Warm congratulations to Trinity’s former Director of Music, Walden Moore, on his recent recognition by the Royal School of Church Music as an Honorary Fellow.

Each year the RSCM Council confers Honorary Awards on those who have made outstanding contributions to church music, with achievements in church music and/or liturgy of internationally recognized significance, or for exceptional musical and/or liturgical work within the RSCM that has had an impact at a national level. The scope of these awards includes those who make contributions at international levels, but also those who give faithful service in a much more local setting. Recipients of these awards come from across the world and across the traditions of church music, all reflecting the RSCM’s commitment to enabling the flourishing of church music in a diverse set of communities and local settings.

Here at Trinity, we continue to be blessed by the tradition of musical excellence which Walden developed and stewarded here for forty years, which continues to grow and evolve in service of our parish and the wider community. We offer thanks for Walden and his incredible gifts of music and leadership, and wish him joy in this recognition of his contributions to church music throughout his career. 

Read more:

Honorary Awards 2026 | RSCM

Help us improve worship at Trinity. This short survey (about 5 minutes) gathers your feedback on our in-church sound system, livestream audio, and livestream video. Your answers are anonymous unless you choose to share your contact details at the end. Thank you for helping us make worship clearer and more accessible for everyone.

Made to Make: Summer Community Workshops

This summer we invite you to a series of community workshops. We are made to make, like our Creator, and made to be in community with each other. So join us (and invite a friend) for our series of summer workshops. All workshops will take place in Trinity’s Undercroft.

RSVP here, so we know how many supplies to provide: RSVP: Made to Make Workshops at Trinity

• Saturday, July 18, from 10am to 12:30pm - Pasta Making with Gloria Hoda. We will wrap up with a lunch of handmade pasta.

• Saturday, August 8, time 10am-noon - Flower Arranging with friends from St. Paul’s Norwalk

• Saturday, August 29, from 11am-2pm - Macaron Workshop with Sarah Johnson and Simon Lee. Includes a light tea-inspired lunch.

This summer, we are asking for donations of summer supplies for Chapel on the Green. What are summer supplies? Think about the sorts of things you need for spending a long day in the hot sun. Please consider donating:

• Sunscreen

• Sunglasses

• Hats with a brim or bill

• Deodorant

We will be collecting these supplies in the donation bin in the back of the church through June and July, and we will distribute them at Chapel on the Green on July 26th. Donations may be dropped off any time the church is open.

On Sunday May 3 we celebrated James Thomas and his decade long ministry at Trinity in service of so many people in downtown New Haven.

 As a gesture of appreciation, we have been collecting a purse for James throughout the month of May, which will conclude this coming Monday, June 8, at 5:00 p.m. Any additional contributions can be sent to the parish office before that time via cash, check, or wire transfer. For questions please contact our Office Manager, Kyle Picha (kpicha@trinitynewhaven.org).

June is the month of Juneteenth, the day when we commemorate the long delayed emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Join us for these local observances, tied to local stories that renew our faith commitment to the freedom and dignity of all people.

Please visit https://www.trinitynewhaven.org/juneteenth-2026 for more information.

Invitation to Witness Stones dedication in Woodbridge

Saturday, June 13 at 2pm

Organized by: the Amity and Woodbridge Historical Society

The Amity & Woodbridge Historical Society's is placing two Witness Stones in remembrance of Chloe & Timothy Anthony, whose children were baptized at Trinity Church in New Haven (our former location on Church Street) in October 1776 and June 1777. Residents of New Haven in the mid-1700s, the Anthony family was enslaved by Thomas and Abigail Noyes Darling. In 1774, they moved with the Darlings to Amity (now Woodbridge) and were emancipated in 1777.

Because of their connection to Trinity, the Amity and Woodbridge Historical Society invites current Trinity members and other interested people in the community the installation of these Witness Stones at the Darling Farmhouse and History Museum, 1907 Litchfield Turnpike (Rt. 69) in Woodbridge.

