Dear Trinity Family, Our Trinity mission statement acknowledges that we travel on a journey of faith together. We each have spiritual gifts, but only together can we nurture them and […] The post Walk in Love appeared first on Trinity Episcopal Church - Towson, Maryland ..read more

Saint Benedict, writing in the sixth century, notes that a monastery is never without guests, and admonishes monks to “receive all guests as Christ.” Monk have been quick to recognize […] The post Trinity and the Ministry of Hospitality appeared first on Trinity Episcopal Church - Towson, Maryland ..read more

O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.                                                             Psalm 104:24 By Deacon Emily Holman From hot air balloon […] The post Celebrate Creation Season appeared first on Trinity Episc ..read more

Listen! A sower went out to sow… Mark 4:3 Every day, I receive at least one email telling me about some new program, tool, or initiative that will “revitalize” our […] The post Grow where you’re planted appeared first on Trinity Episcopal Church - Towson, Maryland ..read more

Old men sat in the streets; they all talked together of good things…                                                                                        &nbs ..read more

For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. Mark 6:31b By Emily Holman Six weeks ago my sister and I were in the Scottish islands of Orkney, Skye, Mull, and Iona. We saw sheep everywhere in the fields: white sheep, black sheep, sheep with black noses, sheep with striped legs. They looked placid and calm, but it’s a crazy process to round sheep up for shearing or shipping off to market. The sheep run everywhere, going in all directions. The shepherd whistles and his sheep dog runs in all directions to herd the sheep into the pen. The sheep need the shepherd to provide o ..read more

The sun goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; nothing is hidden from its burning heat.                                                                 Psalm 19:6 First, I thank you all for the opportunity to take some time away with Mary in New York last week. While the heat’s brutality was much the same there as here, it did us good to have a change of scene and a chance to reconnect w ..read more

The Trinity Outreach Ministry Mission is To serve Christ in all people by funding and executing projects that benefit those in need locally, regionally, and across the globe. Examples include: Year-Round Activities: Trinity Transportation – A ministry assisting parishioners with transportation barriers in attending services Prologue – Toiletries for the unhoused population served next door at Prologue. Look for our basket in the church narthex to donate toiletries and personal care items. Annual Activities: Love Your Neighbor Prison Ministry – Sheets and towels for individuals recently rele ..read more

Here at the midpoint of the year, I want to give you an update on Trinity’s budget situation. Your Vestry has taken important and promising action since our annual meeting in February, but we are still working from the same deficit budget we presented at that time. Our financial outlook has improved, but at the cost of staff hours—for some as much as 25%—and remains contingent on meeting ambitious fundraising goals. I am confident and grateful that your Vestry and the Finance Team are leading us forward prudently, but it is going to take all of us to keep us going in this positive direction. O ..read more

You shall love the stranger…                                     Deuteronomy 10:19a   Our relationship with the Alimi Family, recently immigrated from Afghanistan, continues to grow and bear fruit. It is a joy to see our fellow parishioners so energized by this life-giving work. Here is the latest update on what your Outreach team has been able to do and what help is still needed. Claire Hudson is working with Mr. a ..read more