The Moon as Sacred Mirror

Enjoy a view of the moon as you’ve never seen it before - in our beautiful Gothic-revival space. Admission is free during the day, and there is a suggested $5.00 donation after sunset. Scan the QR code on the back of this program to reserve your timed evening entry.

Or, join one of our cathedral tour guides for a tour of the historic cathedral church of the Diocese of Long Island, including some of our sacred treasures, stunning stained glass windows, brilliant architecture, and of course marvel at the moon from any vantage point in the 140-year old gothic revival. To book a guided tour, please email connect@incarnationgc.org

Invite your child’s teacher to set up his or her classroom under the moon! The cathedral nave makes science come alive as it is transformed into a science classroom during the day. Contact Canon Kate Salisbury, our Family Ministry director, at ksalisbury@incarnationgc.org to book a field trip to the cathedral!

Tours will pause for the daily office of the Book of Common Prayer. All are welcome to participate, or sit quietly in contemplation.

The Cathedral youth gather for their annual sleepover in the cathedral - this year including a stellar view of the moon! Contact Canon Kate Salisbury, our Family Ministry director, at ksalisbury@incarnationgc.org for more information on participating in this fun-filled evening of fellowship, activities, and food!

Become a sponsor of the Museum of the Moon at the Cathedral for special access to ticketed events during the Museum of the Moon installation, including this intimate gathering in the nave on opening weekend.

Dean Michael Sniffen will lead a brief book discussion with Adelphi Physics Chairman Associate Professor Matthew Wright, author of “Sustaining Colleges and Universities through Community,” a look at pivoting the mission and operations of small colleges, which make up more than half of higher education, to weave deeper into communities in which they reside and make a significant and direct impact.

Please check our Worship Schedule page for a complete listing of Holy Week liturgies — all are welcome!

Adelphi History Chairman Associate Professor of History Ed Reno leads two sessions of this spring’s Honors Seminar: “Science vs. Religion: The Trial of Galileo & The Heliocentric Universe.” All are welcome to attend and fully participate in these lively undergraduate classes.

Acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute band “Us and Floyd” puts on a selection of the greatest progressive rock band of all time’s greatest hits, including “Dark Side of the Moon,” “Wish You Were Here,” and “The Great Gig in the Sky.” Doors open at 7pm, show begins at 8pm

We are also welcoming six area breweries to the nave for a local brew festival. Enjoy brews from Somerset, Barrier, Lunchbox, Southshore, Jones Beach, and Small Craft while taking in the sounds of Us and Them as the laser show dances on the face of the moon. Tickets to the show and brewery festival (or a combined package ticket to both) are available on Eventbrite.

Canon Kate leads a family-centered afternoon under the moon including after-school crafts, tours, moon music singalongs and art projects. Email Kate at ksalisbury@incarnationgc.org to register!

Founding members of the Community of the Incarnation, Canon Kris Vieria Coleman and The Rev. Canon Adam Bucko, lead a contemplative prayer service under the moon. COI embodies and teaches engaged contemplative spirituality in response to what Father Bede Griffiths called “the universal call to contemplation” and is the largest and fastest growing new monastic community in the Episcopal Church.

Join the Bishop, the Dean and the Cathedral Staff in honoring XXXXX at this first-of-its-kind event in the cathedral nave. The marquis event of the Museum of the Moon installation will kick off at 7pm with cocktails in the Undercroft, followed by dinner and dancing under the moon at 8pm. All proceeds will go to the Historic Stewart Buildings Fund, which exists to maintain and preserve original Garden City buildings associated with founder Alexander Turney Stewart. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

The Museum of the Moon installation wraps up with a fun look at Star Wars culture, geared for kids of all ages! Led by Canon Kate, Chelsy DeHart, Director of the Diocese of Long Island’s Youth and Young Adults Ministry, and Father Brian Barry, Priest in Charge at St. Thomas, Farmingdale and Associate Priest of the Cathedral. Costumes are welcome!

The closing event for the Museum of the Moon. The cathedral choirs lead us in prayer as we conclude the museum’s three-week run at the cathedral. Followed by a festive sherry hour as the sun sets.