Join us for a spooktacular time on October 29th at 7:30 PM for a viewing of the 1925 silent film Phantom of the Opera with improvised organ accompaniment by Shari Lucas. Shari is an accomplished local silent film accompanist who is passionate about presenting silent films as they would have been experienced in their heyday. She is the Minister of Music at First Congregational Church of Christ in Middletown, CT, and a graduate of the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music and the Yale School of Music. Admission is by donation, with a suggested donation of $25, and there will be concessions available for purchase. We hope to see you there with your most fa-BOO-lous costume on!

Family and friends of Joan King Dreyfus will gather at Trinity on Saturday September 26, 11am, near the Columbarium, to celebrate her life. She passed away peacefully, accompanied by the prayers at the time of passing, last April 24. Joan attended Trinity for many decades, mostly for the 7:45am service.

Late Afternoon Tea: An Introduction to End of Life Planning

Date: October 22

Time: 4pm – consider staying for Evensong at 5:30pm

Location: Trinity Undercroft

Tea and light refreshments will be served at this informational session about End of Life Planning. We’ll present a printed resource, prepared by Rev. Heidi Thorsen and Lilian Revel several years ago, and create space for people to ask questions and reflect together about how we can be spiritually, emotionally, and logistically prepared for the end of life. All ages welcome.

RSVP is appreciated but not required. Contact Rev. Heidi: hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org.

Trinity Celebrates New Haven Pride

While June is National Pride Month, we also join in New Haven’s local celebration of LGBTQ pride, which take place in the fall. Join Trinity at the following Pride events:

Pride Evensong

Thursday, September 17 at 5:30pm – festive reception to follow

We celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Episcopal affirmation that LGBTQ+ people have a full and equal claim to the love, acceptance, care of the church. Homily by Clarke Mortensen. A festive reception will follow in the church narthex. If you are interested in contributing something to that potluck, email Rev. Heidi (hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org).

Trinity Table at New Haven Pride

Saturday, October 3 from noon to 4pm

Our table at New Haven Pride is an expression of God’s love for all people. We are still looking for volunteers to join us throughout the afternoon. For details, contact Clarke Mortensen (cmortensen@trinitynewhaven.org).

Confirmation is a sacramental rite in which a mature Christian affirms their faith, surrounded by the prayers of their community. This is a meaningful practice for people who were baptized as infants, and is particularly appropriate for teenagers and older adults.

We are planning to host confirmation classes in the winter, for those hoping to be confirmed in the Easter Season in 2027. Read more about it below, and email Angela Arpino (family@trinitynewhaven.org) to express your interest.

The Way of Love: (Re)Introduction to Christian Faith

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 four sessions serve as Confirmation preparation for those wanting to be confirmed in the 2027 Easter Season.

All Classes start at 12:30pm on the following Sundays:

February 7 at St. Paul & St. James Church, 57 Olive St., New Haven

February 21 at St. Paul & St. James Church

March 7 at Trinity Church on the Green, 230 Temple St., New Haven

April 4 at Trinity Church on the Green

The Trinity Book Group start of year Pot Luck is on Sunday, September 20th at 12:30pm at the home of Jenny and Derek Briggs in New Haven. Please bring appetizers or dessert. The book we will be discussing the gothic novel The Mysteries of Udolpho written in 1794 by Ann Radcliffe. Please contact Jenny Briggs (jenniferobriggs@gmail.com) for more information about the book group and if you would like to attend. 

Two Trinity families open their Hamden homes for a evening of fellowship, fun and food -- one this Fall on Oct. 17, the next in the Spring. Children (or grandchildren!) make friends and 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 Children, Youth, & Family Ministry. All ages welcome. Please bring a dessert if you are able. RSVP requested by Oct. 15 to Angela, family@trinitynewhaven.org.

Friday, September 11, 2026: noon to 2pm

The church will be open from noon to 2pm on September 11, 2026, as we mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. All are welcome to light a candle and pray.

A Prayer for 9/11, by Fr. Alberto Cutie

God of love we place in your loving arms the thousands of innocent lives that were lost on that unforgettable morning of September 11, 2001. We also remember the courage of the countless men and women who put their lives at risk in order to rescue, alleviate and bring solace to the afflicted. Help us to continue to work for a world free from every form of hatred, violence, and ignorance. May terrorism, in all its forms, disappear from the face of the earth. Amen.

