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

THE LATEST (News & Info)

“Fear & Wonder of the Holy Spirit”

Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025

The 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

Follow Me to Galilee

Another Vacation Bible School in the Books!

Eager children and adults arrived early Monday, June 2, for the first day of Holy Trinity's Vacation Bible School 2025. For this year’s theme, Journey to Galilee, the church was festooned with thematic decor—above all lots of water, fish, nets and balloons. Sessions ran through noon Wednesday, June 4. While touring Galilee, the 65 young folks learned about Jesus's life and ministry through art, story and song—all while enjoying time with old friends and making new ones. Each day the children met in the nave before splitting up into their assigned tribes. Again, at the end of each day, they reconvened in the nave. On the final day, the kids presented a short program before being dismissed for a celebratory picnic.

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!

Jacks Dyer — Auburn University, Graphic Design

Hannah Hoch — Auburn University, Neuroscience & Spanish

Catherine Lam — University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Communications

Mollie Lewis — Auburn University, Music Education.

Jamie McCurry — Auburn University, Journalism

Alverine Merrill — University of Alabama (Honors College), Undecided

Harrison Meyer — LaFayette College (0Easton, Penn.), Undecided

James Steiner — Auburn University, Electrical Engineering

George von Gal — Auburn University, Building Science

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

**Panel Discussed Female Anxiety at Every Stage of Life**

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

*St Philip Processional Cross Given in Memory of 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.

Annual Parish Meeting Packet

You can download a PDF of all materials from the Annual Parish Meeting by clicking here or on the image to the left.

Packet includes the proposed 2025 budget, materials and annual reports from various staff members and lay leaders.

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