Mission and Beliefs
What is our mission?
The mission of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection is to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord through worship, fellowship, service, and love. We seek to welcome all people, celebrate our unity in diversity, respect one another as children of God, and serve the needs of our surrounding communities.
Who are we?
The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Richmond Hill/Kew Gardens, is a parish of the Episcopal Church within the Anglican Communion and the Diocese of Long Island.
Our Core Values
We are a warm, diverse, and caring community of faith rooted in traditional worship, fellowship, hospitality, and service. We strive to make all who enter feel welcomed, valued, and part of the family of God.
What do we believe?
The faith of the Church is expressed through the historic creeds of Christianity: the Nicene Creed, the Apostles’ Creed, and the Athanasian Creed.
We believe in the holy and undivided Trinity, one God:
God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth.
God the Son, Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, born of the Virgin Mary, crucified, resurrected, and ascended.
God the Holy Spirit, our Comforter, Guide, and Sanctifier.
We believe in the holy catholic and apostolic Church, one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, the communion of saints, the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection History
The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection has been a place of worship, community, and service in Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens for generations.
Originally built in 1874, the church was later enlarged and remodeled in 1904 in the Late Gothic and Tudor Revival styles. With its stone exterior, bell tower, and historic character, the church remains a meaningful landmark in Queens.
Our parish is also connected to the legacy of Jacob Riis, the well-known social reformer and photojournalist, who was a Richmond Hill resident and member of the church in the early 1900s. The church also includes the Riis family memorial window, donated in 1905.
In 2003, the Church of the Resurrection was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its architectural beauty, history, and lasting importance to the community.
Today, we continue that legacy as a welcoming Episcopal parish rooted in faith, service, and love for all God’s people.