Dinner in the Park
Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month to provide, prepare and serve a meal to our unhoused neighbors in Alameda Park. Check the volunteer sign up for current opportunities.
Transition House Meals
Join us on the fourth Saturday of the month to provide, prepare and serve a meal to our neighbors at Transition House. Check the volunteer sign up for current opportunities.
Women's Group: Women at the Well
The Women at the Well Group is founded for women seeking the wisdom of other women in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Meetings will be held in the Youth Group room (enter from Micheltorena), once a month on Saturdays.
Spring Ministry Fair
Discover ways to connect with Trinity ministries and other Trinity members by visiting Ministry Fairs, out on the Labyrinth following both services.
Trinity Men’s Group
Trinity Men’s Group holds a meeting on the first Monday of each month in the Trinity library.
Compline with Story & Sound
Compline with Story & Sound. An evening of meditative music and storytelling.
Noon Concert: Handel - Eternal Light
Join us for thirty minutes of mindful midday music.
An Afternoon with Peace Activist Father John Dear
Join us for this incredible opportunity to meet long-time activist, author, and teacher, Father John Dear, who will be visiting Trinity on his national book tour.
Bishop Ed Little to Visit Trinity
The Rt. Rev. Edward S. Little, seventh bishop of the Diocese of Northern Indiana, will visit Trinity on September 8.
Episcopal 101
Explore the history, beliefs, and practices of the Episcopal Church. Classes will be led by the Revs. Elizabeth Molitors and Sarah Thomas.
Care Bag Assembly
At coffee hour after both worship services, you are invited to assemble care bags to give to a person in need. All the materials (lunch-sized bag, food, water, hygiene essentials) will be available.
Memorial Service for Glenn Stuck
Long-time parishioner Glenn Stuck died on March 24 at Serenity House. Join us in celebrating Glenn's life at the memorial service at Trinity with a reception following in the Parish Hall. The service will be livestreamed.
Trinity Game Night
All ages welcome for fun evening of games and laughs in the Parish Hall, hosted by our Children and Youth Council.
Decorate the Church for Easter
Help in the transformation of our sanctuary into a celebratory space for our Easter Services. No experience necessary. Stay for as little or as long as you are able. Sign up at Coffee Hour or online. Questions? Contact: Georgia, 1noblegeorgia@gmail.com: (805) 452-4724.
Holy Week and Easter Services
March 24: Palm Sunday
8am The Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist
10am The Liturgy of the Palms and Choral Eucharist
March 28: Maundy Thursday
6pm meal, foot washing, Eucharist, stripping of the altar
March 29: Good Friday
6pm liturgy with veneration of the cross and communion from reserve sacrament.
March 30: Great Vigil of Easter
7pm Liturgy (incense will be used) with Festive Reception to follow.
March 31: Easter Sunday
8am Festival Choral Eucharist
10am Festival Choral Eucharist (incense will be used)
Freedom Warming Center at Trinity
(When activated) Trinity volunteers help prepare and serve the dinner which includes a hot main dish, salad, bread and dessert, and also make PB&J sandwiches for breakfast.
Living the Beatitudes: A Learning Lab
Join guest speakers Mark and Lisa Scandrette to launch Trinity's Lenten series with an all-day workshop on February 17, followed by five Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm.
Lent at Trinity
Lent at Trinity
Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024
7:30am Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes
12:30pm Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes
6pm Choral Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes (Service will be livestreamed.)
Annual Meeting Sunday
Following the combined worship service at 9:30am, we will gather in the Parish Hall for Trinity's 2023 Annual Meeting. You'll hear about how the church fared, financially and operationally, elect a new vestry class, and enjoy a video slideshow of favorite moments. Don’t miss this special parish event.
Noon Concert: The Pacific Trio
Join us for the next Noon Concert with the Pacific Trio: Edie Orloff, piano; Roger Wilkie, violin; John Walz, cello.
Christmas Morning Open House at Trinity- All Welcome
All are welcome to an open-house in Trinity’s Parish Hall on Christmas morning.
This is for anyone who might not have family or friends with whom they can spend Christmas, or for people who just want more fun. Enjoy festive live music with Kate Wallace & Doug Clegg; delicious pastries, coffee, tea, hot cider; and the company of others.
Christmas Services
Celebrate Christmas with Trinity
Christmas Eve – Sunday, December 24
9:30am Morning Prayer
4pm Children's Nativity (service will be livestreamed)
9:30pm Carol Singing
10pm Festival Choral Eucharist (incense will be used)
Christmas Day – Monday, December 25
10am Choral Eucharist
First Sunday After Christmas – Sunday, Dec. 31
9:30am Lessons and Carols with Eucharist
Greening of the Church for Christmas
Help the transformation of our sanctuary into a magical space for our Christmas services. There is a job for everyone, no experience necessary. Stay for as little or as long as you are able. Sign up at coffee hour. Sign up at coffee hour or online.
