Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the Fifth Sunday in Lent. The readings for this day: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45.
Join us for our Holy Week observances on Palm Sunday; the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week; Maundy Thursday; Good Friday; the Easter Vigil; and Easter Sunday. Follow along on Jesus’ journey — from acclaimed prophet to enemy of the state and, ultimately, Risen Lord — through the ancient rhythms of Christian liturgy and sacred music.
The rector writes: “This Saturday, March 25, at noon at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Bishop Dietsche has invited all members of the Diocese of New York to a solemn Service of Apology for slavery and its aftermaths in our diocese and communities. I hope that all of you who are able will participate, either in person or online. This is part of an ongoing process that our church has embarked on: to grapple with the horror and impact of 400 hundred years of racist dehumanization, exploitation and violence from before the founding of our country until the present day. It is vital for our souls, and for our life together.”
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The readings for this day: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41.
This week, the rector reflects on grace and shares a poem by Denise Levertov to expand our imagination about what grace might be. Also: the parish’s Lenten book study continues (Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginners Guide to Holy Week, by Amy-Jill Levine) and there is one slot remaining for the March 28 house eucharist, plus much more going on as we approach Holy Week!
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Ed Chinery on the Third Sunday in Lent. The readings for this day: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42.
This week, the rector gives an update on the Fifth Avenue bell tower restoration: “This coming Monday, March 13, scaffolding will begin to go up in our front garden, and if permit filing and other preparations go as planned, actual construction work will begin about two weeks later.” Also: the clergy will offer prayers for healing, laying on of hands and anointing to all who desire them as part of Sunday’s 11 am Eucharist.
Listen to the sermon preached by guest preacher the Rev. Megan Sanders, chaplain to Canterbury Downtown, the community of downtown Manhattan’s college students, on the Second Sunday in Lent. The readings for this day: Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17.
The rector writes: “I am deeply grateful that we are able to journey through Lent together in person this year. Although much of our Lenten observance often focuses on individual practices (and fruitfully so), we are also invited to communal disciplines and learning — to be renewed as a body. It is a gift to share our Lenten journey in all these ways, and we grow as a parish as we walk with one another in this season of repentance, reflection and renewal.”
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the First Sunday in Lent. The readings for this day: Genesis 2:15-17,3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11.