Spirit Quest, our youth group for 8-13 year olds, will be baking cakes for this new ministry celebrating the birthdays of the unhoused in our community. These monthly celebrations will offer opportunities to any volunteers at Trinity, with Spirit Quest kicking off the first one. We start baking at noon, decorate the cakes at 1:30 PM, then serve at 3:00 PM. Contact Angela if you are interested in helping: Family@trinitynewhaven.org.

Your input is important and valuable and we want to talk with you!

• In the next 5 years, what would keep your family coming to Trinity?

• What would you like to see for your children?

• Where is God working in your family and home?

• How can we help you establish a good foundation of faith in your children?

In the Undercroft, during Coffee Hour.

This monthly group welcomes children Birth to 4 and their parent(s). This informal playtime in our Nursery allows parents to meet and the children to make new friends. Come at 10:30 AM for our Family Worship Service in the Undercroft.

This monthly, kid-friendly service invites families to gather in the Undercroft at 10:30 AM for their own version on Sunday Worship. Children and adults participate as readers, musicians, and ushers. If your child would like to read or bring up the gifts, please contact Angela.

There are many Episcopal churches in New Haven and the area and we’d like to get to know each other. Episcopal families are invited to meet at College Woods/East Rock Park (near the playground) for a few hours of fun and fellowship! Kids will play while the adults meet, chat, and sip coffee. Donuts, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided. Questions? Contact Angela: Family@trinitynewhaven.org.

The bells will be ringing as children scramble for the eggs dotting Trinity’s lawn after the 10:30 AM Easter Sunday Service. All children are invited — including your own, friend’s, neighbor’s, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

We walk and pray around the Nave of the church remembering the events of Holy Week and the joy of Easter Sunday. This child-friendly retelling of Jesus’ experiences that week are told through scripture and activities involving both children and adults.

Hosanna! The children of our Parish will wave palms as they lead our Parish donkey Dusty into the celebration of Mass on Palm Sunday. We gather at 10:20 AM on the apron of the church and the Service begins there at 10:30 AM.

This monthly group welcomes children Birth to 4 and their parent(s). This informal playtime in our Nursery allows parents to meet and the children to make new friends. Come at 10:30 AM for our Family Worship Service in the Undercroft.

This monthly, kid-friendly service invites families to gather in the Undercroft at 10:30 AM for their own version on Sunday Worship. Children and adults participate as readers, musicians, and ushers. This month, we’re also giving away and exchanging gently-used books. If your child would like to read or bring up the gifts, please contact Angela.

We need bakers to help mix batter, sprinkle toppings, and plate lots and lots of brownies for our friends at Chapel on the Green. Can your family help? If you'd like, bring your favorite candy topping/mix-in.

Members of Trinity’s Choir will be sharing their talents with us as we dine together. Details to come.

This is the second of three very brief introductions to Trinity’s amazing stained-glass windows. We’ll explore one particular window for about 15 minutes, just in time to attend worship at 10:30 AM.

This monthly group welcomes children Birth to 4 and their parent(s). This informal playtime in our Nursery allows parents to meet and the children to make new friends. Come at 10:30 AM for our Family Worship Service in the Undercroft.

This monthly, kid-friendly service invites families to gather in the Undercroft at 10:30 AM for their own version on Sunday Worship. Children and adults participate as readers, musicians, and ushers. If your child would like to read or bring up the gifts, please contact Angela.

Shrove, derived from shrive, refers to the confession of sins as a preparation for Lent. Shrove Tuesday, also called Pancake Day in many parts of the world, takes place the day prior to Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Children of all ages are invited to flip pancakes in a pan while racing down the center aisle of the church. This Trinity Choir tradition now invites all to participate. Also, we’ll burn last year’s palms to be used the next day.

It’s President’s Day and we’ll gather at Best Video in Hamden for pizza and “Encanto”! Please RSVP to Angela: Family@TrinityNewHaven.org.

What is Encanto about?

The Madrigals are an extraordinary family who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift -- except Mirabel. However, she soon may be the Madrigals' last hope when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is now in danger. Note: Disney has assigned Encanto a PG rating due to its mild peril and thematic elements. This makes it suitable for most kids, but parents should consider individual sensitivities.

Trinity has a small room which houses many sacred items, especially those used during Holy Communion. Where is it? What does the “sacristan” do there? We’ll learn from one of Trinity’s Sacristans and help prepare the altar for Mass.

Scottish food, dancing, poetry and more! Please RSVP to Rev. Heidi: hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org. Suggested donation: $10.

Our Fall Quest comes to its conclusion as we cook and serve at Chapel on the Green, Trinity’s weekly ministry that serves the unhoused and those hungry for spiritual and actual food. Spirit Quest meets weekly during Coffee Hour and is open to parishioners 8-11 years old.

This monthly group welcomes children Birth to 4 and their parent(s). This informal playtime in our Nursery allows parents to meet and the children to make new friends. Come at 10:30 AM for our Family Worship Service in the Undercroft.

This monthly, kid-friendly service invites families to gather in the Undercroft at 10:30 AM for their own version on Sunday Worship. Children and adults participate as readers, musicians, and ushers.

On January 6, Three Kings Day, we’ll visit the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center (formerly the Knights of Columbus Museum) in New Haven for a look at creches (nativity scenes) from around the world. They are opening just for us so please invite your friends to join us! Lunch will follow in the Center; please RSVP to Angela: Family@TrintiyNewHaven.org.

We'll experience a relatively new Episcopal tradition: Blessing the church doors with Rev. Luk! Join us as we pray and mark the front and side doors. Each family will receive the blessing and some chalk to bless their own homes, too!

Our first Families Together Service Project of the year involves creating hygiene bags for our friends at Chapel on the Green. We’ll make 200 bags of toothbrushes, deodorant, band aids, socks, and many other items so your help is needed. Contact Angela if you’d like to donate items or the funds to purchase them: Family@TrinityNewHaven.org.

A craft, game, and caroling are featured prior to our shorter Family Worship Service which includes the classic story of the birth of Jesus. Families are invited to arrive any time after 10 AM.

In the Undercroft Library, during Coffee Hour.

We'll have our own special Coffee Hour as we prepare for the conclusion of our Quest on Jan. 18 at Chapel on the Green. We'll need everyone (and a parent or two) to help on Jan. 18 so please join us to learn details. Bring a friend, too!

Our Trinity Community comes together for food and fun with all ages. This month: A Carol Sing! Simon Lee, our Music Director, will lead a rehearsal and then take us outside to sing to New Haven. All ages welcome. RSVP required.