stories, as well as important narratives that shape the collective American story.

In the spring of 2023, Dr. Lee curated a Lenten series inviting participants from Incarnation and St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery to consider three possible concrete responses to the racial injustice in the world around us — Remembrance, Repentance, and Reparation.

For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Nate Lee, Associate Priest, or call the church office at 212-689-6350.

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.

For more information, contact the Rev. Adrian Dannhauser, Priest in Charge, 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.

For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Nate Lee, Associate Priest, or call the church office at 212-689-6350.