What we do at Trinity and in our communities
At Trinity, Engagement means HELPING OTHERS
We strive to be a parish of action. Through ministries live Vecinos Seguros, Thanksgiving dinners, contributing to local food banks, providing supplies to local schools, and other charitable efforts, we care for our neighbors with compassion and commitment. Companionship is woven into our mission.
Frequently our engagement is in collaborative efforts. Our collaborations take many forms.
—Thanksgiving Dinner in North Canaan, collaborating with North Canaan churches to feed a free Thanksgiving dinner to more than 200
—The Corner Food Pantry, including an annual project called Feed a Family of Four for a Day
—Crop Walk Our Team is “Trinity Lime Rock” and our walk is the Northwest Connecticut walk. Join us!! We’ve been involved in this Church World Services drive to end hunger for years — maybe decades!
—Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem Our collaboration here is in the form of financial support for a hospital that Diocese operates in Gaza
—Welcoming refugees (usually collaborating with local churches and not for profit organizations). In recent years we’ve been involved in welcoming families from Bosnia, Syria, and Ukraine to the Northwest Corner
—Vecinos Seguros 2 We are a link in the chain of support for immigrants regardless of legal status. We serve as financial fiduciary for this organization and provide meeting space and audio/video support.
—Thank Offerings, conducted by the young people. The young people select their own beneficiary each year. Current beneficiaries have been public libraries in Sharon and Salisbury. A previous beneficiary was the Little Guild of St. Francis.
—Women’s AA In recent years it’s become evident that for women, AA seems often to be more successful when limited to other women. This program is both in-person and via Zoom
—Habitat for Humanity
–When we have available clergy, Trinity has held worship services at Noble Horizons, Geer Nursing, and Geer Lodge
—Annual Outreach Brunch at Trinity. This potluck lunch following a 10:30 AM service provides invited representatives of area not-for-profit organizations with an opportunity to tell the parish about their programs and meet interested parishioners.
At Trinity, ENGATEMENT means collaborating and supporting others
—Lime Rock Park Chaplaincy The Rector of Trinity traditionally serves as Chaplain of Lime Rock Park, the auto race track across the street.
—Crescendo Founded at Trinity more than 20 years ago by our Music Director, Crescendo offers professional level, community-involved music in our area and beyond. Often Crescendo musicians augment our own choir for worship services
–New York Cycle Club
–Taichi Chuan practice in Walker Hall
—Christian Education for Adults