Pet Blessing
All are welcome to join us outside on the Labyrinth for the Feast of St. Francis pet blessing.
All pets are welcome, from every species, including stuffed!
We’ll remember our animal companions who have died in the past year.
Together at the Table
Together at the Table is a welcoming series of one-time get-togethers. Find a day and location that works for you! Sign up online here. Or contact the front office, 805-965-7419, office@trinitysb.org.
Women's Group: Women at the Well
Our new book is Cole Arthur Riley’s This Here Flesh. In this intergenerational book, Riley invites us to descend into our own stories and find that our humanity is not an enemy to faith, but evidence of it.
We All Belong: Concert for Democracy
Join Doug Clegg, Kate Wallace, and James McVay for a fundraiser concert for 805UNDOCUFund. $30 suggested donation.
Episcopal 101
Explore the history, beliefs, and practices of the Episcopal Church. Classes will be led by the Revs. Elizabeth Molitors and Sarah Thomas.
Compline with Story & Sound
Compline with Story & Sound. An evening of meditative music and storytelling.
Trinity Men’s Group
Trinity Men’s Group holds a meeting on the first Monday of each month in the Trinity library.
Annual Giving Kickoff Dinner
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.
Sign up here to RSVP; to bring a dish; and to help.
Stories of gratitude and belonging
For three Sundays in October during our Annual Giving season, we will hear parishioners share stories stories of gratitude and belonging at Trinity.
Introduction to Centering Prayer
Are you curious about prayer? Are you open to deepening your relationship with the Divine that dwells within, among and beyond us? Are you interested in learning about a spiritual practice that you can do on your own and/or with others? Centering Prayer is a form of receptive silent prayer in which we welcome God’s presence and activity within us. It draws on the ancient practices of early Christianity.
All are invited to attend a presentation in the Guild Hall on this contemplative practice. You’ll learn more about the history of Centering Prayer and how to do it, and will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Then, beginning on Thursday October 23, time TBD, we will offer a series of five weekly Centering Prayer sessions in the Chapel that are open to ALL. So whether you are just dipping your toe in the water, you have been praying this way for years, or you want to revive your practice, you are welcome!
Contact Rev. Christine Purcell (christinefpurcell@gmail.com) with questions.
Supper Club with Vera Cruz Village
Join us for our new meal ministry: "Supper Club" will take place the 3rd Thursday of every month at Vera Cruz Village.
Communion Bread Baking
A group of parishioners gather in the Trinity kitchen to bake and freeze communion rounds. Join us this month! Sign up here.
Halloween Hullabaloo
The entire parish is invited to the Children and Youth Council (CYC) sponsored Spooktacular Halloween Hullabaloo!
Ministry Spotlight: Children, Youth and Young Adults
With many vibrant ministries at Trinity, we will be spotlighting ministries to provide parishioners with more information and ways to get involved.
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.
Trinity Men’s Group Breakfast
Join the Men's Group in Trinity's Guild Hall for a breakfast meal and conversation.
The Work of Our Hands: a Silent Art Auction
Make plans to attend—and bring a friend—to the a Silent Art Auction—featuring works created by Trinity parishioner-artists.
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.
Pride Sunday
Pride Sunday at Trinity
Theo Patterson, Director of children, Youth, and Young Adults will preach at both services.
Memorial Service for Irene Sahyun
Join us in celebrating Irene’s life at the memorial service at Trinity..
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.