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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.

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.

A group of students from the Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy huddle in a circle with their arms in the center.

FeaturedJuly 11, 2023

Grantee Spotlight: The Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy

Trinity Church Wall Street, as part of its efforts to strengthen and diversify a new generation of leaders for The Episcopal Church, is supporting a new initiative at the Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy (HYLA).

FeaturedMarissa MaggsJuly 2, 2023

Hercules Mulligan and Trinity

The story of Hercules Mulligan, a Trinity Church member, who worked for the independence of the United States.

A painting of Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor with a black dress and brown background

FeaturedLisa JaycoxJune 27, 2023

The Mrs. Astor and Trinity Church

In the center of Trinity Church's north churchyard, a singular pinnacle rises above the stone grave markers and green shrubbery. Designed by architect Thomas Nash, the Astor Cross was erected in 1914 in memory of Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor, the fabled arbiter of New York society known as “Lina” to her friends, and as "The" Mrs. Astor to everyone else.

Dane Miller stands behind the Trinity Church altar, speaking and providing a demonstration to new liturgical volunteers

FeaturedJune 26, 2023

Meet the Ministry: Dane Miller, Assistant Head Sacristan

Our community at Trinity includes our vibrant parish of more than 1,600 members — and more than 200 employees working to support our worship services, programming, and ministry around New York City and the world. In this issue, meet Dane Miller, Assistant Head Sacristan.

Man raises Pride Flag in front of St. Paul's Chapel

FeaturedLynn GoswickJune 23, 2023

A Symbol of Pride, Acceptance, and Welcome

The Pride Flag has been raised and displayed at Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel during Pride Month every June since 2017. Trinity parishioners reflect on the importance of seeing the flag at their home parish.

FeaturedKathryn HurwitzJune 20, 2023

Francis Lewis: Immigrant, Merchant, Activist

A summary of the life of Francis Lewis, a member of Trinity Church Wall Street and a signer of the Declaration of Independence

FeaturedThe Rev. Phillip A. JacksonJune 19, 2023

A Letter From Fr. Phil on Juneteenth

The Rev. Phil Jackson, Trinity's Rector, reflects on Trinity's gifts to support Black communities, including $73 million in grants to 160 organizations since 2019.

Trinity Church lit up at night with a bridge and stained glass window.

FeaturedJune 15, 2023

Trinity Awards More Than $22 Million in Grants, Addressing Housing Insecurity and Mental Health Needs

Trinity's latest grants include more than $22 million to 111 nonprofit organizations, aimed at addressing urgent issues—the concurrent crises of housing affordability, mental health, community safety, and asylum seekers—in line with Trinity’s strategic mission areas that work for justice rooted in essential human dignity.

Tasha Tucker speaks at a podium in front of guests in Parish Hall.

FeaturedTasha TuckerJune 15, 2023

Filling Our Cups

Tasha Tucker shares the lessons learned from hosting the 2023 Racial Grantee Convening on April 23. The afternoon of reflection and community building integrated restorative practices to help leaders thrive, with an emphasis on collective healing.

A child following along with the service using the worship bulletin at the 9:15am service

Faith EducationFaith Formation & EducationJune 9, 2023

3 Ways Into Sunday’s Stories for Children: A Time to Bloom

The Season after Pentecost is the period between the Day of Pentecost and the First Sunday of Advent. This season makes up half of the calendar year, and its liturgical color is green. It is a time to focus on the life and growth of the Church in the world, empowered by the gift of the presence of the Holy Spirit.