As you may have read in our mission statement, Incarnation prides itself on providing a “warm and open Christian welcome in the heart of New York City.” We do this in big and small ways: from creativity in worship, to the ministries of our Usher Corps and...
A few weeks ago, I officiated the wedding of parishioners Oseloka (Bobby) and Chika Chira. Chika is somewhat new to our congregation, but many of you know Bobby as a member of the Vestry and head of the Usher Corps. Both Bobby and Chika grew up in religious...
“Christianity in today’s America: How it shapes us and we shape it…” The ever-changing state of religion in America has always intrigued me. Nevertheless, I never expected to find a comprehensive article covering the topic in a New Yorker book review!...
Last week I visited Incarnation Camp in Ivoryton, Connecticut. Founded by our church in 1886, Incarnation Camp is the oldest co-ed summer camp in the United States. I was there to speak to the camp counselors and other staff as part of their orientation week...
Today marks the first of nine days between Ascension Day and the Day of Pentecost. After Jesus ascended into heaven, the disciples gathered in the Upper Room and devoted themselves to prayer for nine days before the Holy Spirit came upon them. These nine...