Marriage in the Episcopal faith tradition is both a sacrament and a joyful event. It publicly proclaims the love between two people, and asks God’s blessing on their lifelong commitment to one another. It is required that at least one of the parties be a baptized Christian, that the ceremony be attested by at least two witnesses, and that the marriage conform to the laws of the state and the canons (or laws) of the church. Our canons on marriage are fully inclusive of both same and opposite gender couples.

To begin planning your wedding, please return the wedding application form to office@trinitysb.org.

The death of a loved one provides us with not only an opportunity to celebrate the life of someone close to us, but also to come together with a faith community for consolation and comfort. Trinity offers pastoral support, caring for families throughout the funeral planning process. Please contact the Trinity office as soon as possible after the death of a family member, and a member of the clergy will be in touch with you to make plans for a funeral or memorial service.

One of the central sacraments of the Christian faith, baptism makes real what we already know to be true: that regardless of who we are or what we do in life, we are never separated from the love of God. During baptism, through the symbols of water and chrism (blessed oil), infants, children, and adults are marked as Jesus Christ’s own forever, and formally welcomed into the community of faith. In a world filled with conditional love, baptism is a radical departure into the unconditional love of God.

Baptism is available for people of all ages, and isn’t necessary to have God or faith “figured out” to be baptized. Parents and godparents make promises on behalf of infants and children. Older children and adults prepare for baptism through a process of study and prayer. The Baptismal Covenant in the Book of Common Prayer outlines the affirmations, promises, and strivings of the Christian life and faith, which is at the very center of the baptism service.

Baptisms are celebrated at Trinity four times a year: All Saints’ Sunday (first Sunday in November), the Baptism of Jesus (early January), the Great Vigil of Easter (the evening before Easter Sunday), and the Feast of Pentecost (seven weeks after Easter).

If you would like more information about baptism for yourself or your child, please contact the Trinity office, office@trinitysb.org.

Confirmation is sacramental rite in which teens (typically 13 and older) and adults make a mature, public reaffirmation of the promises they made—or had made for them—at baptism. Individuals confirmed in another Christian denomination may choose to be received into the Episcopal Church at the same time that others are confirmed. Confirmation is a sacrament that is carried out by a bishop, through prayer and the laying on of hands. Instruction and preparation for confirmation and reception is offered every 12-18 months, scheduled around the timing of a bishop’s visitation.

If you would like more information about confirmation or reception for yourself or your teenage child, please contact the Trinity office, office@trinitysb.org.