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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.
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.