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Through revelatory music and groundbreaking conversations with authors and thinkers, Trinity’s free programming brings our audiences new ways of seeing, and being, in the world. From classical and modern masterpieces to innovative jazz, Trinity’s musical programs are “the top of musical life in New York” (The New York Times). And our Trinity Talks, at the intersection of sacred and civic life, deepen our understanding on issues of religion, social justice, and community. 

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Messiah at Trinity

A cherished holiday tradition that has captivated audiences since 1770, Trinity’s Messiah is “the gold standard” (The New York Times)
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New York’s most historic Messiah

In a city full of Messiah concerts, Trinity’s version is unique.
Sonya Headlam performs Messiah with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra.

Watch it live!

Led by celebrated guest conductor Jane Glover, this year’s performance will stream live on YouTube on Friday, December 13, at 7pm.
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The First Messiah in NYC

Did Trinity Church present the first performance of Handel’s Messiah in the New World?
Messiah 2023

From the Archives

Watch the “transcendent and awe-inspiring” 2023 concert, recorded live in Trinity Church.
Jane Glover

The Passion and Promise of Messiah

Acclaimed Baroque specialist Jane Glover on what first captivated her about Handel’s masterpiece—and what keeps drawing her back.

Music Education

We’re developing the next generation of music makers.

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Racism, Mental Health & Advancing Social Justice
Trinity TalksMay 7, 2021Zoom

Racism, Mental Health and Advancing Social Justice

For American people of color, racism is a major source of stress that takes a toll on both physical and mental health. This includes not only the stress of racist interpersonal encounters, but also the impact of structural and institutional racism on everyday life, which often occurs in ways that are invisible. Join us as we examine some of the effects of racism on well-being among Black and Indigenous People of Color, as well as some of the work being done to combat the harm of racism in our communities.
Health and Life Satisfaction
Trinity TalksApril 30, 2021Zoom

Health and Life Satisfaction

This information session will cover a range of topics including defining what health means to individuals, how one can attempt to maintain a balanced lifestyle, and how by creating personal goals and attributes life satisfaction can be achieved. We will explore resources within the community that can support individuals in achieving their personal goals.
Matthew Desmond and Kelly Brown Douglas
FeaturedApril 29, 2021Online

Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City

Join Princeton sociologist and MacArthur “Genius” Dr. Matthew Desmond and Trinity’s Theologian in Residence, the Very Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, as they discuss one of the most devastating crises facing our city and our country: eviction.
How to Spot Anxiety
Trinity TalksApril 23, 2021Zoom

How To Spot and Control Anxiety (And PTSD) Triggers

Anxiety and PTSD can interfere with an individual’s ability to successfully engage in daily activities. This presentation will provide a brief review and understanding of how anxiety and PTSD can negatively influence one’s quality of life and how to cope with triggers.
Trinity Commons Speaker Series with Kimberly Bryant
Trinity TalksApril 15, 2021 Trinity Commons

Trinity Commons Speaker Series with Kimberly Bryant

Kimberly Bryant is the founder of Black Girls CODE, a non-profit organization dedicated to “changing the face of technology” by introducing girls of color (ages 7-17) to the field of technology and computer science.
Knowledge Bites art in waves of orange and yellow
Trinity TalksMarch 12, 2021 Trinity Commons

Knowledge Bites: Depression & Health

Join us for a discussion of depression, its relationship to physical health, and ways to treat depression while considering both the mind and the body.
Compline by Candlelight art with a candle and the words, Compline: find some peace and choir
MusicMarch 14, 2021Online

Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. There’s nothing to do but listen. This recording from the archives comes from October 14, 2018 and features Robert Parsons - O Bone Jesu.

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