GIVE

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CLERGY

We are so glad to connect with you online, and hope you find helpful information on this website.

 

As a community of faith, we open wide our hearts and our doors, reflecting our core values of being Joyful, Fearless, Embracing and Engaged.

 

As life continues to change and shift, what we do at the church will reflect these changes. At this moment in time, the way we live out our mission as Holy Trinity Church are as follows: 

 

Our doors are open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm. You are welcome to explore our historic sanctuary, take a moment of rest in our sacred space, grab a cup of coffee or a snack, and offer or ask for prayers for those on your heart. Sometimes you might be lucky and get a sneak peek at the music for Sunday. We want you to feel at home in our space and to find a connection with the sacred, no matter your background.

 

On Sundays, we open wide our doors for our services in person and online at 11:00 am. All are welcome to join us. Our music and preaching offer uplifting messages that fill us for the week, while the constancy of our liturgy offers continuity and stability.  


The Revs. Rachel and John Gardner

 

After church, we gather together for snacks and conversation in the back of the church or outside if the weather is nice. Classes for adults often happen before church around a book or discussion topic of the day. We also have classes about the Episcopal Church, for those who are new to our tradition. Learning together is more than just gaining knowledge, we also form community and friendships.

 

On Tuesdays and Sundays, people from all over the city come to our space to volunteer and to receive care and necessities at our Open Hearts Café. We serve food and offer seasonable clothing and shoes to all who come seeking care. Our staff and volunteers live into their vocation as they to create community and get to know the people they serve.

 

We invite you to join us at the church to get to know us more, and to explore online.

 

Blessings,

The Revs. Rachel and John Gardner, Rectors

OUR VIVID VISION

 

The church is bursting with life. Outside the building, people are talking, resting, and enjoying the weather. Inside, people are coming and going – staff and volunteers connecting and welcoming. Families, students, working professionals, retirees and neighbors mingle with each other, finding resources they need: safety and support, education, and creative outlets. Visitors and members alike find a place to make a difference and share their gifts with each other. The smell of delicious food wafts through the air as the chefs prepare the community meal for the day. Visitors from all over the world are marveling at the beautiful interior of the sanctuary. Worshippers are laughing, singing, praising, and just enjoying being together. The delicate sounds of violin mingle with the robust organ and the echoes of voices. We are more than just a place on the Square. We are an integral part of the neighborhood.

VISION IN ACTION

Recently we hosted a film screening of The Philadelphia Eleven during Women's History Month to mark the 50th anniversary of women's ordination in the Episcopal Church.

CORE VALUES

INCLUSION/ WELCOME

We believe that no one should feel left out or alone. We embrace our differences and respect each person within our community. This allows everyone to bring their unique and authentic gifts to further the mission of the church.

COLLABORATION

We listen to and support one another, working and evolving together. We build upon each other’s strengths and lift up each other’s gifts.

INNOVATION

We are not afraid of trying new things or changing when necessary. If things do not work out, we are open to re-evaluate, learn from our mistakes, and try again.

COMMUNITY MINDEDNESS

Church is not an individual endeavor, but a community experience. We believe that we cannot each succeed or be whole, unless everyone finds success and wholeness.