News & Events
What’s happening at Incarnation
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Ecclesia Ministries
Every third Sunday of the month, parishioners are invited to the Parish Dining Room at 12:30 pm to help make sandwiches and pack lunches for Ecclesia Ministries of New York, which serves those who are food and housing insecure.
The Rev. Canon Deacon Denise LaVetty serves an Ecclesia congregation that currently worships in the courtyard of Church of the Transfiguration (29th Street, between 5th and Madison) every Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Parishioners are also invited to attend this 2:00 pm service of Holy Eucharist and then distribute the lunches.
Dedicate a Hymnal
Sing to the Lord a new song! (Psalm 96:1)
With our organ undergoing restoration, we are using the piano in worship. Perhaps you’ve noticed an expansion of our congregational singing repertoire? That’s because the piano lends perfectly to pieces from the African American and gospel traditions found in the Episcopal hymnal “Lift Every Voice and Sing II” (LEVAS). We’ve purchased copies of LEVAS for the pews, and you are invited to dedicate a hymnal to honor someone special or a special occasion. The dedication cost is $25 per hymnal, and there will be a book plate placed on the inside cover to note the dedication as well as the donor. CLICK HERE to donate $25 and dedicate a hymnal.
Renewal Series
Our Renewal Groups have been meeting for a close study of the five vows in our Baptismal Covenant. You can watch video recordings from our clergy on each of the vows:
- Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? (The Rev. Dr. Nate Lee)
- Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? (The Rev. Canon George Brandt)
- Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? (The Rev. Adrian Dannhauser)
- Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? (The Rev. Canon Deacon Denise LaVetty)
- Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? (The Rev. Greg Morgan)
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One Little Candle
All are invited to Moravian Open Door (347 E. 18th St.) for a service project on Saturday, December 14, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. We’ll assemble 100 “One Little Candle Packs” with MOD residents. Packs consist of a warm hat, gloves, socks, thermal blanket, lip balm and a laminated blessing. After assembly of the packs, we’ll enjoy a pizza lunch and then divvy up the packs for distribution on the street either that afternoon or at a time convenient for volunteers. Contact the Rev. Canon Deacon Denise LaVetty to RSVP.
Volunteer Choir
In October, we had our first go at a volunteer pick-up choir. Several parishioners joined our professional singers to make a joyful noise unto the Lord and lead the congregation in song. It was a great success, so we’re doing it again on Sunday, December 15, at the 11:00 am service. There will be one rehearsal that morning right before the service. If you’d like to participate, please contact Dr. Thomas Reefer. Be sure to let him know the part you sing and your past choral experience.
Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 15, at 6:00 pm. An Incarnation tradition, Lessons and Carols is one of the most beloved services we present each year. Based on the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at King’s College, Cambridge, it consists of readings from Scripture interspersed with music for piano, strings and the Incarnation Choir. Followed by Incarnation’s Christmas Party from 7:30 to 9:00 pm.
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We are collecting spiritual tips and reflections on Scripture from members and friends of the parish. If you have a favorite prayer practice, devotional book, Bible verse or other source of spiritual nourishment, contact the clergy to share it with the larger Incarnation community. Submissions in writing or video recording (up to 2 minutes) are welcome. Thank you for helping us “encourage one another and build each other up” as the Body of Christ. (1 Thess. 5:11).