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Father Phil Jackson imposes ashes on a parishioner on Ash Wednesday in Trinity Church

Worship | February 12, 2026

What Is Ash Wednesday?

Rich in symbolism, Ash Wednesday is more than a noteworthy day on the church calendar — it’s the beginning of a sacred journey we take together.

A child wears a lion mask at Trinity's Lunar New Year celebration.

Parish Life | February 11, 2026

Why Trinity Celebrates Lunar New Year

Our annual gathering honors a day cherished by many families with Asian heritage.

Speakers and Book Talks | February 11, 2026

The Revolutionary Schuyler Sisters: Five Questions for Author Amanda Vaill

In digging into the lives of the sisters “Hamilton” made famous, their acclaimed biographer gives us a fresh take on the role of women in the founding era of our country.

Faith Education | February 6, 2026

Finding God in Every Place and Time

Continuing February 22, the spring season of the beloved Discovery series explores how Christians can stand for justice today, grow in faith across a lifetime, and experience the divine through music.

History and ArchivesFrom the ArchivesOctober 5, 2015

The Trees Inside St. Paul's Chapel

St. Paul's Chapel, whose history dates from 1766, is full of surprise discoveries.

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.

Parish LifeApril 28, 2015

A Note from the Rector Welcoming Winnie Varghese

The Rev. Winnie Varghese answers the call to ministry at Trinity Church Wall Street

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.

the Rev. Dr. James Cooper, 17th Rector, gave a baton to Lupfer.

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.