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"Taken Up" Episcopal Explained: Ascension Day. Watch the video
May 10, 2021
The Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones explains Ascension Day, a major feast day of the Church and the anniversary of the 1846 consecration of the current Trinity Church building.
Family Service Sermon, The Rev. Winnie Varghese: "God the Father, Jesus the Friend"
May 9, 2021
For centuries Christians have used assorted symbols to explain Jesus’s love in different and sometimes unexpected ways, including the pelican bird.
Sunday Sermon, The Rev. Elizabeth Blunt: "Motherly Love"
May 9, 2021
Preaching on Mother’s Day, the Rev. Elizabeth Blunt reminds us that mothering others is a holy vocation into which we’re all invited.
A Note from Father Phil about Reopening Trinity Church
May 9, 2021 | By The Rev. Phillip A. Jackson
After more than 14 months apart, we will be reopening Trinity Church for 11:15am Sunday worship beginning on the Day of Pentecost, May 23. As we celebrate the feast that marks the beginning of the Christian Church, how fitting, and exciting, that we will be able to do so by gathering once again in person.
The Rev. Winnie Varghese Is Called as Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta
May 7, 2021 | By The Rev. Michael Bird
The Rev. Winnie Varghese has been called as the next Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta. We will all miss Winnie’s inspiring and energizing preaching, her leadership on social justice issues, and her love for our congregation.
AIDS Walk 2021 — Join Us from Home
May 7, 2021 | By Qiuxuan Lu
Over the past 35 years, AIDS Walk New York has inspired more than 890,000 people to walk and millions more to donate, raising over $155 million to combat HIV and AIDS. Learn more in this video featuring GMHC CEO Kelsey Louie and join Team Trinity-Tamid on Sunday, May 16!
Taking Care: Mental Health Month at Trinity
May 6, 2021 | By Margaret Streeter
May is Mental Health Month, but this year it’s hard to remember a time when terms like “self-care” and “well-being” weren’t already top of mind.
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.