Check out this loving and serving community of 8-11 year olds. Spirit Quest gathers weekly during Coffee Hour and combines fun, service, and mental wellness activities for our youth as they search for the fruits of the Spirit in this hectic world. This week: We plan our Fall Quest.

Choristarters starts a new year on September 10 at 4:30 pm. This group is open to all children aged between 4 and 8 years old. It is non-auditioned and offers a children a chance to explore music making through game songs, Kodály-based activities  as well as developing their singing voice. Sessions are 45 minutes long and free. For more information, please contact Simon Lee, our Director of Music (slee@trinitynewhaven.org) 

College Wood Pavilion - East Rock Park, 41 Cold Spring Street, New Haven, CT 06511

Join us for a joyful day of worship, food, fun, and fellowship in the woods! There will be games and activities for the whole family! 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

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 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.

We’re 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!

Learn what it means to be an Acolyte and to serve God and Trinity parishioners in this way. No commitment required as you and your child explore this ministry. If your child has already decided to serve and has attended at least one training session, please attend this session for further training. Contact Angela or Rev. Heidi with questions prior to October 5.

In Advent 2023, the Children, Youth & Family Ministry distributed “All Creation Waits,” written by Gayle Boss and illustrated by Sharon Spitz. This beautiful book features God’s creatures, their lives, and how they wait for spring, just like we wait for the birth of Christ. Now in 2025, Gayle and Sharon will be visiting Trinity as our Season of Creation ends and we prepare for Advent. Bring your book to be signed and if you just joined us recently, contact Angela and she will order one for you: Family@TrinityNewHaven.org.

The Say Family open their home to us for a evening of fellowship and food. The children play with our childcare providers as the adults relax and enjoy a good meal in the company of other adults. Meal and beverages provided by Trinity’s CYFM. Please bring a dessert if you are able.
* As always, donations to offset the cost of this event are always welcome, but not mandatory.

A day off from school or work? Join your church friends for something fun on a Blessed Day Off! (Based on Hamden and New Haven School Calendars):

On Monday, Oct. 13, Indigenous People's Day, join us for a Blessing of the Animals and snacks at Brooksvale Farm, Hamden. Please RSVP to Angela by Oct. 10.

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 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.

On this Blessed Day Off, we are invited to the Yale Native American Cultural Center for their annual Powwow. Explore music and traditions of native cultures. We’ll meet and park at Trinity by 11:30 AM then walk over together. Please RSVP to Angela by Oct. 29.

Remember with love the ancestors in your family as we celebrate All Saints and All Souls Days with this gentle, child-friendly prayer service. Please bring photos or drawings of those for whom we will pray.

It’s Election Day and we’re making bird feeders and bird houses to sell at Trinity’s Christmas Market, with proceeds benefiting our Organ Restoration Fund. Come paint, glue, and create as we help our community raise funds. Meet at the Bethesda Lutheran Parish House, 305 St. Ronan Street, New Haven. Lunch included!

Our Trinity Community comes together for food and fun with all ages. This month: Game Night! Bring your favorite board or card game and we’ll provide a few of our own. All ages welcome. RSVP required.

This is the first 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. Other dates include January 25 and April 26.

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 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.

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. Older kids and parishioners are welcome to volunteer as activity leaders! 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: Family@TrinityNewHaven.org

The Story of Christmas is presented by our children, grandchildren, teens, and parishioners. Come early to meet the miniature horse and other animals of the petting zoo!

• Rehearsal: Saturday, December 13, 10 AM to Noon

• Pageant: Sunday, December 14, cast members gather at 9:30 AM in the Undercroft. All others join us during the 10:30 AM Service.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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. The last session is on April 26.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It’s President’s Day and we’ll gather at Best Video in Hamden for lunch and a movie! Please RSVP to Angela: Family@TrinityNewHaven.org.

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.

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.

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

Those who have been preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation will make lunch and serve it at Chapel on the Green, our parish ministry that serves the unhoused and hungry on the New Haven Green. All are welcome to join us after Coffee Hour to prepare the food and set up for the 2 PM Service outside, behind the church. Please note: This is the day of the New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade; some street closures will occur.

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.

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.

It’s Eid al-Fitr and parents will have the opportunity to drop off their children at Trinity and head to lunch with a friend. We’ll feed and entertain the kids as you do. Please RSVP to Angela: Family@TrinityNewHaven.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Easter has passed and we’ll talk about the experience of Holy Week and Easter Sunday as we finish up preparation for the Sacrament.

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.

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 is the last 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.

Happy Mother’s Day! This monthly, kid-friendly service invites families to gather upstairs in the Nave at 10:30 AM for their own version on Sunday Worship. Children and adults participate as readers, musicians, and ushers.

Families and young parishioners join Trinity’s Friends of the Green Ministry as we pick up trash on the New Haven Green as a way to give back to our community. Special tools and supplies are provided. Meet to the right of the church’s front doors at 9:30 AM sharp.