Trinity Episcopal Church

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Serving the Church Trinity parishioners love to serve the greater community, to serve each other, to help with worship and to just hang out with each other. There are many ways to share your passion, to make a difference, to explore new ideas, to go deeper. To learn more about any of the ministries found here please contact the church office. Bereavement Group The Bereavement Support group was previously led by Beth Allevato, a retired Visiting Nurse and Hospice worker. The church is currently in the process of forming a new group. Christian Care Lay Ministry (CCLM) CCLM members visit those parishioners who are either home bound or limited in their ability to move about the community. Our members serve as a link between them and the Church. CCLM members connect with shut-ins through a friendly, caring visit in person or by telephone. Contact may also be made by simply sending a note. We meet every two or three months to evaluate our contact list and the status and needs of those being minstered to. Life's Transition Ministry Supported by a team of volunteers Life's Transition Ministries (LTM) provides care and support for members and their families during varying life transitions. From the birth of a child to the death of a loved one LTM will be there to care for you through that transition. Memorial Garden Maintained by Linda Apmadoc, the Memorial Garden is a peaceful place where loved ones are laid to rest. Linda lovingly cares for the garden with well-tended flowers, trees, and greenery meant to inspire reflection and remembrance.

Who We Are ALL are welcome here. Whoever you are and wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here. Trinity is a warm and welcoming community renowned for its music, beauty, and joyful worship in Redlands, CA. It has been has been designated as one of Redlands Historical Society's Heritage Buildings. The congregation began as a mission church in 1886 with her first service held near Hinckley Ranch on Mission Road. A year later, Redlands city planners Judson and Brown, donated a lot on the corner of what is now Center and Home Place, and a permanent building was erected with the name "Trinity" to reflect the union of the three localities of the area "in one ecclesiastical charge to the glory of the Triune God." Trinity is one of 147 congrega tions in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles , a diocese of the Episcopal Church , the United States province of the Anglican Communion . Mission & Values The Episcopal Church Clergy & Staff Lay Leadership History Contact & Directions

Trinity Episcopal Preschool (TEPs) A member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools, our preschool serves children ages 2 years 6 months to 5 years old year-round. The weekly program includes music, exploring our world, art expressions, reading readiness activities, Chapel story time, constructive play time inside and out plus fellowship. Unique features include letting children be children. Children are encouraged to cooperate with other as well as increase their own sense of independence and strength. We foster a Christian emphasis on social values and open children's minds to the wonder of creation and all God's gifts who inhabit the earth. Chapel is held every Wednesday.Please click the link below to connect to the Preschool Website to learn more. Preschool Website Trinity Episcopal Preschool History Trinity Preschool began as a nursery school in 1950 with the affectionate name of TENS. Virginia Jennings was the founder and first director. In 1951 Floris Crosthwaite became the director, and it was she who purchased all the nursery school’s equipment. By 1955 the school was under the care of Ms. Crosthwaite’s daughter, Floris Ethel, who maintained the school’s tradition until her mother’s return in 1957. Ms. Crosthwaite guided the program for fifteen more years. In 1972 untill June 2017, Beverly Gaston served as the director. Ms. Gaston had the distinction of being the longest serving director of an Episcopal school in Los Angeles Diocese. Currently, Trina Hohenshelt serves at the preschool director. The preschool is licensed under the laws of the state of California with the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles' Commission of Schools serving as oversight.

