Church of Holy Apostles NYC

Statement from the Church of the Holy Apostles: Jesus of Nazareth stood with the marginalized, and Scripture condemns systems that oppress and dehumanize any of God’s beloved people. Our hearts break at the horror of violence rooted in systemic racism. We call for policies that prioritize accountability and equity in our communities. We pray in solidarity and act in hope for a world that enshrines justice and honors the common humanity of all. #HolyApostlesNYC #BlackLivesMatter #SocialJustice

You've probably seen the photos of the long lines for food pantries on the news. Well here's your chance to see a behind-the-scenes look at how Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen has responded to the #foodcrisis brought by #COVID19. A donation of any amount automatically registers you (you can also register for free). Visit www.farmtotray.org for more info. . . . .... . #OperationHopeFULL #WholeFoods #HopeFULL #HealHunger #MadeWithLove #FarmtoTray #SoupandSoul #GivingBack #OurCommunity #soupkitchen #feedtheneedy #volunteer #nyc #endhunger #foodrelief #servingthecommunity #feedthehungry #neighborshelpingneighbors #feedthehomeless #foodinsecurity #donate #makeadifference #NourishNewYork #foodbank4nycjuniorboard #food #foodsecurity #hunger #antihunger #hungerrelief #foodpantry #foodbank #foodjustice #fundraiser See more

Every week, our emergency food program provides hundreds of bags with fresh fruits, vegetables, produce, dairy, and more to New Yorkers who need a helping hand. Thank you to everyone who helps make it possible, including our parishioners who are allowing us to use our place of worship to operate our expanded pantry program during COVID-19.

It's been a while since we last had in-person Church services. Despite this, our sanctuary is still being put to good use to provide healthy meals and groceries to New Yorkers struggling with #hunger and hardship during the City's #foodcrisis. Our pantry program, pictured below, is now distributing enough food for nearly 20,000 meals per week. . . . .... . #HopeFULL #OperationHopeFULL #hungerrelief #foodjustice #MadeWithLove #SoupandSoul #FarmtoPantry #FarmtoTray #FeedtheHomeless #EndHomelessness #HealHunger See more

Did you know that, 50 years ago, Shirley Chisholm fought to ensure that Black voices were counted in the censusby becoming a census taker? Commit to being counted in the #2020Census: my2020census.gov #GetCountedNYC

40 years later, we remain proud of our history and our solidarity with the LGBTQIA community. . . . .... . #Equality #Community #SocialJustice See more

AN UPDATE FROM OUR RECTOR: After prayerful and extensive conversation with parishioners, colleagues and health professionals, the Wardens, Vestry and clergy have decided not to begin phasing in #worship in our building until the fall. Even as many of us long for the day when we can gather together in a common space, engaging in-person worship at this point may invite #publichealth consequences that we are not willing to risk.... If all evolves as we hope, our *tentative plan* is to begin gathering for Sunday worship again in September. Details will be contingent on the state of the #virus and will be communicated toward the end of August. No matter what shape these details will take, our call to patience and flexibility will continue for the foreseeable future. As we move into that future together, know that our common life continues. Our building is not dark and empty. We [Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen] are serving record-breaking numbers of meals every day to people in desperate need; 20,204 meals last week alone. #HolyApostlesNYC #COVID19 #ChurchOnline #SocialDistancing See more

We spy a familiar face in our neighbor Penn South’s recent #Juneteenth and #PrideMonth commemoration video! Donna Lamb (the first person shown) is a long time #volunteer of Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen parishioner here at CHA. #HolyApostlesNYC

DID YOU KNOW: There is a #beehive on the roof of CHA/Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen where we produce our very own #honey? #Flashback #HolyApostlesNYC #SoupAndSoul

CELEBRATING PRIDE 2020: Church of the Holy Apostles is proud to be an open and inclusive parish that celebrates diversity and inclusion year-round. In fact, we served as an important meeting place for the #LGBT community following the #Stonewall movement from 1969-1974: bit.ly/PRIDEcha #HolyApostlesNYC | #PrideMonth

Bring hope that you will make us equal...Bring us courage to endure what cannot be avoided... (via St. Peter's Chelsea) #Equality #Community #SocialJustice

Please join us on Zoom for the opportunity to come together and celebrate the milestones we may’ve missed over the past few months due to #socialdistancing. After today’s 11am #worship service, stay on the line As we name these joys, say a quick #prayer, and eat together - remotely! ALL ARE WELCOME to participate. #HolyApostlesNYC #SundayService #ChurchOnline

TONIGHT (JUNE 11TH) AT 7PM: Please join CHA for our ‘Service of Meditation on Loss and Hope.’ We will light a candle as we acknowledge the #grief in our individual and collective experience since the #quarantine began in March. Pray with us as we name our struggles and move together into a sense of #hope and #resurrection possibility. ... All are welcome to join tonight at 7pm > bit.ly/CHAjoinzoom | Meeting ID: 212 807 6799 #HolyApostlesNYC #SocialDistancing #ChurchOnline See more

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: As New York City officially enters phase one of reopening today, our modified programming and temporary suspension of volunteer activities at Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen will remain in effect until further notice. We hope that you are staying well and look forward to being able to reunite once it is safe to do so. As always, thank you for your steadfast dedication to supporting New Yorkers in need. #HolyApostlesNYC | #SocialDistancing

It is Monday morning and we are beginning our week with this poignant reflection: We will not go back to normal. Normal never was. Our pre-corona existence was not normal other than ... We normalized greed, inequity, exhaustion, depletion, extraction... We should not long to return, my friends, We are being given the opportunity to stitch a new garment. One that fits all of a #humanity and nature. (Words By: Sonya Renee Taylor) . . . #HolyApostlesNYC #Equality #SocialJustice #COVID19 #MondayMorning #WordsOfWisdom #BLM See more