By Kirk Petersen After leading the world's richest Episcopal church for two years as priest-in-charge, the Rev. Phillip A. Jackson has been called as the 19th rector of Trinity Church Wall Street in New York City. "With its resources, Trinity has the unique opportunity – and responsibility – to respond to the needs of our times by feeding the hungry, working to end … [Read more...] about Jackson Succeeds Lupfer as Rector of Trinity Wall Street
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Trinity Wall Street Grants Millions for Racial Justice
By Kirk Petersen Trinity Church Wall Street is on a philanthropy spree. On June 23 the church announced nearly $7 million in grants to 57 organizations dedicated to ending systemic racism in New York City. Of the grants, $500,000 are specifically designated for re-entry support programs for the Rikers Island jail complex. The church normally announces two grant cycles … [Read more...] about Trinity Wall Street Grants Millions for Racial Justice
Trinity Donates $500,000 in Overseas COVID Relief
By Kirk Petersen The pandemic is threatening the financial viability of many churches, and the Episcopal Church itself is warning that layoffs may be necessary at the Church Center. Meanwhile, one unique church is donating half a million dollars to fund COVID-19 relief efforts in Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Trinity Church Wall Street -- surely the only … [Read more...] about Trinity Donates $500,000 in Overseas COVID Relief
$2.4 Million in Initiatives from Trinity Wall Street
By Leonard Freeman Trinity Church Wall Street in New York is sometimes kiddingly referred to as “the Anglican Province of Lower Manhattan.” A 1705 land grant from Britain’s Queen Anne turned out to be most of what we now know as lower Manhattan. On the strength of some of the most expensive real estate on earth, the church has grown an $8 billion endowment and an extensive … [Read more...] about $2.4 Million in Initiatives from Trinity Wall Street
Trinity Wall Street Rector Abruptly Resigns
By Kirk Petersen The rector of the richest Episcopal Church in the world abruptly resigned January 3, saying he and his wife want to "enjoy some sabbath rest to open our hearts to God’s call for the next chapter of our ministry together." The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer, rector of Trinity Wall Street Episcopal Church for the past five years, announced his departure in a … [Read more...] about Trinity Wall Street Rector Abruptly Resigns
$650M for Trinity Wall Street
The Walt Disney Co. has purchased the rights to develop Trinity Church Wall Street’s property at 4 Hudson Square in New York City. The property will be the new base of Disney’s New York operations. Under a transaction valued at $650 million, Disney will acquire the rights to develop the 4 Hudson Square site for 99 years. “Today we’re announcing plans to build an … [Read more...] about $650M for Trinity Wall Street
The Mother of Churches
Trinity: Near and Far, Now and Then Edited by Linda Hanick. Trinity Church in the City of New York. Pp. 138. $39.95 Reviewed by Richard J. Mammana There are few parishes known more widely in the Anglican Communion than Trinity Church Wall Street — called the “Mother of Churches” in a 1973 parish history written by Clifford Phelps Morehouse of The Living Church. … [Read more...] about The Mother of Churches
Army Chaplain to Preach on 9/11
Ula Ilnytzky of the AP reports:An Army chaplain has won a national prize for an original sermon that he will deliver on Sept. 11 at a chapel near ground zero that became a sanctuary of consolation after the terrorist attacks.The Rev. David Peters, of Austin, Texas, will give his winning sermon during a special morning service at St. Paul’s Chapel.The inaugural Reconciliation … [Read more...] about Army Chaplain to Preach on 9/11