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Chapel on the Green

In the summer of 2008, Trinity on the Green partnered with community agencies and clergy from other churches to launch “Chapel on the Green.” This outdoor service began on All Saints’ Sunday in November of 2008. It is based on the Common Cathedral in Boston.

Every Sunday at 2:00 pm people gather on the Upper Green (directly behind Trinity) for a brief (25-30 minute) service of Holy Eucharist in all sorts of weather.  We do not cancel services due to weather. 

Communion
We use grape juice to stand in solidarity with those who do not drink alcohol.  We believe this is God's table and all are welcome to receive Coummunion.

ALL are welcome

This service has attracted a wide variety of people across New Haven: those interested in social justice, the homeless or anyone that does not feel comfortable in a church building.  

Join our drum circle before the service at 1:30 pm.  Following the service, we distribute bagged lunches to all those in need. 

Sponsoring Lunch  


Trinity relies on clergy from surrounding Episcopal churches to preside at these services. We also rely on outside groups to sponsor and prepare the lunches.

If your church is interested in sponsoring lunches for one Sunday, contact our Coordinators Mark & Luz Colville at mcolville@trinitynewhaven.org.

Sponsoring lunches means providing 150-200 bagged lunches and providing at least six volunteers.  We expect that those who made the lunches will also participate in our service and distribute lunches.

Lunches need to arrive to Trinity by 1:30 pm.

 Lunches consist of:  

      sandwich (ham or turkey, with some peanut butter and jelly )
      piece of fruit (ideally banana, orange or softer fruit)
      bag of chips
      bottle of water
      dessert:  pudding cup, apple sauce, cookie, layer cake

Contact  Mark & Luz Colville, Coordinators, for particulars.

 

Thank you to the following organizations for providing the meals


January 1, 2012
Trinity Newtown Youth, Newtown

January 8, 2012
Quota Club

January 15, 2012
University Church at Yale, New Haven

January 22, 2012
Zion, North Branford

January 29, 2012
St. Peter's, Cheshire

February 5, 2012

February 12, 2012
University Church at Yale, New Haven

February 19, 2012

February 26, 2012
Zion, North Branford

March 4, 2012

March 11, 2012

March 18, 2012

March 25, 2012

April 1, 2012

April 8, 2012

April 15, 2012
University Church at Yale, New Haven

April 22, 2012

April 29, 2012

 

 

Chapel on the Green

In the summer of 2008, Trinity on the Green partnered with community agencies and clergy from other churches to launch “Chapel on the Green.” This outdoor service began on All Saints’ Sunday in November of 2008. It is based on the Common Cathedral in Boston.

Every Sunday at 2:00 pm people gather on the Upper Green (directly behind Trinity) for a brief (25-30 minute) service of Holy Eucharist in all sorts of weather.  We do not cancel services due to weather. 

Communion
We use grape juice to stand in solidarity with those who do not drink alcohol.  We believe this is God's table and all are welcome to receive Coummunion.

ALL are welcome

This service has attracted a wide variety of people across New Haven: those interested in social justice, the homeless or anyone that does not feel comfortable in a church building.  

Join our drum circle before the service at 1:30 pm.  Following the service, we distribute bagged lunches to all those in need. 

Sponsoring Lunch  


Trinity relies on clergy from surrounding Episcopal churches to preside at these services. We also rely on outside groups to sponsor and prepare the lunches.

If your church is interested in sponsoring lunches for one Sunday, contact our Coordinators Mark & Luz Colville at mcolville@trinitynewhaven.org.

Sponsoring lunches means providing 150-200 bagged lunches and providing at least six volunteers.  We expect that those who made the lunches will also participate in our service and distribute lunches.

Lunches need to arrive to Trinity by 1:30 pm.

 Lunches consist of:  

      sandwich (ham or turkey, with some peanut butter and jelly )
      piece of fruit (ideally banana, orange or softer fruit)
      bag of chips
      bottle of water
      dessert:  pudding cup, apple sauce, cookie, layer cake

Contact  Mark & Luz Colville, Coordinators, for particulars.

 

Thank you to the following organizations for providing the meals


January 1, 2012
Trinity Newtown Youth, Newtown

January 8, 2012
Quota Club

January 15, 2012
University Church at Yale, New Haven

January 22, 2012
Zion, North Branford

January 29, 2012
St. Peter's, Cheshire

February 5, 2012

February 12, 2012
University Church at Yale, New Haven

February 19, 2012

February 26, 2012
Zion, North Branford

March 4, 2012

March 11, 2012

March 18, 2012

March 25, 2012

April 1, 2012

April 8, 2012

April 15, 2012
University Church at Yale, New Haven

April 22, 2012

April 29, 2012

 

 

In the news

Trinity Church brings its message outdoors
Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008
New Haven Register

Church takes services outdoors to the homeless
Published: Thursday, November 03, 2008
New Haven Register

Urban artist’s Passion unfurls on Green
Published: Thursday, November 03, 2008
New Haven Register

Chapel on the Green aids needy on Maundy Thursday (video)
Published:  Friday, April 2, 2010
New Haven Register

Chapel on the Green Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary (video)
Published:  Monday, November 8, 2010
The New Haven Independent

Chapel on the Green Convenes Despite
Cold Weather
.  Jan. 23, 2011 (video)
Published:  Monday, Jan. 24, 2011
New Haven Register

Homeless Feet Washed
Published:  April 22, 2011
New Haven Independent
 

Images from Chapel on the Green





Volunteers from St. Peter's Episcopal
Church in Cheshire serve lunch in the rain


People gather for the service

- General Images

- St. Thomas Episcopal Church in New Haven visit

- First Anniversary Celebration

- Stations of the Cross

- Fall 2009

- July 4th Cookout, 2010





 

 

 

In the news

Trinity Church brings its message outdoors
Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008
New Haven Register

Church takes services outdoors to the homeless
Published: Thursday, November 03, 2008
New Haven Register

Urban artist’s Passion unfurls on Green
Published: Thursday, November 03, 2008
New Haven Register

Chapel on the Green aids needy on Maundy Thursday (video)
Published:  Friday, April 2, 2010
New Haven Register

Chapel on the Green Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary (video)
Published:  Monday, November 8, 2010
The New Haven Independent

Chapel on the Green Convenes Despite
Cold Weather
.  Jan. 23, 2011 (video)
Published:  Monday, Jan. 24, 2011
New Haven Register

Homeless Feet Washed
Published:  April 22, 2011
New Haven Independent
 

Images from Chapel on the Green





Volunteers from St. Peter's Episcopal
Church in Cheshire serve lunch in the rain


People gather for the service

- General Images

- St. Thomas Episcopal Church in New Haven visit

- First Anniversary Celebration

- Stations of the Cross

- Fall 2009

- July 4th Cookout, 2010