Trinity Treasures Clearance Sale - St. Patrick’s Day and Easter (50% off) - Trinity School and All Other Items (25% off)! Trinity School sweatshirts and Trinity Church ceiling wood crosses excluded from sale.
Featured Events
Handwritten Cards of Hope - The time between Easter and Pentecost is called Eastertide. This is a time when people began to meet Jesus in new, unexpected ways. As an extension of the work our students did making Christmas cards for incarcerated youth, we invite all interested parishioners to write notes of hope and compassion during this season of new beginnings. A table will be set up in Bishops Hall every Sunday with supplies.
Women of Trinity Church Annual Tea (April 17) - All women of Trinity Church are invited Wednesday, April 17, from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at the beautiful home of Gwathmey and Fritz Gomila, 1847 State Street, New Orleans, LA 70118. At this affair, the WOTC will honor the Volunteer of the Year, Beverly Lamb, and present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Linda Stone. There will be plenty of delicious food and beverages, including wine. Contact: Rose Wilson at .
Care for the Caregivers (18 and 25) - Grief, Compassion, Gratitude: The Caregiving group continues as a three session series on the dynamics of caring for another over three Thursdays in April in the Parish House at 9:30am. Since caregiving elicits so many emotions, we will look at the events and feelings that manifest as grief; the power of compassion; the blessing of gratitude. This has shown itself to be a very supportive non judgemental group that can lift up and hold one another. Everyone is welcome! Questions? Contact .
Welcome Dinner (April 18) - Our community is strengthened by the bonds of fellowship that we share. Father Andy’s “love language” is cooking dinner for friends and family. If you are ready to lean in and connect more deeply, come have dinner with us on Thursday, April 18 from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Parish House. Please RSVP online or to Mary Katherine Williams at .
Family Night: Outdoor Movie Night with Trinity School (April 19) - Family Night has been moved to 6:30 pm. We will join the school for Family Movie Night on the Ripley Family Field. Doors open at 6:30 and the movie, The Parent Trap, begins at 7:30pm. Bring your picnic blankets and chairs. There will be candy, popcorn, gatorade, and bottled water available for purchase (small bills, please). Outside food is welcome.
Striving Together - Trinity's Annual Meeting (April 21) - Join us at 9:15am in Bishops Hall for a look back at a year in the life of faith and ministry at Trinity Church from our lay leadership. The stories, hands and hearts of many will make this year's annual meeting memorable.
McGehee School Choirs (April 21) - 4:00pm, Les Petites Chanteuses, and Concert Choir in a varied program from contemporary pop and jazz to folk music from around the world.
Eastertide Home Eucharists (April 24 and May 8) - Gather and worship with a small group around the coffee table. It's a chance to connect with familiar faces and meet someone new. Attendees are asked to bring an hors d'oeuvres to share. Please register online or contact to RSVP.
- Wednesday, April 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, host to be announced
- Wednesday, May 8, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, at the home of Parker & Toto Robinson
YogaMass® (May 4) is offered on the first Saturday of every month from 10:30am - 12:00pm in the sanctuary. YogaMass® is a worship service that integrates yoga, breath work, meditation, and Holy Communion as a way to bring into self-awareness the body and spirit that is given to each of us by God.
Dillard University Faculty Opera Concert (May 5) - 4:00pm, featuring professors and visiting artists from Dillard University.
Evening Prayer with Healing: (May 14) - Join us for a healing service of music and light at 6:00pm in the Chapel on the second Tuesday of the month.
YogaMass® Leader Training (June 6-8) - is a 3-day workshop designed to equip lay leaders, clergy, musicians, yoga teachers, and practitioners to offer YogaMass in a faith community. Participants gain language to bridge yoga and Christianity and an ability to organize and deliver YogaMass. The training is led by The Reverend Gena Davis, founder of YogaMass® and team members. Email for information.
Worship and Music
McGehee School Choirs (April 21) - 4:00pm, Les Petites Chanteuses, and Concert Choir in a varied program from contemporary pop and jazz to folk music from around the world.
YogaMass® (May 4) is offered on the first Saturday of every month from 10:30am - 12:00pm in the sanctuary. YogaMass® is a worship service that integrates yoga, breath work, meditation, and Holy Communion as a way to bring into self-awareness the body and spirit that is given to each of us by God.
Dillard University Faculty Opera Concert (May 5) - 4:00pm, featuring professors and visiting artists from Dillard University.
Evening Prayer with Healing: (May 14) - Join us for a healing service of music and light at 6:00pm in the Chapel on the second Tuesday of the month.
Adult Formation
Daily Meditation emails are offered each morning on Monday-Saturday so that you can begin your day with a reminder that you are Christ's Beloved! These meditations are written by clergy and parishioners using a bit of scripture from the Daily Office as a starting point, a brief reflection accompanied by art/music. If you wish to subscribe or if you'd like to try writing occasionally, please contact Maria Elliott at .
Sundays
Rector's Forum - Led by the rector, Rev. Andy Thayer on Sunday mornings, from 9:15am - 10:15am in the Parish House. Each Gospel brings to completion Jesus’ earthly ministry in a unique way. In these weeks we will examine the difference between Resurrection and resuscitation. (April 7) Gospel of Mark; (April 14) Matthew; (April 21)Luke; (April 28) Acts; (May 5) John; (May 12) John “Doubting Thomas?”; (May 19) John “Do you love me?”
12 Steps Are for Everyone meets Sunday mornings at 9:15am. For more information contact Karen Taylor at or (203) 526-3590.
