COTG: Maundy Thursday Worship & Foot Washing

Thursday, April 2

2pm – Worship Service for Maundy Thursday, with Bp. 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.

Watch Party: Installation of Archbishop of Canterbury

Wednesday, March 25 at 9:30am

Undercroft Library – while the Wednesday Club meets in the general space of the Undercroft

Next Wednesday we will offer a watch party of the Installation of the Most Rev’d and Rt. Hon. Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. The Archbishop of Canterbury is a symbol of unity in our Anglican / Episcopal tradition, as the senior bishop of the Church of England and the ceremonial head of the Worldwide Anglican Communion. Bishop Mullally will be the first woman to serve in this historic role.

We are offering a casual screening of this event, in real time, at 9:30am (EST) in the Undercroft Library for those who wish to join. You can also watch online here: https://bit.ly/4bvP2Mo

RSVP: Episcopal Church Women Annual Meeting and Luncheon

Thursday, May 07, 2026

Aqua Turf, 565 Mulberry Street, Plantsville (Southington), CT

Guest Speaker: Principal Kenneasha Sloley

This is a cherished time to reconnect with old friends, forge new relationships, and come together in worship as we celebrate the impactful work of the Episcopal Church Women in Connecticut. Each Annual Meeting serves as a powerful reminder of God’s grace and presence. We look forward to sharing this meaningful day with you.

Agenda

9:00 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

11:15 a.m. Business Meeting, Honored Women presentation, Guest Speaker

12:45 p.m. Luncheon

RSVP

Reservations are coordinated by parish. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Rev. Heidi (hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org) no later than Tuesday, April 14. Please specify your preference for lunch: fish, chicken, or vegetarian. Trinity will cover the cost to attend, though donations up to $25 (the cost of registration per person) are welcome and can be given by check to the office or online, with the memo “ECW Luncheon.” 

Hot Cross Buns! A Festive Reception for the Easter Vigil

Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to bring hot cross buns and other festive snacks to a reception at the back of the church, following the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4 at 7pm. Questions? Email Rev. Heidi (hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org)

Donations for a New Apartment

A member of our community is moving into a new apartment in March, and is looking for the following items to help set up their new home. If you are able to donate any of the following items, especially gently used and in good condition, contact Rev. Heidi (hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org).

Kitchen: plates, glasses, pots, pans

Bedroom: bed sheets (full size), pillows, pillowcases

Bathroom: shower curtain, towels, washcloths

Cleaning: bathroom cleaning supplies, dish detergent, sponges, plunger

Trinity Book group  is meeting in person at Maria Braniff’s home on Monday, April 6 at 3:00pm. The book we are discussing is The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia  by Juliet Grames, who is going to join us for the discussion.  It is a historical mystery novel set in an isolated Italian mountain village in the 1960s. 

For more information and if you would like to join us please contact; jenniferobriggs@gmail.com.

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).

Remember a loved one by contributing an Easter memorial, with funds going toward special music offerings for Easter. How to give: (1) send a check to the office with the memo line “Easter Music Memorial” and the name of your loved one(s); (2) at https://onrealm.org/TrinityOnGreen/-/form/give/eastermusic, and send an email with names to kpicha@trinitynewhaven.org. Names can also be submitted using this form: Easter Memorials 2026 – Fill out form and will be printed in an insert in our Easter Day Bulletin.

WOMEN’s BIBLE STUDY will continue to meet during Lisa Levy’s absence and will be facilitated by Lilian Revel. The group is currently reading selections from the Gospel according to Matthew, which is being enriched by the free online Bible courses offered by Yale  (https://yalebiblestudy.org/courses/the-gospel-of-matthew/) This week we will discuss “Week 3” of the Yale course, dealing with the miracles. The group meets every Thursday, from 4 – 5pm, via zoom. Should you wish to join the group please contact Lilian Revel (lrevel@pobox.com) or simply join by clicking the zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84633633168?pwd=UmVKbnFRc0ZkMlp4Mkcva3RPQ3UvZz09

Old and New Testament lessons of faith are offered to children in our community during the 10:30 AM Service. Children's Chapel Junior welcomes those 7 years old and younger; Senior invites those 8 years old and older to join us. Children are invited to come downstairs when the announcement is made and they return during the "Peace," in time for Holy Communion. Thank you to the volunteers who have stepped forward to help with this ministry as it grows! Presented by our Children, Youth & Family Ministry.

