Pastoral Ministries
Christians have lovely ways to care for each other, some of which are listed below. There are always opportunities to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Trinity is a caring community quick to reach out and help each other in times of need with practical help and to offer prayers for those in need. During church service, we pray for those in need during the Prayers of the People. We also have a Prayer Chain Ministry, whose members pray daily for those in need. Christians have always been known for their love for each other, and helping out is one of the major ways we demonstrate this love. If you feel the calling to care for your brothers and sisters in Christ, prayerfully consider one of these ministries.
Community of Hope
The Community of Hope trains and supports lay people for pastoral ministry within and beyond their congregations. Lay chaplains are taught to be present, open and attentive, to their care receivers, to listen with the ear of the heart in a compassionate, non-controlling manner to an individual or group for the purpose of nurturing their spiritual needs, helping them identify the …
Read More »Evening Prayer Officiants
Trinity Lay Persons, called "Officiants," lead an Evening Prayer Service Monday through Friday at 5:30pm for the homeless or those in need, many of whom are part of the Lord of the Streets (LOTS) community.
This unique ministry falls under three categories actually. Outreach, because it is part of serving the LOTS community, Pastoral and Liturgical because of the role of offic…
Read More »Healing Ministry
For many years, Trinity has had a Healing Prayer Team. The current members are very excited about where God continues to lead them. They are a group of individuals who want to stand with you in prayer through the Laying on of Hands. They offer themselves to be channels through which Divine Grace will flow into the life of another to give freedom and newness of life. Come before t…
Read More »Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care at Trinity focuses on visiting parishioners who have become sick or have had an accident in the short term or due to age or illness in the long term are no longer able to come, worship, and pray with their Church community on a regular basis.
Pastoral Care Ministers bring the church community to them through supportive and practical ways such as visits, bringing …
Read More »Prayer Chain
The true purpose of praying for others is to offer ourselves as channels of God's grace. When we act as intercessor we are forming a link in the link. We are offering our hearts as channels through which the healing love of God may be directed to those for whom we are praying.
An intercessory prayer chain, we are people who have been called to the ministry of praying for others …
Read More »Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry members knit or crochet shawls that are given to persons who are ill, have suffered a loss, or are in the midst of a life crisis. The group currently meets at the church to work on shawls and pray for the recipients of their work. Check the schedule for the next date. You can join our Prayer Shawl Ministry by getting involved in making shawls with us o…
Read More »Hospitality Apartments
The Hospitality Apartments provide free temporary housing in a welcoming and supportive environment for families who are in need while receiving medical treatment in or nearby the Texas Medical Center. Trinity is one of four area Episcopal parishes that take communion to guests at the Hospitality Apartments each Sunday afternoon. Contact: Joanne Starbuck [email protected]
Funeral Ministry
Trained volunteers work with family members of the deceased to ensure that arrangements go smoothly before and during the funeral service. Rather than a traditional funeral service, families sometimes elect to hold a memorial service for their loved one. Arrangements may specify separate services at the Columbarium located on the church property.
Contact the office for more info.
Caroling to the Homebound
During the last Sunday before Christmas Day each year at 2:00 p.m. as we go caroling! We plan on visiting the homebound members of Trinity to spread the joy of the season. Please see the sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested. You can contact The Rev. Hannah Atkins for more information or 713-528-4100.
Longest Night Liturgy
Also known as a “Blue Christmas” service we will hold a service of prayer and mindfulness of those dealing with loss of all kinds.
Blue? Yes, blue as in the blues. As in "I am feeling blue." Not everyone is up and cheery for the Christmas holidays. Dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after divorce or separation, coping with the loss of a job, living with cance…
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