Women's Group: Women at the Well
This meeting will be to fold origami cranes to symbolize the 1000 cranes folded by a Japanese girl in response to the bombing of Hiroshima 80 years ago. The cranes will be made available after the August 6 services to take one and pray for peace.
Image courtesy: Lia Schmidt @lmparisyan
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.
Trinity Men’s Group
Trinity Men’s Group holds a meeting on the first Monday of each month in the Trinity library.
Back to School Blessing
At the conclusion of the 10am worship service, children and children-of-all-ages will receive a blessing as the Santa Barbara Unified School District begins a new school year.
Trinity at Pacific Pride Festival
Join us at this year’s festival at Chase Palm Park Field, a family-friendly and accessible park along Cabrillo Blvd. The Pacific Pride Festival offers the ideal setting to celebrate the Pride season. Trinity will be there with an information table. Volunteers are needed to represent us.
Memorial Service for Irene Sahyun
Join us in celebrating Irene’s life at the memorial service at Trinity..
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.
Pride Sunday
Pride Sunday at Trinity
Theo Patterson, Director of children, Youth, and Young Adults will preach at both services.
Compline with Story & Sound
Compline with Story & Sound. An evening of meditative music and storytelling.
Best Practices for Small Group Formation
This program aims to share best practices for any group that meets and seeks to deepen its connection and sense of belonging.
Episcopal 101
Explore the history, beliefs, and practices of the Episcopal Church. Classes will be led by the Revs. Elizabeth Molitors and Sarah Thomas. Register here.
Hot Lunch at the FARO Center
Join us on the fourth Wednesday and Thursday of the month to provide lunches for guests of the FARO Center. Check the volunteer sign up for current opportunities.
Celebration of 50 Years of Ordained Ministry
The Rev. Mark Asman, Rector Emeritus, will be our preacher at both the 8am and 10am services, in celebration of 50 years of ordained ministry.
Blood Drive
All eligible donors are encouraged to donate. Sign up online or in person at Trinity.
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.
World Labyrinth Day
Bring your thoughts and concerns as you journey with God in the spiritual practice of walking prayer.
Climate Connections Forum
The Trinity Climate Connections Forum promises to be both instructive and rewarding, a perfect way to culminate our spring-time Easter and Earth Day celebrations. Facilitated by Kate Varley Alonso, from the LA Bishop's Commission on Climate Change, and Rev. Paula Walker, Deacon from our sister church in Altadena which was destroyed in the Eaton fire, the day will be full of various activities, meaningful exercises, and thoughtful reflection, individually and in small groups and large, all in support of creating community, taking action, and inspiring hope.
Please sign up on the Labyrinth or online. The forum will start promptly at 9am (light breakfast treats, coffee, etc. will be available beginning at 8:30am) and end at 2pm. Lunch is included. For more information, contact Bill Leahy at whleahy2@gmail.com or Jean Davis, jeanlangedavis@gmail.com.
Greening of the Church for Easter
Help the transformation of our sanctuary into a magical space for our Easter 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 or online.
Holy Week and Easter Services
April 13: Palm Sunday
8am The Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist
10am The Liturgy of the Palms and Choral Eucharist
April 17: Maundy Thursday
6pm meal, foot washing, Eucharist, stripping of the altar
April 18: Good Friday
6pm liturgy with veneration of the cross and communion from reserve sacrament.
April 19: Great Vigil of Easter
7pm Liturgy (incense will be used) with Festive Reception to follow.
April 20: Easter Sunday
8am Festival Choral Eucharist
10am Festival Choral Eucharist (incense will be used)
Trinity Men’s Group Breakfast
Join the Men's Group in Trinity's Guild Hall for a breakfast meal and conversation.
Lenten Series: Reading and Living the Bible
The Scripture Fest continues on the five Wednesdays in Lent—March 12, 19, 26, April 2, and 9—from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Noon Concert for Piano and Bassoon
Join us for the next Noon Concert with with Natasha Kislenko and William Wood.
The Future of Gun Violence Prevention Community Forum
The Gun Violence Prevention Action Circle will present a community forum with presenters Assemblyman Gregg Hart, Kendall Pata of Moms Demand Action, and a representative from the Hope and Heal Fund. Contact: Ken Johnson, 41omaha73@gmail.com.
Memorial Service for Kent Carlander
Join us in celebrating Kent’s life at the memorial service at Trinity with a reception following in the Parish Hall.
Scripture Fest: Reading and Living the Bible
Join us for our kickoff to our Wednesday Lenten series on reading the Bible. Our guide for the day will be Gary Hall—former Trinity interim rector and retired seminary and literature professor.
Lent at Trinity
Lent at Trinity
Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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.)
Pancake Dinner & Mardi Gras Party
The entire parish is warmly invited to attend an evening of festive celebration, dancing, and feasting sponsored by the Children and Youth Council.
Becoming a Dementia Friendly Church
Join us for an adult formation series about dementia, caregiving, and what it means to be a “dementia-friendly” church. This series will be held in the Guild Hall on three Sundays: Feb 16, 23, and March 2.
Freedom Warming Center at Trinity
TRINITY HAS BEEN 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.
Annual Meeting Sunday
Join us for a combined worship service at 9:30am with our 2024 Annual Meeting following in the Parish Hall.
Dignity Index Forums
As part of the Jim Wallis False White Gospel preaching series, The Rev. Mark Asman referenced the Dignity Index as a tool to help us bridge our deep divisions. In the two forums on January 19 and 26, Mark will help us go deeper into understanding and practicing the Dignity Index.
Inauguration of Love Labyrinth Walk
Bring your thoughts and concerns as you journey with God in the spiritual practice of walking prayer.
Kitchen Work Day
Come join with other church members in our annual kitchen cleanup. We want our kitchen in tip top shape for the coming year. Tasks are not heavy and with enough help we can knock this out in a few short hours. Refreshments will be provided! Join us!
Trinity's Holiday Gift Drive: Bras, Blankets, and Bucks
This holiday season, Trinity will partner with PATH Santa Barbara and Doctors Without Walls—Santa Barbara Street Medicine to provide the people they serve with much needed items.
Christmas Services
Christmas Eve – Tuesday, December 24
4pm Children's Nativity (service will be livestreamed)
9:30pm Carol Singing
10pm Festival Choral Eucharist (incense will be used)
Christmas Day – Wednesday, December 25
10am Choral Eucharist
First Sunday After Christmas – Sunday, Dec. 29
9:30am Lessons and Carols with Eucharist
Advent with the Mystics: What Are We Waiting For?
Worship Services at 8am and 10am.
Preaching Lineup:
December 1: Margery Kempe Diana Small
December 8: Thomas Merton Elizabeth Molitors
December 15: Teresa of Avila Sarah Thomas
December 22: Thérese of Lisieux John Draper
Christmas Cookie Walk
Trinity is hosting our fourth 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.
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.
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.