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 is 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 also 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 heavily 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 Coordinator Chris Evans at cevans@trinitynewhaven.org.

Sponsoring lunches means providing 100-175 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 (peanut butter and jelly, ham, bologna)
      piece of fruit
      bag of chips
      dessert:  pudding cup, apple sauce, cookie, layer cake

Contact Chris Evans, Coordinator, for particulars.

Thank you to the following organizations for providing the meals

August 1, 2010.  
St. Paul and St. James Episcopal, New Haven.

August 8, 2010
Zion Episcopal Church, North Branford, CT

August 15, 2010.  Rev. Callista Isabelle.
University Church at Yale, New Haven, CT.

August 22, 2010.  Josh Hanson, Pastor.
Church Haven, New Haven, CT

August 29, 2010
St. John's Episcopal, New Haven, CT

September 5, 2010
University Church at Yale.  Rev. Callista Isabelle.

September 12, 2010
Former Profits (YDS), New Haven, CT

September 19, 2010
VACANT

September 26, 2010
VACANT

October 3, 2010
Trinity Episcopal Church Girl's Choir, New Haven, CT

October 10, 2010
University Church at Yale.  Rev. Callista Isabelle

October 17, 2010
Trinity Episcopal Church Boy's Choir, New Haven, CT

October 24, 2010
VACANT

October 31, 2010
VACANT

November 14, 2010
University Church at Yale.  Rev. Callista Isabelle

December 12, 2010
University Church at Yale.  Rev. Callista Isabelle