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Serving others is an integral part of the Christian life. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry reminds us that “Love is The Way,” and each of us is called to express that love in service to others. Please explore Incarnation’s outreach ministries and the work of our partners.
Ministries
Moravian Open Door
Moravian Open Door (MOD) is a transitional housing facility for homeless adults.
Our ministry with MOD is characterized by mutual joy in fellowship. We don’t just serve; we come together to laugh and have fun. This is most clearly seen and felt during our bingo nights, theme parties, and other activities that foster an environment of collaboration and celebration. Volunteers from our church cook, collect prizes, plan games, and then bring it all to the MOD common room for a good time to be had by all. While we also do projects off site – holding a linens drive, writing birthday cards to the residents, making sandwiches and goodie bags – we most enjoy bringing the Incarnation and MOD communities together. Read about this ministry in the August 2018 issue of Moravian Magazine. (pp. 12-13)
Incarnation also has a seat on the MOD Board of Directors, enabling us to provide further assistance.
Ecclesia Ministries
Ecclesia Ministries of New York serves those who are food and housing insecure by offering them a way to attend church without feeling uncomfortable or unwelcome (yes, because sometimes that happens). On the third Sunday of each month, parishioners are invited to help make sandwiches and pack lunches during Coffee Hour for a local Ecclesia congregation that meets for Holy Eucharist at 2:00 p.m. in the courtyard of a nearby church. Parishioners are also invited to attend the service and distribute bagged lunches afterwards.
Hour Children
Hour Children is a faith-based organization that helps incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children successfully rejoin their communities.
We routinely organize service projects with Hour Children, including events for children, as well as drives for backpacks, baby supplies, and other goods.
In addition to serving Hour Children through Incarnation-sponsored activities, parishioners are invited to engage with Hour Children on an individual basis.
Operation Santa
During the Christmas season, parishioners are invited to select a letter written to “Santa” by a child in need and purchase gifts for that child. In recent years, we have provided each Christmas presents for 50 children living in a nearby domestic violence shelter.
International Relationships
St. Vedast-Alias-Foster
In 2009, our parish established a link with a Church of England parish in the Diocese of London, with which the Diocese of New York has a “companion” relationship. Our link is St. Vedast Alias Foster, located in the ancient City of London, just behind St. Paul’s Cathedral. Incarnation members visiting London are encouraged to attend St. Vedast and to make themselves known to the clergy and parishioners there.
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