Faith and Fiction meets at 9:15am in in the Trinity School Library. Class starts at 9:15am sharp so come early to visit before we begin the discussion. There is a Zoom option for those who cannot come in person. Contact Merry Toups ( ) to get on the mailing list and/or to receive zoom link. Visitors and drop-ins are welcome!
Weekdays
The Men's Prayer Breakfast meets Wednesday mornings from 6:30am - 8:00am for a home-cooked breakfast and Bible study with the rector, The Reverend Andrew R. Thayer. There is no Men's Prayer Breakfast Wednesday, December 27 and Wednesday, January 3.
Children, Youth and Families
Guild of the Christ Child (GOTCC) - Is your family growing? Please let us know! If you are expecting, adopting, fostering, and anything in between, please email Maria Elliott at so that we can pray for you and your family. Upon the arrival of a new family member, our Guild of the Christ Child ministry team delivers a basket of love to your front porch.
Nursery Care is available from 9:00am - 12:00pm for children age 3 and under. A Safe Church, Safe Communities certified adult is supported by our High School Nursery Ministry Team that welcomes our littles friends with joy and excitement. High schoolers interested in joining this paid ministry team should email .
The Pray Ground is located at the front, left of the church and serves as a place where young children can experience worship while being physically comfortable. Spirit Bags, soft materials, and books are available in this place. Please help your child enjoy this space quietly and peacefully.
Godly Play - Trinity Episcopal Church invites children PK3 to 5th grade to enter into a deeper and more playful relationship with God. The children meet during the "Sunday school hour" from 10:30am to 11:15am. Classes are organized by grade. After class, the children are led by their respective Godly Play mentors to join their families for communion. Sometimes we're a little late.
About Godly Play (not your typical sunday school) - The Godly Play® method is a curriculum of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence in our lives and builds upon a Montessori foundation that has been extensively researched and practiced for over 40 years. At its core, Godly Play emphasizes the importance of process, openness, discovery, community, and relationships and models the worship life, stories, symbols, and rituals of our Christian faith. Consistency is key.
High School Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) meets every Wednesday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Molly's House and on the first Sunday of every month for a fun adventure. Email Sarah Bomhoff, lay youth minister, at to receive email updates. Learn more at trinitynola.com/formation/youth.
Student Readers are invited to share their voices with our community by serving as readers during the 10:30am and 6:00pm services. Email if you would like to serve in this way. "Give young people a greater voice. They are the future and they are much wiser than we give them credit for." - Desmond Tutu
Student Acolytes - The Acolyte Ministry is a vital part of our worship, which has its roots in the Old Testament, where the prophet Samuel is seen assisting Eli, the Levite priest. Acolyting invites middle and high school students to be active participants in worship, form new friendships, and grow in leadership, responsibility, and maturity. To join one of our Acolyte Teams, email Acolyte Minister, Becca Wallace at .
Called to Serve
Backpack Drive for TEEP and Community Children - The Mission Commission is collecting backpacks for children in the community, including our TEEP children! Our goal is to provide 200 backpacks - 120 for TEEP, and 80 to divide between our two community partners, Jesus Project Ministries and St. Roch Community Church. Backpacks can be delivered to the vestibule of the church or Bishops Hall through the end of May. You can also provide funding to purchase a backpack! Make a check out to Trinity and drop it at the school office or in the mail (memo line: Backpack Drive). Questions? Contact Rev. John Pitzer at . Please remember most public schools require either clear or mesh backpacks for elementary school age children and older.
Calling All Tutors!! Trinity is proud to re-establish a relationship with the STAIR (Start The Adventure In Reading) tutoring program and is assembling a team for Fall 2024. The Mission Commission is now collecting names of individuals who have interest in becoming a trained tutor for an 11 week commitment (once weekly). STAIR exclusively serves 2nd and 3rd graders attending New Orleans Public Schools, and exclusively tutors in reading. For more information on being a part of Trinity's team, please email Fr. John at .
If you are interested in serving immediately, being a substitute tutor (no training necessary) might give you an idea if this is something you feel called to do. Visit https://www.stairnola.org/tutors to learn more.
Fighting Hunger Swiftly - Support TLF and enter to win 2 tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in New Orleans - October 27, 2024 - This raffle is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those less fortunate. For every $50 ticket, you purchase, you'll be providing 22 hot and nourishing meals to those in need through Trinity Loaves & Fishes. The raffle drawing will happen July 12, 2024. A maximum of 1,000 tickets will be sold. Visit https://givebutter.com/NOLASWIFT to purchase tickets!
Trinity Restorative Justice Committee - Inspired by Christ, the Trinity Restorative Justice Committee was formed to support Trinity's mission to "do justice" with a focus on the needs of at-risk youth and young adults in the city of New Orleans, supporting them and their families to avoid entry or re-entry into the Louisiana criminal legal system. To learn more about related volunteer opportunities visit www.trinitynola.com/restorative-justice/ or contact Rev. Carol Spencer at .
Giving at Trinity
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Gifts of appreciated stock may be transferred to Morgan Stanley DTC# 0015 Account# 575-021402. Our broker is Jennifer Rigby at 504-585-3909. Please notify Raina O’Neil, or 504-670-2537, of the transfer.
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'Together We Build' Capital Campaign - Trinity is proud to present the culmination of the Church and School’s strategic planning efforts with a joint $13 million Capital Campaign, Trinity 2024: Together We Build. The Campaign goal and projects have been designed to create a more functional and attractive campus for Trinity that will ultimately build a more vital community for the future. For more information, please visit the Campaign website at www.Trinity2024.org or scan the QR code.
