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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.
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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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Children's choir singing in Trinity Church
Faith EducationFaith Formation & EducationJuly 14, 2022

3 Ways Into Sunday’s Stories for Children: Mary and Martha

People think about and learn from the story of Mary and Martha in many different ways, at many different times. That is true of almost all of the Bible. Some people think this Gospel story is about a “right” or “wrong” way to follow Jesus. Like most things, there are different ways and different times for us to follow Jesus. And it’s never the same way for everyone every time.
Photo of a red stoplight and a bright blue, cloud-filled sky
Faith EducationFaith Formation and EducationJuly 13, 2022

A Spiritual Practice to Counter Reactivity

The social witness of our Quaker siblings has always included finding prophetic alternatives to violence and speaking truth to power. For us, who want to do what is right and avoid being reactionary, we must remember to first take the turn inward.
Children listening to a story during Children’s Time
Faith EducationFaith Formation & EducationJuly 8, 2022

3 Ways Into Sunday’s Stories for Children: The Good Samaritan

Some people might hear the parable of The Good Samaritan as a guilt-trip, because sometimes we might identify more with those who walked past the wounded traveler than the one who stopped to help. When we hear about heroic acts, we sometimes wonder what we would do in the same circumstances.
South bronze door, George Washington at St Paul's Chapel
FeaturedJames MelchiorreJuly 7, 2022

Trinity's South Bronze Doors

An explanation of the Astor Memorial Doors, south entrance, at Trinity Church Wall Street.
A child raises their hand during Children's Time at Trinity Commons
Faith EducationFaith Formation & EducationJuly 2, 2022

3 Ways Into Sunday’s Stories for Children: Create Peace

Each of us also has our own unique cycles and patterns, but none of us stays the same forever. We have patterns and cycles in our habits, and in our feelings, and in our reactions to things that happen. Sometimes we can control these, but no matter what, they will go through changes. And, no matter what, God is with us always.
Trinity Leadership Fellows art with man smiling and logo
FeaturedJune 28, 2022

Announcing the 2022 Trinity Leadership Fellows Cohort!

Trinity Church Wall Street is thrilled to announce the inaugural cohort of the newly launched Trinity Leadership Fellows program. These 28 professional and faith leaders were selected from over 270 applicants, spanning various faith traditions and vocations.
Trinity Churchyard with cherry blossoms
FeaturedJune 28, 2022

Trinity Church Wall Street Awards More Than $23 Million in Grants

Trinity Church Wall Street, in its latest set of grants, has awarded $23.4 million to organizations in New York City, the U.S., and internationally. Most of the grants, which average more than $200,000, are going to organizations in New York City that are focused on affordable housing, homelessness, racial justice, and criminal justice reform.
A man holds a child during Holy Eucharist at Trinity Church
Faith EducationFaith Formation & EducationJune 25, 2022

3 Ways Into Sunday’s Stories for Children: A New Season

Each of us also has our own unique cycles and patterns, but none of us stays the same forever. We have patterns and cycles in our habits, and in our feelings, and in our reactions to things that happen. Sometimes we can control these, but no matter what, they will go through changes. And, no matter what, God is with us always.