Who are we?
We're an Episcopal Church. We like liturgy, but we don't let it become more important than it should be. We also like good biblical preaching. At the same time, our clergy feel that humor is another gift from God that ought to be shared in church from time to time. The worship and parish life of Trinity is unique.

I am not sure that I believe in God. Would I be welcome at Trinity?
YES! Some of the greatest leaders and thinkers in the church began as people with little or no belief. C. S. Lewis, Saint Augustine, and Saint Francis come to mind. Lewis was an atheist, Augustine an observer of the pagan mystery religions, and Francis did not take the Christian faith seriously. All became giants when they opened their minds and hearts to the possibility of God. We are ready to help you open your mind and heart to God.

I do believe in God, but I don't see any need for the Church. Why should I attend?
Christians believe that God works with and through communities. Certainly the Bible has many examples of individuals with whom God has worked, but each of those individuals was connected to a larger community that God was working to save. God worked with Moses to save Israel. God worked with Peter to bring about the Church. God worked with Paul to bring the Gospel message to the Gentiles. If you believe in God - really, seriously believe - then you ought to be part of one of God's communities. Trinity is a community within a Christian community.

Does Trinity Episcopal Church believe women should be ordained as priests?
Most of the parishioners at Trinity, including the Rector, believe that both men and women should be ordained to the priesthood when God calls them to that ministry. Indeed, women priests celebrate at our altar from time to time. However, we remain sensitive to those among our congregation who disagree with this position and on those days when women priests visit and celebrate, we take care to schedule alternate services during which ordained men preside.

I'm not an Episcopalian; can I visit Trinity and take communion? Yes. Trinity, and the Episcopal Church, believes that anyone who is baptized and perceives the Lord's presence may receive communion. On a given Sunday morning the sacrament is given to many baptized persons of other denominations.

I go to the university; do I need to transfer my membership to worship at Trinity?
No. We welcome college students, and we understand that you may want to keep your name on the rolls of your home church. However, students do transfer to Trinity on occasion, and we welcome them.

What about baptism?
If you want to talk about baptism, we hope you will make an appointment to speak to one of our priests. It is a very important step in your life. It is not just an initiation, it is taking on a whole new lifestyle. We love to baptize folks, but we want them to understand what promises they are making to God with that baptism.

Can Trinity help me find work to do as a Christian?
YES! We can direct you to various ministries that our members participate in, and others that we support. We have opportunities that range from helping with worship on Sunday to making and serving sandwiches in downtown soup kitchens. Being a Christian necessarily involves ministry. We want to help you in that part of your walk as well as in your worship.

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