News & Events
Coming Up at Incarnation
Shrove Tuesday, February 25
Ash Wednesday, February 26
Thursday, February 27
6:30 p.m. The Church Club of New York offers a panel event in the Assembly Hall, “Leadership for the 21st Century: The Mission of Episcopal Camps and Retreat Centers: From Character Formation and Care of the Soul, to Care of Creation.” Incarnation Camp and Conference Center will be represented by Exec. Dir. Nancy Nygard Pilon and Assoc. Exec. Dir. and Chaplain Dana Capasso Stivers. Incarnation parishioners may attend the program and the reception that follows in the Parish House for just $15. Click here to register or call Susan Ridgeway at the Church Club office at (212) 828-7418.
If you would like to become a member of the Church Club, you can find printed invitations in the Parish House. Parishioners are also invited to attend the Church Club’s 133rd Annual Dinner Gala with special guest The Rt. Rev. and Rt. Hon. Dame Sarah Mullally, DBE, Bishop of London on May 6, 2020 at the Yale Club of New York City.
Sunday, March 1
The Incarnation Book Challenge begins! (Read more below.)
10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Bible Study in the Parish House. We complete our series on Wisdom Literature. Session 8: Job and the Speeches from the Whirlwind.
12:00 p.m. A brief tour of Incarnation’s art and architecture by one of our volunteer tour guides. Meet at the back of the church by the Chapel of the Resurrection
On March 1, a new bag waste reduction law will take effect in New York State – where over 23 billion plastic bags are typically used each year. Single-use plastic bags will be banned, and businesses in NYC will begin collecting a five-cent fee on paper carryout bags. In response to this new law and the environmental concerns it addresses, we’ll be offering “Church of the Incarnation” reusable tote bags at Coffee Hour. Pick yours up in the Parish House.
Monday, March 2
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Men’s Group meets in the Parish House to discuss Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander. The book focuses on a truly remarkable near-death experience that a world-renowned neurosurgeon encountered during a seven-day coma. All men are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, March 4
9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Christian Parenting Group meets in the Parish House.
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Second meeting of the Confirmation/Inquirers Class in the Parish House. The topic will be “The Prayer Book.”
Sunday, March 8
Sunday, March 15
10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Bible Study in the Parish House. We continue our series on The Books of Samuel, Session 2: Samuel: Judge of Prophecy.
Sunday, March 22
10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Bible Study in the Parish House. We continue our series on The Books of Samuel, Session 3 : Saul and Samuel.
Sunday, March 29
10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Bible Study in the Parish House. We continue our series on The Books of Samuel, Session 4: The Rise of David.
Sunday, April 5
10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Bible Study in the Parish House. We continue our series on The Books of Samuel, Session 5: The Character of David.
Sunday, April 12 – Easter
No Bible Study. Bible Study resumes Sunday, April 9.
Sunday, April 19
10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Bible Study in the Parish House. We resume our series on The Books of Samuel, Session 6: David and the Kingship.
Sunday, April 26
10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Bible Study in the Parish House. We continue our series on The Books of Samuel, Session 7: Bathsheba.
Sunday, May 4
10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Bible Study in the Parish House. We finish our series on The Books of Samuel, Session 8: David’s Decline .
Confirmation/Inquirers Class
Our annual Confirmation/Inquirers Class begins on Ash Wednesday, February 26. There will be five sessions meeting on consecutive Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Parish House. This class is for all interested in the Episcopal Church’s understanding of the Christian faith, especially:
- those preparing for the sacrament of Baptism or the sacramental rite of Confirmation.
- those who have never been part of a church.
- those who are returning to church after a long absence.
- those who have belonged to another faith tradition, but find themselves drawn to Christ.
- Christians from another denomination who want to explore the Episcopal/Anglican tradition.
- Episcopalians who would like to engage faith afresh.
Everyone should find something of interest, find their faith enriched, and make deeper relationships within the parish. We will cover the fundamental doctrines of our faith, church history, reading the Bible, and more. Please join us!
Confirmations will occur at the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, March 29. Baptisms will occur at the 6:30 p.m. Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 11. Contact the Rev. Adrian Dannhauser if you are interested or have questions.
Incarnation Book Challenge
The Spiritual Development Committee is challenging parishioners to read C.S Lewis’ Mere Christianity during the season of Lent. This classic of Christian apologetics is made up of several brief and easily digestible chapters, which are adapted from a series of BBC radio talks Lewis gave during the Second World War. Lewis makes a case for “mere Christianity” as the answer to the great existential questions facing humankind, such as the nature of the universe, the meaning of life and the problem of pain. The clergy will take up the book in three sections for teaching and group discussion on March 8, 15 and 22 after Coffee Hour. Copies of Mere Christianity will be available for purchase at the church starting Sunday, February 23.
Birthday Card Program
We are sending birthday cards as a another way of letting you know of your importance to our parish community. So far, we have collected over 125 birthdays. If you would like us to remember you on your special day, please email the month and date of your birth, as well as your address, to info@churchoftheincarnation.org so that we might update our records.
Incarnation and Social Media
We are using social media to help spread the good news about Incarnation and all that we offer. Please be sure to “like” Church of the Incarnation Manhattan on Facebook and follow @IncarnationNY on Twitter and @churchoftheincarnationnyc on Instagram. You can also download the Church of the Incarnation app.