Join the Festivities

This season, Trinity comes to life with music, worship, volunteer opportunities, and moments of joy — simple ways to connect, create memories, and celebrate in community.
2025 Events
Busy schedule? We’ve got options. Explore dozens of holiday happenings — then mark your calendar!
Volunteer
The Giving Tree
Collect, wrap, and deliver gifts to help make children’s wishes come true.
Table volunteers: Sundays, November 23–December 14, after church services
Wrap party: Thursday, December 18, 5–8pm
Gift prep: Friday, December 19, 9am–4pm
Distribution: Saturday, December 20, 10am–2pm
Trinity Church and Commons
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Worship
Advent
Holy Eucharist
Sundays, November 30–December 21 | 8am, 9am, 11:15am
Trinity Church
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Comfort at Christmas
Join us for meditative music and prayer in a service for those facing grief or loss.
Monday, December 15 | 6pm
Trinity Church
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Christmas Compline by Candlelight
Our traditional Compline service, with additional Christmas anthems performed by Trinity Choir.
Sunday, December 21 | 7pm
St. Paul’s Chapel
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Christmas Eve
Family Eucharist and Christmas Pageant | 3pm
Solemne Eucaristía de Navidad en español | 5pm
Holy Eucharist | 7pm
Holy Eucharist | 9pm
Candlelight Eucharist | 11pm
Trinity Church
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Christmas Day
Holy Eucharist: The Nativity of Our Lord | 11:15am
Trinity Church
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Gather
Advent Fair
Make your own Advent wreath or ornament to welcome the season.
Sunday, November 30 | 9:45am and 12:45pm
Trinity Commons
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Downtown Voices Celebrates 10 Years: Britten Saint Nicolas
The choir gathers its alumni for a powerful homecoming — and a musical look at the legend of Santa Claus.
Wednesday, December 3 | 7pm
Trinity Church
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Handel’s Messiah
Experience the event of the season: New York’s most historic Messiah.
Friday, December 12 | 7pm
Online
Stream on YouTube
Advent Quiet Day
Step away from the chaos of the season to cultivate practices of rest with Trinity clergy.
Saturday, December 13 | 10am–3pm
St. Paul’s Chapel
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’Twas the Night Before Christmas: A Reading
Hear the beloved poem, then join a lantern procession to author Clement Clarke Moore’s tomb.
Sunday, December 14 | 3pm
Church of the Intercession, Broadway at West 155th St.
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Trinity Youth Chorus: A Ceremony of Carols
Join us for an evening of festive music by candlelight.
Sunday, December 14 | 7pm
St. Paul’s Chapel
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Sing, Choirs of Angels: Holiday Sing-Along
Add your voice to this cherished annual program of carols and seasonal favorites.
Saturday, December 20 | 2pm and 3:30pm
Trinity Church
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Christmas Pageant
Shepherds, angels, animals, kings! Trinity Children and Youth perform the story of the Nativity.
Wednesday, December 24 | 3pm
Trinity Church
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Family Epiphany Retreat
Bring your family for a weekend of fun, relaxation, and prayer during the holiday break.
Friday, January 2–Sunday, January 4
Trinity Retreat Center
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