Sunday

8 am Holy Eucharist Rite I

9 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

Children’s Chapel for age 4 to 5th grade
Watch Service Live

10 am Fellowship Hour

11 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

Nursery for Sunday services ages 0-3

Tuesday

5 pm Centering Prayer

Wednesday

12 pm Healing Eucharist

“Active Love Is Never Wasted”

Sunday, May 18, 2025
Rev. Pete Burgess

Education & Formation Offerings

We strive to take the Gospel seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. We welcome you to join us in the kingdom work that God has prepared for us. There is a place for you here.

THE LATEST

Vacation Bible School 2025

Journey to Galilee

Monday–Wednesday, June 2–4

Holy Trinity's Vacation Bible School 2025 will be Monday–Wednesday, June 2, 3, 4 from 9 am to noon for children aged 4 through upcoming 5th graders. Join us as we Journey to Galilee, where where we will learn about Jesus's life and ministry through art, story and song.  Click the link below and register before May 18 to ensure your child gets a t-shirt.

We need youth and adult volunteers to decorate, lead tribes, and help with art, games, stories, and snacks. To volunteer, please click the link below to sign up. For more information, contact Emily von Gal.

Recent Events

Memorial Garden & Columbarium Blessing

Ceremony Well-Attended Despite Rain

This past Sunday (May 18), more than 50 devoted parishioners braved the rain to gather for the Blessing and Celebration of the newly expanded Holy Trinity Memorial Garden (Columbarium). We were fortunate to have short break in the weather, so the solemn and contemplative approbation was realized within the resplendent setting. A brief reception followed the Blessing.

Youth Sunday, May 11, 2025

The EYC led the 9 am worship service on Youth Sunday, May 11. Members of the youth group served as ushers, crucifers, acolytes, lectors, chalice bearers and even delivered the sermon.

“God Is with You Everywhere”

Catherine Lam

Senior Recognition

We congratulate all of Holy Trinity’s high school seniors and wish them well!

2025 Shelley Lackey Youth Award

Catherine Adele Lam

Catherine Lam was named the winner of the 2025 Shelley Lackey Youth Award at the 9 am service last Sunday (May 11). She was selected for her outstanding leadership within our parish and our diocese, as well her ability to "consistently spread joy and love to those around them—as Shelley did every day of her life." Catherine receives $1500 to use as she likes and $500 to contribute to a charity of her choice. Catherine (center) is pictured here with Nealy Lewis and Shelley's children, husband and parents.

EPISCOPAL NIGHT LIVE

Youth Variety Show Slayed on Sunday, May 11

Great Turnout for Hit Show

Holy Trinity's youth group hosted "Episcopal Night Live!" last Sunday afternoon. All of the acts were amazing — highlights included unicycling, classical piano, masterful paintings of our priests during Jacks Dyer's speed painting, a lesson in teen vocabulary, videos created by the kids to tour the church (while moving really fast) and go on a NEATure walk with Linus. The EYC concluded the evening by leading campfire songs and Compline with the audience. It was a night to remember that celebrated both our older students on their way to graduation and our younger kids who showed lots of musical talents and funny sketches. An exceptional ending to a fantastic year for EYC!

The proceeds from the show will support Bethany's Kids, an all-inclusion camp session at Camp McDowell for all of God's people. You can still make a contribution by clicking here.

2025 Holy Trinity Service Award

The 2025 Holy Trinity Service Award was presented to Drew and Miriam Clark at the 9 am service on Sunday, April 27. Members of our parish since 1989, the Clarks were recognized for their outstanding service and leadership within our parish and throughout our diocese.

Click the image below to read their detailed tribute:

Catechesis: The Liturgy of the Light

The Liturgy of the Light capped off a great year for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (formation for children ages 3 through 5th grade) last Sunday (April 27), as folks of all ages came to the Chapel to share in the celebration. Just as with the Great Easter Vigil, which we celebrated at Emmanuel on Easter weekend, the Liturgy of the Light that marks the beginning of the celebration of Easter with the blessing and lighting of the Paschal Candle, a symbolic representation of Christ's light overcoming darkness.

Women, Stress & the Power of Connection:
A Workshop for Well-Being

On Sunday, March 30, at 2 pm in the Parish Hall, Holy Trinity's ECW hosted a conversation that addressed many common issues women face over the course of their lifetimes. The ECW assembled a panel of experts who explored methods to help women better manage difficulties throughout their lives. Many stressors are common among women at certain periods of life—adolescence, young adulthood, love & marriage, child-rearing, work–life balance, health crises, aging, loss, etc. Breakout discussions among small groups of women of varying ages helped us to identify ways in which we can help ourselves and offer support to others. In addition to the conversation and fellowship, the attendees enjoyed refreshments of tea and scones.

EXPERT PANELISTS

Jen Crockett is a licensed psychologist at Kennedy Krieger Institute, a Baltimore children’s hospital. She is Director of Telehealth and Director of the Behavioral Health Program for Military Families.

Carolyn Miller is a licensed clinical social worker who works as a therapist at Perspective Counseling specializing in maternal mental health, relationship concerns and anxiety.

