Every Sunday, children are invited downstairs during the Lessons for a lesson of their own on the gospel. They return prior to Holy Communion. Children’s Chapel takes place during the 10:30 AM Service.
These lessons for children and teens take place occasionally and highlight foundational elements of our Episcopal beliefs. This month: A look at the Lord’s Prayer and why it is so important to us.
Members of Spirit Quest will be finalizing details for our first quest: a Shoe Drive, benefiting the unhoused. This community of 8–11-year-olds gathers monthly and combines fun, service, and prayer in a quest to grow as parishioners here at Trinity.
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.
Gently-used or new shoes are being collected by our Spirit Quest Youth Group for the unhoused and our friends at Chapel on the Green. Boots, sneakers, and all comfortable styles will be accepted before and after all Services. Thank you for your donations!
Members of Spirit Quest will be collecting donations for our Shoe Drive, before and after all Services. This community of 8–11-year-olds gathers monthly and combines fun, service, and prayer in a quest to grow as parishioners here at Trinity.
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 December 8.
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. Cast members gather at 9:30 AM in the Undercroft. All others join us during the 10:30 AM Service.
Stories from the Bible and popular children’s books are presented and discussed monthly in relation to our everyday lives. If you are a natural storyteller, contact Angela to volunteer to read one month.
We’re celebrating Jesus’ birthday! Check out this loving and serving community of 8-11 year olds. Spirit Quest gathers monthly and combines fun, service, and mental wellness activities for our youth as they search for the fruits of the Spirit in this hectic world.
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.
We’re making 200 sandwiches for the hungry at Trinity’s Chapel on the Green Service. All families are welcome to join us in the Undercroft at 9:30 AM and are also invited to serve the sandwiches later in the day at the 2:00 PM Service.
Stories from the Bible and popular children’s books are presented and discussed monthly in relation to our everyday lives. If you are a natural storyteller, contact Angela to volunteer to read one month.
Check out this loving and serving community of 8-11 year olds. Spirit Quest gathers monthly 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 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.
The first of two sessions takes place introducing children to the beautiful sacrament of the Eucharist: Holy Communion. We learn why it is so important to receive Jesus in this way and how it is central to our worship as Episcopalians. The second session takes place on February 9. Receiving Holy Communion for the first time will hold a special place in our February 23 Family Worship Service.
The second of two sessions takes place introducing children to the beautiful sacrament of the Eucharist: Holy Communion. We learn why it is so important to receive Jesus in this way and how it is central to our worship as Episcopalians. Receiving Holy Communion for the first time will hold a special place in our February 23 Family Worship Service.
Check out this loving and serving community of 8-11 year olds. Spirit Quest gathers monthly and combines fun, service, and mental wellness activities for our youth as they search for the fruits of the Spirit in this hectic world.
Stories from the Bible and popular children’s books are presented and discussed monthly in relation to our everyday lives. If you are a natural storyteller, contact Angela to volunteer to read one month.
This monthly, kid-friendly service invites families to gather in the Nave at 10:30 AM for their own version on Sunday Worship. Children and adults participate as readers, musicians, and ushers.
As we enter the season of Lent in just a few days, let’s come together to breathe and stretch and pray. A Trinity Mom shares her talents as a yoga leader in the Undercroft. Mats are provided, dress comfortably.
We begin our Lenten Journey with our popular Activity Stations for all ages. All families are welcome to join us in the Undercroft at 9:30 AM for a continental breakfast and Lenten activities.
Check out this loving and serving community of 8-11 year olds. Spirit Quest gathers monthly and combines fun, service, and mental wellness activities for our youth as they search for the fruits of the Spirit in this hectic world.
Stories from the Bible and popular children’s books are presented and discussed monthly in relation to our everyday lives. If you are a natural storyteller, contact Angela to volunteer to read one month.
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.
These lessons for children and teens take place occasionally and highlight foundational elements of our Episcopal beliefs. This month: What exactly do our Priests and Deacons do?
Stories from the Bible and popular children’s books are presented and discussed monthly in relation to our everyday lives. If you are a natural storyteller, contact Angela to volunteer to read one month.
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.
Check out this loving and serving community of 8-11 year olds. Spirit Quest gathers monthly 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 Prayer Walk is designed as a way for our younger parishioners to learn about and understand Good Friday and Holy Week. Location TBD.
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.
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.
Stories from the Bible and popular children’s books are presented and discussed monthly in relation to our everyday lives. If you are a natural storyteller, contact Angela to volunteer to read one month.
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.
Check out this loving and serving community of 8-11 year olds. Spirit Quest gathers monthly and combines fun, service, and mental wellness activities for our youth as they search for the fruits of the Spirit in this hectic world.
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.
Remember with love the ancestors in your family as we celebrate All Saints and All Souls Days with this gentle, child-friendly prayer service. Based on Disney’s “Coco,” we ask that you bring photos or drawings of those for whom we will pray.
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 Nave at 10:30 AM for their own version on Sunday Worship. Children and adults participate as readers, musicians, and ushers.
The New Haven Chorale is thrilled to bring back its FREE Halloween Concert for Children in its 75th Anniversary Season! The choristers will be wearing their Halloween costumes and children of all ages are encouraged to come in costume as well. This concert will include rounds to be sung with the choir, madrigals, several engaging classical pieces including Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, a spiritual arrangement, and a gospel piece performed by the youthful gospel choir ‘New Praise’ with Dunn Pearson at the piano. There will also be an opportunity for the children to come up and conduct the Chorale! This will be a fun and educational concert tailored for you, your children, and grandchildren. You won’t want to miss this event!
We’re working on our first quest: a Shoe Drive to benefit the unhoused in our area. All 8-11 year-olds are welcome to join us on the quest at any time. Spirit Quest is a monthly gathering which combines fun, service, and mental wellness activities for our youth.