Gavin Klein is currently pursuing a degree in Organ Performance at Yale University. He is a recent graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, where he earned a B.A. in Music and Economics. While at Holy Cross, Gavin studied organ with Dr. Ezequiel Menéndez. His previous teachers include Henry Mason, William Ness, Kevin Neel, as well as Dr. Johann Klopp, with whom he studied harpsichord and clavichord. In 2025, Gavin was named in The Diapason magazine’s “20 Under 30” and won second place in the National Undergraduate Organ Competition in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Gavin’s musical journey began at a young age, singing in the choir at All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Worcester, MA— something which he credits as the reason he loves both organ and sacred music. He is currently the Organ Scholar at Trinity Church on the Green in New Haven, and his past positions include Organ Scholar at Holy Cross, Organist at St. Bernard Catholic Parish in Worcester, and Artist-in-Residence at the Harvard Historical Society. 

When not at the organ console, Gavin loves the outdoors, especially fishing, hiking, and sailing. 

The Mystics

9:30am on Sundays, Undercroft Library

September 20 - November 8

Mystics are those Christians throughout history who had a deep, experiential relationship with God—whether it was lived out through prayer, meditation, scholarship, or social action. Our fall adult education series will introduce us to a number of mystics, providing details about their lives and primary source material for us to discuss and engage with. Join us for any, or all Sundays at 9:30am in the Undercroft Library. Questions, contact: hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org.

Sept. 20

Evagrius of Pontus

Gabe Colombo

Sept. 27

Hildegard of Bingen

The Rev. Heidi Thorsen

Oct. 4

Julian of Norwich

Steph McNally

Oct. 11

Sojourner Truth

The Rev. Dr. Charles Lemert

Oct. 18

Simone Weil

The Rev. Dr. Luk De Volder

Oct. 25

Howard Thurman

The Rev. Dr. Charles Lemert

Nov. 1

Dorothy Day

Steph McNally

Nov. 8

Hans van der Laan

Gabe Colombo

Evensongs at Trinity resume, sung by the choirs of Trinity on the Green. Join us on Thursdays at 5:30pm, starting Sept. 17 and concluding on Nov. 12.

Highlights include our kickoff service, Pride Evensong, with a festive reception to follow in the Narthex, and our new Soup Suppers, offered on select first and third Thursdays—join us after Evensong for free soup and casual conversation in the Undercroft, guided by one thoughtful question to ground us in things that matter deeply.

Evensong at Trinity – Fall 2026

Thursday, Sept. 17 (Pride Evensong) – Festive reception to follow

Thursday, Sept. 24 (St. Matthew)

Thursday, Oct. 1 (St. Michael and All Angels) – Soup Supper

Thursday, Oct. 8 (Birgitta of Sweden)

Thursday, Oct. 15 (Teresa of Avila) – Soup Supper

Thursday, Oct. 22 (St. James of Jerusalem)

Thursday, Oct. 29 (Maryam of Qidun, transferred)

Thursday, Nov. 5 (William Temple) – Soup Supper

Thursday, Nov. 12 (Samuel Seabury, transferred)

Trinity Community Dinners are one of the ways that we connect with each other and the community. These festive themed dinners are no cost, and are open to Trinity community and friends. Optional donations are welcome to help cover the cost of food.

RSVP is strongly encouraged, but not required! You can re-submit to this form for any future RSVPs: RSVP: Trinity Community Dinners 2026-7. Questions? Contact: connect@trinitynewhaven.org.

Upcoming Dinners

Friday, Dec. 18 at 6pm | Carol Sing & Cookie Decorating – Get in the holiday spirit with a cozy dinner, carol sing, and Christmas cookie decorating. We’ll end the night singing a song or two on the front steps of Trinity.

Friday, Jan. 22 at 6pm | Burns Night – Festive tribute to the poet Robbie Burns and Scottish culture, featuring poetry recitation, country dances, and a haggis-inspired meal.

Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 6pm | Shrove Tuesday Pancake Races & Breakfast for Dinner – Calling all spectators to the choir’s annual tradition of racing down the nave, while flipping pancakes (participation from children of all ages is welcome). Followed by breakfast for dinner, and brief liturgy and bonfire outside for the burning of last year’s palms, in preparation for Ash Wednesday.