Kellie Pope is a licensed psychologist who works in private practice in Auburn, specializing in relational trauma, women’s health and mind/body approaches to healing.

Peggy Howland is a retired licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years experience in individual therapy. She is the co-leader of the Mind–Body Wellness Support Group at Spencer Cancer Center of East Alabama. Her areas of specialty include successful aging, family and relationship issues, life transitions, and managing severe medical conditions.

Day School Art Showcase

Art Exhibit & Dinner Wednesday, March 26

Come to Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School’s student art exhibit and enjoy dinner and fellowship on Wednesday, March 26, 5:30–7 pm in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome!

New Processional Cross Given
in Memory of Richard Craig Fargason

You may have noticed that Holy Trinity has an exquisite new Processional Cross. This was a gift from Lanette Fargason and friends, in memory of her late husband Craig, and the dedication is engraved on the back. The cross, known as the St. Philip Processional Cross, is deeply engraved on the front with passion flower ornamentation and the IHS monogram. This beautiful new cross was dedicated at the 8 am service last Sunday, and Lanette was the first crucifer to carry it. Unfortunately, now that we have entered Lent, the cross is draped in purple and will remain so until Easter.

APBP Offers Ways to Help Moms in Prison

Cookies for Breastfeeding
Holy Trinity's ECW met in February to learn about the Alabama Prison Birth Project (APBP) and its work to maintain mother–child bonds through the support of breastfeeding. The women baked lactation cookies to send to the prison. A lot of dough was leftover, so it was rolled into balls and frozen in the downstairs chest freezer. If you would like to bake some for a future meal, just click here to sign up to bring dessert for an upcoming meal. You'll just need to thaw the dough in advance and bake @350 for 11–14 min.

Collecting Picture Books
We will also be collecting picture books in March for mothers at Tutwiler to use during mother-child visits or for recording stories to send to their children, especially those featuring different cultures and family caregivers. If you are interested in contributing a purchased or gently used book, please see our recommended list and signup to prevent duplicates.

If you have questions or want to know how you can get involved with APBP, contact Stephanie Ennis.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

The Pancake Crew was in action for the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on March 4. These smiling faces worked hard to feed the merry multitudes who came for the annual Mardi Gras celebration. In addition to pancakes and sausage, everyone enjoyed champagne, music, hula hoops, beads, footballs and lots of fun fellowship.

Click here to see a slideshow from the evening.

Creation Care Composting Workshop

Creation Care's Composting Workshop attracted many participants, some of whom came from other parishes. They learned about "Composting as Spiritual Discipline" from Rev. Sarah Smith Halloran of Grace Episcopal Church (Pike Road).

Recycling: We need folks to set-up before our Lenten Suppers and others to haul off the recyclables, so please volunteer using the SignUp genius.

Upcoming Events:

• Thursday, March 6 (6 pm)—Environmental Short Films at Pebble Hill

• Saturday, March 22—Fellowship hike at the Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve

• Sunday, April 6—Creation-Themed Children’s Chapel

• Late May/Early June—Gleaning at City Market

If you have questions, please contact Lyn Causey.

2025 Chili Cookoff Winners

Best Overall Chili: Camille Rivenbark
Best Hot Dog Chili: Virginia Christian
Most Creative Chili: Brett Peterson
Spiciest Chili: Greg Glasscock
Best Non-Beef Chili: Kennon Rose

The Annual Chili Cookoff was held Feb. 19, after being postponed from January due to snow. There were 15 delicious batches of chili, along with hotdogs and lots of fixin’s. Thank you to the winners and the other participants—Michelle Wright, Jessica Hemard, Jeff Stallworth, Russell Miller, Sue Hill, Jimmy Holy, Gib Ellis, Daniel Axtell, Phil Lewis and Mary Littleton.

News from the Annual Parish Meeting

Holy Trinity’s 2024 Annual Parish Meeting began immediately following the 9 am service on Sunday, Dec. 8, with a prayer from Father Pete. Senior Warden Karen Porter led off by thanking all parishioners for their support of our many ministries and events over the past year and for their stewardship. Parish Financial Administrator Tracy Handler gave the financial report, which included an aspirational 2025 budget of $1.23 million.

Father Pete gave his annual report—declaring that the state of the Parish is robust! He remarked that—while people may believe that involvement in organized religion is waning—Holy Trinity’s attendance has increased 9 percent since last year. We have also filled key staff positions, dramatically expanding Youth & Young Adult Formation, as well as Communications efforts. He recognized the staff for its vital work. He recognized Rev. Clare Seales for her help, even after official retirement, in the absence of an assistant rector. Father Pete said that he is actively involved in the search for our new assistant rector and has already interviewed several candidates. He is also working to strengthen the relationship between the Day School and the wider parish, with the help of new director Gillianne Jones. He thanked the many lay leaders for their faithful work, and finally thanked the current Vestry for their service and leadership.

There was a brief question & answer period, before Father Pete introduced the candidates for Vestry. The new voting procedure allows parishioners to vote over an entire week, so anyone wishing to vote may do so until noon on Sunday, Dec. 15. The meeting was adjourned for voting to begin.