Dividing our large Children's Chapel group into two is working well thanks to the volunteer leaders who have stepped up to teach! As we head into the Spring and Summer, you are invited to help our youngest parishioners learn about our faith and deepen their relationship with God and the Bible. You choose one Sunday a month when you can teach and the age group with which you're most comfortable: the younger or older. Angela provides the lesson by Thursday prior and all materials. Contact her at Family@trinitynewhaven.org with questions or to sign up. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.
Sundays at 9:30am in the Undercroft Library (April 19 – May 17)
Starting in April (National Poetry Month), our Eastertide adult education series will feature different presenters leading a conversation about a poem that has shaped their faith journey. Join us!
April 19
The Rev. Charles Lemert
“Father Son and Holy Ghost” by Audre Lorde
April 26
The Rev. Luk De Volder
“Mending Wall,” by Robert Frost
May 3
Jessica Dwelle
“Descending Theology: Christ Human,” by Mary Karr
May 10
Andrew Smyth
“Those Winter Sundays,” by Robert Haydn
May 17
Clarke Mortensen
“Ode: Intimations of Immortality” by William Wordsworth
Thank you, Wednesday Club, for filling the 500+ eggs that filled the church on Easter Morning. And thank you to the volunteers and Spirit Questers who helped set up the Scramble during Coffee Hour. So many children had so much fun! A blessed Easter Season to all our Trinity families! (Photos by Kyle Picha)
Youth aged 8-14 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.
Knitting Ministry: All are welcome to come to the Knitting Ministry meeting in the Undercroft on Sunday, May 17, right after the service. We offer lessons, yarn and supplies. We will be planning for making more Prayer Shawls and discussing the needs for the Holiday Bazaar 2026. Please contact Gloria Hoda (gloria.hoda@gmail.com) or Candy Carl-Stannard (pcstannard@att.net) with any questions.
Brent Johnson from The Organ Media Foundation recently interviewed Sarah Johnson and Walden Moore about Trinity's beautiful organ, 'Sister Soosie'. Listen to the full interview, learn more about the organ restoration, and get to know Sister Soosie's stops here:
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 13 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:
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.