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Pico Iyer is an author, journalist, and travel writer.

Faith Education September 11, 2024

Author Pico Iyer on Finding Peace in Our Divided World

In an exclusive interview, the renowned writer Pico Iyer reflects on his quest to hold onto hope in even the most difficult times. Iyer will open the 2024-25 season of Trinity Talks on September 22.

Press Releases September 3, 2024

Trinity Church Announces 2024–2025 Music Season

Trinity Church announces its 2024-2025 season, featuring programming encompassing social, political, personal, and spiritual themes, and music from the medieval era to the modern day.

Featured September 3, 2024

A Letter from Father Phil

How our downtown community is making a difference for children and families in District 1 schools.

Parish Life July 25, 2024

The Rev. Kristin Miles Reflects on 50 Years of Women’s Ordination

Fifty years ago, on July 29, 1974, eleven women were ordained as Episcopal priests at Philadelphia’s Church of the Advocate. The “Philadelphia Eleven” paved the way for The Episcopal Church’s approval of women’s ordination two years later. The Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles, Trinity Church’s director of Parish Life, reflects on what this anniversary means to her.

The Rt Rev. Matt Heyd processes out from his ordination and consecration as bishop

FeaturedJim MelchiorreMay 22, 2023

The Rt. Rev. Matthew Heyd: Ordained & Consecrated as Bishop

The Rt. Rev. Matthew Foster Heyd, former member of the staff of Trinity Church Wall Street, was consecrated as bishop coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of New York on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

A child sitting in a pew during the 9am service at Trinity Church

Faith EducationFaith Formation & EducationMay 19, 2023

3 Ways Into Sunday’s Stories for Children: Seeing God All Around Us

This is the last Sunday of Eastertide. In preparation for his death, resurrection, and ascension, Jesus promised the disciples he and God would always be with them in holy spirit, with and without visible form.

A leafy green tree reflected in the windows of Trinity Church

Faith EducationFaith Formation and EducationMay 18, 2023

Five Ways Into Sunday’s Scripture: The Living Body of Christ

On the seventh and last Sunday of Easter, these verses from the Gospel of John give the reader a window into an intimate conversation between Jesus and his Father, a prayer at the end of Jesus’ ministry of revealing God’s love and mercy in human form.

Two senior Chinese dancers are practicing ballroom dance

FeaturedQiuxuan LuMay 17, 2023

Ballroom Dance and More at St. Margaret’s House

Ballroom dance is one of the most popular activities at St. Margaret’s House, Trinity's affordable housing building for adults aged 62 and over, as well as mobility-impaired individuals aged 18 and over. Learn more about this program, the residents, and public spaces in this Chinatown gem.

FeaturedMay 17, 2023

Trinity’s Team Prepares for the AIDS Walk 2023

After two years as a virtual event, the AIDS Walk New York returned to Central Park in 2022, with thousands of participants gathering to fundraise and advocate in support of HIV/AIDS treatment, research, and education. Walking among them, as always, was a team representing the Trinity Church Wall Street community. Learn more about how you can participate this year.

Melissa Attebury conducts the Trinity Youth Chorus

FeaturedMay 16, 2023

Meet the Ministry: Melissa Attebury, Director, Trinity Youth Chorus & Music Education

Melissa Attebury holds the baton with the Trinity Youth Chorus and music education at Trinity. Learn more about her musical background, what it means to train a new generation of artists in a sacred space, and some important youth chorister traditions.

FeaturedMay 16, 2023

Lisa Benenson Joins Trinity Church Wall Street as Chief Communications Officer

Trinity Church Wall Street today announced the appointment of Lisa Benenson as Chief Communications Officer. Benenson will serve on Trinity's executive management team and lead the organization’s communications strategies and initiatives.

Prayer candles burn beneath a stained-glass window in Trinity Church

Faith EducationFaith Formation and EducationMay 12, 2023

Five Ways Into Sunday’s Scripture: We Are Not In This Alone

In our rapidly changing world, we can, at times, feel a sense of abandonment or loss, especially as we experience the limits of our agency. But we are not in this alone; the Holy Spirit continues to guide and inspire us as agents of the Good News of divine love, each in our own contexts.

Two children look at an activity book during Family Service at Trinity Commons

Faith EducationFaith Formation & EducationMay 12, 2023

3 Ways Into Sunday’s Stories for Children: As The Spirit Moves

Try to imagine all the mysteries and surprises that Jesus’ disciples experienced and wondered about in the days and weeks following his death and resurrection. We sometimes think it’s confusing, and we have the Gospels!

An overhead shot of the 152-kilowatt solar farm installed by the Anglican Diocese of Central Zimbabwe with Tatanga Energy, consisting of approximately 360 panels, batteries, and a transformer.

FeaturedMay 9, 2023

Grantee Spotlight: The Anglican Diocese of Central Zimbabwe

With a $300,000 construction grant from Trinity’s Mission Real Estate Development initiative, the Diocese of Zimbabwe partnered with Tatanga Energy to install a 152-kilowatt solar farm consisting of approximately 360 panels, batteries, and a transformer in May 2022.