Friday, April 23 at 6pm | Choir Cabaret – Back by popular demand! A classy evening of cabaret classics sung by familiar faces from Trinity’s choirs.

Trinity Cookie Bake
Saturday, September 19
9am - noon
Trinity undercroft

Please contact Gloria Hoda by September 12 to help with planning.
Gloria.hoda@gmail.com
203-430-4066

Our Spirit Quest Youth Group has completed their summer quest! They collected 222 lbs of food creating 185 meals for hungry children in New Haven. Sandy Hagan of Food4Kids was thrilled with our donations. Thank you to all who donated food or funds to this great cause and thank you to the Spirit Quest members who made this collection so successful.

In addition to our organ scholar Gavin Klein, we are delighted to welcome two seminarians to worship and serve alongside us at Trinity this year.

Gabriel (Gabe) Colombo is excited to be joining Trinity as a seminarian for the 2026–2027 academic year. Gabe is a postulant for holy orders to the priesthood in the Diocese of Massachusetts and a second-year Master of Divinity student at Berkeley Divinity School at Yale. Originally from Austin, Texas, he has an academic and professional background in the humanities, architecture, and urban design and holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Gabe enjoys cycling, hiking, long-distance pilgrimage walks, reading, Shakespeare, and musical theatre.

Steph McNally (she/her) is a second-year student at Berkeley Divinity School and a postulant in the Diocese of California. Prior to commencing study at Berkeley, she lived in San Francisco, where she worshiped and worked at Grace Cathedral, serving as the Formation Program Manager for Children, Youth, Families, and Adults. Steph also had the opportunity to work as an Education Specialist at the Glide Foundation, a non-profit that serves the diverse community of San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. In her spare time, Steph enjoys reading, writing, board games, and spending time with her husband exploring the beautiful parks and fascinating historic sites of New Haven and beyond. Originally from Adelaide, South Australia, Steph has an enduring love of many things Australian, with a particular interest in Aussie wildlife, television shows, and the cricket team!

November 20 – 22, 2026

All proceeds go to the Organ Restoration Fund

TAG SALE EDITION!

Start organizing your boxes of goodies to donate to the Christmas Market Tag Sale.

Tag Sale drop-off dates: 

Saturday September 26 - 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Saturday October 31, 10:00 – 11:30 am

Wednesday mornings, 9:30 to noon – until Nov. 11. We cannot accept items after this date.

Clean and ready to sell please.  See the Trinity website for details on what can/cannot be donated https://www.trinitynewhaven.org/the-christmas-market.

Questions? Please contact leighcromey@gmail.com.

This Tuesday, 9/1, 7pm: St. PJ's "Farewell to Summer" jazz showcase feat. Dylan Rowland: Send off the New Haven summer in style with Wooster Square's gift of jazz, a beautiful spiritual style that draws on diverse musical and cultural histories to give us all the feels. This refreshing end-of-summer performance will be held this Tuesday, September 1, at 7 p.m. in the St. PJ's Episcopal Church sanctuary at 57 Olive Street, New Haven, with the entrance on Chapel Street. Street parking only. Tell a friend!

The mission of the Outreach and Justice Committee is to help Trinity serve God by serving and advocating for others in our community.

  How we do this:

  -We make our community a better place by listening to and seeking to understand the needs of our neighbors.

  -We follow Christ’s example of compassion and inclusivity.

  -We affirm that this is intergenerational work, involving people of all ages and backgrounds.

  -We recognize that we cannot do this work alone, and that part of our work is connecting people with other service providers and supporting them through grants, in-kind donations, and volunteering.

At our next meeting, we will be discerning how we may serve our neighbors through both our feeding ministries and tabling at community events. Our meetings dates for 2026–2027 are:

-Sunday, Sept 20th, 12:00 PM

-Sunday, Jan 10th, 12:00 PM

-Sunday, May 2nd, 12:00 PM

This Sunday, we celebrate the August birthdays of our Chapel on the Green friends. Help us bake during Coffee Hour, eat lunch with us as we create birthday cards, decorate the cakes, then help serve at the 2 PM Service. Thank you for your help!