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James McBride

Trinity Talks with James McBride

Author James McBride joins Trinity Talks to discuss themes explored in his “New York Times” bestselling novel, “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store. ”
Summerlee with Christian Wiman

An afternoon with Christian Wiman

Wiman joins Summerlee Staten, Trinity’s executive director of Faith Formation and Education, to discuss how even in the most turbulent, challenging times, we can cultivate a capacity for wonder.
Music Press Release 2025 Spring

Trinity Announces Spring Music Season

Trinity’s spring lineup—featuring world-renowned artists and emerging voices—embodies the church’s focus on peacemaking and celebrates the transformative power of art to inspire change and healing.
Edwidge Danticat

Trinity Talks with Edwidge Danticat

Watch the award-winning novelist discuss “Brother, I’m Dying,” a poignant memoir about her family’s decision to flee violence in Haiti and seek asylum in America.
Compline

Compline

Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, 30 minutes of chant-based improvised music by Trinity Choir.

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Stephen Sands directs choir for holiday concert
MusicDecember 11, 2022 Trinity Church

Holiday Favorites

Popular choruses from Handel’s Messiah will be presented alongside Christmas carols and other holiday favorites in a special concert, featuring all of Trinity’s ensembles.
2022 Handel's Messiah art with Andrew Megill as conductor
MusicDecember 9, 2022 Trinity Church

Handel's Messiah

Trinity’s ensembles are widely regarded as some of the greatest interpreters of the work. Don’t miss "the best Messiah in New York" (The New York Times), featuring The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra with renowned conductor Andrew Megill at the helm.
Compline by Candlelight
WorshipDecember 4, 2022 St. Paul's Chapel

Compline by Candlelight: Lessons and Carols

A cherished holiday tradition, the service of Lessons and Carols tells the Christmas story through readings and musical illuminations and will be conducted by Stephen Sands, Thomas McCargar, and Melissa Attebury.
Jazz Icons art with photos of the musicians in Monty Alexander Trio
MusicDecember 4, 2022 Trinity Church

Jazz Icons with Monty Alexander Trio

Jazz Icons presents free Sunday concerts that showcase some of the most prolific and influential artists in jazz history, such as veteran pianist Monty Alexander, whose sophisticated and dense arrangements are infused with the spirit of calypso and reggae from his native Jamaica.
Jazz at One
MusicNovember 29, 2022 St. Paul's Chapel

Jazz at One: Edmar Castañeda Quartet

Trinity's newest series, Jazz at One, takes place every Tuesday from October 11 to November 22 and features an eclectic mix of brilliant jazz artists in collaboration with JAZZHOUSE@Trinity, a joint effort between Trinity and Jazz House Kids.
Jazz at One
MusicNovember 15, 2022 St. Paul's Chapel

Jazz at One: Theo Walentiny Trio

Trinity's newest series, Jazz at One, takes place every Tuesday from October 11 to November 22 and features an eclectic mix of brilliant jazz artists in collaboration with JAZZHOUSE@Trinity, a joint effort between Trinity and Jazz House Kids.
Jazz at One
MusicNovember 22, 2022 St. Paul's Chapel

Jazz at One *postponed to Tuesday, November 29*

Trinity's newest series, Jazz at One, takes place every Tuesday from October 11 to November 22 and features an eclectic mix of brilliant jazz artists in collaboration with JAZZHOUSE@Trinity, a joint effort between Trinity and Jazz House Kids.
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MusicNovember 16, 2022 St. Paul's Chapel

Concert at One: Voice of Crumb Part 2

The “expert and versatile musicians” (The New Yorker) of NOVUS NY celebrate George Crumb in two concerts titled, Voice of Crumb. In Part 2, Crumb’s works are paired with Bartok, who influenced the ground-breaking composer.
Concerts at One words on a white background
MusicNovember 9, 2022 St. Paul's Chapel

Concert at One: Bach at One

Trinity’s presentation of Bach’s entire monumental output of vocal sacred music has been praised by The New York Times for its “dramatic vigor.” Featuring The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Avi Stein, conductor
Colorful spires art for Downtown Voices
MusicNovember 13, 2022 Trinity Church

Anthems with Downtown Voices and NOVUS NY

Downtown Voices and the NOVUS NY string quartet present works by Undine Smith Moore, Jessie Montgomery, Jenni Brandon, and David Lang in an array of selections that explore various composers' takes on an “anthem” or a song that represents ideals.

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