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Wide Open Doors. Wide Open Hearts.

The Episcopal Church takes pride in its legacy of inclusion, revealing God’s love for all through our life together.

Formed as a “Middle Way”, the Episcopal Church combines the best of the Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions, ensuring consistency of structure and worship, but allowing for individual conscience. Over the years, the middle way has become a way of being as a church, helping us to open wide to people of all walks of life. Leadership and ordination are open to all, understanding both are a gift from God that can be expressed by all in our church, regardless of race, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Marriage is also open to all couples.

We strive to make our services welcoming and approachable to everyone, regardless of background, tradition or faith. Everything you need to follow the service is in the worship leaflet. Our service follows a structured format, with singing, readings from scripture, a sermon reflecting on the readings, prayers, and communion. You are invited to join in as you are comfortable. Everyone who has been baptized in any tradition is welcomed to join us at the altar rail for communion, and if you are not baptized, the priest will offer a blessing over you. At the end of the service we are called to go out into the world, sharing the love of God with those we meet.

Everyone who walks through our doors or connects with us online are part of our congregation. All are welcome to participate in the life of The Church of the Holy Trinity.

For those looking for a church, we encourage sitting in the pews for a bit, and getting a feel for this church and your place within it. You can also join in our educational events or congregational gatherings or just hang out after the service for some treats and conversation. We welcome families to join us, and have a childcare worker present most Sundays in an area of the Sanctuary with activities.

If you have questions, you can always talk to one of our clergy or parishioner after church or via email/phone/text.

This was created in 2022 in collaboration with the Rectors, Wardens & Vestry and is intended to describe where we will be as a church community in the coming years.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Joyful: We are hopeful, optimistic, and have fun together. Being part of this community gives us joy, and our joy spreads to others and makes us want to share joy with them.

Fearless: We are innovative, purposeful, and adaptable. We believe that with God all things are possible and that with prayer and connection to God we will always have enough. We are not afraid of trying new things or of failing. We learn from our mistakes. We reach out to others drawing them in, not waiting for them to find us.

Embracing: We love others, because God loves us. This means that we are accepting, welcoming, open, genuine, and empathetic. We speak the truth in love.

Engaged: Our connection to this organization is full of energy. We give without expectation of return. We continuously learn about the community and our neighbors and adapt our connections as needed. We all contribute our time, money, and skills to make our community better.

Joining this church means more than just sitting in the pew. There are many opportunities for you to share your skills, gifts, and talents with our community. We hope that everybody who is a part of this community actively participates in giving back.

The gift of community is that we all bring pieces of ourselves to make the commnity stronger. We think about the things we love and our own unique abilities and find where they fit into the life of this church. And, we give financially to the church, because we believe in the mission and ministry, knowing that the church depends on our gifts to fund our mission.

If you want to officially join the Episcopal Church, there is an initiation right called confirmation. If you want to know more about this, please talk to our Rector Rachel Gardner.

Please note: Our Rectors Rachel and John Gardner will be on sabbatical through October 12, 2025. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please email communications@htrit.org.