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The oldest church in Pottsville Pennsylvania, the heart of the southern anthracite coal region, Trinity Episcopal Church is a magnificent facility, with historic stained glass windows, an Austin Pus 1040, 1922, organ, and a historic designation.The beauty of the worship spaces pales in comparison to the beauty of the love of the parishioners.
TRINITY PARISH TODAY
“Living, loving, sharing in the name of
Jesus Christ.” This is the Mission Statement of
the people of Trinity Episcopal Church, Pottsville. May all who worship here honor its
intent. Our focus as a worshiping community is “Honoring the past as we build a strong
foundation for the future, while sharing our Christian faith through service to the community.”
Regular Sunday services are held in the Church,at 9 AM, alternating Rite I and Rite II. A weekday Eucharist is normally celebrated on every other Wednesday in the
Chapel of Saint Luke in the Parish House.
Services on major holy days are held in the Church or St. Luke’s Chapel as appropriate.
On some Summer Sundays, from the Sunday after Trinity Sunday, through Labor Day, services are held at the Chapel of the Resurrection in Charles Baber Cemetery, about sixteen blocks from the Church.A very active Church School program is offered during the school year, for ages 2 through high school. Adult educatuonis offered intermittantly throughout the year.
The Parish House contains St. Luke’s Chapel, a lounge, a large parish hall, and offices
and facilities for the choir and music director. The Sacrament is reserved in St. Luke’s
Chapel.
Because of its location and facilities, Trinity Church also serves as a meeting place for
many local groups, and the Parish has expanded its hospitality for those purposes
significantly in the last several years.
Worship times
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteers for the Church School, Fundraising, St. Clare's Guild, and other minitries of Trinity are always welcomed!
Ministries
Marion Price Trust for Elderly Episcopalians
Established through the generosity of Marion Price, this program offers a Parish Nurse Program. Outreach includes telephone contact, a senior adventures group, visits to homes, hospitals and area senior care facilities, as well as health and wellness and insurance information.
Bring a Can to Church
Any visitor to Trinity is asked to bring a nonperishable food item to be gathered and donated to Schuylkill Community Action, an agency sponsoring emergency and regular food pantries throughout Schuylkill County. Currently, Trinity is the largest supporter of this food donation program.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors
Each Sunday, 2 LEV are sent to visit and bring the Love of Christ through His Body and Blood to shut-ins, the sick and those confined to health care facilities through Schuylkill County. We are now partnering with area Episcopal Churches to extend our LEV ministry.
Soup Kitchen
Sponsored by another church, Trinity Parishioners cook and serve a meal on a rotating basis in an area food kitchen. Bread and desserts are provided by the Parishioners of Trinity.
The Concert Series
The Concert Series brings world-class musicians to Pottsville to share their talents with the community. They are held several times throughout the year, and a fellowship of food and drink is held after each concert.
Youth Group
Partnering with other Schuylkill County Episcopal Parishes, Trinity coordinates a Youth Group which offers game nights, trips to area parks, volunteer opportunities, and fellowship.
Fundraising
Our Fundraising Committee offers great food and more importantly, fellowship through delicious dinners, homemade candy sales, and soup exchanges throughout the year.
Lenten Soup and Evening Prayer
During Lent, Trinity offers a soup and salad dinner, followed by evening prayer.
Downtown Churches of Pottsville
Coordinated by Trinity, a community Thanksgiving Worship is offered, joining pastors, ministers and worship leaders in a variety of church settings, with a combined Choirs, comprising the talents of the member churches. A Good Friday Service is also offered.
St. Clare's Guild
A group of talented knitters completes a variety of projects which are then donated to veterans, active service women and men, hospice programs, and other groups.
Annual Art Show
Showcasing the artistic expressions of our parishioners and others, Trinity sponsors an annual art show, with fellowship and food.
Kajo Keji in South Sudan
Trinity is a major donator to the Diocese of Bethlehem's companion diocese, Kajo Keji in South Sudan
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