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Advent and Christmas 2023

Advent Services

All services and programs are in person unless otherwise noted. Some in-person services and activities will also be broadcast on our website and/or Facebook Live, available on demand, or online only on Zoom or Webex. Learn more about watching our services online here.

Advent and Christmas Events

Friday, December 1, 2023

An Advent Online Retreat

Online via the Trinity Retreat Center's Facebook Page

Join Samantha Trolice, Program Manager for Spiritual Formation at Trinity Retreat Center, to explore the themes of Advent and the gospel readings. 

This free retreat will take place over five half-hour sessions via the Trinity Retreat Center Facebook page throughout the weekend at these times; all times are Eastern. Registration is not required.

  • Friday 7–7:30pm
  • Saturday 10–10:30am, 2–2:30pm, and 8–8:30pm
  • Sunday 4–4:30pm
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Join Samantha Trolice, Program Manager for Spiritual Formation at Trinity Retreat Center, to explore the themes of Advent and the gospel readings. 

This free retreat will take place over five half-hour sessions via the Trinity Retreat Center Facebook page throughout the weekend at these times; all times are Eastern. Registration is not required.

  • Friday 7–7:30pm
  • Saturday 10–10:30am, 2–2:30pm, and 8–8:30pm
  • Sunday 4–4:30pm
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Sunday, December 3, 2023

Holy Eucharist

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A simple celebration of the Holy Eucharist, with a brief sermon and communion.

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A simple celebration of the Holy Eucharist, with a brief sermon and communion.

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Holy Eucharist

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A simple celebration of the Holy Eucharist, with a brief sermon and communion.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Trinity Youth Afterschool Holiday Open House

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Members of Trinity Youth and their families are invited to celebrate the winter holidays at Trinity Afterschool! We’ll watch a feel-good movie, enjoy musical performances by Jazz House Kids and the Trinity Youth Choristers, decorate cookies with the Sylvia Center, and more!

Questions? Email Jayla Allen, Program Associate for Trinity Youth, at JAllen@trinitywallstreet.org

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Members of Trinity Youth and their families are invited to celebrate the winter holidays at Trinity Afterschool! We’ll watch a feel-good movie, enjoy musical performances by Jazz House Kids and the Trinity Youth Choristers, decorate cookies with the Sylvia Center, and more!

Questions? Email Jayla Allen, Program Associate for Trinity Youth, at JAllen@trinitywallstreet.org

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Handel's Messiah

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Join us for Handel’s Messiah on December 13, at 7pm, in Trinity Church, a cherished holiday tradition that has captivated New York audiences since it was first presented by the church in 1770. Deemed by The New York Times as "transcendent and awe-inspiring," Trinity’s unique Messiah is performed in a sacred space, on period instruments, with soloists from The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. Featuring The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Ryan Brandau, guest conductor. Ticketed.

Tickets for all three performances are now sold out, but you can join the waitlist to be notified if any tickets become available, or tune in online to the livestream on December 14.

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Add to Calendar 2023-12-13 7:00 PM2023-12-13 10:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkHandel's Messiah

Join us for Handel’s Messiah on December 13, at 7pm, in Trinity Church, a cherished holiday tradition that has captivated New York audiences since it was first presented by the church in 1770. Deemed by The New York Times as "transcendent and awe-inspiring," Trinity’s unique Messiah is performed in a sacred space, on period instruments, with soloists from The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. Featuring The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Ryan Brandau, guest conductor. Ticketed.

Tickets for all three performances are now sold out, but you can join the waitlist to be notified if any tickets become available, or tune in online to the livestream on December 14.

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Handel's Messiah

Online, Trinity Church

Join us for Handel’s Messiah on December 14, at 7pm, in Trinity Church, a cherished holiday tradition that has captivated New York audiences since it was first presented by the church in 1770. Deemed by The New York Times as "transcendent and awe-inspiring," Trinity’s unique Messiah is performed in a sacred space, on period instruments, with soloists from The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. Featuring The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Ryan Brandau, guest conductor. Ticketed.

Tickets for all three performances are now sold out, but you can join the waitlist to be notified if any tickets become available, or tune in online to the livestream on December 14.

View details about Handel's Messiah
Add to Calendar 2023-12-14 7:00 PM2023-12-14 10:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkHandel's Messiah

Join us for Handel’s Messiah on December 14, at 7pm, in Trinity Church, a cherished holiday tradition that has captivated New York audiences since it was first presented by the church in 1770. Deemed by The New York Times as "transcendent and awe-inspiring," Trinity’s unique Messiah is performed in a sacred space, on period instruments, with soloists from The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. Featuring The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Ryan Brandau, guest conductor. Ticketed.

Tickets for all three performances are now sold out, but you can join the waitlist to be notified if any tickets become available, or tune in online to the livestream on December 14.

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Handel's Messiah

Trinity Church

Join us for Handel’s Messiah on December 15, at 7pm, in Trinity Church, a cherished holiday tradition that has captivated New York audiences since it was first presented by the church in 1770. Deemed by The New York Times as "transcendent and awe-inspiring," Trinity’s unique Messiah is performed in a sacred space, on period instruments, with soloists from The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. Featuring The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Ryan Brandau, guest conductor. Ticketed.

Tickets for all three performances are now sold out, but you can join the waitlist to be notified if any tickets become available, or tune in online to the livestream on December 14.

View details about Handel's Messiah
Add to Calendar 2023-12-15 7:00 PM2023-12-15 10:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkHandel's Messiah

Join us for Handel’s Messiah on December 15, at 7pm, in Trinity Church, a cherished holiday tradition that has captivated New York audiences since it was first presented by the church in 1770. Deemed by The New York Times as "transcendent and awe-inspiring," Trinity’s unique Messiah is performed in a sacred space, on period instruments, with soloists from The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. Featuring The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Ryan Brandau, guest conductor. Ticketed.

Tickets for all three performances are now sold out, but you can join the waitlist to be notified if any tickets become available, or tune in online to the livestream on December 14.

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Sunday, December 17, 2023

Holy Eucharist

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A simple celebration of the Holy Eucharist, with a brief sermon and communion.

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Sing, Choirs of Angels: Holiday Concert and Sing-Along

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Join us on December 17, at 3pm, in Trinity Church for a holiday extravaganza full of Christmas carols and other festive songs. The program will include sing-along  Christmas carols and other festive works featuring the combined vocal power of all of Trinity's vocal ensembles: The Choir of Trinity Church Wall Street, the Trinity Youth Chorus, St. Paul's Chapel Choir, and Downtown Voices, joined by NOVUS NY Brass, The Choirs from the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), and, of course, Trinity's own congregation. 

Admission is free, and registration is required for in-person attendees. Seating will be first come, first served. This performance will also be livestreamed on Trinity website.

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Add to Calendar 2023-12-17 3:00 PM2023-12-17 4:15 PMAmerica/New_YorkSing, Choirs of Angels: Holiday Concert and Sing-Along

Join us on December 17, at 3pm, in Trinity Church for a holiday extravaganza full of Christmas carols and other festive songs. The program will include sing-along  Christmas carols and other festive works featuring the combined vocal power of all of Trinity's vocal ensembles: The Choir of Trinity Church Wall Street, the Trinity Youth Chorus, St. Paul's Chapel Choir, and Downtown Voices, joined by NOVUS NY Brass, The Choirs from the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), and, of course, Trinity's own congregation. 

Admission is free, and registration is required for in-person attendees. Seating will be first come, first served. This performance will also be livestreamed on Trinity website.

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Special Compline by Candlelight

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Join The Choir of Trinity Wall Street on December 17, at 8pm, in St. Paul's Chapel for Compline by Candlelight, an ancient rite of prayers to end the day. Featuring works by Piers Connor Kennedy, Judith Weir, Jonathan Woody, Herbert Howells, Jan Sandström, Hannah Kendall; curated and led by Timothy Parsons.

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Add to Calendar 2023-12-17 8:00 PM2023-12-17 9:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkSpecial Compline by Candlelight

Join The Choir of Trinity Wall Street on December 17, at 8pm, in St. Paul's Chapel for Compline by Candlelight, an ancient rite of prayers to end the day. Featuring works by Piers Connor Kennedy, Judith Weir, Jonathan Woody, Herbert Howells, Jan Sandström, Hannah Kendall; curated and led by Timothy Parsons.

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