Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

3 West 65th St
With its signature steeple, rose window and red doors, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church has been a visible part of the Upper West Side community for over a century. The present building was completed in 1904. Holy Trinity is located near Lincoln Center, ... more
With its signature steeple, rose window and red doors, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church has been a visible part of the Upper West Side community for over a century. The present building was completed in 1904. Holy Trinity is located near Lincoln Center, across from Central Park. Holy Trinity worships in the evangelical catholic tradition of the Lutheran Mass, with a strong emphasis on music and outreach. They are a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The congregation, which embraces a diversity of people and life-styles, finds its unity in the fellowship of worship and service. Holy Trinity is recognized by Lutherans Concerned as a Reconciling in Christ congregation. The church's full ministry and programs are available to all its members. The weekly celebration of Word and Sacrament occurs Sunday mornings and on all principal festivals. Worship is characterized by the proclamation of the Gospel, celebration of the Holy Eucharist, and by an intense musical involvement and expression of choir and congregation. As a member of the ELCA, all baptized Christians are invited to share in the Holy Eucharist. Holy Trinity is most widely known for the Bach Vespers series... more

With its signature steeple, rose window and red doors, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church has been a visible part of the Upper West Side community for over a century. The present building was completed in 1904.

Holy Trinity is located near Lincoln Center, across from Central Park. Holy Trinity worships in the evangelical catholic tradition of the Lutheran Mass, with a strong emphasis on music and outreach. They are a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The congregation, which embraces a diversity of people and life-styles, finds its unity in the fellowship of worship and service. Holy Trinity is recognized by Lutherans Concerned as a Reconciling in Christ congregation. The church's full ministry and programs are available to all its members.

The weekly celebration of Word and Sacrament occurs Sunday mornings and on all principal festivals. Worship is characterized by the proclamation of the Gospel, celebration of the Holy Eucharist, and by an intense musical involvement and expression of choir and congregation. As a member of the ELCA, all baptized Christians are invited to share in the Holy Eucharist.

Holy Trinity is most widely known for the Bach Vespers series, begun in 1968, the first instance in America where the cantatas of Bach could be heard regularly on their appointed day (as composed by Bach) in the context of worship. Cantatas, as well as other appropriate music, are performed by the professional Bach Choir and Bach Players from Reformation Sunday through Easter. Our Bach Choir has recorded hymns and liturgical music for Augsburg Fortress Publishing House.


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Upper West Side Description

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is located in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan. The home of diverse cultural attractions, the Upper West side is sandwiched between Riverside Park to the west and Central Park to the east. Both parks are excellent leisurely green spaces to spend a day. Central Park is especially notable, as it is New York’s "flagship" park. With over 843 acres of land, it is home to 275 species of birds. It’s quite easy to spend an entire day there too, as the park has several restaurants on its perimeter, a Boathouse, a Carousel, ball fields, a running track, reservoir, sculptures of Alice in Wonderland and Shakespeare, and a nearly endless list of events and other attractions. In addition to being the most densely populated area of the United States, the Upper West Side is the home of several academic institutions and a litany of famous people too numerous to list here. The American Museum of Natural History is among the most notable museum in the neighborhood. This world-famous museum is comprised of several different Halls, each dedicated to a particular theme. The museum's exhibition-halls house a stunning array of artifacts and specimens from all corners of the world and all historical periods including some magnificent dinosaur fossils. Other nearby cultural institutions worth checking out include the New York Historical Society, and the new Rose Center for Earth and Space which houses the Hayden Planetarium; the most technologically advanced Space Theater in existence. The Upper West Side also contains some of the greatest venues to hear classical music. There is the Metropolitan Opera House —one of the world’s leading opera companies since its opening in 1883—as well asAvery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall and the renowned New York City Opera. Additionally both The Julliard School and Fordham University grace the area. You’re bound to get hungry while visiting the neighborhood, but fear not -there are plenty of famous places to nosh or grab some classic New York smoked salmon in the Upper West Side. There’s Zabar’s—a heavenly deli if there ever was one; Fairway Market which has a huge, gourmet selection of just about everything; Citarella, with fresh fish and much more; and Murray’s Sturgeon Shop—just to name a few. If you're looking for a more substantial meal, head to Prohibition, an upscale restaurant and bar. The interior, which invokes the glamour and romance of the Prohibition-Era style of the twenties and early thirties, helps create terrific ambience. All of this has made Prohibition a mainstay on the Upper West Side. There's also the takeout booth at Carmine's. Carmine's simple and very popular concept is to serve every meal in the style of an Italian American wedding feast - which means large portions of homestyle antipasti, pastas, seafood and meat entrees served on large platters designed for sharing. And when we say large, we mean large; an entree here could easily feed three to four average eaters. After your weekend mid-day meal, take a walk back through Riverside Park or stroll down Riverside Drive and admire the impressive monuments, grand apartment buildings, and views of the Hudson River, all while burning off a few calories of course. Given the number of attractions and cultural institutions in the neighborhood, the Upper West Side is an ideal location to spend your stay in New York. The charming Excelsior Hotel is located right near the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. Meanwhile, the cozy and reasonably priced Belnord Hotel is another conveniently located option for the budget conscious traveler, as is the Comfort Inn Central Park West.

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3 West 65th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 877-6815
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  • to 66th St. Lincoln Center
  • to 59th St. Columbus Circle

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