Trinity Episcopal Church - Statesville, North Carolina

Throughout the year there are numerous special events at Trinity Episcopal Church. Many of these follow the feasts of the Liturgical Calendar; others just happen to fit the life and cycle of our parish in a particular way. We commit our energy, talent and time to make each of our events special. You are invited as we gather in Christ’s name to worship, play or work; whether we are cleaning, building, blessing, ringing, singing, eating, acting, picnicking, watching, hearing, learning, or teaching, your presence will make our church family more complete.

Winter

Souper Sunday Bounty

Epiphany On this holy day we gather to celebrate the arrival of the Three Kings at the Manger. After our very child-friendly worship, we gather for refreshments in the Parish Hall.

Souper Sunday On Super Bowl Sunday Trinity members prepare a wonderful lunch of homemade soup, bread, beverages and desert in the Parish Hall for the congregation and community. We have hosted this event for more than twenty years and always look forward to the food and fellowship. The proceeds from Souper Sunday go to the Soup Kitchen at Fifth Street Shelter Ministries.

Shrove Tuesday marks the last day before Lent, the forty-day season leading to Easter. We gather in the Parish Hall for a Pancake Supper, hosted by the youth of our parish. Before we leave we say “goodbye to Alleluia” until Easter and turn last year’s palms into the next day’s Ash Wednesday ashes.

Ash Wednesday Eucharist is held in the morning and in the evening of the first day of Lent. The service includes the imposition of ashes, reminding us that we came from ashes and to ashes we will return.

Lenten Suppers and Study Groups Usually on Tuesday evenings in Lent folks gather for a simple supper and Lenten-themed study group. Children have an age-appropriate offering as well.

Spring

Rogation Sunday

Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter The busiest week in the church year is packed full of incredible worship opportunities including the Procession of the Palms, Maundy Thursday with the stripping of the altar, the Good Friday Liturgy, and, on Easter morning, a sunrise service, breakfast, Easter Egg hunt for kids, and flowering of the cross and a Festival Eucharist at 10:30.

Visit of the Bishop, Confirmation, Reaffirmation of Vows and Reception At regular intervals Trinity receives a visit from one of our Bishops for a service of Confirmation and Reaffirmation. After the service the congregation gathers for a wonderful reception in the Parish Hall, welcoming the Bishop and honoring the newly Confirmed.

Youth Sunday On this day the young people of the church lead our worship, reading scripture, serving as ushers, delivering the sermon. This wonderful service allows our youth to stretch themselves and discover that they are capable of leading others in lives of faith.

Rogation Sunday Weather permitting, our 10:30 Service is held out doors at Allison Woods, followed by a covered dish picnic hosted by the Parish Life Committee. In this beautiful setting we take time to be more aware that the earth is God’s creation and that we are to be good stewards of God’s gifts to us.

Summer

Rally Day Picnic

Vacation Bible School During one week each summer our Christian Education Committee hosts vacation bible school for the younger children in our parish and others who wish to join. The theme of the week changes from year to year, but the week is a wonderful opportunity for teaching our children about the Christian life.

Summer Salad Luncheon After church one Sunday in July we gather to feast on delicious salads prepared by members of our congregation. The proceeds from this event, sponsored by the Outreach Committee, go to a community agency.

Rally Day Late in the summer we gather during the Sunday School hour to kick off the beginning of the Sunday School year. This parish wide event sets the tone for the school year, introducing children and their teachers, and bringing all of us into one place as we embark on another year together.

Autumn

Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals Near the Feast of St. Francis we offer a service on the lawn to bless the animals and remember God’s love for all the creation.

Oyster Roast Live music, fresh roasted oysters, delicious Brunswick stew and all the trimmings make for a wonderful time. Proceeds from previous oyster roasts have gone to Habitat, Hospice, and the Open Door Clinic.

Annual Meeting We gather to hear reports on the state of the parish, to elect 4 new members to our Vestry, and to have a meal together. Sometimes this meeting is held immediately after church. Sometimes it is held in the evening.

Winter

Saint Nicholas visits Trinity.

Advent Wreath Making On the first Sunday of Advent we gather during the Sunday School hour to make Advent Wreaths. Freshly cut greenery, candles and all the material needed are available in the Parish Hall. We work together to create our own wreathes to use in our homes during the weeks leading up to Christmas.

Advent Lessons and Carols One Sunday during Advent we celebrate this special Anglican Service reading lessons and singing carols that foretell the birth of Jesus. The Children’s Choir and Adult Choir, as well as other special musicians offer their talents to enrich this service.

Christmas Eve At 6:30PM we gather for a child friendly service of Holy Eucharist. There is a Christmas Pageant involving the young children in our congregation. At 10:30PM we celebrate a Festival Eucharist complete with 30 minutes of special music prior to the service. As the service concludes, just after midnight, we mark the arrival of Christmas and share in the joy of the season.

Christmas Day On Christmas morning there is a simple service of Holy Eucharist and carols.

Trinity Episcopal Church | 801 Henkel Road | P.O. Box 1103 | Statesville, NC 28687 | SITE MAP

Tel: (704) 872-6314 | Fax: (704) 872-6315 | email: trinitychurchnc@bellsouth.net