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.

This Sunday, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will impact road access and parking in and around downtown New Haven. This year, maps of the parade indicate that the parking ban will be in effect starting at 9am rather than 1pm as in previous years. Please take this into account as you plan for travel to and from Trinity on Sunday.

In the event that you do receive a parking ticket while parked at Trinity for worship, please take a photo of the ticket and send it to the Trinity office for reimbursement. 

Please see the map below for further details:

Special Event Announcement | New Haven, CT

Additionally, the Sham Rock and Roll is scheduled for this Sunday, and while road closures are away from downtown New Haven, they may have impacts for travel as well. Please see additional information here:

WPLR 2023

Outreach Committee Meeting

Sunday, March 8 at noon

Undercroft Library

Our Outreach Committee Meeting will continue this Sunday as scheduled, as we center ourselves in our mission to love and serve others. Questions? Contact Rev. Heidi (hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org)

Community Dinner: Choir Cabaret

Friday, March 13 at 6pm

Trinity Undercroft

RSVP - https://forms.gle/NKuFj28wkaZr7XAz5

From Broadway to the music hall, join us for a family-friendly Choir Cabaret, featuring section leaders from Trinity’s choir! Dinner will feature a variety of appetizers, and guests are welcome to bring a dessert or beverage to share.

Please RSVP by Sunday, March 8. Event is free and open to all, though donations will be accepted to go towards supporting the Choir Activity Fund.

The Yale Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a concert on March 28 featuring Mahler‘s 2nd Symphony. The Greater New Haven Community Chorus will accompany the symphony. Trinity members Ed and Candy Stannard and Helena Estes are members of the chorus. Discount tickets are available at this link:

Lent 2026 | Sundays in March at 9:30am in the Undercroft Library

Adult Education returns during Lent! Join us on Sundays at 9:30am in the Undercroft Library, as we explore the prayer practices of notable people of faith at different times in history, through the present.

This Sunday, all ages are invited to meet in the Narthex (lobby) at 10 AM to briefly look at and reflect on one of our amazing windows. We'll finish in time for the 10:30 AM Service. Join us! Presented by Trinity's Children, Youth & Family Ministry. 

Dear Trinity community,

We write to share some challenging news. Our Community Care Minister, Lisa Levy, was charged last Friday with state misdemeanor animal cruelty offenses. We have notified the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT) which is providing guidance. Lisa is represented by an attorney in her pending State case. 

As we gather more information, we are placing Lisa on administrative leave. We are keeping Lisa in our prayers and all those impacted by this situation. This is a tragic situation, and we grieve it. As people of faith, we know that what God has made is sacred. As people whose lives are enriched by the companionship of animals, we know they must be treated with care, respect, and dignity.

We are mindful of the significant spiritual and emotional impact of this news on our community. Please be in touch with Rev. Luk or Rev. Heidi if you find yourself in need of a pastoral conversation. 

Peace in Christ,

Rev. Luk De Volder
Rev. Heidi Thorsen

We regret to share that today’s service of choral evensong has been canceled. All are welcome at our Sunday morning services at 7:45am and 10:30am, and we anticipate evensong resuming on its normal schedule next week, March 5, at 5:30pm.

All are welcome at Woolsey Hall on March 3 at 7:30pm for the Degree Recital of Trinity's wonderful Organ Scholar, Nicholas Stigall. For more information please view the event page here.