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In his new book, “The Age of Grievance,” best-selling author and New York Times columnist Frank Bruni examines how grievance has come to shape and define American life. On May 30, Bruni will join Trinity Church's rector, the Rev. Phillip Jackson, for a compelling discussion on how to heal the divisions in our society.

True friendship is not transactional, but it does come with obligations. Any mutual relationship, in fact, requires everyday relinquishments from both sides. “Just as Jesus makes sacrifices for his followers out of love,” writes Trinity’s Faith Formation team, “so must we be willing to ‘lay down our lives for our friends.’”

It’s often through discomfort God frees us from the things that keep us from spiritual growth. “We can rely on God to shape, form, and renew us each day,” writes Trinity’s Faith Formation team, “as we transform more and more into the people God created us to be.”

There’s a fearlessness that comes from being in relationship with God, suggests Trinity’s Faith Formation team. “And it’s in this mysterious, mutual knowing we find not only ourselves, but the freedom to love others as God loves us.”

National Volunteer Week recognizes the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, build stronger communities, and be a force that transforms the world. We at Trinity believe volunteering is one of the best ways to put our faith in action.

Christian hope is not an invitation to ignore reality, turn away from suffering, and passively wait for things to get better. Instead, deep trust in God’s goodness gives us the courage to create a better world today — a world in which fear does not have the last say.

Trinity Church Wall Street is thrilled to announce the next cohort of the Trinity Leadership Fellows program. These 24 professional and faith leaders were selected from more than 1,700 applicants, spanning various faith traditions and vocations.

The Rev. Phil Jackson, Trinity‘s Rector, urges House lawmakers — Democrats and Republicans — to provide aid to Ukraine: “We have a moral duty to pick up the mantle of leadership and a moral responsibility to assist the people of Ukraine in their desperate struggle against Vladimir Putin’s Russia.“

When the disciple Thomas can’t believe news of the resurrection, Jesus doesn’t condemn his doubts but “tenderly shows up for Thomas in the way Thomas needs,” writes Trinity’s Faith Formation team. God doesn’t condemn our doubts either — and instead shows up for us, and meets our needs, through the love we have for one another.

When Mary Magdalene encounters the risen Jesus in the garden that first Easter morning, she recognizes him because he calls her by name. May we open our hearts to experience God in our own lives this Easter — and remember we are loved, called, and forgiven.