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A gloved volunteer hands a Compassion Meal to a guest in Trinity Churchyard.
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One Million Meals, Needed Now More Than Ever

July 20, 2023 | By Stephanie Chrispin

On July 18, 2023, Trinity Church Wall Street served its one-millionth meal in Lower Manhattan so far this year — a milestone that puts the church on a path to serving more than double the number of meals it served to food-insecure people last year and a measure of the impact of immigrant families who have been arriving since April 2022.

Albert Gallatin painting by Gilbert Stuart, c. 1803, oil on canvas
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Albert Gallatin and Trinity Church

July 12, 2023 | By Lisa Jaycox

Albert Gallatin, born Abraham Alphonse Albert Gallatin and buried in the north churchyard at Trinity Church, spent nearly 70 years shaping America.

A group of students from the Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy huddle in a circle with their arms in the center.
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Grantee Spotlight: The Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy

July 11, 2023

Trinity Church Wall Street, as part of its efforts to strengthen and diversify a new generation of leaders for The Episcopal Church, is supporting a new initiative at the Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy (HYLA).

George Washington in Lower Manhattan
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Hercules Mulligan and Trinity

July 2, 2023 | By Marissa Maggs

The story of Hercules Mulligan, a Trinity Church member, who worked for the independence of the United States.

A painting of Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor with a black dress and brown background
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The Mrs. Astor and Trinity Church

June 27, 2023 | By Lisa Jaycox

In the center of Trinity Church's north churchyard, a singular pinnacle rises above the stone grave markers and green shrubbery. Designed by architect Thomas Nash, the Astor Cross was erected in 1914 in memory of Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor, the fabled arbiter of New York society known as “Lina” to her friends, and as "The" Mrs. Astor to everyone else.

Dane Miller stands behind the Trinity Church altar, speaking and providing a demonstration to new liturgical volunteers
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Meet the Ministry: Dane Miller, Assistant Head Sacristan

June 26, 2023

Our community at Trinity includes our vibrant parish of more than 1,600 members — and more than 200 employees working to support our worship services, programming, and ministry around New York City and the world. In this issue, meet Dane Miller, Assistant Head Sacristan.

Man raises Pride Flag in front of St. Paul's Chapel
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A Symbol of Pride, Acceptance, and Welcome

June 23, 2023 | By Lynn Goswick

The Pride Flag has been raised and displayed at Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel during Pride Month every June since 2017. Trinity parishioners reflect on the importance of seeing the flag at their home parish.

The Rev. Phil Jackson, Rector, headshot in Trinity Churchyard
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A Letter From Fr. Phil on Juneteenth

June 19, 2023 | By The Rev. Phillip A. Jackson

The Rev. Phil Jackson, Trinity's Rector, reflects on Trinity's gifts to support Black communities, including $73 million in grants to 160 organizations since 2019.