At Trinity Church we are a community in faith that:
- respects each individual’s spiritual journey
- welcomes guests warmly as people whom God has sent for us to nurture on their spiritual journey
- will welcome you regardless of how much money you have, how old you are, how you are dressed, where you live, or any other distinctions that do not matter
- wants you to belong so that you can come to believe, rather than tell you what to believe before you can belong
- wants to help you fall in love with Jesus Christ so that you will want to join him in the work he is doing in the world
- encourages you to participate in worshiping God instead of just watching clergy and choir do it
- trusts you to use worship, prayer, and the scripture to form beliefs and act morally rather than try to tell you what you must believe or how you must behave
- values our relationships with each other more than having everybody agree on the “right” opinions
- proclaims the Good News that God loves you, and so do we
All are welcome
All people of faith – no matter age or denomination – are welcome to receive Communion. Episcopalians open our Table not because we take the Eucharist lightly, but because we take our Baptism so seriously.
Visitors who prefer not to receive Communion are welcome to come forward during the Communion to receive a blessing from the Celebrant. Simply cross your arms over your chest as a sign you with to receive such a blessing
How do I become a member of Trinity Episcopal Church?
A great first step would be joining us for Sunday worship! From there, your can deepen your connection through regular participation in worship and involvement in our ministries. For now, just know you are welcome!
If you are a member of another Episcopal Church, please speak to the priest about having your membership transferred to Trinity Episcopal Church. If you are not an Episcopalian, see the section below for your next steps.
How do I become an Episcopalian?
Joining the Episcopal Church is marked by two prayerful rituals, the Sacrament of Baptism and Confirmation. Our Book of Common Prayer says:
- “Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble.”
- “In the course of their Christian development, those baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been duly prepared, to make a mature public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism and to receive the laying on of hands by the bishop.”
Depending on your situation, you may become an Episcopalian in this way:
- If you have not been baptized, please speak to the priest for some pre-baptism conversations. You will have conversations about your spiritual journey and whether or not Baptism is right for you.
- If you have already been baptized, the Episcopal Church warmly recognizes your baptism. You do not have to be re-baptized. To formally join The Episcopal Church, you may wish to be receive Confirmation when the Bishop of New Hampshire visits us next.
- If you have already been baptized and confirmed in another church, you may be “received” into this branch of Christ’s Church by the Bishop of New Hampshire.