Worship at Trinity
Sunday |
8:00 am |
Holy Eucharist Rite II |
10:00 am |
Holy Eucharist Rite II
with music and choir
(except in July & August)
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9:45 am |
Sunday School and
Nursery Care
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Trinity’s 10 am Worship Service is televised on Branford Cable Access Channel 18 and AT&T Channel 99 each Sunday at 7 pm.
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Welcome!
The people of Trinity Church welcome you. We are a congregation that embraces all people, from all faith traditions or those who are new to a journey of discovery. We celebrate our diversity. We are a church community worshiping and exploring the mystery of God, deepening our spirituality, and caring for each other. We reach out to those in need in Branford, the region and in the world, practicing love for our neighbors. We welcome you.
On these pages you will find information about worship, descriptions of ministries, programs, and activities available to all at Trinity. You may also call the church office or email us to obtain further information that’s helpful to newcomers. A warm welcome to you!
An invitation.
For those who identify themselves as "spiritual but not religious," once you look around this website, you will see the many wonderful things that this congregation believes in, hopes for, and accomplishes. But words and images on a website cannot tell you what it feels like here or what you might experience. Only coming through the red doors and spending some time with us will do that and so we invite you. We invite you so that we may be a blessing to you. And we know that in so doing, we will also be blessed. We do not promise easy answers. Instead we commit to being joyful companions on the journey.
Community groups are
welcome at Trinity
Click here for Community Organizations at Trinity
Large multi-use rooms or meeting room space is available, whether for a temporary need or long-term arrangement. More than one group may be accommodated on the same day and at the same time, dependent on the type of space that is required. Kitchen access is an option. Contact the church office 203-488-2681 to make inquiry for a new group, or for assistance with contact information for any of the existing groups. All spaces are disability accessible and WiFi is accessible throughout.
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Livestreamed Services and Events
Generally, it is the 10:00 AM service that is livestreamed. Click here to access the livestream on Trinity's YouTube channel. The livestream will appear at the top of the screen, above the archived videos of previous services, as soon as the stream begins.
The public is invited and welcome to participate in our services, including our Healing Service, and our discussion groups which meet on Wednesdays. Meetings occur in the Guild Room which is in the office building directly behind the Church. There is no need to register, but if you need assistance, please call the office between 9:00-noon weekdays.
As April unfolds, we are reminded that the gentle rains of this season pave the way for the vibrant blooms of May. Our spiritual journey mirrors this rhythm of renewal. We can join the celebratory hosannas of Palm Sunday, walk solemnly through the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, and deepen our faith during the sacred days of Holy Week. On Saturday, Easter Eve evening, we embrace the new light, ushering in the joy and hope of Easter. We will gratefully celebrate the New Ministry and Institution of Reverend Thomas Blake as our permanent Rector. What a month of wonderful celebrations!
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
12:15 PM, Holy Eucharist with Healing, Chancel (Choir area)
Please join us for Holy Eucharist with Laying on of hands and Anointing. Invite family, friends and neighbors who are in need of healing to come as well.
Thursday, April 3
1:30 PM, Monthly Communion Service, Evergreen Woods, Pavilion Room
Sundays, April 6, 13*, 20*, and 27
Sunday Services
- 8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist
- 9:15 AM - Choir Rehearsal
- 9:45 AM - Godly Play, Undercroft
- 9:45 AM - Youth Faith Formation, Guild Room
- 10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist
- 11:00 AM - Coffee Hour
*See Sunday, April 13th and 20th below for Easter week details.
Thursday, April 10
7:00 PM, Handbell Concert, Tabor Lutheran Church, Tabor Dr., Branford
Performed by Handbell Choir Wiedensahl. The ensemble won first prizes at the "German Orchestra Competition" three times. This is the most acclaimed competition for amateur music ensembles in Germany organized by the German Music Council. Because of that, the ringers could be heard and seen in radio and television programs of the NDR and other broadcasting corporations.
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Holy Week Schedule
Sunday, April 13, Palm Sunday, Church
- 8:00 AM - Liturgy of the Palms/Holy Eucharist
- 9:45 AM - Children and Youth Faith Formation, Godly Play Room
- 10:00 AM - Liturgy of the Palms/Holy Eucharist with Choir. The children and Youth will join the procession of the palms into the sanctuary before heading to their Sunday School classroom.
- After the 10:00 service, Sunday Fellowship Hour
Thursday, April 17, Maundy Thursday
- 6:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal
- 7:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with foot-washing
- Vigil (through the hours of the night)
Friday, April 18, Good Friday
- 12:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal
Progressive Ecumenical Noonday Service
- 12:00 PM - First Baptist Church, Branford
- 12:30 PM - First Congregational Church, Branford
- 1:00 PM - Trinity Episcopal Church
Evening Ecumenical Tenebrae Service
- 7:00 PM - Tabor Lutheran Church, Branford
Saturday, April 19, Easter Eve
5:00 PM - Youth Supper, Parish Hall
- The children and their families will gather for a special Easter Family festivity. We'll have pizza, a discussion about Easter, and a Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Mystery Hunt.
Sunday, April 20, Easter Sunday
- 7:15 AM - Choir Practice
- 8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with Choir
- 9:15 AM - Choir Brunch
- 10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with Choir
- After the 10:00 service, Sunday Fellowship Hour
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Saturday, April 26
Repair Cafe, Trinity Church
Will be looking for volunteers
Wednesday, April 30
6:00 PM, Adult Faith Formation, Guild Room
Potluck dinner and Adult Faith Formation. See Trinity in Touch for the specific topic for the evening. Family, friends, and neighbors who be interested in joining us are invited!
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