By James Clark III & Kate MulloyTrinity Church Wall Street The Anglican Diocese of Swaziland needed a plan. Eswatini (which until 2018 was the Kingdom of Swaziland) is one of the smallest countries in Africa, at only 6,700 square miles – larger than Connecticut, smaller than New Jersey. The landlocked nation of 1.1 million people is between Mozambique and South … [Read more...] about A Double-Bottom-Line in Eswatini
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ARCHIVES: V-E Day: Rejoicing, Reconsecration, Work
The German surrender on May 8, 1945, 75 years ago, was celebrated as V-E Day, (Victory in Europe) around the world. In our issues of May 13 and 20, 1945, The Living Church reported extensively on joyful and solemn observances of V-E Day throughout the Episcopal Church, including at a Milwaukee war products factory. An Episcopal army chaplain also reported on a burial service … [Read more...] about ARCHIVES: V-E Day: Rejoicing, Reconsecration, Work
Episcopal Groups Join Suit Against Border Wall
Episcopalians are well represented in a group of more than 70 religious organizations that joined a lawsuit seeking to prevent President Donald Trump from redirecting federal funds to wall construction on the border with Mexico, Episcopal News Service reports. The American Civil Liberties Union filed suit in February to challenge the president's use of emergency powers to … [Read more...] about Episcopal Groups Join Suit Against Border Wall
Film and Race at Trinity Wall Street
Trinity Church Wall Street will host “Scene & Unseen: Facing Race Through Film,” Feb. 8-9 at St. Paul’s Chapel. Daveed Diggs, who wrote Blindspotting with Rafael Casal, will join a panel discussion of the film. The two-day conference will also feature a screening of Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing (1989). Other speakers include: Melanie DeMore, activist The … [Read more...] about Film and Race at Trinity Wall Street
Panel Discussion: New York Bail
St. Paul’s Chapel of Trinity Church Wall Street will host a discussion Jan. 31 about efforts to end cash bail and enact speedy trial, discovery, and parole reform in the state of New York. The session is by invitation only, but the church will make streaming video available afterward. The speakers include: Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey of the 36th District; Sen. Michael … [Read more...] about Panel Discussion: New York Bail
‘Change-makers’ for Trinity Church Wall Street
Trinity Church Wall Street has appointed Susan Shah as managing director of racial justice and Beatriz (Bea) de la Torre as managing director of housing and homelessness. Shah joins Trinity after 13 years with the Vera Institute of Justice as director of programs and strategy. She oversaw six groups that focused on criminal, juvenile, and immigration systems. “I believe … [Read more...] about ‘Change-makers’ for Trinity Church Wall Street
Two-year, $98 Million Rejuvenation
Trinity Church Wall Street has begun a two-year, $98 million rejuvenation project by closing its nave and beginning repairs and renovations. The Chapel of All Saints and the churchyard will remain open for visitors and parishioners. The rejuvenation is expected to be substantially complete in the spring of 2020 or sooner. “Rejuvenating Trinity Church is part of our … [Read more...] about Two-year, $98 Million Rejuvenation
26 Stories at 74 Trinity Place
Adapted from Trinity Church Wall Street Trinity Church Wall Street has unveiled the design for a new building at 74 Trinity Place in the Financial District. The multifaceted design reflects nearly two years of engagement with the greater Lower Manhattan community about the new building. “Our building is a statement of Trinity’s dedication to serving the people of this … [Read more...] about 26 Stories at 74 Trinity Place