Clone of Trinity Youth

Trinity Youth includes parishioners, students from Trinity’s School Partnerships, and youth from across NYC. We are a community that strives to practice radical welcome – the full inclusion of all people regardless of background, beliefs, or experience. You, your voice, and your experiences are valid and valued here.

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Youth playing basketball in Trinity Commons

Trinity Youth Afterschool

Resume from Sep 18, Monday to Friday, 2:30–6pm | Trinity Commons
Space on the fifth floor of Trinity Commons is dedicated to teens: a place to do homework, be with friends, and try new things.

Youth Group

Resume from Sep 20, Wednesdays, 6–8pm | Trinity Commons
Trinity Youth Group meets each Wednesday to eat dinner, play games, and talk about what’s on our minds—supported by our beliefs and by one another.

Youth Confirmation

Begins on Oct 1 | Trinity Commons
Trinity Youth in grades 8-12 can learn more about the Christian faith and in particular, Trinity’s practices and traditions as an Episcopal church, with confirmation classes. Learn more and register.

Youth Lounge

Monday-Friday, 3-6pm; Sunday, 10:30 am–2pm | Trinity Commons
Trinity Youth Advisors staff the lounge and offer homework support and games, as well as access to arts materials and the library. Open to all enrolled members of Trinity Youth.

Students adjust cameras in Vestry room to prepare for an interview

Telling Trinity Stories: The 2023 History Fellows Project

This summer, the Trinity Youth History Fellows worked with teaching artists from Montclair Film to create "Living Legacies: Voices of Trinity," a series of mini-documentaries featuring the lived experience of longtime members of Trinity Church. Click on the image above to see these films.

A teenage male African American saxophone player on the right side of the picture

Jazz House Kids

Advanced and beginner musicians can work with the world class teaching artists of Jazz House Kids. The daily classes are free, and instruments are provided. Check out Open Jam every week on Wednesdays!

Taizé Pilgrimage

The info session for the 2024 trip is on Sep 24 10am at Trinity Commons
This trip offers youth an opportunity to join brothers from the Taizé Community in Burgundy, France and youth from around the world to enter the monastery’s rhythm of prayer, service, and rest.

Jazz House Kids: Trinity Youth Afterschool

Monday-Thursday | Trinity Commons
The JAZZ HOUSE KiDS offering at Trinity Youth Afterschool offers free musical training and jazz education in small and large group ensembles.

Lineage Project

Founded in 1999, Lineage Project teaches trauma-sensitive mindfulness to young people (12 - 24 years old). Grounded in cutting-edge research on trauma and neurobiology and two decades of firsthand experience, Lineage’s unique three-part teaching model weaves together movement (e.g., yoga/Tai Chi), facilitated dialogue on a guiding question, and guided meditation.

Montclair Film

Montclair Film connects global filmmakers with audiences in a diverse, culturally vibrant community by presenting films and year-round programs that engage, entertain and educate through the power of visual storytelling. At Trinity, MFF will develop digital media programming with the afterschool classes and the Summer History Fellows.

Alvin Ailey Extension

Ailey Extension exemplifies Alvin Ailey’s legacy that dance comes from the people and should be given back to the people by making dance accessible all people in a welcoming, non-competitive environment. At the afterschool class, each one involves learning original choreography while focusing on theatrical elements and mastering musicality.

A look-back at the first year of Trinity Youth Afterschool

“I’m not gonna miss high school, but I’m gonna miss Trinity,” Crystal Minchala, a senior who was part of Trinity Youth Afterschool throughout the past school year. As Trinity Youth Afterschool celebrates its one-year anniversary, it has transformed into a vibrant hub for students, offering a diverse range of activities and forming a close-knit community they fondly refer to as their "second family." Check out this video to learn more about Trinity Youth and how to join in the fall.

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Enroll in Trinity Youth

Whether you're new to Trinity Youth, or have been part of the community for years, it's time to enroll to be part of the program for the 2023-2024 school year. When you enroll, you’ll receive access to our teen spaces on the 5th floor of Trinity Commons (the community building behind Trinity Church). Enroll today.

Trinity Youth Statement

When the George Floyd protests began, a member of Trinity Youth asked Fr. Matt, “What is the church going to say about this?” Fr. Matt replied, “You are the church. If you want the church to say something — say something!”

In response, Trinity Youth spent several weeks engaged in thoughtful conversation and deep listening. This Trinity Youth Statement, which we are honored to share with you today, is the result of that work. In it, Trinity Youth articulate a clear call to action for themselves and our community.

Read the statement

White text on black background that reads, "We, Trinity Youth, know that Black Lives Matter. The dignity of human beings is not up for debate. And we believe in showing up for one another."