Trinity Episcopal Church

Adult Formation There are many opportunities at Trinity to grow in your faith and spiritual life. From Bible Studies to Adult Forums to a church favorite, Theology on Tap, Trinity has something to offer just about everyone. Bible and Book Studies With a variety of topics and learning opportunities, Bible and book studies at Trinity help us explore and shape our beliefs. All are invited to be a part of the conversation. Click HERE to learn more. Seasonal Programs Each year Trinity offers special programs for the seasons of Advent (the season before Christmas) and Lent. Additionally, we offer opportunities for adult Confirmation and Baptism classes (Inquiry Classes.) Click HERE to learn about our current program. Theology on Tap Sit down, gather around, and grab a beer! Theology on Tap usually meets at one of the local brewery's where members & friends can talk faith and theology. All are are invited and you don't have to order a beer! Adult Sunday Forums Join us Sundays at 9:15 am in the Parish Hall for lively discussions on a range of topics. St. Jerome's Library Maintained and curated by our librarians Roger Baty, and Doug Macomber, the mission of St. Jerome's Library is to provide resource material for the ministries of Trinity Episcopal Church. Please click HERE to view the library catalog.

Leadership Trinity Episcopal Church enjoys the dedicated services of clergy, staff members and volunteers who help fulfill our mission. OUR CLERGY Very Rev. Canon Bill Dunn Rector | Email Rev. Canon Lou Hemmers Rector Emeritus Rev. Pete Wright Assisting (Retired) Rev. Birabal Halder Assisting (Retired) Our Staff Minister of Music Canon Jeffrey Rickard Email Parish Administrator Kathleen Liess Email Director of Sunday School Liz Schroeder Email

Fun & Fellowship Chic'Lits Chic’Lits is a book club for woman of the church. We have about 10 members. We meet on the first Monday of the month at the church. We begin the meeting with some snacks, wine and socializing. After a brief synopsis of the book and a little background on the author presented by one of the members, normally the person who suggested the book, we have a discussion of the book. The group is open to all woman. This is a wonderful place to get to know some of the other women of the congregation. Rug Hookers Part of the Association of Traditional Hooking Artists (ATHA) is an international fellowship of artists that fosters individuality and diversity in rug hooking. Rug Hookers meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9am to 3pm. Please contact the church office for more information. Theology on Tap Drinks, nibbles and theology! Theology on Tap gathers our monthly get-together, to have casual and informal chats about religious topics and articles of the day. We are currently discussing the questions that Jesus posed. Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the library. Bring your favorite beverage, sodas and water also available.

We are an Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement. As the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement, and followers of Jesus’ Way, we seek to live like him. We’re serious about moving out to grow loving, liberating, life-giving relationships with God (evangelism ); to grow those relationships with each other (reconciliation ); and to grow those relationships with all of creation (creation care ). Learn More What Episcopalians Believe We Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As constituent members of the Anglican Communion in the United States, we are descendants of and partners with the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church, and are part of the third largest group of Christians in the world. We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world. We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God, and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of sexual identity or orientation. We believe that God loves you – no exceptions. - from The Episcopal Church

2027 Camp Dates June 13-19 2027 Trinity Church Camp CAMP NOW. CAMP FOREVER. Trinity Camp is a great time for all children who have completed 2nd grade through high school to experience a week of Christian fellowship. The camp site has land games like archery, volleyball, high-ropes, and a waterfront right on Big Bear Lake, with paddle boards, pedal boats, kayaks, canoes and more. Every day starts with a theme based activity in coordination with chapel time in which includes drama, singing and dancing. There is plenty of time for campers to do arts and crafts, join other campers in board games, and hang out at the water front. The day ends with a campfire which includes skits provided by the campers and more singing. It's a great week of fun and creating wonderful memories. Trinity Church Camp has been an integral part of our community and youth program since 1912. In 2014, the camp returned to the Santa Monica YMCA Camp in Big Bear, CA. This was Trinity Camp's home from 1977 to 2008. The location provides a large waterfront on Boulder Bay for kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, pedal boats, canoes, and lake front swimming. Land activities include gaga ball, archery, basketball, ping-pong, arts and crafts, volleyball, a ropes course, and frisbee golf. A pool heated to a comfortable 80 degrees is available to campers. The longevity of Trinity Camp has been made possible by the generous support of the parishioners at Trinity. Music is a key part of the fun, provided by musicians and stage personalities! It has been through their dedication to sharing their great talents that all campers are provided immeasurable joy and leadership in the camp's worship and campfire activities. Traditions of songs and campfire skits are just two gems of Trinity Camp, but there are so many more – if you want to know more, just ask one of the thousands of Trinity Campers from over 100 years! Camp Now, Camp Forever. To find out more details, visit Trinity Camp's facebook page and look in events for our upcoming camp. Contact us via trinitycampforever@gmail.com

