Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza! - designed for children but open to all ages. Join the New Haven Chapter of the American Guild of Organists to explore the pipe organs of Trinity on the Green and Center Church on the Green, followed by a pizza lunch at United Church on the Green. Beginning at 10 am on May 2nd at Trinity on the Green, ending around noon at United Church on the Green. Registration is free - please be in touch with Sarah Johnson for more details - registration required.
We are grateful that Clarke Mortensen, our current seminarian intern, will be continuing at Trinity in the coming year in the capacity of Chapel on the Green Interim Coordinator, starting this May. In this part-time role, Clarke will shepherd our weekly Chapel on the Green Program through administration, volunteer coordination, and collaboration with community partners. Clarke will work alongside Trinity’s clergy as we continue our mission at Chapel on the Green: providing spiritual care and material support to our unhoused and precariously housed neighbors on the New Haven Green, and bringing the experiences of those who are marginalized into the center of our worshipping community.
Clarke Mortensen is a seminarian at Yale Divinity School and a candidate to the priesthood in the Diocese of Ohio. She graduated from Kenyon College in 2020 with a B.A. in English and proceeded to work in all sorts of roles before seminary, from campus ministry to substitute teaching to farm education. Having spent the past academic year interning at Trinity, Clarke is excited to join the staff and continue to grow with this community.
Clarke will start in the role of COTG Interim Coordinator on May 12, and can be reached at cotg@trinitynewhaven.org after that date. In the meantime, outreach questions can be directed towards Rev. Heidi Thorsen (hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org).
Rev. Luk and Angela want to hear the hopes and dreams of parents in our community at this special gathering during Coffee Hour this Sunday. Join us in the Library.
On Sunday May 3 we will celebrate James Thomas and his decade long ministry at Trinity in service of so many people downtown New Haven. James has been working at Trinity since 2014 and stepped into a ministry position in 2016 to respond to the spiritual and social needs of people on the Green and beyond. His personal witness and his rootedness in Christ remained an inspiration to so many. Over the years, James provided assistance in finding housing, rehab and recovery programs, food access, or a supportive community. We are very grateful for all that James has shared with our Trinity community.
On Sunday May 3 we will offer a special prayer and blessing to James, now that he is retiring from his job at Trinity. During coffee hour we will celebrate his ministry with conversation and cake.
Contributions to a purse in honor of James can be sent to our parish office by cash, check, or wire transfer. For questions please contact our Office Manager, Kyle Picha kpicha@trinitynewhaven.org.
Almighty and everlasting God, who kindled the flame of your love in the heart of minister James: Grant him your blessing on the path of service, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
An Evening of Song at Trinity on the Green
Join us for a truly uplifting musical experience as Chelsea Berry, acclaimed singer-songwriter and powerhouse vocalist, takes the stage alongside the Trinity Choristers for a one-night-only concert at Trinity on the Green.
Chelsea Berry’s music has been described as heartfelt, dynamic, and deeply evocative, a blend of folk, indie, and expressive songcraft drawn from over two decades on the road. With a voice praised for its emotional depth and magnetic presence, Chelsea has performed coast-to-coast, shared the stage with legendary artists, and built a devoted audience through intimate storytelling and masterful live performance.
This special concert brings together Chelsea’s signature sound and the rich choral tradition of the Trinity Choristers, creating an unforgettable evening where contemporary songwriting meets timeless harmony.
About Chelsea Berry
Chelsea Berry is a Maine-based singer-songwriter known for her commanding vocals and compelling stage presence. Over her 25-year career, she’s released numerous albums and EPs, with her music featured on Sirius XM’s The Loft and played across radio stations nationwide. Chelsea’s performances draw listeners in “like moths to a flame,” blending poetic lyrics, soaring melodies, and heartfelt storytelling.
This Sunday, we will collect your box of coins and bills benefiting Laundry Love and have them blessed during the offertory. Thank you to those who participated in this important way to pray during Lent.
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.