Kicking off the 2023 concert season, Trinity’s semi-professional choir, Downtown Voices, presented a special Compline by Candlelight with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Stephen Sands, conductor. Following the theme of Mahatma Ghandi’s quote, “In the midst of darkness light persists,” during Lent our concerts will explore empathy for others’ suffering and the hope that Easter and Christ’s return bring. In featuring Caroline Shaw’s piece “To the Hands,” we will open our hands and hearts to others and seek healing together.
Caroline Shaw To The Hands
Downtown Voices; The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Stephen Sands, conductor
Compline by Candlelight is an ancient rite of prayers to end the day, set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in New York City. Can’t make it? Learn more about our Compline podcasts—a way to incorporate this centering ritual from wherever you are.
Though this might seem counterintuitive to try with children, there is ample evidence and experience that spending some intentional time, daily or weekly, as a family on inward and outward-facing spiritual practice can be as meaningful and formative as a family vacation, or any time together in which you share a focus or activity.
Trinity Church Wall Street is excited to announce the upcoming spring music season, which includes the return of the Concerts at One series, special Compline by Candlelight services, and performances by Trinity’s large community of award-winning musicians.
Faith EducationFaith Formation and EducationFebruary 23, 2023
This is a life where prohibition is necessary, and also a life of overabundance. As Jesus says in the Gospel of John, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
Every year, Trinity parishioners, clergy, and staff offer a book of meditations based on the lectionary readings to accompany us through the season of Lent. Some are written reflections, others are paintings or photographs. All are insightful, meditative, and a gift from the parish to the reader.
