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Children's Sunday Programs | Christian education takes many forms at Trinity Episcopal Church. Our Sunday School Program is from 9:15am to 10:00am, consisting of classes for preschool and Kindergarten, first through third grade, fourth through sixth grade, and seventh through twelfth grade.
| Children's Weekday Programs
| TENS (Trinity Episcopal Nursery School )
Our purpose is to offer a service to families of the church and the community by encouraging, teaching and enriching children. To this end, both outdoor and indoor activities have been enhanced with new equipment and educational supplies. The staff of TENS continues with its staff of long-time employees. Consistency is one of the vital strenths of the school.
| Children's Summer Programs
| Trinity Church Camp
Trinity Camp is a week of fellowship and fun in the name of our Lord. Held the last week in June, campers of Trinity Episcopal Church have been attending for many generations. Big Bear Lake sets the scene for worship with prayer and music, theatrics and sports, new friends and old. Campers come away uplifted and ready to take over the church at the the 10:15am on Camp Sunday.
Additional information is available at: Trinity Church Camp
| Community Outreach
| Outreach
The outreach committee has many opportunities for involvement to benefit the community and beyond. Parishioners at Trinity Episopal Church support all endeavers of various charities through direct donations.
African Team Ministries, Inc. send items to sell. The monies from that sale are then sent back to them for their work in East Africa with AIDS victims and their families.
Care Kit Projects: 6 care kits for women and 6 care kits for men go the the Salvation Army and Family Services, totaling 24 each month. Itmes needed for these kits are travel size: bar of soap, shampoo, cream rinse, comb, razor (men and women), tooth paste, tooth brush, deodorant, lotion and shaving cream.
Family Services is in constant need of imperishable food items. The towel drive, jacket and sweater drive, and Christmas sock drive are announced when needed.
Nicaragua Dial sop, glasses (preferrably reading) clother diapers and diaper pins, plus underwear for little girls and boys (sizes 5, 6 and 7)
Option House is a safe home for abused women with children. Bazaars are held and after services to raise funds to support this service.
| Compassion/Mercy Ministries
| Order of St. Luke
The Order of St. Luke the Physician--for those who believe that the healing ministry of Jesus Christ belongs in the church today. Area-wide evening meetings are held monthly at St. Francis Episcopal Church in San Bernardino.
Christian Care Lay Ministry
The Christian Care Lay Ministry members visit those parishioners who are either homebound or limited in their ability to move about the community. Our members serve as a link between them and the Church. They may offer just a friendly, caring visit in person or by telephone. Contact may also be made by simply sending a note. We meet every two or three months to evalutate our list.
| Christian Education Ministries
| Christian education takes many forms at Trinity Episcopal Church. Our Sunday School Program is from 9:15am to 10:00am, consisting of classes for preschool and Kindergarten, first through third grade, fourth through sixth grade, and seventh through twelfth grade. Adult education includes "The Forum" from 9:15am to 10:00pm on Sunday mornings.
| Evangelistic Ministries
| Cursillo
Cursillo (a Spanish term, meaning short course) is associated with a 3-day weekend filled with joy, love, and spiritual growth. This spiritual growth allows each of us a new means for action within our parish, community and nation. Members of the Cursillo community are active in almost all parish organizations, not especially as Cursillo members, but more so to serve God as callled. The office of National Episcopal Cursillo hosts a web site.
| Facilities and Special Services
| Trinity's Facilities
Trinty's facilities may be available for non-church use by special arrangement with the vestry.
Altar Flowers
The flowers at the High Altar are given each week by the people of our church either in memory of loved ones or in thanksgiving for special blessings. If you wish to reserve a Sunday for your memorial or special occasion, please call Margaret Lantier the church office. Some dates are already reserved, but there are many openings. Flowers also may be placed in the Mary Chapel. You will be notified a week in advance of your date and at that time a bill for $50.00 (tax included) will be sent. Flowers for the Mary Chapel are $25.00. The flowers are purchased and arranged by the Altar Guild. After Sunday services, the flowers are fiven to the donor on request. Usually, however, they are made into smaller bouquets to be taken to our shut-ins by the Altar Guild.
