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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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MusicOctober 12, 2022 St. Paul's Chapel

Concert at One: Voice of Crumb Part 1

The “expert and versatile musicians” (The New Yorker) of NOVUS NY celebrate George Crumb in two concerts titled, Voice of Crumb. In Part 1, Crumb’s works are paired with Crumb’s pupil, Jennifer Higdon.
Jazz at One
MusicOctober 11, 2022 St. Paul's Chapel

Jazz at One

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.
Compline by Candlelight
WorshipApril 8, 2025St. Paul's Chapel

Compline by Candlelight

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, guests find a seat and hold a candle, while 30 minutes of chant-based improvised music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street fills the space. There’s nothing to do but listen, breathe, and be.
Compline by Candlelight
WorshipSeptember 25, 2022Trinity Church

Compline by Candlelight

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, guests find a seat and hold a candle, while 30 minutes of chant-based improvised music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street fills the space. There’s nothing to do but listen, breathe, and be.
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FeaturedSeptember 16, 2022 St. Paul's Chapel

Craig Hella Johnson: Considering Matthew Shepard

Trinity proudly presents New York’s first fully staged performances of Craig Hella Johnson’s epic fusion oratorio, Considering Matthew Shepard. Johnson created the oratorio as “a space for reflection, consideration, and unity around [Shepard’s] life and legacy."
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MusicSeptember 17, 2022 St. Paul's Chapel

Craig Hella Johnson: Considering Matthew Shepard

Trinity proudly presents New York’s first fully staged performances of Craig Hella Johnson’s epic fusion oratorio, Considering Matthew Shepard. Johnson created the oratorio as “a space for reflection, consideration, and unity around [Shepard’s] life and legacy."
Considering Matthew Shepard art with slices of images on a black background
MusicSeptember 15, 2022St. Paul's Chapel

Craig Hella Johnson: Considering Matthew Shepard

Trinity proudly presents New York’s first fully staged performances of Craig Hella Johnson’s epic fusion oratorio, Considering Matthew Shepard. Johnson created the oratorio as “a space for reflection, consideration, and unity around [Shepard’s] life and legacy."
Considering Matthew Shepard art with slices of images on a black background
MusicSeptember 16, 2022 St. Paul's Chapel

Considering Matthew Shepard Talkback with the Creative Team

Following Friday's performance of Craig Hella Johnson’s epic fusion oratorio, Considering Matthew Shepard, 
a panel of experts will discuss the connections between spiritual violence and physical violence that targets LGBTQ+ people.

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