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Scripture Reflection April 4, 2025

Death Is Not the Last Word

Our Gospel reading this week features a sweeping drama encapsulated in a dinner hosted by Lazarus, a man Jesus raised from the dead mere days before. “It is a story bathed in the light of a much greater revelation,” writes Summerlee Staten, “the truth that God is the God of resurrection,” not just for some, but for all who rest in Jesus.
A figure stands with open arms and hands while another figure draw close with head bowed
Scripture Reflection March 27, 2025

God’s Welcoming Embrace

What if the Parable of the Prodigal Son is actually about two brothers, the reckless and the rule-follower, each lost in his own way? We, too, lose our way searching for fulfillment in places we’ll never find it, writes the Rev. Yein Kim, “but God has already found us.”
A figure struggles to push a cart filled with seemingly heavy boxes while a figure of Jesus stands by, ready to help
Scripture Reflection March 21, 2025

Acknowledging Our Limits

In times of desperation, we often turn to self-preservation rather than surrender to God’s protection. “But just because we fail to recognize our need,” writes Patrick Haley, “doesn’t mean we need God any less.” Lent helps us see we can’t do it all on our own.
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Faith Education March 17, 2025

A New Way to Think About Fasting During Lent

While fasting is oftentimes associated with food, today we might interpret the term more expansively: pausing or stopping certain habits to focus on what’s essential, what’s true, and what’s holy.

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Children in the Trinity Commons gym raise their hands in front of an inflatable globe as part of a science lesson during the 2023 Children's Summer Program
Faith EducationJuly 26, 2023

Rising and Shining Together: Children’s Summer Program Recap

How are we all connected to each other, the earth, and the cosmos? This year, kindergartners through fifth-graders taking part in the Children’s Summer Program explored these big questions through making artwork, exploring science, cooking, singing, and physical expression.
John Watts, Jr. monument
FeaturedJames MelchiorreJuly 25, 2023

John Watts, Jr. and Trinity

A summary of the life of John Watts, Jr. whose monument stands in the south churchyard of Trinity Church Wall Street
A gloved volunteer hands a Compassion Meal to a guest in Trinity Churchyard.
FeaturedStephanie ChrispinJuly 20, 2023

One Million Meals, Needed Now More Than Ever

On July 18, 2023, Trinity Church Wall Street served its one-millionth meal in Lower Manhattan so far this year — a milestone that puts the church on a path to serving more than double the number of meals it served to food-insecure people last year and a measure of the impact of immigrant families who have been arriving since April 2022.
Albert Gallatin painting by Gilbert Stuart, c. 1803, oil on canvas
FeaturedLisa JaycoxJuly 12, 2023

Albert Gallatin and Trinity Church

Albert Gallatin, born Abraham Alphonse Albert Gallatin and buried in the north churchyard at Trinity Church, spent nearly 70 years shaping America.
A group of students from the Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy huddle in a circle with their arms in the center.
FeaturedJuly 11, 2023

Grantee Spotlight: The Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy

Trinity Church Wall Street, as part of its efforts to strengthen and diversify a new generation of leaders for The Episcopal Church, is supporting a new initiative at the Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy (HYLA).
George Washington in Lower Manhattan
FeaturedMarissa MaggsJuly 2, 2023

Hercules Mulligan and Trinity

The story of Hercules Mulligan, a Trinity Church member, who worked for the independence of the United States.
A painting of Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor with a black dress and brown background
FeaturedLisa JaycoxJune 27, 2023

The Mrs. Astor and Trinity Church

In the center of Trinity Church's north churchyard, a singular pinnacle rises above the stone grave markers and green shrubbery. Designed by architect Thomas Nash, the Astor Cross was erected in 1914 in memory of Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor, the fabled arbiter of New York society known as “Lina” to her friends, and as "The" Mrs. Astor to everyone else.
Dane Miller stands behind the Trinity Church altar, speaking and providing a demonstration to new liturgical volunteers
FeaturedJune 26, 2023

Meet the Ministry: Dane Miller, Assistant Head Sacristan

Our community at Trinity includes our vibrant parish of more than 1,600 members — and more than 200 employees working to support our worship services, programming, and ministry around New York City and the world. In this issue, meet Dane Miller, Assistant Head Sacristan.
Man raises Pride Flag in front of St. Paul's Chapel
FeaturedLynn GoswickJune 23, 2023

A Symbol of Pride, Acceptance, and Welcome

The Pride Flag has been raised and displayed at Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel during Pride Month every June since 2017. Trinity parishioners reflect on the importance of seeing the flag at their home parish.