Sundays; 8–8:30pm in St. Paul’s Chapel, at 7pm starting June 9
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Thomas McCargar, director
Compline means "completion" and is an ancient rite of prayers to end the day. Providing peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins, Trinity's 30-minute Compline service is unique in that all who enter are asked to simply hold a candle as the The Choir of Trinity Wall Street beautifully improvises these nighttime prayers in song.
Compline takes place in-person at historic St. Paul's Chapel (209 Broadway at Fulton Street), and reservations are not required. Compline audio podcasts are also released every Sunday on our website, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and other podcast apps. Listen to the latest episodes below.
Compline Service Details
Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. There’s nothing to do but listen, breathe, and be.
A Closer Look at Compline
In this video, choir member Jonathan Woody takes you inside Compline by Candlelight, a 30-minute Sunday evening service with improvised choral music.
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.
Recent Recordings
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
April 25, 2021
Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, one of the...
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
April 11, 2021
Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. September 23, 2018: Orlando di Lasso - Ad te levavi animam meam
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
March 28, 2021
Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. September 30, 2018: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina- Loquebantur variis linguis
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
March 21, 2021
Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. October 21, 2018: William Harris - Faire is the Heaven
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
March 14, 2021
Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. There’s nothing to do but listen. This recording from the archives comes from October 14, 2018 and features Robert Parsons - O Bone Jesu.
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
March 7, 2021
Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. October 21, 2018: William Harris - Faire is the Heaven
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
February 28, 2021
Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. October 28, 2018: Robert Parsons - Ave Maria
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
February 21, 2021
Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, one of the...
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
February 14, 2021
Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, one of the...
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
February 7, 2021
Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul’s Chapel, one of the...
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