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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.
Neighborhood Council 2025
Grants and Partners March 14, 2025

Introducing Our 2025 Neighborhood Council

Meet the advisory team of nonprofit organizers, educators, policymakers, and residents helping Trinity understand the needs of our neighbors in Lower Manhattan.

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St. Paul's Chapel (and a pedestrian walkway over Broadway) in 1866, one hundred years after the chapel was completed.
History and ArchivesMay 13, 2016

May 14, 1764: Foundation Stone of St. Paul's Chapel

The foundation stone of St. Paul's Chapel was laid on May 14, 1764 on what was then called "The Broadway." The first services were held over two years later, on October 30, 1766. This fall, St. Paul's Chapel will celebrate its 250th anniversary.
Holy Week
Faith EducationMarch 18, 2016

Holy Week Explained

Holy Week, the seven days preceding Easter, commemorates the suffering and death of Jesus, as recounted in Christian Scripture. Like all Anglican churches, Trinity Church Wall Street offers a variety of services that have long history and tradition.
In this series of videos, members of Trinity’s liturgical staff present descriptions of the significant days of Holy Week, the liturgies connected with them, and the reasons why they can be so personally meaningful. 
History and ArchivesTrinity NotesMarch 4, 2016

A Trinity Church Sleepover

Children of the parish get the chance to sleep over in the nave of Trinity Church Wall Street
Christ in the church
Faith EducationNovember 23, 2015

“So are you a king?”

The Rev. Kristin Miles made the surprising observation that Pontius Pilate actually offers a gift to Jesus, while Trinity’s Vicar, the Rev. Phillip Jackson, reflected on power turned upside down.   
Blood Mirror is now on the display of the south vestibule of Trinity Church. Photo by Ian Smith
FeaturedNovember 4, 2015

Blood Mirror Opening Reception

On Monday, November 2, 2015, an opening reception was held in Trinity Church for the New York City premiere of Blood Mirror: organized by Jordan Eagles.
The Rev. David W. Peters
Faith EducationSeptember 15, 2015

Sermon: Learning War and Reconciliation

The following is the text of the Rev. David W. Peters' sermon, winner of the 2015 Reconciliation Preaching Prize Competition. You can also watch him preach the sermon on September 11, 2015 in St. Paul's Chapel below.

The Lawrence monument in Trinity's south churchyard
FeaturedMay 22, 2015

Don't Give Up the Ship!

This Monday, the nation pauses to remember the women and men who died in service of the country’s armed forces. While many veterans are interred in parish cemeteries, fewer are buried here who died while serving. General Richard Montgomery is a notable exception, as is the subject of today’s blog, Captain James Lawrence.