Transition Update December 2024 - January 2025 Transition Report Timeline December 2024 – January 2025 Bob Bourne and Andrew Christopherson co-chairs Please mark your calendars for May 24. Father Bill (Very Rev. Canon Bill Dunn) will be installed as our new rector at a service at 10 am, followed by a celebratory luncheon, that promises to feature some good Texas barbecue. Thank you to everyone who took part in our transition process, from Homecoming Sunday April 2023, Story Day, various detailed committee work, small group meetings, completing the Parish survey, attending the HolyCow! analysis, or reviewing it later, completing the Parish profile and finally reviewing it and giving feedback to the vestry. Having been deliberate in our information gathering, the transition process has moved very quickly in the last few months. The Parish Profile was completed in September, the Vestry approved it and met with Canon Tom Quijada-Discavage, the Diocesan Canon responsible for “transformation.” We reviewed our options moving forward, and learned that in addition to a traditional search, we could petition the bishop to allow us to call our current Priest in Charge, Very Rev. Canon Bill Dunn as priest in charge under special circumstance (PICUSC), in essence bypassing the rest of the search and putting Fr. Bill on the fast track to become rector. Some of Trinity’ recent rectors have been chosen by this method and some by the traditional search process. Both methods have been successful in some instances, and both have seen failure. If mistakes have been made in the past, it may well have been in choosing a priest who did not truly match our needs as outlined on the then current Parish Profile. The vestry therefore asked the members of the congregation to review the profile very carefully, and advise the vestry whether, based on the profile, we should embark on a broad search for a rector, or petition the bishop to allow us to use the PICUSC track. The congregation responded! Decisions like this are never unanimous, and the vestry appreciated and listened carefully to all opinions. We also reviewed the profile ourselves, carefully reviewing Fr. Bill’s qualifications and our knowledge of him and comparing them with the qualities outlined in the profile. Congregational responses were overwhelmingly in favor of moving forward with Fr. Bill as PICUSC. At the vestry meeting on October 20, after continued review and discussion, and of course ascertaining that Fr. Bill was willing, a motion was unanimously passed to petition Bishop Taylor to allow us to call Fr. Bill as PICUSC. The diocese moved very quickly, and on October 24, we heard the bishop had responded favorably, and we were able to move forward. After completion of required paperwork and formalities, Fr. Bill was officially appointed as our PICUSC on October 26,2024 The PICUSC process traditionally is a yearlong journey including at least two “Mutual Ministry Reviews” conducted with the Vestry, the PICUSC and the diocese. Because of the time Fr. Bill has already spent leading our parish, (since July 5, 2022) we have been able to shorten that process. We were able to consider the Mutual Ministry review held in conjunction with Story Day, as our first and our second was held on November 23. After due deliberation with Canon Tom, the vestry were able to move forward and indicate to the diocese that we did intend to call Father Bill as our rector. The bishop’s schedule was reviewed, and May 24 set as the day for the installation. As I am sure you are aware, the vestry is extremely pleased with this decision, and Fr. Bill’s acceptance. If you haven’t already, please congratulate Fr. Bill next time you see him. If you would like to review the profile, it is available at the church office, or online at https://www.redlandsepiscopal.org/rectorsearch Please see our Timeline. It represents an abbreviated review of what has already happened in the transition process, and where we are going. It has been modified since our last update. (Green is what we have done, and blue is what’s next.) Please review the previous reports which are archived and easily accessible on this page. The Pentecost 2024 report contains a review of the HolyCow! and Small Group findings presentation made to the congregation after our Pentecost service by Andrew Christopherson. If you have questions about this process, please contact Kathleen in the office, (office@tec-redlands.org ) Bob (drbobbourne@gmail.com ) or Andrew (andrewchristopherson@gmail.com ) 2024 Profile April 2023 Update October 2023 Update December 2023 Update August 2023 Update November 2023 Update January 2024 update February 2024 Update October 2024 Update Easter 2024 Update Pentecost 2024 Update December 2024 Update Additional Resources HolyCow! Feedback 2024 HolyCow! Consulting Survey Results Below you will find additional resources as we move through our transition. Transition FAQ: Click HERE for PDF Developing a Parish Profile: Click HERE for PDF Reflections from the Episcopal Board of Transition Ministry: Click HERE for PDF For an example of a Parish Profile please view Trinity's 2012 Parish Profile: Click HERE for a PDF Types of Searches Executive Summary

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 ius on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Library. Bring your favorite beverage, sodas and water also available.

Worship Ministries Our worship is central to our life together. We are grateful for all who serve during worship. Reading, ushering, and acolyting are just a few ways you can serve. See below for all our worship ministries. Please contact the church office to learn more Altar Guild The Altar Guild completes important behind-the-scenes tasks in preparation for worship services. Setting up the altar, laundering linens, maintaining vestments, and ensuring the items needed for worship are in good condition are some of the Altar Guild's roles Crucifers & Acolytes Carrying the processional cross as a crucifer and assisting at Communion are two key roles of Trinity's crucifers. Other acolytes carry candles during processions. This is a ministry good for young and old alike. Ushers The "first face" of the parish, our Ushers greet people arriving for worship, distribute service leaflets, collect the offering, and provide general assistance on Sunday mornings. Lectors Lectors read the Old and New Testament lessons on Sunday mornings and have an opportunity to spend time with the readings before Sunday as they prepare. Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) Reading the prayers and assisting the priest in preparing for and distributing Communion are richly rewarding ways to share your gifts during worship. Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEVs) When the earliest disciples gathered to break bread together, as instructed by our Lord, they took a portion home so sickly or elderly family members could share in the Feast. Today, Lay Eucharistic Visitors share the Body of Christ with parish members who are unable to attend Sunday worship. We are sent out as an extension of the altar rail, administering the elements and emphasizing the reality that Trinity is a body of believers united by their faith in Jesus Christ.

What We Do To seek and serve Christ in all persons. Here at Trinity Episcopal Church we love to serve the greater community, to serve each other, to help with worship, and to just hang out with each other. There are many ways to share your passion, to make a difference, to explore new ideas, to go deeper. Music Ministry Learn More Serving the Church Learn More Worship Ministries Learn More Children & Youth Learn More Serving our Neighbor Learn More Adult Formation Learn More Spiritual Care Learn More Creation Care Learn More

Trinity Camp & Mini Trinity Camp Trinity Episcopal Church offers two camps each summer. Trinity Camp offers a wonderful sleep away experience in Big Bear, CA. Mini Trinity Camp - a.k.a Spanish Camp school offers a half day program on the Trinity Church Campus. 2026 Camp is scheduled for June 14 - 20, 2026 Mini Camp is scheduled for July 6 - 17, 2026 Trinity Camp Click HERE to learn more. Mini Trinity Camp Click HERE to learn more.