Stories from the Bible and popular children’s books are presented and discussed monthly in relation to our everyday lives. If you are a natural storyteller, contact Angela to volunteer to read one month.
Location: Hamden Town Center Park
In observance of St. Francis’ Feast Day, we will be tabling at the Gathering of the Paws Event, in support of their initiative to build a much-needed animal shelter in Hamden. Come hang out at our table and enjoy the event—including live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, and adoptable pets! We will offer blessings at our table from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and we hope you’ll join us at 12:30 p.m. for a brief prayer service. Can you commit to volunteering for an hour or more at our table? Email family@trinitynewhaven.org.
These lessons for children and teens take place occasionally and highlight foundational elements of our Episcopal beliefs. This month: A Scavenger Hunt with Rev. Heidi using the Book of Common Prayer.
In the busyness of the season, let’s come together to breathe and stretch and pray. A Trinity Mom shares her talents as a yoga leader in the Undercroft. Mats are provided; dress comfortably.
Stories from the Bible and popular children’s books are presented and discussed monthly in relation to our everyday lives. If you are a natural storyteller, contact Angela to volunteer to read one month.
Occasional gatherings on Saturdays for families at a home, local, park, or at Trinity Church; includes prayer and food for all, play for the kids, and fellowship for adults. This time, we’re at the Say Family’s home. Rain date: Oct. 5. Contact Angela Arpino for more info and to RSVP!
According to recent research, connection to a loving community is one anecdote to the stresses of navigating these important years in a child's life. Trinity Church is offering that community with Spirit Quest, a monthly gathering which combines fun, service, and mental wellness activities for our youth ages 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.
We are thankful for all who are part of this important Trinity ministry which serves our community and worship leaders with their assistance. In recognition of their volunteer dedication, we are having a special breakfast at Claire's on Sunday morning, September 15. Please contact Angela or Rev. Heidi to RSVP.
Join us as we bake a variety of cookies to freeze for the Christmas Market. Contact Gloria for more details: gloria.hoda@gmail.com.
We'll gather at the Harbor Pavilion of Lighthouse Point Park at 10:30 a.m. for a service of Holy Eucharist with a lunch provided by Koffee Katering to follow. Children’s activities and face painting will be part of the fun. A donation of $10 per person is requested to defray the cost of the meal. Please be prepared to pay in exact bills or via credit card at lunch. You can RSVP and place your order(s) through ENews.
All students and teachers are invited for a back-to-school blessing and celebration at our 10:30 AM Service. Join the fun! Sponsored by the Children, Youth & Family Ministry.
“Caring Together” in August focuses on caring for our planet so come get to know God’s creations at the Beardsley Park Zoo! Your RSVP includes full-day admission but be sure to be at Carousel by 11 AM for an animal encounter, lunch and carousel rides! RSVP needed by August 17 to Angela at Family@TrinityNewHaven.org.
* As always, donations to offset the cost of this event are always welcome, but not mandatory.
Trinity is a faith partner in this annual event that brings together people of different faiths to work on community service projects. Come before or after church to work on Blessing Bags for the unhoused, clean a local beach, restore headstones at a nearby cemetery, forge guns into garden tools, listen to speakers on a variety of social justice topics, or paint a “Courageous Peace” billboard.
RSVP by July 25 to Angela, Family@TrinityNewHaven.org.
”Caring Together” in July focuses on caring for each other so come and get to know other Trinity families! The Assis/Alsamarai Family open their home to us for a night 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.
As part of Trinity’s Summer Sermon Series about food, we present a family-friendly movie night featuring Disney’s “Ratatouille,” activities, pizza and maybe even some ratatouille! Join us in the Undercroft at 4:30 PM.
“Caring Together” in July focuses on taking care of others so we’re making sandwiches for the hungry at Trinity’s Chapel on the Green Service. All families are welcome to join us in the Undercroft at 9:30 AM to make 200 sandwiches. Families are also invited to serve the sandwiches later in the day at the 2:00 PM Service.
“Caring Together” in June focuses on caring for ourselves and “Inside Out” is a great movie that helps us explore this. We’ll have pizza, activities, and dessert at Hamden’s Best Video. Please RSVP by JUNE 19 to Angela at Family@TrinityNewHaven.org.
* As always, donations to offset the cost of this event are always welcome, but not mandatory.
We meet up with families and parishioners from Trinity and St. Luke’s for family time at Villano Park in Hamden. Live music is offered by The St. Luke’s Steel Band and St. PJs Jazz Collective. Children’s activities are offered and there is a playground! Bring a blanket or chairs and snacks to share.
We’re celebrating the dads in our community with prayer and fellowship. Children’s Chapel features a gift-making session, too. Join us!
Our Children, Youth, and Family Ministry (CYFM) understands that families are busy during the summer: vacations, camp, special visitors, and more. We also know that you still crave spiritual connections: in person with us, at home, or on the road. “Caring Together” was created with all that in mind. Use it in a way that best suits your family and know that we’d love to see you on Sundays or at any of our special events. Pick up your Caring Together bag after any Service in June and use it with your children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Contact Angela, Director of CYFM, with questions or to reserve a bag: family@trinitynewhaven.org.
Rev. Luk leads this group on monthly, fun adventures through the year. Please contact Angela or Rev. Luk if your teen or preteen is interested in joining us: Family@TrinityNewHaven.org
Mom of three Dominque Rakiec shares her talents with your family as she shows us the basics of yoga and meditation. This practice is proven to be helpful to the physical and emotional well-being of all who experience it regularly. We begin promptly at 9:30 so that we can finish in time to change clothes for church, if desired. Yoga mats will be provided.
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.