St. Jerome's Library
The mission of St. Jerome's Library is to provide resource material for the ministries of Trinity Episcopal Church and for those of us on our personal quest for knowledge of our church and of our faith St. Jerome's Library is located in Manning Lounge and is open during office hours and weekly services. To check out a book, just sign the card on the inside cover and leave the card in the basket provided on the computer desk. Books can be kept as long as you wish, but please return thme when you are finished so that others can use them. St. Jerome's Library would like to have reveiwers for the Messenger. There are a lot of philosophical and literary talents in the church, and it would be wonderful to see it shared. You can review a book you have already read and especially liked, or choose one that is already in St. Jerome's.
Trinity Bookshelf
The Trinity Bookshelf is here for parishioners in more ways than one. Not only does it supply wonderful cards, gifts and books for our convenient purchase; it also donates the proceeds back to the church. Like all other ministries within the church, it is run by volunteers. Help is especially needed to run the cash register before and after services. All help is greatly appreciated.
| Family Ministries
| Marriage Encounter
Marriage Encounter is a movement which assists husbands and wives in communications skills which strenghten their marriage. Couples first join the movement by attending a weekend retreat. Available throughout the Diocese of Los Angeles.
| Small Group Ministries
| Post-Confirmation Group (PCG)
The 2006 Confirmation Class so enjoyed their study that they have elected to continue to meet post-confirmation. Elizabeth Eagan Cox says, "The Holy Spirit is very much alive at Trinity, and those of us from our class want to join in and contribute to that Spirit. We have unanimously decided to continue meeting on a monthly basis as the Post-Confirmation Group "PCG". The PCG will continue in the spirit fostered and enriched by Father David in support for each of our spiritual journeys. It is our sincere hope that additional post-confirmation parishioners will join us, knowing that in Trinity fellowship all persons are welcomed."
Wednesday Morning Fellowship
This group meets after the Wednesday morning Eucharist.
Thursday Bible Study
Bible Study meets every other Thursday beginning after Labor Day. Two weeks are taken off for Christmas, and the group starts up again in January and goes to June. Meetings are structured as follows: 7:00pm-7:30pm social; 7:30pm-8:30pm Bible study; 8:30pm-9:00pm (promptly) prayer and administrative details. Meetings are held in private homes and are rotated every meeting. A new facilitator is also chosen for each meeting. The host/hostess does not usually facilitate. The only requirement is that you bring a Bible. It does not matter what version you have.
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Men's Ministries | The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew is an organization of Episcopal men, devoted to spreading Christ's gospel, especially among men and youth.
Trinity's chapter also involves itself in work projects around the church facility. The next project scheduled for late 2005-early 2006 is the Choir Room. The areas of focus will be the floor, light fixtures and paint. We meet on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00am. All men over the age of 15 are welcome and encouraged to attend. |
Music Ministries
| St. Dunstan's Choir
St. Dunstan's Choir is the adult choral ensemble to the parish. Singing weekly at the 10:15 am Sunday Eucharist, this choir continues to distinguish itself as extraordinary leaders at worship and song from the Fall start-up in September through Summer Sundays in July. Practices are Thursday evenings from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. All are welcome!
St. Cecilia's Choir
St. Cecilia's Choir is the children's choral ensemble to the parish, singing every other week at the 10:15am Sunday Eucharist. Practices are held Wednesdays from 4:00PM to 5PM.
Trinity Ringers
The adult handbell choir practice every Sunday after the 10:15am service from 12:00pm to 1pm. The perform at one 10:15am service per month. | Prayer Ministries
| Intercessory Prayer Ministry
The prayer group continues to pray for those who use the prayer request cards found in the pews of the church. Many people have volunteered to pray daily for three weeks for each request. We also pray for healing, guidance, and safety in travel for those on the Sunday Prayers of the People list received through the church office. We also praise the Lord and give thanks for answered prayers and blessings. There are no meeting, no dues, and no requirements; just a willingness to pray daily. Would you like to pray with us? All members are confidential and recieve updated prayer lists weekly.
| Special Interest/Needs
| Drivers
These parishioners drive other church members to services when they have difficulty coming to church by themselves.
Lay Ministries
Lay ministers at Trinity serve three functions:
Lectors read the appointed lessons and lead the Prayers of the People at Eucharist services.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEM) serve as chalice bearers at Eucharist services, and may, with the permission of the Rector, lead other public worship services.
