Advent Workday with Brunch Potluck
Location: Trinity on the Green, Nave
Help us “green” the church, and refresh our sacred space for Advent. Optional: Bring a baked good to share.
Advent Lessons & Carols
Location: Trinity on the Green, Nave
A service of readings, prayers, and carols sung by the Parish Choir.
The Home Board Hosts: Advent Tea
Trinity Home Board: Advent Tea
Wednesday, December 3 from 2pm to 4pm
Elm City Club (155 Elm Street, New Haven)
An Afternoon of good music, good food, & good company
Musical Guest: the Acapella Singers
Parking: metered street parking, or park at Trinity and walk over
Accessibility: If you need a ride, or closer parking for mobility reasons, contact Rev. Heidi at hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org, or 203-624-3101.
Home Board events are for people 62 and older. Event is free, though contributions of up to $35 are welcome to support the ongoing mission of the Home Board to provide support to aging people in our community.
RSVP to Kate Walton (katejwalton@gmail.com) by November 24.
Dessert Theater: A Child's Christmas in Wales
Location: Trinity on the Green, Undercroft
The Trinity Players (celebrating their 50 year anniversary!) present a staged reading of Dylan Thomas’ nostalgic poem, A Child’s Christmas in Wales, complete with sweet treats. Suggested donation: $10.
Camp Christmas
FREE! Camp Christmas offers lunch and an afternoon of Christmas fun for children up to age 10 including cookie decorating, games, crafts, movies, and gift-making. Parents enjoy an afternoon of kid-free shopping, gift wrapping, holiday chores, or maybe a nap! Contact Angela if you can help or would like to register your child by Dec. 1: Family@TrinityNewHaven.org
Annual Christmas Concert
Location: Trinity on the Green, Nave
Trinity on the Green’s treasured annual concert full of festive favorites, Christmas classics, and modern masterpieces, this year honoring composer John Rutter’s 80th birthday. Suggested donation at the door: $20.
Christmas Pageant & Family Eucharist
Our children bring the story of Christmas to life, joined by a live animal or two! If a child in your life would like to participate contact Angela: family@trinitynewhaven.org.
Homeless Persons' Memorial Service
Location: Trinity on the Green, Nave
Reception with food and resources to follow in the Undercroft
Join us for this annual remembrance of people who have died in the past year and experienced homelessness during their lives. Co-sponsors: Cornell Scott Hill Health Center & New Reac.
Christmas Lessons & Carols
Location: Trinity on the Green, Nave
Start your Christmas celebration: join all of the Trinity Choirs for a festive service of Nine Lessons and Carols which draw on the traditions of King’s College Cambridge.
Spiritual Fellowship Christmas Party
Location: Trinity on the Green, Undercroft
A Christmas Party for those in need of fellowship on Christmas Day, hosted by James Thomas and the Spiritual Fellowship.
Lunch & Movie Screening: Where Then Shall We Go?
Saturday, January 10 at Noon
Trinity on the Green – Undercroft
Lunch Provided
Talkback with Special Guests Luz and Mark Colville, of Amistad Catholic Worker & Rosette Village
Where Then Shall We Go? is a PBS-produced documentary following the local story of Amistad Catholic Worker in the Hill neighborhood of New Haven, and their efforts to build a village of tiny homes for those who are unhoused. There are currently 1,196 unhoused people living in Greater New Haven, a 100% increase from this time last year, and there are 346 people on a months-long waitlist for a shelter bed. Amistad House and their community, Rosette Village, are an important response to homelessness in our city. Everyday more people are faced with a lack of affordable housing and prohibitions to outdoor living, and together we have to ask the question, “Where then shall we go?”
Event is free, though donations to support Rosette Village are very welcome. Give today >>
Confirmation Preparation 2026
The Way of Love: (Re)Introduction to Christian Faith: Rev. Heidi leads five classes designed to deepen and confirm your faith as we explore the Way of Love, a summary of Christian belief and practice put forward by the Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop, the Rev. Michael Curry. These sessions take place in the Upper Room and serve as Confirmation preparation for those wanting to be confirmed in the 2025 Easter Season. Classes take place on February 1, February 15, March 1, with a Service Project on March 15, March 22 and April 12.
Lenten Activity Stations for Children
Throughout our Lenten Journey we once again offer our popular Activity Stations for all ages. All families are welcome to join us in the Undercroft at 9:30 AM on Feb. 22 for a special first look at the stations.
Prayers & Pajamas
Youth aged 10-16 years old are invited to this overnight Trinity adventure! We play, pray, eat, and serve others while spending the night at church. Please RSVP by April 27 to Simon, Sarah, or Angela.
Christmas Market Champagne Preview Party
Thursday November 20, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. For $30 come and enjoy a glass of champagne, some nibbles, and purchase items at the Market before the best deals disappear. Purchase a ticket for $30 using the link below.
Contact leighcromey@gmail.com.
Lift Up Your Heads! - 140th Anniversary of Choral Music at Trinity
Lift up your heads!
