Centering Prayer Group Meetings
All are invited to come together in the Chapel to practice Centering Prayer.
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.
Women's Group: Women at the Well
The book for this season is Joyful Anyway by Kate Bowler.
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.
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.
Choral Evensong
A treasure of the Anglican/Episcopal tradition, we worship God together at the ending of the day. We invite you to join us in experiencing the return of this special tradition to our sanctuary.
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.
Advent Wreath Making
After both services in the Guild Hall, celebrate the season by assembling your own Advent wreath. Fresh greens, bases, candles, and a prayer card will be provided. A suggested donation of $20 will help cover the costs.
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!
Trinity Backstage Holiday Show
Join musicians Douglas Clegg, Kate Wallace, James McVay 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!
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.
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.
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 and Gift Basket Raffle
Trinity is hosting our sixth annual Christmas Cookie Walk. Make plans to attend and gather homemade Christmas cookies in all shapes and flavors, made by Trinity parishioners.
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 following in the Parish Hall.
Noon Concert: Vocal Motets from the Renaissance to the Present
Join us for the November Noon Concert with Trinity’s own talented musicians.
The Current Situation on the Ground for Christians in Palestine
An eyewitness report from Doni and Randy Heyn-Lamb of All Saints, Pasadena.
Parishioner Testimonials
For three Sundays in October during our Annual Giving season, we will hear parishioners share their stories.
Banner Project: Alleluia Short Film Screening
Join us for the first Banner Project Workshop!
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.
Ted Lasso Biscuit Making
Our annual Cookie Walk has been blessed with pink boxes of Ted Lasso Biscuits for 6 years now, thanks to the dedication of parishioner Anne Roediger. They always sell out very quickly! Anne and her daughter Rebecca will be sharing their expertise in making the biscuits at a special class being offered in the Trinity kitchen.
Trinity Men’s Group Breakfast
Join the Men's Group in Trinity's Guild Hall for a breakfast meal and conversation.
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.
The Soul of Aging: A Mini Retreat Series
In this program, using the Circle of Trust process, we will approach “the art” of aging by exploring many soulful invitations that our maturing years offer us. This curriculum was developed for those who yearn to address, understand, surrender to, and be transformed by the aging process, with the benefits of a supportive community. Monthly Mini Retreats will be offered on October 24 & November 21 for those who wish to go deeper.
Bishop Visit
Trinity will be visited by retired Bishop +Frank Brookhart to celebrate, preach, and offer confirmation, reception, and renewal of baptismal vows. A special coffee hour will take place on the Labyrinth following the service.
Noon Concert: Life Is Beautiful
Music for Piano Four Hands with Duo Booyah; Jacopo Giacopuzzi & Alvise Pascucci
Doors open at 11:45 am
Confirmation Preparation
If you are considering being confirmed or received into the Episcopal faith, please attend this preparatory class.
We will be offering the sacrament of confirmation at the combined service at 9:30am on September 20, with retired bishop +Frank Brookhart.
Learn about confirmation in the Episcopal church: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/glossary/confirmation/
Bishop Meet and Greet
Please register online here by August 29 to attend this joyous gathering welcoming Bishop Gallardo.
Training and Inspiration for Greeters
This 45-minute refresher session in the Guild Hall reminds us of God's love expressed through genuine hospitality. It is for all current greeters and anyone interested in learning more about the significance of Christian hospitality.
Pride Sunday
Pride Sunday at Trinity
Theo Patterson, Director of children, Youth, and Young Adults will preach at both services.
Trinity at the Pacific Pride Festival
Trinity will join All Saints by-the-Sea and St. Michael's University Church for a combined Episcopal Church booth at the Pacific Pride Festival!
Men's Group BBQ & Backyard Gathering
Come join the conversation and fellowship at the Zink Backyard Patio. No cost.
Please RSVP to Paul Zink, zinkaia5049@gmail.com or 805-570-7382.
Service of Lament : Holding Our Grief Together
Through music, scripture, shared reflection, and prayer, we will explore lament as both a personal and collective experience.
Guest Preacher Imam Wael Hegazy and Welcome Brunch
Trinity is delighted to welcome Imam Wael Hegazy from the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara to preach at both 8am and 10am services.
A brunch will follow at 11:30am in the Parish Hall. Sign up online to bring a dish and/or help out.
Interfaith Book Group Discussion and Potluck
Everyone is welcome to join with other Trinity Parishioners and our friends from the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara to share a potluck meal and discuss the book, "40 Rules of Love" by Elif Shafak.
Watershed Young Adult Dinner Church
For young adults in the 18-30ish age range, come join other young adults for dinner, discussion, and Eucharist around a common table.
Episcopal 101
Explore the history, beliefs, and practices of the Episcopal Church. Classes will be led by the Revs. Elizabeth Molitors and Sarah Thomas.
Graduation Celebration Sunday
A special 10am worship service where we celebrate the children who will move into a new atrium level next year, honor our graduating seniors, and thank the catechists for their devotion. Join us for a potluck picnic at Alameda Park at noon to be together one last time before summer begins!
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.
Holy Week and Easter Services
March 29: Palm Sunday
8am The Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist
10am The Liturgy of the Palms and Choral Eucharist (begins on Labyrinth)
April 2: Maundy Thursday (begins in Parish Hall) 6pm
April 3: Good Friday (Church) 6pm liturgy
April 4: Great Vigil of Easter (begins on Labyrinth) 7pm Liturgy (incense will be used) Festive Reception to follow.
April 5: Easter Sunday (Church)
8am Festival Choral Eucharist
10am Festival Choral Eucharist (incense will be used)