Located in Downtown Staunton, 214 West Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24401 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 208, Staunton, VA 24402
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Statement of Purpose

To welcome and encourage
all in our journey
with Christ

To provide a loving,
active environment
for Christian worship,
learning and service

To utilize our Episcopal
heritage and our unique
gifts, resources and blessings
as a witness in the
community.

How do I become a member of Trinity?

You become a member of Trinity by registry of baptism or by transfer of membership.

Infants and people that have not previously been baptized become members of Trinity Church and the Episcopal Church by being baptized at Trinity. Once you are baptized at Trinity you are considered a member until you transfer your membership to another church. If you move or stop participating in the life of the church, your membership may be inactivated, but you are still a member.

If you are coming to Trinity from another denomination, you can become a member by presenting proof of baptism at a church in another denomination to the Administrator or if baptismal records are not available, the Rector may allow applicant for membership to verbally avow baptism in another denomination

If you are already an Episcopalian, you become a member of Trinity by transfering your membership from your previous church of membership.

Baptism

Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body the Church. It is a public statement of one’s intentional decision to follow the way of Jesus. In the case of infant baptism, it is the parents’ declaration of their intent to raise a child in the way of Jesus. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble, so baptism is only administered once. When you choose to be baptized yourself or to have your child baptized in the Episcopal Church, it means you are choosing to live out the Baptismal Covenant in the context of an Episcopal church community, taking your part in the worship, mission and ministries of the local parish. Baptism is open to all people, regardless of age or background.

The Baptismal Covenant as contained the 1979 Book of Common Prayer

Celebrant	Do you believe in God the Father?
People	I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Celebrant	Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People	I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Celebrant	Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People	I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Celebrant	Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
People	I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant	Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People	I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant	Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
People	I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant	Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
People	I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant	Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
People	I will, with God’s help.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you!