Stories & News

Music | December 3, 2025

A Ceremony of Carols

Trinity Youth Chorus’s beloved annual Christmas performance is a celebration of faith, family, and community.

History and Archives | December 2, 2025

For more than 110 years, a one-time Trinity chapel has hosted a festive gathering honoring the creator of the modern-day Santa Claus. Learn about the unexpected connection that inspired the tradition.

Neighbors at Trinity's Compassion Market

Grants and Partners | December 1, 2025

Join Trinity in Supporting Immigrants This Holiday Season

In the spirit of giving, consider uplifting these five trusted Trinity partners doing the essential work of protecting vulnerable new New Yorkers.

Choir sings passionately at Trinity Church

Music | November 24, 2025

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Trinity’s “Messiah”

Performed for the first time in 1770, Trinity Church's take on the Handel masterpiece has become a holiday institution. But in a city brimming with “Hallelujah” choruses, what sets our version apart?

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.

FeaturedKathryn HurwitzJune 20, 2023

Francis Lewis: Immigrant, Merchant, Activist

A summary of the life of Francis Lewis, a member of Trinity Church Wall Street and a signer of the Declaration of Independence

FeaturedThe Rev. Phillip A. JacksonJune 19, 2023

A Letter From Fr. Phil on Juneteenth

The Rev. Phil Jackson, Trinity's Rector, reflects on Trinity's gifts to support Black communities, including $73 million in grants to 160 organizations since 2019.

Trinity Church lit up at night with a bridge and stained glass window.

FeaturedJune 15, 2023

Trinity Awards More Than $22 Million in Grants, Addressing Housing Insecurity and Mental Health Needs

Trinity's latest grants include more than $22 million to 111 nonprofit organizations, aimed at addressing urgent issues—the concurrent crises of housing affordability, mental health, community safety, and asylum seekers—in line with Trinity’s strategic mission areas that work for justice rooted in essential human dignity.

Tasha Tucker speaks at a podium in front of guests in Parish Hall.

FeaturedTasha TuckerJune 15, 2023

Filling Our Cups

Tasha Tucker shares the lessons learned from hosting the 2023 Racial Grantee Convening on April 23. The afternoon of reflection and community building integrated restorative practices to help leaders thrive, with an emphasis on collective healing.

A child following along with the service using the worship bulletin at the 9:15am service

Faith EducationFaith Formation & EducationJune 9, 2023

3 Ways Into Sunday’s Stories for Children: A Time to Bloom

The Season after Pentecost is the period between the Day of Pentecost and the First Sunday of Advent. This season makes up half of the calendar year, and its liturgical color is green. It is a time to focus on the life and growth of the Church in the world, empowered by the gift of the presence of the Holy Spirit.

FeaturedJames MelchiorreJune 9, 2023

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton: Almost a Century of Service

A short account of the life of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, wife of Alexander Hamilton who, along with her husband, is buried in the Trinity Churchyard.

A white flower depicted in a stained-glass window at Trinity Church

Faith EducationFaith Formation and EducationJune 8, 2023

Five Ways Into Sunday’s Scripture: The Miracle of Mercy

FeaturedJune 6, 2023

Grantee Spotlight: City University of New York (CUNY)

Since 2019, Trinity has supported and accelerated a network of CUNY programs and initiatives that provide mentorship and support services developed specifically for students whose lives have been impacted by the criminal legal system and engage in research and advocacy around rights historically denied to justice-involved people.