
Homily: Ash Wednesday
Listen to the sermon preached by Father Ed Chinery on Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022. The lessons for this day: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 103:8-14; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6,16-21.

Listen to the sermon preached by Father Ed Chinery on Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022. The lessons for this day: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 103:8-14; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6,16-21.

We invite you, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and
meditating on God’s holy Word.
Join us Ash Wednesday in person at 8 a.m., noon, and 7 p.m. (Anyone entering the church must wear a mask and maintain appropriate physical distance.) Or watch the 7 p.m. service online: join fellow worshipers via Zoom or on our webcast channel, using this worship bulletin.

Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on the Last Sunday after Epiphany, February 27, 2022. The lessons for this day: Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-36.

Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, February 20, 2022. The lessons for this day: Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42; 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50; Luke 6:27-38.
This week: The rector discusses the crisis in Ukraine here on the brink of Lent and offers a prayer she heard in a recent vigil service that puts God’s peace and justice at the center of our torments and tumult. Also in this newsletter: Information about our Shrove Tuesday (March 1) events and Ash Wednesday (March 2) services, this year’s Lenten Devotional, and the links to join us online for our primary services, both Sunday at 9 a.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m.

This week: The rector reflects on the life and witness of the Rev. Peter Williams, Jr., the first Black priest in the Diocese of New York. Also in this newsletter: Information about upcoming Shrove Tuesday (March 1) events and Ash Wednesday (March 2) services, a new class to learn American Sign Language, and of course the links and information you’ll want to join us for worship on Sunday at 11 a.m. in-person or online. (Or join us in-person at 9 a.m. or 6 p.m. Sunday.)

Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Ed Chinery on the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, February 13, 2022. The lessons for this day: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26.

This week: The rector shares a poem, “testify,” by Eve L. Ewing. Our 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday Eucharists will be held in person at Fifth Avenue at Tenth Street; the 11 a.m. will also be available to attend online. Also in this newsletter: News about the Sunday afternoon service (at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and online) to honor and remember the Most Rev. Desmond Tutu; an update about the next meeting of our parish’s Racial Justice Group; and other parish, diocesan and community events.

Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, February 6, 2022. The lessons for this day: Isaiah 6:1-13; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11.

The rector writes: “I am delighted to confirm that this Sunday we will return to in person worship at all three services: 9am, 11am and 6 pm. The 11 am service will continue to be offered in a hybrid format via livestream. We hope you will join us as you are able! I especially look forward to seeing, praying and singing with many of you in our beloved church building.”