Holy Eucharist according to Rite Two in the Book of Common Prayer.
Today we celebrate Ascension Day, which commemorates the ascension of Christ into heaven after he rose from the dead. Ascension Day is also marks the anniversary of the consecration of the current Trinity Church building in 1846.
Perhaps this story is not simply about God rewarding believers but another of Paul’s (and humanity’s) “conversions” — from hubris to humility, again and again, continuously. Could the cyclical nature of our reunions with the Holy Spirit be the divine oneness we all share? Is this what Jesus pleads for us in the Gospel just before he ascends to be one with God; incarnation to reincarnation, the Alpha and the Omega?
On the eve of Ascension Day, The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra perform an all-Bach concert conducted by Avi Stein. Exploring the full emotional range of the human experience, from anguish to elation and from despair to hope, Ascendit presents Bach’s Ascension Oratorio, Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, the motet Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, and his dramatic Magnificat.
The collaborative spirit of the Trinity Youth Chorus comes from a dedication to inclusion and creating a safe and inspiring space to learn, perform, and give back to the community. The choruses from Trinity and partner programs join forces in a spring concert with programming focused on spreading love, hope, and joy. Alumni of the Jazz House Kids program will be joining to accompany the choirs.
Online and in-person. Free; reservations not requred.
This week, we hear a story of Paul’s dream, or vision, when he heard God’s voice so clearly that he and his friends traveled across the sea to share the good news with more and more people and communities.
LGBTQ+ communities around the world recognize June as Pride Month. Here at Trinity we celebrate Pride 365 days a year with programming that welcomes and affirms our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) siblings.
