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The Founding Fathers at Trinity

June 30, 2016 | By From the Archives

Many of the founders of the independent United States in the 18th century had connections to Trinity Church Wall Street

St. Paul's Chapel (and a pedestrian walkway over Broadway) in 1866, one hundred years after the chapel was completed.
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May 14, 1764: Foundation Stone of St. Paul's Chapel

May 13, 2016

The foundation stone of St. Paul's Chapel was laid on May 14, 1764 on what was then called "The Broadway." The first services were held over two years later, on October 30, 1766. This fall, St. Paul's Chapel will celebrate its 250th anniversary.

Holy Week
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Holy Week Explained

March 18, 2016

Holy Week, the seven days preceding Easter, commemorates the suffering and death of Jesus, as recounted in Christian Scripture. Like all Anglican churches, Trinity Church Wall Street offers a variety of services that have long history and tradition.
In this series of videos, members of Trinity’s liturgical staff present descriptions of the significant days of Holy Week, the liturgies connected with them, and the reasons why they can be so personally meaningful. 

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A Trinity Church Sleepover

March 4, 2016 | By Trinity Notes

Children of the parish get the chance to sleep over in the nave of Trinity Church Wall Street

Christ in the church
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“So are you a king?”

November 23, 2015

The Rev. Kristin Miles made the surprising observation that Pontius Pilate actually offers a gift to Jesus, while Trinity’s Vicar, the Rev. Phillip Jackson, reflected on power turned upside down.   

Blood Mirror is now on the display of the south vestibule of Trinity Church. Photo by Ian Smith
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Blood Mirror Opening Reception

November 4, 2015

On Monday, November 2, 2015, an opening reception was held in Trinity Church for the New York City premiere of Blood Mirror: organized by Jordan Eagles.

The Rev. David W. Peters
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Sermon: Learning War and Reconciliation

September 15, 2015

The following is the text of the Rev. David W. Peters' sermon, winner of the 2015 Reconciliation Preaching Prize Competition. You can also watch him preach the sermon on September 11, 2015 in St. Paul's Chapel below.

The Lawrence monument in Trinity's south churchyard
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Don't Give Up the Ship!

May 22, 2015

This Monday, the nation pauses to remember the women and men who died in service of the country’s armed forces. While many veterans are interred in parish cemeteries, fewer are buried here who died while serving. General Richard Montgomery is a notable exception, as is the subject of today’s blog, Captain James Lawrence.