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Specific Ministries Your Stewardship Dollars Support
Click on a link
below for more information about that group
The Columbia Pike Thrift Shop
– Located down the Pike about
a mile on the right, this shop takes in used objects and helps them find
new homes in the community. Go and visit – they have some great
bargains! And, they’re always looking for volunteers.
Trinity Episcopal Children’s Center –
A place of God-centered
nurture and education for up to 60 children, ages 2-5, created by
resolution of the Vestry of Trinity Episcopal Church in May 1980. The
Center, under the general oversight of a lay Board, is a non-profit
organization and missionary outreach ministry of Trinity Church. In
2008, the Children’s Center will reopen as a competitive preschool
program using enhanced facilities and curriculum
Outreach – In
addition to Trinity’s Thrift Shop and Children’s Center, we partner with
Samaritan Ministry (a ministry that uses Trinity’s property next door)
to help people take concrete, effective Next Steps towards a
better, more stable life. Our outreach efforts also include an Annual
Community Yard Sale, Help the Homeless Mini-Walk, Crop Walk (benefiting
Church World Service), donations of non-perishable food to A-SPAN; and
gathering hats, scarves and mittens for distribution at Christmas.
Columbia Pike Community Chorus -
This chorus specializes in
singing music from around the world representing diverse peoples, voices
and musical styles. The chorus is open to all, with or without vocal
training. Rehearsals and performances are held at Trinity Church, which
sponsors the group as part of its mission. The group has received
offers to perform for acclaimed venues such as Wolf Trap, the Kennedy
Center and for the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization.
Christian Education
for all ages meets most Sundays from 9:15 – 10:15.
Currently featuring
FaithTrek II Kids (Explorers - Grades K-3 and Pilgrims – Grades 4 and 5)
– Through multi-sensory workshops (drama, art, cooking, movies, music),
children learn and experience the stories of the Bible, and explore
their meaning for us, with additional hands-on Bible study for our
Pilgrims.
FaithTrek Youth (Grades 6-12) – Our young people
explore the Christian faith in light of Scripture so that they may grow
in grace amidst today’s secular distractions. And,
FaithTrek Adults – Strengthening our faith through Bible
study, book study, and beyond, including current topics of Wrestling
with Angels – Questions of Faith, Judas: A Re-appraisal, Mary Had a Baby
Advent Study, Understanding the Lectionary, and The Acts of the
Apostles.
The Mother’s Union Branch of Trinity Church –
our branch of this worldwide
fellowship of prayer and action in support of families, children and
Christian marriages, exists to develop prayer, spiritual growth, caring
and support for each other so that we may empower members to take
practical action to improve the condition of families in our community
and to be an advocate for parents and children. Membership is open
to all women who have been baptized in the name of the Holy Trinity,
single, married, young and old, of every ethnicity and race.
Intercessory Prayer Ministry
– This group provides a ministry of life, hope and healing to others by
praying for the parish, its rector, mission, and people; facilitating
spiritual formation and growth through life transforming seminars;
extending Trinity’s pastoral care ministry outside church walls; and
conducting Healing Services. Volunteers with a passion for prayer, a
deepening of spirituality and community are welcome.
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