About Holy Apostles
Parish Life
Holy Apostles is a growing, lively parish, established in 1844. The parish
is comprised of people of color, whites, gays and lesbians, parents and children, single people,
older people, the poor and the not so poor, all gathered to worship God and to share
something of our lives with each other.
Social Outreach Holy Apostles has a rich history
and commitment to social outreach and justice. Throughout its history, the Church has
served as a beacon of hope for the evolving needs of the community. Currently the Church's
nave serves as the main dining room of the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen (HASK), the largest
soup kitchen in New York and in the Episcopal Church nationally, serving over
1,100 meals
every weekday. HASK also offers counseling and referral services to help its guests break
the cycle of hunger, poverty, and despair.
Architecture
Built in 1848 and designated a
landmark in 1966, the Church has been recently restored after a devastating fire in 1990.
The Church contains historic stained glass windows made by William Jay Bolton, the first
major stained glass maker in America, as well as a magnificent van den Heuvel organ from
the Netherlands.
Diversity
The diversity of Holy
Apostles
continues into the 21st century. In addition to welcoming
thousands of our hungry brothers
and sisters to the Soup Kitchen, the
Holy Apostles Community
Chorus
meets weekly and
presents two concerts a year, AA holds meetings on Mondays and
Wednesdays, and on Friday
evenings, the space is occupied by
Congregation
Beth Simchat Torah.
At Holy Apostles, a sense of community always prevails. The diversity
of the parish, the programs, and community usage enrich us all.
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