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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.
Melissa Music Press Release
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.
family service
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.
The Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles
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.

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A child sings in Trinity Church during the 9am Holy Eucharist
Faith EducationFaith Formation & EducationMay 5, 2023

3 Ways Into Sunday’s Stories for Children: In God’s House

When we love one another, we are following Jesus into the green pastures, the abundant life. When we seek God’s nearness, we find it. And we can do this on either side of the gate, in everything we do.
Digital Asset for Trinity Movement Choir Ahimsa
FeaturedJames MelchiorreMay 5, 2023

Ahimsa: Living Without Harm

Trinity Movement Choir presents Ahimsa. a sacred dance, on May 19, 2023 at St. Paul's Chapel.
A view into Trinity Church from above
Faith EducationFaith Formation and EducationMay 4, 2023

Five Ways Into Sunday’s Scripture: No Roadmap But Relationship

Jesus offers no roadmap but a relationship. And as with any relationship, it is ongoing and ever evolving. We are always invited to get to know Jesus more deeply. We invite him to know us in all our troubles, sorrows, and joys. And we participate with him in bringing God’s healing and hope to the world around us.
Emily Smith lighting candles with two young parishioners on Palm Sunday, 2023
FeaturedMay 2, 2023

Meet the Ministry: Emily Smith, Assistant Head Sacristan

Trinity’s sacristans play an essential role in every worship service. The newest member of the team is Emily Smith (she/her), who has served as Assistant Head Sacristan since autumn of 2022. Learn about how Emily and her colleagues work with parishioners, her journey from college chapel sacristan to Trinity sacristan, and what inspires her in her work.