This is the last of a series of community workshops we offer this summer. We are made to make, like our Creator, and made to be in community with each other. So join us (and invite a friend) for our series of summer workshops. All workshops will take place in Trinity’s Undercroft. Freewill donations are welcome, not required.

RSVP if you plan to attend, at least one week in advance! Visit: https://forms.gle/Y3wcymJro1tCRJD7A

• Saturday, August 29, from 11am-2pm - Macaron Workshop with Sarah Johnson and Simon Lee. Includes a light tea-inspired lunch.

We joyfully celebrate the conclusion of our Summer Program, Share Stories Together, as we begin a new year of school and a new chapter of life stories. Bring your backpack to be blessed along with other students — children and adults — attending the Service. This is a Family Eucharist Service specifically geared toward our young parishioners and takes place in the Nave.

We gather to read beloved children’s books, inspired by religious traditions including Judaism, Buddhism, and Christianity. Co-hosted by Congregation Mishkan Israel, New Haven Zen Center, and Trinity Episcopal Church on the Green. This event is part of Trinity’s summer program Sharing Stories Together, exploring the stories of our faith, family, and the wider community. RSVP is helpful but not required. Email family@trinitynewhaven.org by August 16.

This summer we invite you to a series of community workshops. We are made to make, like our Creator, and made to be in community with each other. So join us (and invite a friend) for our series of summer workshops. All workshops will take place in Trinity’s Undercroft. Freewill donations are welcome, not required.

RSVP for each event you plan to attend, at least one week in advance! Visit: https://forms.gle/Y3wcymJro1tCRJD7A

• Saturday, August 8, time 10am-noon - Flower Arranging with friends from St. Paul’s Norwalk

• Saturday, August 29, from 11am-2pm - Macaron Workshop with Sarah Johnson and Simon Lee. Includes a light tea-inspired lunch.

Home Board Event:

Tour of Lost in New Haven, a Museum of New Haven Memorabilia
Thursday, August 6

Schedule

• 10:30am – Group 1 Tour

• Lunch - 12 - 12:45pm for both tour groups

• 1:00pm – Group 2 Tour

RSVP by July 30 to Billie Ladd (bdladd@sbcglobal.net), including which tour you are signing up for: Group 1 (10am-noon) or Group 2 (1pm to 2:30pm). Tours are limited to 20 people each.

Lunch will include a variety of sandwiches with chips and a choice of drinks. Home Board events are for people 62 and older. Event is free, though contributions up to $45 are welcome to support the ongoing mission of the Home Board to provide support to aging people in our community.

Trinity families are heading to Ridge Top Club in Hamden for a pool party! There we’ll eat, pray, play and share our favorite vacation stories with other families. Please RSVP by July 22 to Angela Arpino, family@trinitynewhaven.org. This is part of our Summer Program, “Share Stories Together.”

This summer we invite you to a series of community workshops. We are made to make, like our Creator, and made to be in community with each other. So join us (and invite a friend) for our series of summer workshops. All workshops will take place in Trinity’s Undercroft. Freewill donations are welcome, not required.

RSVP for each event you plan to attend, at least one week in advance! Visit: https://forms.gle/Y3wcymJro1tCRJD7A

• Saturday, July 18, from 10am to 12:30pm - Pasta Making with Gloria Hoda. We will wrap up with a lunch of handmade pasta.

• Saturday, August 8, time 10am-noon - Flower Arranging with friends from St. Paul’s Norwalk

• Saturday, August 29, from 11am-2pm - Macaron Workshop with Sarah Johnson and Simon Lee. Includes a light tea-inspired lunch.

America, America: Summer Sermon Series at Trinity

June 14 – July 12

Our summer sermon series invites preachers to engage with the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, reflecting on our American identity in light of our faith and the authors of books who have shaped our understanding of what our country is, and what it can be.

June 14 | The Rev. Heidi Thorsen | Broken We Kneel, by Diana Butler Bass

June 21 | The Rev. Canon Ranjit Mathews | The Soul of America, by Jon Meacham

June 28 | Dr. Samuel Ernest | Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman

July 5 | The Rev. Luk De Volder | The American Spirit, by David McCullough

July 12 | The Rev. Canon D Littlepage | Dark Testament, by Pauli Murray

America, America: Summer Sermon Series at Trinity

June 14 – July 12

Our summer sermon series invites preachers to engage with the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, reflecting on our American identity in light of our faith and the authors of books who have shaped our understanding of what our country is, and what it can be.

