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Scripture Reflection April 17, 2025

The Impossible Story of Easter

“It’s so easy to look at the state of our lives or the world around us and assume the worst,” writes the Rev. Matthew Welsch. But Christians are called to orient our lives around a different reality: Death does not win. Even when it seems impossible, Jesus brings new life.
Volunteers serving Compassion Meals at Trinity Church, December 2024.
Featured April 17, 2025

We’re Celebrating National Volunteer Week

From tackling society’s greatest challenges to building stronger communities, volunteering can transform the world. Put your faith into action by serving with Trinity.
A lone figure walks in one direction while their reflection walks in the other direction
Scripture Reflection April 10, 2025

The Paradox of Being Human

The narrative arc of Palm Sunday invites us to sit with our dual natures: Like the crowds who go from celebrating Jesus to calling for his execution, we, too, can be at odds within ourselves. We joyfully welcome God into our hearts and then reject that same God — often when we need God most. “The desire to connect and the impulse to resist,” writes Kathy Bozzuti-Jones, “coexist within us.”
The new fire burns at the back of Trinity Church during the Great Vigil of Easter
Worship April 10, 2025

What Is the Great Vigil of Easter?

This once-a-year service — the first of Easter — tells the entire story of Christianity, from creation to now. And it all happens on Saturday night.

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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.
History and ArchivesFrom the ArchivesApril 20, 2015

The Rector and the Ruined Church

Details surrounding the Rev. Charles Inglis, fourth rector of Trinity Church Wall Street during the period of the U.S. War of Independence (American Revolution) when Trinity Church burned to the ground in 1776
The Rev. Canon Anne Mallonee, Vicar; the Rev. William Norgren; the Rev. John Moody; the Rev. Dr. James H. Cooper, Rector
Parish LifeFebruary 6, 2015

Finding Sea Glass in the Rubble

The Rev. Dr. James Cooper, 17th Rector of Trinity Wall Street, reflects on his years at Trinity, including congregational vitality, real estate rezoning, grants, weathering a recession, and Haiti.

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