The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
3 West 65th StreetNew York, NY 10023
212 877 6815
holytrinitynyc.org
The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity was established in 1868, and moved to its 65th Street location in 1904. The current building was designed by William Schickel in neo-gothic architecture with German influences. The congregation enters through bold red doors on Central Park West. I, however, visited on a day when these doors were shut tight. Nevertheless, I rang the side street doorbell and had the pleasure of being greeted by Bonnie, who works in the office. She was so pleased to show off the sanctuary and quickly unlocked the doors for me to enter. Once inside, it is a sight to behold.
True to its name, the Holy Trinity Church has many architectural and decorative trios, including three arches over the chancel, three arms on the altar’s cross, and three openings in each bay of upper windows. Bonnie shared with me that the church is especially well known for its integration of music in worship. Their Bach Vespers bring baroque music into the liturgy, with a professional Bach Choir and Bach Players who perform on period instruments. She pointed out the organ built by the renowned Paul Fritts, as well as a second organ, a harpsichord, and a Steinway piano.
