Compline by Candlelight
Sundays; 8–8:30pm in St. Paul’s Chapel
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
September 6, 2020
Find peace and stillness as you end one week and begin the next. Come as you are, find a seat, and hold a candle. For thirty minutes let mantra-like...
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
August 30, 2020
Find peace and stillness as you end one week and begin the next. Come as you are, find a seat, and hold a candle. For thirty minutes let mantra-like...
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
August 23, 2020
Find peace and stillness as you end one week and begin the next. Come as you are, find a seat, and hold a candle. For thirty minutes let mantra-like...
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
August 16, 2020
Find peace and stillness as you end one week and begin the next. Come as you are, find a seat, and hold a candle. For thirty minutes let mantra-like...
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
August 9, 2020
Find peace and stillness as you end one week and begin the next. Come as you are, find a seat, and hold a candle. For thirty minutes let mantra-like...
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
August 2, 2020
Find peace and stillness as you end one week and begin the next. Come as you are, find a seat, and hold a candle. For thirty minutes let mantra-like...
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
July 26, 2020
Find peace and stillness as you end one week and begin the next. Come as you are, find a seat, and hold a candle. For thirty minutes let mantra-like...
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
July 19, 2020
Find peace and stillness as you end one week and begin the next. Come as you are, find a seat, and hold a candle. For thirty minutes let mantra-like...
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
July 12, 2020
Find peace and stillness as you end one week and begin the next. Come as you are, find a seat, and hold a candle. For thirty minutes let mantra-like...
Compline by Candlelight: From the Archives
July 5, 2020
Find peace and stillness as you end one week and begin the next. Come as you are, find a seat, and hold a candle. For thirty minutes let mantra-like...
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