Historic Episcopal Dinner Celebrates Legacy and New Leadership in NYC
The Church Club of New York, a historic centre for Episcopal fellowship, hosted its Annual Dinner on April 27, 2025. The event took place at Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan and featured a benediction by the Right Reverend Matthew Foster Heyd, Bishop of New York. Among the guests was Sean W. Rowe, the newly elected Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. The Church Club of New York was founded in 1887 and has served as a key gathering place for Episcopal education and community for nearly 140 years. In 2023, it expanded its name to include Episcopal Connections, reflecting its broader mission. Emory Edwards currently leads the organisation as President of the Board of Trustees.
Sean W. Rowe, elected on June 26, 2024, and installed in November, is now serving a nine-year term as Presiding Bishop. His appointment makes him one of the youngest leaders in the church’s history, having been consecrated at just 32. Before this role, he served as bishop in the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York. The Annual Dinner brought together members and leaders to celebrate the club’s legacy. Bishop Heyd, the 17th Bishop of New York, delivered the closing benediction, marking the occasion with a sense of tradition and continuity.
The event highlighted the enduring role of The Church Club of New York in Episcopal life. Rowe’s presence underscored his leadership as Presiding Bishop, while the gathering reinforced the club’s long-standing commitment to fellowship. The dinner also celebrated the organisation’s recent rebranding and its continued influence in the Episcopal community.
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