Exterior of the north side of Trinity Church, looking up at its steeple through green leaves as the sun streams through.

Visit & History

Before the first bell rang on Wall Street, before the Statue of Liberty stood watch over New York Harbor, before Alexander Hamilton wrote his way to revolution, Trinity Church was established at the heart of a burgeoning city — and nation. More than three centuries later, we’re still serving our parish. Visit us to explore our past and present. 

The Places

There’s more to Trinity Church than ... Trinity Church. Learn about all our locations.

The People

Read about the priests and parishioners who have shaped our story.

Historical Highlights

We were founded in 1697. A look at the role we’ve played at key moments in our country’s history.
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9/11

How St. Paul’s Chapel endured as a beacon of hope 

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FeaturedApril 2, 2015

The Message of Good Friday

Good Friday is unlike any other day in the calendar of the Church.  The Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones of Trinity Wall Street offers this explanation of...
FeaturedMarch 27, 2015

Holy Week: Less Is More?

Holy Week is traditionally a period of heightened intensity as Christians contemplate the final hours in the life of Jesus. The Rev. Lauren Holder of...
FeaturedMarch 16, 2015

Charette: The Sequel

Trinity Wall Street held the second in a series of public conversations---called charettes---to invite recommendations for its new parish building at...
FeaturedMarch 14, 2015

Community Conversation: Charette #2

Parishioners, staff, Trinity partners, and members of the Lower Manhattan community are all invited to participate in a community conversation about the mission of Trinity and its impact on a new parish building at 68/74 Trinity Place. Your voice is important to this process, which will last six months. 
FeaturedMarch 6, 2015

Inviting and Welcoming Everybody

Trinity Wall Street invites you to St. Paul’s Chapel Saturday March 14 for the second in a series of community conversations—called charrettes—to help...
FeaturedMarch 2, 2015

A Future In Community

Trinity Wall Street has vacated its buildings at 68/74 Trinity Place for demolition and is considering, with the help of its downtown neighbors and...
FeaturedFebruary 28, 2015

Community Conversation: Charette #1

You’re invited to participate in a community conversation about the mission of Trinity and its impact on a new parish building at 68/74 Trinity Place. Your voice is important to this process, which will last six months. Parishioners, staff, Trinity partners, and members of the Lower Manhattan community are all invited to take part in this process.
FeaturedJanuary 22, 2015

In Remembrance and Hope

The Rev. Dr. James Cooper, Rector of Trinity Wall Street, rang the bell of hope on January 22 in remembrance of those killed earlier this month, in...

FeaturedDecember 18, 2014

In Honor and Memory

The Rev. Dr. James Cooper, Rector of Trinity Wall Street, rang the bell of hope on December 18th in remembrance of those killed this week in the siege...

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