September 20, 2026: Compline by Candlelight

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul's Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in New York City, guests find a seat and hold a candle, while 30 minutes of improvised music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street fill the space. There's nothing to do but listen. Tonight's special Compline by Candlelight service is a one-of-a-kind musical experience that explores the power of connection and the safety we find by joining in harmony our unique experiences, perspectives, and voices.   We asked Trinity's congregation and audience members to share a few words that express a place, a person, or a sound that offer a sense of comfort and belonging.  A Haven is the collaborative work crafted from your submissions and performed by composer John Glover, pianist Adam Tendler, and baritone Michael Kelly alongside the Trinity Choir, led by Thomas McCargar.

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul's Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in New York City, guests find a seat and hold a candle, while 30 minutes of improvised music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street fill the space. There's nothing to do but listen. Vigilate - William Byrd

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul's Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in New York City, guests find a seat and hold a candle, while 30 minutes of improvised music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street fill the space. There's nothing to do but listen. Sing Joyfully - William Byrd

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul's Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in New York City, guests find a seat and hold a candle, while 30 minutes of improvised music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street fill the space. There's nothing to do but listen. Versa est in luctum cythara mea - Francesco Bianciardi

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul's Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in New York City, guests find a seat and hold a candle, while 30 minutes of improvised music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street fill the space. There's nothing to do but listen. Caroline Shaw - To the Hands

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul's Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in New York City, guests find a seat and hold a candle, while 30 minutes of improvised music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street fill the space. There's nothing to do but listen. Sanctus and Agnus Dei from Missa O quam gloriosum est regnum à 4 - Tomás Luis de Victoria 

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul's Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in New York City, guests find a seat and hold a candle, while 30 minutes of improvised music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street fill the space. There's nothing to do but listen. Im Herbst - Johannes Brahms Der Mensch lebt und bestehet nur eine Kleine Zeit - Max Reger

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul's Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in New York City, guests find a seat and hold a candle, while 30 minutes of improvised music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street fill the space. There's nothing to do but listen. Prelude:  Harris - Bring us O Lord  Psalm: McFerrin - Psalm 23 Anthem: Hagenberg - Still with thee Anthem:  Elgar - They are at rest Benediction: Lutkin - The Lord bless you and keep you

Compline by Candlelight provides peace and stillness as one week ends and another begins. Set in the tranquility of St. Paul's Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in New York City, guests find a seat and hold a candle, while 30 minutes of improvised music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street fill the space. There's nothing to do but listen. Ave maris stella (from Vespers of 1610) - Claudio Monteverdi Bogoróditse Devo (from All-Night Vigil) - Sergei Rachmaninoff