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Rising and Shining Together: Children’s Summer Program Recap
July 26, 2023
How are we all connected to each other, the earth, and the cosmos? This year, kindergartners through fifth-graders taking part in the Children’s Summer Program explored these big questions through making artwork, exploring science, cooking, singing, and physical expression.
John Watts, Jr. and Trinity
July 25, 2023 | By James Melchiorre
A summary of the life of John Watts, Jr. whose monument stands in the south churchyard of Trinity Church Wall Street
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 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Francis Lewis: Immigrant, Merchant, Activist
June 20, 2023 | By Kathryn Hurwitz
A summary of the life of Francis Lewis, a member of Trinity Church Wall Street and a signer of the Declaration of Independence