Join the Choirs of Trinity on the Green for a night of glorious music as we celebrate 140 years since the establishing of the choral foundation. The current Choristers, Changing Voices and Schola will be joined by Ned Vogel, alumnus of the chorister program and an orchestra led by concertmaster Artemis Simerson in addition to the glorious sounds of Sister Soosie, Trinity’s Aeolian-Skinner organ. In a program inspired by the Psalms, you will hear music by Howells, Parry, Brahms and Mendelssohn plus more modern works including the world premiere of a new commission by Margaret Burk.
For 140 years, Trinity’s choirs have been rich exponents of the Anglican choral tradition, offering a living heritage of sacred music that lifts hearts and minds. More than a tradition, Trinity’s choirs are also a profoundly valuable educational opportunity for young musicians, nurturing artistry, discipline, and collaboration within a vibrant community of faith and song. All proceeds from this concert will go to the restoration fund for Sister Soosie; we will be undertaking a full refurbishment of the 90 year old console in 2026. Let everything that hath breath, praise the Lord! Join us as we celebrate one of New Haven’s longest standing cultural landmarks.
Tickets available from Eventbrite.
Evensong sung by the Schola Section Leaders
Join us for Evensong sung by the Section Leaders of the Schola
Reading - Preces and Responses
Nixon - Faux Bordens
Chilcott - Be thou my vision
Community Dinner: Game Night - All Saint's Edition
Community Dinner: Game Night – All Saint’s Edition!
Our Trinity Community comes together for food and fun with all ages. This month: An All-Saints Themed Game Night! Bring your favorite board or card game and we’ll provide a few of our own—including Saints Bingo and a backdrop for “saintly selfies.” Pizza will be provided. Optional: bring a dessert to share, and/or a small cash contribution towards dinner ($10 suggested). Questions? Email family@trinitynewhaven.org.
Evensong sung by the Changing Voices and Schola
Join us for our weekly Thursday Evensong
Cleobury - Preces and Responses
Kennedy - Worcester Service
Mendelssohn - Beati mortui
Commemoration of the Faithful Departed with Duruflé's Requiem
Join us as we remember all those who have gone before us, especially those who have passed in the last year. The service will begin with a ceremonial reading of the names of all those who friends and family wish to be remembered as part of this act of worship.
Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem, Op. 9 is one of the great choral works of the 20th Century and is all the more powerful for being heard liturgically as it will be at this service. The beautiful ‘Pie Jesu’ will be sung by Mezzo-soprano Marsha Ackerman, accompanied by Yale graduate student Abigail Leidy. The powerful baritone solos will be sung by Stefan Weijola.
Everyone is welcome at this act of remembrance.
Silent Movie: Nosferatu with organ accompaniment by Jerrick Cavagnaro
Join us for a spooktacular time on October 30th at 7:30 PM, when former Trinity Organ Scholar Jerrick Cavagnaro will return to thrill us with an improvised accompaniment to the 1922 silent film Nosferatu.
Since graduating from Yale, Jerrick has been awarded First Prize in the 2024 National Competition in Organ Improvisation, and is currently serving as the Associate Director of Music at Trinity Copley Square, Boston. Admission is by donation, with a suggested donation of $25, and there will be concessions available for purchase. We hope to see you there with your most fa-BOO-lous costume on!
Evensong sung by the Schola
Join us for our weekly Thursday Evensong
Reading - Preces and Responses
Murill - Evening Canticles in E
Victoria - O quam gloriosum
Trinity Players present Nicene Noir
There’s Always DRAMA at TRINITY!
DINNER THEATER on Oct. 18
The Trinity Players will offer a special theater event, raising funds for Trinity, this time for the Organ Restoration Fund. Food and Theater will be served in the Undercroft beginning @ 6PM.
"Nicene Noir," An Allegory on the Creed will be directed by the Rev. Robert Sandine. "Nicene Noir" is the playwright Neil Olsen's popular noir-inspired story of Private Eye John Venture, a man searching for a lost soul in the mean streets of the city. He comes face-to-face with a colorful cast of characters in his quest to find redemption. The play provides a riff on contemporary morality as one man looks to find his way in a world turned upside down.
Cast and Crew: Jeff Klaus, Lisa Sandine, Donna Violante, Karen Isaacs, Allan Atherton, Pat Clendenen, Ellen Freiler, Simon Lee, Doris Manseau, Jeanne Kerr, Neil Olsen, and Robert Sandine.
Food: Appetizers, dinner, and dessert provided by Gloria Hoda and her team of volunteers.
Cost: Ticketed reservations are $30 per person, or $100 if you would like to be a sponsor (includes admission for two) or donate more if you can! There's limited seating available, so get your tickets soon.
Hymn Festival
The Parish Choir join with choirs from across Connecticut to celebrate the diverse hymnody which we sing each week. This festival is the culmination of a course on hymns entitled The Church sings its faith. For more information, click here.
