Christmas Services
Dec
24
to Dec 29

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

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Kitchen Work Day
Jan
18

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! 

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Dignity Index Forums
Jan
19

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.

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Christmas Cookie Walk
Dec
15

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.

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Women's Group: Women at the Well
Dec
14

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.

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Blue Christmas Service
Dec
10

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.

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Alternative Christmas Market
Dec
8

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.

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Trinity Backstage Holiday Show
Dec
7

Trinity Backstage Holiday Show

Join musicians Doug 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!

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Ornament Exchange
Dec
6

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!

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Advent Wreath Making
Dec
1

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.

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Training and Inspiration for Greeters and Ushers
Nov
24

Training and Inspiration for Greeters and Ushers

Greeters and ushers play a vital role in our community as the first faces of welcome at Trinity. 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 ushers and anyone interested in learning more about the significance of Christian hospitality.

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Care Bag Assembly
Nov
24

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.

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Church School Volunteer Training
Nov
17

Church School Volunteer Training

Would you like to explore what it's like to serve in Trinity's children's program, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)? There will be a training held in the Youth Group room and it will cover a brief overview of the history, methodology, and practice of CGS.

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Halloween Hullabaloo
Oct
26

Halloween Hullabaloo

The entire parish is invited to the Children and Youth Council (CYC) sponsored Spooktacular Halloween Hullabaloo! Get ready for a night of spooky fun, crazy costumes, and eerie excitement! Ghosts and ghouls alike will gather for a fantastic evening of food, fun, and festivities. Learn More and Sign Up Here.

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Vestry Discernment Forum
Oct
6

Vestry Discernment Forum

Again this year, we are opening the nomination process for new vestry members to the whole congregation. If you know someone who would be a good candidate or want to be considered for a term on the vestry, let the Nominating Committee know and come to the Vestry Discernment Forum on October 6 after the 10am service.

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Annual Giving Kickoff Dinner
Oct
5

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.

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Screening of the Philadelphia Eleven
Sep
14

Screening of the Philadelphia Eleven

In violation of the Episcopal Church’s constitution and canons–which stated that only men were eligible for ordination–a group of eleven women were ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in 1974 at a church in Philadelphia. This moment moved the Episcopal Church to change and gave hope to women everywhere.

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Welcome Back Sunday and Bishop Visit
Sep
8

Welcome Back Sunday and Bishop Visit

Trinity’s diocesan bishop, the Rt. Rev. John H. Taylor will be at Trinity to celebrate, preach, and offer confirmation, reception, and renewal of baptismal vows. A special coffee hour honoring the participants will take place on the Labyrinth following the service.

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Trinity at Pacific Pride Festival
Aug
24

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. Sign up today!

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Back to School Blessing
Aug
18

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.

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