Mission & Values Our Mission The mission of Trinity Parish is to bear witness to God’s reconciling love, to proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ, and to seek and serve Christ in all persons. Our Vision A community of faith We strive to be a church where the resources that God has lavished upon us are leveraged to love people both within and outside of our doors. We seek to provide a safe space for people to deeply and honestly engage their faith—and their doubts—as we worship, engage the scriptures, and work together to put our faith in action as we grow in the knowledge and love of God and each other. A community of welcome As an Episcopal church, we are a sacramental community that endeavors to extend Christ’s spirit of lavish welcome to all people. Regardless of race, gender and/or sexual identity, age, socio-economic location, ability, or anything else, all are welcome in this place as beloved children of God. A community of action We envision a church that is free to be creative and forward thinking in the ways we open our church doors to our surrounding community, that we might invite our neighbors to come and see the good news of God in Christ as it is expressed and shaped by the animating power of the Holy Spirit through its members.

Trinity Mini Camp Join us for two weeks of Spanish immersion for Preschool through age 11 July 6 through 17, 2026 Scan the QR code or click on the picture below.

Our Vestry Working closely with the clergy and staff, the Vestry acts as the primary governing board of the parish. Vestry members are usually elected at the annual parish meeting. The presiding officer of the vestry is the rector or priest-in-charge. The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church’s mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances. OUR CURRENT VESTRY VESTRY OFFICERS Melanie Hanson - Sr. Warden Mary Frances Petite - Jr. Warden David Raff - Treasurer Hopi Reames-Hayes - Clerk Class of 2027 Cynthia Cervantes Christina Christopherson Doug Steeples Melanie Hansen Matthew Kirkconnell Chase Pendelton Class of 2028 Emily Harris Michael Miller Mary Frances Petite Class of 2029

Y.A.P. (Young Adults Praying) Youth Programs Young People's Bible Study Youth are meeting with Fr. Dunn and youth sponsors for Bible study Fridays at 5:30 pm ! All are welcome – bring a friend and let’s learn together! Youth Group Y.A.P. (Young Adults in Prayer) is a youth focused group hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church. Our goal is to support youth, foster community, and have fun! YAP is open to anyone in 9th-12th grade . While the group is hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church, church membership is not required to participate. All are welcome! Trinity Camp takes place every June and is a weeklong overnight camp in Big Bear, CA. Please click HERE to learn more. Coming Events!

Serving Our Neighbor In addition the ministries of our church, Trinity's groups and individuals support and volunteer at many worthy organizations in our community. If you are interested in learning more about opportunities to get involved with any of these please contact the church office. Youth Hope Working to support YouthHope Foundation, volunteers prepare 60 Chicken & Rolls meals, AND 60 Snack Bags for at risk youth in Redlands. Youth Hope volunteers meet the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 am in the Trinity Lounge. During Christmas, everyone is invited to donate money to help buy new shoes for the youth. Active Ride Shop, in Redlands, supplies shoes at $50 per pair. Often, this is the only pair of shoes a youth will receive each year. Everyone is also encouraged to donate nonperishable food items. These can be left at the church office. To learn more about YouthHope Foundation please click HERE . Care Kits Each month Care Kits ministry delivers 12 kits to the Salvation Army & Family Service in Redlands. Included are travel size toothbrush & tooth paste, soap, shampoo & comb. Plus deodorant, razor (shave cream for men) & an extra bar of soap, shampoo & lotion. Travel size donations are welcome, drop them off either in the Narthex or the church office. Share Ministry Trinity has been a part of Shared Ministry for at least 15 years. This ministry provides hot meals each Saturday at alternating local churches, from 3:00-4:00 pm. Trinity provides the meal on the 2nd Saturday of each month. We are a dedicated group of parishioners who serve the meals and take turns donating food. We are happy to have new friends join us! Trinity Creation Care " The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." Genesis 2:15 “As we respond to the environment crises of our time and the consequences of climate change, it is our work: establishing the unity of prayer and action as a sacred calling of people of faith.” The Los Angeles Episcopal Diocese Commission on Climate Change The Trinity Creation Care Group , in partnership with the Los Angeles Diocese, mobilizes individuals and our parish to take meaningful action on climate change and environmental stewardship fostering creation care within our church and throughout the greater Redlands Community. We meet every Sunday between services. Objectives Provide Education Encourage Trinity involvement in city-wide climate care groups and their initiatives Take action to implement and support climate solutions