In the name of God and of our congregation, I welcome you most cordially to the Church of the Intercession and am pleased to give you some general information about our parish, one of the most diverse congregations in New York City.

The Church of the Intercession was founded in 1846 as an independent congregation of The Episcopal Church in the Diocese of New York. In 1907 Intercession became a chapel of the famous Trinity Church on Wall Street, but in 1976, the parish regained independent status. The parish complex, designed by Bertram Grovesnor Goodhue, is an excellent example of early 20th-century church architecture in the English Gothic Style. Intercession has a strong liturgical tradition and a devoted congregation. 

Masses are held in English and Spanish. Among our church and community programs are: Bible Study and Church School, our Credit Union, and a men's 12-step program, among other groups. The parish is host to the Children's Museum of the Native American, whose educational facilities are enjoyed by thousands of visiting school children. The parish is a Founding member of the Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement. (HCCI).

My predecessors at the Church of the Intercession have included such notable priests as Milo Gates, under whose supervision the present complex was built, and Frederick B. Williams, well-known in Harlem and throughout the Anglican Communion for his energetic vision and activities.

The Episcopal Church, of which Intercession is a part, is in turn a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion, a body of autonomous regional churched in reciprocal relationship with each other and with the Church of England under the Archbishop of Canterbury, its primate. Each province has its own primate, and the Episcopal Church in the United States, like its sister churches maintain the doctrine, discipline and worship of the Catholic Faith as received in the Anglican Communion. We celebrate Jesus Christ, Incarnate, Crucified, Risen and coming again in Judgment and Glory.

Our Church staff includes several persons able to respond to questions you may have about the Christian faith, the Episcopal Church or the Anglican Communion. If you desire the services of a priest, if you are interested in becoming a member of our parish, or if you would like a priest to get in touch with you, please give your name and telephone number to an usher or call the Church Office at (212) 283-6200, speak to one of the clergy after worship, or go to the contact page and leave your information.

I invite you to join us for worship and service in one of New York City's outstanding architectural treasures.

The Rev. Gerald W. Keucher
Bishop's Vicar