Dear Friends,
We are in a very busy period during our Bicentennial Celebrations. The delegation from York has now arrived and I attended a wonderful evening at the British residence celebrating trade links between the United States and the United Kingdom, and the role of York in that trade.Read more…
Dear Friends,
Last weekend was so memorable and caused a great stir around the United States. The historic first visit of the Children of HM Chapel Royal was a great joy, and it was particularly heart-warming to see our own choristers welcoming them so warmly into our community. The choristers sang three services together, and the Episcopal News Service reported the visit.Read more…
Evensong on Friday was spectacular and all of us were delighted to see over 300 people in-person in church and 476 on-line! Read more…
Dear Friends,
A very Happy Easter to you all!Read more…
Dear Friends,
Thank you for the many messages of support and encouragement that I have received since last week’s pastoral message; I have been particularly moved by the messages I have received from alumni of the Choir School. You belong to a very special family, and I will be praying for you all especially as we journey through Holy Week.Read more…
This Sunday, we enter into Passiontide. The crosses and images in the church will be veiled. We are moving towards Holy Week and Easter, but we have to celebrate Good Friday before we can celebrate Easter Day.Read more…
Our Lenten Sermon Series on patterns of prayer continues on Sunday at 4pm Evensong with former Associate for Pastoral Care, Fr. Adam Spencer, preaching on his favorite pattern of prayer, the examen of St. Ignatius Loyola.Read more…
Our Lenten Sermon Series on patterns of prayer continues on March 3 with former Fr, Richard Alton, preaching on his favorite devotion, the Rosary. Fr. Alton is Rector of St. Clement’s Church, Philadelphia, which is renowned for its extraordinary liturgy and music. Read more…
This Sunday, I am preaching at HM Chapel Royal. In a historic visit, we will welcome the choristers from the Chapel Royal to New York in April this year. Read more…
Dear Friends,
Ash Wednesday was a beautiful start to our Lenten journey with people coming to pray in our church throughout the day. Fr. Gioia reminded us that, unlike the way it is portrayed by those outside (and sometimes inside!) the church, Lent is a joyful season.Read more…
Lent is almost upon us; please make every effort to attend one of the Ash Wednesday Services in-person or on-line. Ashes will also be available all day in-between the services.Read more…