June 14 | The Rev. Heidi Thorsen | Broken We Kneel, by Diana Butler Bass

June 21 | The Rev. Canon Ranjit Mathews | The Soul of America, by Jon Meacham

June 28 | Dr. Samuel Ernest | Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman

July 5 | The Rev. Luk De Volder | The American Spirit, by David McCullough

July 12 | The Rev. Canon D Littlepage | Dark Testament, by Pauli Murray

America, America: Summer Sermon Series at Trinity

June 14 – July 12

Our summer sermon series invites preachers to engage with the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, reflecting on our American identity in light of our faith and the authors of books who have shaped our understanding of what our country is, and what it can be.

June 14 | The Rev. Heidi Thorsen | Broken We Kneel, by Diana Butler Bass

June 21 | The Rev. Canon Ranjit Mathews | The Soul of America, by Jon Meacham

June 28 | Dr. Samuel Ernest | Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman

July 5 | The Rev. Luk De Volder | The American Spirit, by David McCullough

July 12 | The Rev. Canon D Littlepage | Dark Testament, by Pauli Murray

Our Organ Recital Series concludes on June 25th at 7:00 pm with Trinity’s own Organist Sarah Johnson and Director of Music Simon Lee in a program of music for organ and saxophone. Their recital will include music by composers Eric Coates, Josef Gabriel Rheinberger, and Amy Beach among others. Please join us in supporting our wonderful organ “Sister Soosie” in this final concert for the summer.

America, America: Summer Sermon Series at Trinity

June 14 – July 12

Our summer sermon series invites preachers to engage with the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, reflecting on our American identity in light of our faith and the authors of books who have shaped our understanding of what our country is, and what it can be.

June 14 | The Rev. Heidi Thorsen | Broken We Kneel, by Diana Butler Bass

June 21 | The Rev. Canon Ranjit Mathews | The Soul of America, by Jon Meacham

June 28 | Dr. Samuel Ernest | Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman

July 5 | The Rev. Luk De Volder | The American Spirit, by David McCullough

July 12 | The Rev. Canon D Littlepage | Dark Testament, by Pauli Murray

Our Organ Recital Series continues on June 18th at 7:00 pm with Nathan Bayreuther, Director of Music Ministry at the First Congregational Church of Madison. Nathan began his professional career at the early age of 13, and enjoys sailing in his spare time. Nathan’s recital will include music by composers Alexandre Guilmant, Leo Sowerby, and J. S. Bach.

“Summers with Soosie” will conclude on June 25th at 7:00 pm with Sarah Johnson (organ) and Simon Lee (saxophone).

Trinity Home Board: Spring Luncheon

Wednesday, June 17

New Haven Country Club (160 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden)

• 12:30pm - Cocktail Hour, with Cash Bar

• 1pm - Lunch

RSVP to Billie Ladd (bdladd@sbcglobal.net) by June 9, specifying your meal choice:

> Grilled NY Sirloin

> Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon

> No Noodle Butternut Squash Lasagna

Home Board events are for people 62 and older. Event is free, though contributions up to $45 are welcome to support the ongoing mission of the Home Board to provide support to aging people in our community.

Sunday, June 14 at 12:30pm, at Westville Cemetery

St. Luke’s & Trinity on the Green are hosting a joint prayer service at the graveside of Lois Tritton and her grandson Frederick. We remember the historic significance of Lois and her mother Lucy, as the last two enslaved people sold by auction on the New Haven Green. We pause in this month when we observe Juneteenth: to honor their story, to acknowledge other stories of freedom deferred, and to pray for a more just and loving future.

Join us for a short pilgrimage to the gravesite, following St. Luke’s and Trinity’s morning services. Our prayers at the gravesite will be about 30 minutes long.

How to get there: We recommend people park on Blake Street, where we will enter the cemetery by foot via a gate near 175 Blake Street (look for signage).

Accessibility: Note that there is a walk of about 150 ft over uneven terrain to get to the gravesite. Because of the location of the grave, this is the easiest way to access the site. Join us, as you are able.

Our Organ Recital Series continues on June 11th at 7:00 pm with Anne Maria Lim, Director of Music and Organist at Center Church on the Green, New Haven. We are pleased to welcome one of our closest neighbors on the Green! Anne Maria’s recital will include music by composers Rachel Laurin, Johannes Brahms, and Charles-Marie Widor.

“Summers with Soosie” will continue on June 18th at 7:00 pm with Nathan Bayreuther, Director of Music Ministry at the First Congregational Church of Madison.

Join us on June 4th at 7:00 pm for the start of our Organ Recital Series “Summers with Soosie” with Trinity’s own Organ Scholar Nicholas Stigall. This is also Nicholas’s farewell recital, as he is moving to Chattanooga, TN to serve as the Assistant Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. We wish Nicholas all the best in his new role! His recital will include music by composers Pamela Decker, Herbert Howells, and Petr Eben.

“Summers with Soosie” will continue on June 11th at 7:00 pm with Anne Maria Lim, Director of Music and Organist at Center Church on the Green, New Haven.

