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A Reflection on John 15: Envisioning a Human Way of Loving
May 6, 2021 | By Ruth Frey
When we imagine a mother’s love, we often think of it as unconditional, steadfast, and unwavering. Of course, we know that isn’t always the case. But when we try to envision a human way of loving that gives us a glimpse of what Jesus is calling us to, a mother’s love is a good place to start.
Trinity’s Grantees Make Their Voices Heard
May 3, 2021
As the campaign for New York City’s next mayor heats up, Trinity Church has been working with its grantee partners to sponsor mayoral forums on racial and criminal justice and housing and homelessness.
Changing How We Understand the Very Nature of the Cosmos
May 2, 2021
God overturned the fear-based relationship ancient peoples had with their gods. "He loved us and he sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice of our sins." We participate in the Love that God has for us. Watch the sermon from the Rev. Phil Jackson.
Branches on a Vine
May 2, 2021
"In Jesus's time they always talked about being vines," said the Rev. Michael A. Bird at our Family Worship service today, reflecting on John 15:1–8. "We need to be intertwined like vines, and the way vines grow, the way we grow, is by resting, by abiding in Jesus."
Union with the Indwelling God of Love
April 29, 2021 | By Kathy Bozzuti-Jones
This simple prayer is an expression of union with the indwelling God of love. Jesus said, “Abide in me and I will abide with you.” Because of this union, we can become more fruitful. Because of this relationship, we are called to grow like branches spreading the good news of God’s love in the world.
Grantee Update: Church of the Province of West Africa
April 28, 2021
Our partners in the Church of the Province of West Africa (CPWA) dedicated their new residential apartment building in Accra, Ghana, on January 25.
Rising Ground: The Legacy of John Watts, Jr. | Ask Trinity Archives
April 28, 2021
Rising Ground, which began as the Leake & Watts Orphan House, celebrates its 190th year of service.
Sunday Sermon, The Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles: "We, the Good Enough Shepherds"
April 25, 2021
Abiding –how we act and rest in God’s love– is what Jesus, the Good Shepherd calls us, the “good enough shepherds” to do.
Family Service Sermon, The Rev. Matthew A. Welsch: "A Shepherd and His Flock"
April 25, 2021
The Rev. Matthew A. Welsch preaches on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at our weekly Family Worship service.
A 99-year-old’s Post-COVID Plan
April 23, 2021 | By Qiuxuan Lu
A 99-year-old St. Margaret's House resident has taken the vaccine. Her wish is to have dim sum with her family in Chinatown after the pandemic.