Trinity Church welcomes the diversity of all God’s people and recognizes that each person is on a unique faith journey, our purpose is to provide a nurturing environment for those who want to share in the worship, service and community life of our parish and its rich Anglican tradition.

The process of joining Trinity sounds complicated because people who come from different backgrounds may follow different paths. The more important question is not one of joining but belonging. We want you to belong before you join.

So, worship with this congregation. Join a class or ministry group. Schedule a meeting with one of our clergy. Join a Sunday dinner team. Get to know other parishioners. Become part of this diverse community of worshipping Christians.

At some point in the journey, however, we hope that you will choose to establish a formal connection with the congregation. This path is through enrollment of baptism. The sacrament of baptism makes us Christian, not part of a particular denomination or group, but part of Christ’s universal church.

Already baptised? If you have been baptized and wish to connect with Trinity, we simply ask you to enroll your baptism here by signing a form to declare your desire to register your baptism with this congregation. This process is sometimes called “transfer of letter” and is a standard practice in many mainline Protestant congregations.

Never baptised? If you have not been baptized, the first step in joining Trinity is to prepare for baptism by talking with one of our clergy. Baptism is offered at various times throughout the year.

In addition to enrollment of baptism, you may choose to receive the rites of confirmation, reception or renewal of baptismal vows.

Confirmation is a rite offered in which persons age sixteen or older who were baptized at an earlier age make a public affirmation of their baptismal vows.

Reception is offered for those who were baptized and confirmed at an earlier time in a denomination other than the Episcopal Church. While baptism makes us Christians, confirmation and reception make us Episcopalians.

Renewal of baptismal vows is offered for those with prior experience in Episcopal settings who are renewing their faith and commitment.