We’re celebrating the dads in our community with prayer and fellowship. Children’s Chapel features a gift-making session, too. Join us!

Episco-Pals:

A gathering of people who attend Episcopal churches in the Greater New Haven Area, and their families

Saturday, May 16

10am to noon

Donuts, fruit, and coffee will be provided

Join us for a casual gathering at College Woods: East Rock Park. We will meet at the pavilion near the playground. All ages are welcome. No RSVP required, but if you’d like to be in touch about possible changes to the event due to weather, contact Angela Arpino: family@trinitynewhaven.org.

Wake Up the Green – Stained Glass Tours & more

Saturday, May 9 | Festival takes place from 10am to 4pm

9am – Clean the Green (with Friends of the Green)

11am-1pm – Stained Glass Self-Guided Tours, with organ music accompaniment

More about Wake Up the Green:

The Proprietors of the New Haven Green invite the community to celebrate the arrival of spring at the Wake Up the Green Spring Festival. This vibrant, family-friendly, and leashed pet-friendly event will take place on the New Haven Green and will feature a variety of activities, entertainment, and shopping opportunities.

Trinity will participate in this event by hosting a special Clean the Green to prepare our shared space for this festival. We will also open the doors of our church from 11am to 1pm, offering pamphlets for self-guided tours of our beautiful stained glass windows, with music in the background from Trinity’s historic organ.

POSTPONED - future date tbd

Chelsea Berry Live with the Trinity Choristers

An Evening of Song at Trinity on the Green

Join us for a truly uplifting musical experience as Chelsea Berry, acclaimed singer-songwriter and powerhouse vocalist, takes the stage alongside the Trinity Choristers for a one-night-only concert at Trinity on the Green.

Chelsea Berry’s music has been described as heartfelt, dynamic, and deeply evocative, a blend of folk, indie, and expressive songcraft drawn from over two decades on the road. With a voice praised for its emotional depth and magnetic presence, Chelsea has performed coast-to-coast, shared the stage with legendary artists, and built a devoted audience through intimate storytelling and masterful live performance.

This special concert brings together Chelsea’s signature sound and the rich choral tradition of the Trinity Choristers, creating an unforgettable evening where contemporary songwriting meets timeless harmony.

About Chelsea Berry

Chelsea Berry is a Maine-based singer-songwriter known for her commanding vocals and compelling stage presence. Over her 25-year career, she’s released numerous albums and EPs, with her music featured on Sirius XM’s The Loft and played across radio stations nationwide. Chelsea’s performances draw listeners in “like moths to a flame,” blending poetic lyrics, soaring melodies, and heartfelt storytelling.

Altar Guild: Holy Saturday Workday

Saturday, April 4

Noon to 2pm

Questions / RSVP: Patricia Thurston (patriciathurston@sbcglobal.net)

Whether you are new or a longtime participate in the altar guild, young or old, you are welcome to participate in this altar guild workday as we prepare the church for our Easter celebration! Guidance and training (for those who needed) will be provided.

Thursday, April 2

2pm – Worship Service for Maundy Thursday, with Bishop Jeff Mello

2:30-4pm – Foot Washing & Health Fair

with refreshments for guests

Our Chapel on the Green community gathers the Thursday of Holy Week to follow Jesus’ example of loving one another, by washing the feet of our neighbors. This event is co-sponsored by Cornell Scott Hill Health Center, which provides professional footcare and other support services to members of our Chapel on the Green community, with special care and attention to those who are homeless.

Volunteers needed – we welcome volunteers to wash feet (guidance provided), help distribute food and other resources, or provide wraparound services. If you are interested, contact Rev. Heidi Thorsen (hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org).

Stations of the Cross: With St. Luke’s & Trinity

Friday, March 27 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (111 Whalley Ave.)

6pm Bible Study (option: bring your own dinner) – St. Luke’s Parish Hall

7:15pm Stations of the Cross – St. Luke’s Nave

Join us for an evening of conversation and prayer, as we discuss scripture together and then walk through St. Luke’s sanctuary as we pray at each Station of the Cross. Optional – bring your own dinner, or a snack item to share. Volunteer readers for the stations will be determined that day.

RSVP to Rev. Heidi (hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org).

Join us for a service of music, readings and contemplation. Choral Evensong has been occurring daily around the world. Step out of the busyness and hustle and bustle of the streets for 45 minutes and enjoy beautiful singing.

For the last of our Thursday evening services in Lent, join the Parish Choir for a moving performance of John Stainer’s Passion-oratorio The Crucifixion. Modeled after Bach’s great Passions, Stainer sets the narrative of Holy Week with a tenor evangelist sung by our Director of Music, Simon Lee and the voice of Jesus sung by baritone Will Doreza. The congregation too has role in the singing of some of the great Lenten hymns including All for Jesus, and Cross of Jesus.