Lay Eucharist Visitors (LEV) visit persons who are not able to attend services at the church, and administer Holy Communion to them. At Trinity, those persons approved by the Rector are generally trained and licensed for all of the above lay ministry functions.
Ushers
Cordial greetings, friendly smiles, service bulletins, alms basins, food baskets, and assistance tot he Chancel steps are all part of the life of the ushers at Trinity. Add in control of the loading zone, integrating the Church School classes, setting up folding chairs for special services, and removal of the offering of food and personal care items, and one starts to get a picture of the life of an usher. The dedicated corps of ushers offer their services for the Sunday and special services throughout the year. Ushers are a constant at our services.
Eight teams of ushers alternatively serve at all the Sunday worship services. With the help of a number of alternates, service is also provided for other services, including Lenten services, confirmations, funerals and requiems, and other special services.
Greeters
The greeters of Trinity arrive 15 minutes before the services and stand by the lecturn holdings the newcomers and visitors sign-in book. They greet people as they enter the service, inviting newcomers and visitors to sign the book, help answer questions and give directions.
Coffee Servers
On a rotating basis, dedicated individuals serve coffee and other beverages at the cofffee hour following church services. They also do the cleaning up after everyone has gotten their beverage. This entails cleaning out the coffee pots, putting away utensils, coffee cups, tea bags, etc., and folding and putting away table clothes.
Donations of coffee, tea, sugar or any other necessary items would be greatly appreciated.
Trinity Episcopal Acolyte Ministry (TEAM )
The acolytes of Trinity Episcopal Church serve at the altar at all major services, to include regular Sunday Eucharist, special Holy Day events such as Christmas and Easter, and at weddings and funerals. The acolyte ministry is open to any person, age nine or older. One must be a baptized Christian and attend services on a regular basis in order to serve as an acolyte.
| Women's Ministries
| Episcopal Church Women
An organization of women of the who provide support to ministries of the parish and to the mission of the church at large. They invite you to join their Yahoo! discussion group.
Altar Guild
The purposed for serving the parish as Altar Guild members is to serve the Lord. Our guidance and instructions are given to us by the Rector to prepare, serve, and clean the altar at all services. A loving duty in which we all share every week is the arranging of the High Altar Fowers into smaller arrangements to be delivered to our "shut-ins." Our purpose is to ensure all types of services are completed with love, care, and committment to our parish. The Altar Guild consists of five groups. Each group altenates for one week of service and is responsible for all events within the church for that week. Altar Guild positions are appointed by the Rector.
Chic' Lits
Chic' Lits is a social group for women who love to read books. We also read poetry and watch an occasional movie. Two book sales are held per year to support various parish needs. Our meetings are on the first Monday of the Month, unless otherwise indicated. Meetings are typically held from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. It is not necessary to read the book that is to be discussed in order to attend. One needs only the joy of reading.
Daughters of the King
The order was founded in 1885 by Margaret J. Franklin at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in New York City. The mission of the order is the extension of Christ's Kingdom through prayer, service and envangelism. Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service, pledging themselves to the spreading of Christ's Kingdom and the strengthening of the spirital life of their parish. The order is open to membership to any woman who is a communicant of the Episcopal Church, churches in communion with it, or churches in the historic Episcopate.
Visit the organization's home page.
| Youth Ministries (Jr./Sr . High)
Junior and Senior groups meet on alternating Sunday afternoons in the Church Hall. Meetings are structured as follows: 5:00pm-6:00pm Junior's meeting; 6:00pm-7:00pm joint potluck meal; 7:00pm-8:00pm Senior's meeting. Activities include Bible study and games. There are other youth activities during the year, such as pool parties, trips to theme parks and the beach. Boy Scout Troop 33
Troop 33 entered its 37th year of continuous operation for Trinity Episcopal Church in 2005. The troop continues to emphasize an active outdoor program with a high-adventure Summer camp and a committed goal of at least one overnight event per month. Following the guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America National Council, Troop 33 promotes the growth of boys in leaders and responsible adults through outdoor activities, rank advancement opportunities, service, and leadershiip of the troop by scout-elected and appointed youth leaders. The troop meets year-round each Tuesday night in the Parish Hall from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Visitors are invited to attend. Membership is open to any boy age 11 to 17, and any adult who meets the qualifications as outlined bye the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and who is approved as a leader by the representative of Trinity Episcopal Church.
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