Candles and stillness in St. Paul's Chapel during Compline by Candlelight

Compline by Candlelight

Sundays; 8-8:30pm in St. Paul’s Chapel

The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Thomas McCargar, director

Compline is an ancient rite of prayers to end the day; Compline means "completion." Trinity's 30-minute Compline service is unique in that all who enter hold a candle and simply listen to The Choir of Trinity Wall Street beautifully improvise the Compline nighttime prayers in song. There's nothing to do but be.

Compline takes place in-person at St. Paul's Chapel (209 Broadway at Fulton Street), and reservations are not required. Learn more about our health and safety policies.

Compline is not video-recorded or livestreamed; however, Compline audio podcasts are released every Sunday evening on our website, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbay, Pod Nods, and other apps. Listen to the latest episodes below.

Worship Services

Worship is at the center of life at Trinity Church Wall Street. Sunday services are held online and in person at Trinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel. Weekday services are held online and in person at Trinity Church. Whether you are a lifelong Episcopalian, from another faith tradition, exploring your faith, or just visiting, you are welcome to join us in worship.

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Compline by Candlelight

St. Paul's Chapel

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. There’s nothing to do but listen, breathe, and be.

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Compline by Candlelight: Trinity Youth Chorus

March 19, 2023

Join the Trinity Youth Chorus, alongside the Trinity Baroque Orchestra, at a special Compline by Candlelight service, for a performance of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. Pergolesi’s work is based on the Stabat Mater Dolorosa hymn, a powerful meditation on the suffering of Mary as Jesus Christ's mother during his crucifixion.