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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.

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.

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.

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.

FeaturedJuly 26, 2021

Speaking Up for Change: Trinity Philanthropies & Grantees in the Press

FeaturedJuly 25, 2021

Family Service Sermon, The Rev. C. Alfred Loua: "Going Up the Mountain"

What does it mean to “go up the mountain?” Father Alfred preaches on John 6:1–15 at our July 25, 2021 Family Worship service.

FeaturedJuly 25, 2021

Sunday Sermon, The Rev. Kristin Miles: "Engage. Hinge. Sit. Repeat."

We may not realize it, but the story of Jesus feeding the multitudes is something we encounter each time we come to church.

WorshipJuly 18, 2021

Sunday Sermon, The Rev. Michael Bird : "Agents of Healing: Christ’s Power and Our Presence"

Father Bird gives us a roadmap that we might follow in order to be both disciples and apostles: compassion, action, and rest.

WorshipJuly 18, 2021

Family Service Sermon, The Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles: "Give Yourself a Rest"

Mother Kristin reminds us that after doing the good work of sharing and caring we must rest our bodies, hearts and spirit.

FeaturedJuly 15, 2021

The Astor Reredos | Ask Trinity Archives

In this first of a three-part Ask Trinity Archives series on the influence of the Astor family on the architectural features at Trinity Church Wall Street, a focus on the Astor Reredos, which dates from 1877.

KAVI; Kings Against Violence Initiative; June 2019 June 2019, Kings Against Violence (KAVI).

FeaturedJuly 15, 2021

Grantee Spotlight: KAVI

KAVI’s public health approach centers on prevention, intervention, and community building.

FeaturedJuly 11, 2021

Family Service Sermon, The Rev. Michael A. Bird: "In the Beginning"

Father Bird reflects on the creation story during our first family worship service of the Season of Creation.

FeaturedJuly 11, 2021

Sunday Sermon, The Rev. C. Alfred Loua: "When We Falter: Lessons in Human Frailty"

In today’s sermon we encounter dramatic moments in the lives of several biblical figures: from the death of Uzzah, steps from King David, after touching the Ark of the Covenant; to the beheading of John the Baptist.

July 7, 2021 Ticker-Tape parade passes Trinity Church

FeaturedJewels TauzinJuly 9, 2021

"Thank You, Essential Workers!" A Reflection on Sacrifice

A reflection by Jewels Tauzin, a university student and Trinity Church Wall Street summer intern, on the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City while watching the ticker-tape parade for essential workers.