Dedication and Commemoration: Lucy and Lois Tritton & their Descendants

Sunday, June 14 at 12:30pm

Westville Cemetery

Organized by: The St. Luke’s & Trintiy Reconciliation Project

St. Luke’s & Trinity on the Green are hosting a joint prayer service at the graveside of Lois Tritton and her grandson Frederick. We remember the historic significance of Lois and her mother Lucy, as the last two enslaved people sold by auction on the New Haven Green. We pause in this month when we observe Juneteenth: to honor their story, to acknowledge other stories of freedom deferred, and to pray for a more just and loving future.

We hope that many will join us in a short pilgrimage to the gravesite, following Trinity’s 10:30am service. Details and directions to the gravesite are forthcoming.

How to get there: We recommend people park on Blake Street, where we will enter the cemetery by foot via a gate near 175 Blake Street (look for signage). Please note that there is a walk of about 150 ft over uneven terrain to get to the gravesite. Because of the location of the grave, this is the easiest way to access the site.

March to Honor Lucy and Lois Tritton

Friday, June 19 at 2:45pm

Organized by: Arts & Ideas, in collaboration with Jill Snyder

The community is invited to celebrate Lucy and Lois Tritton’s addition to the Connecticut Freedom Trail. On March 8, 1825, Lucy and Lois were forced to march around downtown New Haven while the sheriff shouted “Slaves for Sale.”

On June 19, we will gather at the corner of Temple Street and Elm Street, to march to the Juneteenth state of Arts & Ideas as a reminder of their suffering. A brief program will follow.

What’s more American than apple pie? Like many things in the history of the United States, apple pie became an American staple because of immigrants who brought their culture to this country. European settlers brought with them apple seeds, and a tradition of pastry making. A recipe for apple pie appeared in the very first American cookbook, American Cookery, published in 1796—though at Trinity we are partial to Joan Knapp’s recipe, a beloved staple of Trinity’s Christmas Market / Holiday Bazaar for many years.

Help us celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Untied States by bringing a pie to church on Sunday, July 5, as a contribution to our festive coffee hour

On Sunday evening, June 7, at 7:30 P.M. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Whitney Ave. in New Haven, the A Cappella Singers and a recorder ensemble will perform Renaissance choral and instrumental music.  Admission is free.  Students from Music Haven will also perform, and a free-will offering will benefit the programs at Music Haven. The Singers are led by Paul Berry and Peter Sipple.

For 30 years Boris Shpitalnik has been working as sexton at our Trinity parish. We are very grateful for his dedicated service, his care for our community members and for our building. Boris has especially been going the extra mile with extra availability during winter time. Join us in the Undercroft on Sunday June 7 to recognize Boris for his 30 years employment anniversary. 

This monthly, kid-friendly service invites families to gather in the Undercroft at 10:35 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.

Our Summer Program from the Children, Youth & Family Ministry features a variety of activities for families on the go! This year, we Share Stories Together while vacationing, attending church, or serving others. Parents, grandparents, and guardians are invited to reserve your bag today: Family@trinitynewhaven.org. Pick up details in the Narthex beginning Sunday, May 31. 

Dedication and Commemoration for

Lucy and Lois Tritton

& their Descendants

Sunday, June 14 at 12:45pm

Westville Cemetery

St. Luke’s & Trinity on the Green are hosting a joint prayer service at the graveside of Lois Tritton and her grandson Frederick. We remember the historic significance of Lois and her mother Lucy, as the last two enslaved people sold by auction on the New Haven Green. We pause in this month when we observe Juneteenth: to honor their story, to acknowledge other stories of freedom deferred, and to pray for a more just and loving future.

We hope that many will join us in a short pilgrimage to the gravesite, following Trinity’s 10:30am service. Details and directions to the gravesite are forthcoming.

America, America: Summer Sermon Series at Trinity

June 14 – July 12

Our summer sermon series invites preachers to engage with the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, reflecting on our American identity in light of our faith and the authors of books who have shaped our understanding of what our country is, and what it can be.

• June 14 | The Rev. Heidi Thorsen | Broken We Kneel, by Diana Butler Bass

• June 21 | The Rev. Canon Ranjit Mathews | The Soul of America, by Jon Meacham

• June 28 | Dr. Samuel Ernest | Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman

• July 5 | The Rev. Luk De Volder | The American Spirit, by David McCullough

• July 12 | The Rev. D Littlepage | Dark Testament, by Pauli Murray