Evensong sung by the Choristers
Join us for our weekly Thursday Evensong, sung by the Choristers
Archer - Preces and Responses (unison)
Marshall - Evening Canticles in C (Windsor Service)
Lloyd - The Ballad of the Judas Tree
Blessing of the Animals
A day off from school or work? Join us for a Blessing of the Animals (in honor of St. Francis) and snacks at Brooksvale Farm, Hamden. Please RSVP to Angela by Oct. 10; Family@TrinityNewHaven.org
Evensong sung by the Schola
Join us for our weekly Thursday Evensong, sung by the Schola.
Reading - Preces and Responses
Dyson - Evening Canticles in F
Hogan - Abide with me
Gayle Boss, author, and Sharon Spitz, illustrator, visit Trinity
“All Creation Waits” is a beautiful book we shared with families two years ago. Bring your copy to be signed — and your questions — for Gayle and Sharon during Coffee Hour. Don’t have a book? Get a copy from them that day or contact Angela at Family@TrinityNewHaven.org.
Cookie Bake
Parishioners are needed for our annual Cookie Bake! Help bake cookies to be sold at our Christmas Market which is raising funds for the Organ Restoration. Contact the office to connect with Lead Baker Gloria Hoda.
Pride Evensong sung by the Choristers, Changing Voices and Schola
Join us as we celebrate New Haven Pride with a special Evensong service featuring music by LGBTQ+ composers. This service is open to all!
Kenyan Health Care Initiatives Presentation
We’ve been collecting school supplies for parishioners Ralph and Mary Ann Stroup’s nonprofit which serves children, schools, and libraries in Kenya. We’ll hear what the supplies will do for Kenyan students at a Coffee Hour presentation on Sept. 21. All ages welcome!
Worship and Potluck Picnic
Join us for our annual welcome back worship service, taking place this year at East Rock Park, College Woods. Picnic to follow – Trinity will provide the main course, and we invite members of our community to bring an additional dish to share.
Optional:
Potluck Participation: If your surname begins with A-N, please bring a savory side dish, and if O-Z, dessert
Bring a comfortable folding chair or blanket, to supplement other seating that will be available that day
Sacred Forest Art Exhibition
Sacred Forest is an upcoming art exhibit that features the work of 10 contemporary artists and is a visual meditation on human interaction with our woodland landscapes. This exhibit includes handmade Sculpture, Assemblage, Drawing, Photography, Collage, Embroidery, Book-Arts and Painting in a glorious setting. Sacred Forest celebrates the arboreal nature of the gothic revival church surrounding the artwork, and reflects upon our history, relationships to our ecosystem and the ideas, thoughts and hopes surrounding the power of the forest environment. Participating Artists are: Nick Lamia, Marion Belanger & Martha Willette Lewis, Helen Scholtz, Natalia Petkov, Clymenza Hawkins, Maxim Schmidt, Scott Schuldt, Lesley Finn, Michelle Beaulieu Morgan, and Sarah Stengle. A selection of them will be on hand to show you around and discuss the artistic processes behind the work, ask questions, and mingle in cool calm of the ambiance. Sacred Forest is curated by Martha Willette Lewis and is co-produced by The Gallery Upstairs at The Institute Library and Trinity on the Green. Sacred Forest will run from June 13-July 3 during the church's public hours. A special reception will open the exhibition on Friday, June 13 at 6pm at Trinity on the Green.
Home Board Trolley Museum Trip
On Wednesday, May 28, the Trinity Home Board invites seniors to join us for a trip to the Trolley Museum in East Haven from noon until 2:00. The day will feature a trolley ride through the marshes, a tour of the trolley museum (including a subway car that was buried under the World Trade Center 9/11), and a picnic lunch on the party car.
RSVP by May 20! Attendance is limited to 36. Unfortunately, the trolley cars are not handicap accessible. Make your reservation now by emailing Billie Ladd at bdladd@sbcglobal.net
There is no cost for this event for Trinity seniors. However, donations are very happily accepted to defray the cost of this event. Home Board events are for seniors ages 62 and older.
Prayers & Pajamas
Fun & games, prayers & pajamas, snacks & pizza! Join us as we cook, eat, play, and pray together in this overnight adventure at Trinity Church on the Green. We'll explore the church, practice a song or two for the 7:45 service, help Clean the Green, and much more. You must register your child by contacting Simon Lee, Sarah Johnson, or Angela Arpino. family@trinitynewhaven.org
Spring Concert
Our annual Spring Concert sung by our choirs will be on Saturday, May 10, at 4:30 p.m. This year's concert, titled "So From the Earth a Song Shall Rise," features music by Herbert Howells, Imogen Holst, Wayne Marshall, and much more. Suggested donation at the door: $20
Wake Up the Green
Friends of the Green's annual "Wake Up the Green" takes place on Saturday, May 10! Join us at 9 a.m. for the first Clean the Green of the year, followed self-guided tours of Trinity's stained glass windows from 10-12. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO