Trinity Youth
Trinity Youth includes parishioners, students from Trinity’s School Partnerships, and youth from across NYC. We are a community that strives to practice radical welcome – the full inclusion of all people regardless of background, beliefs, or experience. You, your voice, and your experiences are valid and valued here.
Get Involved
Trinity Youth Afterschool | Monday to Friday, 2:30–6pm | Trinity Commons
From basketball and mindfulness to test prep and advocacy, Trinity Youth Afterschool offers sports, arts, academics, and other activities for youth. All activities are free and open to grades 6-12.
Space on the fifth floor of Trinity Commons is dedicated to teens: a place to do homework, be with friends, and try new things. See the schedule and sign up here.
Enrollment in Trinity Youth is required for this program. Proof of vaccination is no longer required. Read more about our safety and health policies here.
Trinity Youth show up for each other. We hope you’ll join us! If you have any questions, contact the Rev. Matt Welsch or Jenn Chinn.
Trinity Youth Group | Wednesdays, 6–8pm | Trinity Commons
Do you need a space where you can unwind and unmute? A channel for you to be yourself and explore the big questions—and maybe the silly ones too? Do you wonder about who you are and how you want to be in the world? Trinity Youth Group meets each Wednesday to do all of that and more. We take time to eat dinner, play games, and talk about what’s on our minds—supported by our beliefs and by one another.
Confirmation Classes | 2023 Schedule Coming Soon | Trinity Commons
What is a chalice? What is communion and why do we celebrate it every Sunday? Why do priests wear robes and why do the robes change colors during the year? What exactly is a Eucharist? Taking part in a faith community sparks many questions in youth and adults alike. Trinity Youth in grades 8-12 can learn more about the Christian faith and in particular, Trinity’s practices and traditions as an Episcopal church, with confirmation classes. Learn more and register.
Taizé Pilgrimage
Applications open October 17 - November 14 | Pilgrimage is February 16-26, 2023
All active members of Trinity Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for a pilgrimage to Taizé on February 16-26, 2023. This year, we will spend a few days in Lisbon, Portugal before journeying to Taizé. While there, we will join the brothers and youth from around the world to enter the monastery’s rhythm of prayer, service, and rest.
The Taizé Community in Burgundy, France is composed of 100+ brothers who originate from 30+ countries. Since its founding in 1940, the monastery has become a major site of Christian pilgrimage, particularly for young people.
Registration for the 2023 Taizé Pilgrimage will be open from October 17 to November 14. The trip’s estimated cost is $2,600 but financial aid is available so all interested youth are able to attend. Please email Fr. Matt for more information.
Trinity Youth Coffee Hour | Sundays at 10am | Trinity Commons
All youth are invited to meet in the Parish Hall after the Family Service. We’ll head to the Community Kitchen for coffee, tea, and snacks. This is a great way to catch up with each other at the start of a new week. Please email Fr. Matt for more information.
Trinity Youth Chorus
The Trinity Youth Chorus brings together talented youth from the five boroughs of New York City. Choristers receive individual and group training in vocal technique, music theory, sight-reading, and performance skills from a group of dedicated professionals led by Melissa Attebury, Trinity’s Associate Director of Music. Read more about the Trinity Youth Chorus and music classes here.
Youth Songwriting Course | Mondays at 5pm (Jan. 9-Mar. 13, 2023) | Trinity Commons
Explore the craft of writing and producing your own music with Trinity’s renowned teaching artists. With a special focus on social justice, nurture your creativity as you explore a range of songwriting techniques, from composing melodies to lyric writing. By learning about different forms and structures that aid and streamline the songwriting process and collaborating with other aspiring songwriters, you will flex new muscles and emerge more confident in sharing your artistic gifts through music. Enrollment in Trinity Youth is required. Register here.
Community Partnerships
For questions regarding the following programs, email Jennifer Chinn, Director, Youth & Community Partnerships at jchinn@trinitywallstreet.org.
JAZZHOUSE@Trinity: Trinity Youth Fall Afterschool
Monday-Thursday, Trinity Commons (76 Trinity Place)
The new JAZZHOUSE@Trinity offering at Trinity Youth Afterschool will expand access to free musical training and jazz education in small and large group ensembles; improvisation; novice programs for beginners, which will include use of a new instrument; jazz vocals and African drumming.
This program is free and open to all aspiring or current jazz musicians who are enrolled in Trinity Youth. Instruments will be provided, or you can bring your own.
Learn more about programs here
Trinity Youth Statement
When the George Floyd protests began, a member of Trinity Youth asked Fr. Matt, “What is the church going to say about this?” Fr. Matt replied, “You are the church. If you want the church to say something — say something!”
In response, Trinity Youth spent several weeks engaged in thoughtful conversation and deep listening. This Trinity Youth Statement, which we are honored to share with you today, is the result of that work. In it, Trinity Youth articulate a clear call to action for themselves and our community.
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