Welcome to Trinity Church, the oldest church in Staunton and still one of its most active. Throughout its history, Trinity has been at the center of life in Staunton. Our Sunday morning worship services include biblically-based yet still relevant preaching. We also have a vibrant Sunday school for children and adults, a great choir, a gorgeous neo-Gothic building with 12 Tiffany windows, and a friendly atmosphere. Hospitality with coffee, juices, and baked goods is held in McCracken Hall next to the church.

We very much believe in outreach to those in need. Monday through Friday, we serve lunch to the poor. Since January 2004 we make mission trips–one for adults and one for youth–every year to the Copan district of Honduras. We host a variety of community groups, including the Newtown Neighborhood Association, Staunton Music Festival, and Alcoholics Anonymous.

We hope you will fill out a newcomers card, introduce yourself to the greeters and ushers, discover programs that interest you, and consider becoming part of Trinity Church.

How We Worship
As do Anglicans world-wide, each in their own language, Episcopalians worship from The Book of Common Prayer. Sunday morning services are Holy Eucharist. The first Eucharist was held by Jesus and is generally known as the Last Supper. The service consists of Bible readings, preaching, prayers, and the receiving of Holy Communion which all baptized Christians, including children are invited to do. We have an occasional late afternoon Evensong featuring our splendid choir that are often preceded by an organ concert. During the summer, we have Wednesday evening Mass on the Grass, following by a cookout and picnic. Come join us.

What to Expect on Sunday Morning
During most of the year Sunday begins early at Trinity Church with a 7:45 celebration of the Holy Eucharist. An 8:45 Eucharist comes next, this one with contemporary music performed on piano, guitars, violin, and other instruments. This is our least formal service and one that traditionally has appealed to young families. At 10:00, Sunday school begins with classes for all ages including adults. The eleven o’clock Eucharist is accompanied by organ and choir. After each service, hospitality time is held in McCracken Hall, the oldest parish hall in Virginia. Children are welcome at all services though a nursery is available from 8:30 until after the late service.

During the summer season, Sunday church is held at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.. Mass on the Grass is on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. There is an informal Eucharist service follwed by a potluck supper.

The Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church came to America with the first English Christian settlers to Jamestown, Virginia. They were Anglicans, members of the state religion of England. Since 1607, the Church has grown to represent 7,400 congregations in North America. It is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion that unites nearly 80 million people in 164 countries.

The Episcopal Church uses the Book of Common Prayer to unify and organize worship. Joined in prayer, Episcopalians welcome people with different points of view and encourage open dialogue. Episcopalians share a Christian faith that honors the Bible, the traditions of the Church and God-given human reason.

Episcopalians struggle with the same issues that trouble all people of faith: how to interpret an ancient faith for today, how to reach out effectively to those who are in need, and how to disagree with respect. Though the struggles at times seem to be driving us apart, the heart of the Church is a welcome for all and a tolerance for diversity that keeps old traditions growing to new light.