The 3rd Annual Outdoor Trinity Backstage Holiday Show
Join musicians Doug Clegg, Kate Wallace, Grey Brothers and special guests for an afternoon of great music, delectables, cider, tea and hot cocoa on the Labyrinth. Suggested donations of $20 can be made at the door or online. All ages are welcome!
PATH Holiday Gift Drive
This year, our holiday gift drive for PATH will involve Trinity gifting wrapped blankets and Amazon gift cards for the residents at the PATH shelter. Please bring your gifts to Trinity on one of the four Sundays during the drive. Or, drop off your gift during the week during business hours.
Blue Christmas Service
A contemplative service of prayer, ritual, meditation, and music to provide healing space for those who experience the Christmas season as a difficult one due to loss, grief, or loneliness, and for those who love and support them.
Christmas Cookie Walk
Trinity is hosting our third annual Christmas Cookie Walk. Make plans to attend and gather homemade Christmas cookies in all shapes and flavors, made by Trinity parishioners. View the video and get more information here.
Alternative Christmas Market
Trinity parishioners and friends have an opportunity to “justice shop” at our annual Alternative Christmas Market (ACM) and support a wide variety of local and international charitable organizations. Our church school children and youth group members take an active role in helping raise funds. See the event flyer for more information. Volunteers are needed to help with this event.
Ornament Exchange
Please bring a wrapped Christmas Tree Ornament—one for each person attending—along with yourself and some food/beverage to share (i.e. sweet or savory nibbles, wine or sparkling water). We'll gather in the Guild Hall, and let the festivities begin! (And don't worry if you haven't had a chance to RSVP; everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!)
Advent Wreath Making
After both services in the Guild Hall, celebrate the season by assembling your own Advent wreath in the Guild Hall. Fresh greens, bases, candles, and a prayer card will be provided. A suggested donation of $20 will help cover the costs.
Donations of greens and succulents are also gladly accepted. Please drop greens off to the Guild Hall the morning of Saturday, November 25.
Justice and Outreach Fall Speaker Forum
The Justice and Outreach Council will present a forum on homelessness and its impact on the Santa Barbara community.
Noon Concert @ Trinity: Peace. Love. Justice.
Join us for thirty minutes of mindful midday music.
Combined Worship Service and Ingathering Brunch
We close our annual-giving season with a celebratory combined-worship service and the Ingathering of Pledges, with brunch. We will also celebrate All Saints Sunday and Baptism.
What the Phone!? Youth Group Embodiment Series
This fall, Youth Group offers an 8-week embodiment series, Sundays, 11:30a-1p (lunch provided), September 10-October 29. What the Phone!? will explore the pleasure and pain we experience through smart phones and other social/entertainment-driven screen technology. We will use smart phones as the container to talk about what it could mean to be in healthy and mutual relationship with ourselves and others. Registration and more here.
Episcopal 101
Explore the history, beliefs, and practices of the Episcopal Church. Classes will be led by the Revs. Elizabeth Molitors and Sarah Thomas.
Annual Giving Season Sundays
in lieu of the traditional Epistle reading in our worship services, we will hear from the living scripture that is our lives. Parishioners in conversation with the Rev. Sarah Thomas, will share stories of where they have found deep connection at Trinity.
2024 Draft Budget Review
Join Trinity's treasurer, Keith Cobell and members of the finance committee for a preview of the draft 2024 Operating Budget. After the 8am service, the review will be held in the Library. After the 10am service, we will meet in the sanctuary.
Annual Giving Kickoff Dinner: Oktoberfest!
This festive, all-parish, family friendly gathering will be another opportunity to connect with new and long-time Trinity friends. We hope you will attend this special night of fellowship as we kickoff our fall season of annual giving. Nursery care provided.
Sign up here to attend.
Sign up here to bring a dish to share and to help.
Pet Blessing
Join us outside on the Labyrinth for the Feast of St. Francis pet blessing.
Vestry Discernment Forum
The central question of this forum is – Are you being called to be on the vestry, now or in the future? The call can come from an outside friend or the inner tugging of the Holy Spirit. In this forum, we will provide both the “job description” and the criteria and expectations of vestry members. We look for people who are grounded in faith, regular in worship attendance, and people of prayer. We are looking for gifts, skills, and experience that will be helpful. We will include practical information about meeting attendance, and you will hear from current Vestry members about the challenges and blessings of this ministry. You will leave with a sense of the time commitment and our support in prayerful listening. If you feel called, forward your name to the Nominating Committee for consideration. Outgoing vestry member Carol Carpenter will chair the committee.