Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

• Where are we located?

  • We are at the north central part of the Village on Barcelona Road. Click here for details. 

• When are services?  

  •  Holy Trinity celebrates two Holy Eucharist services most Sundays.  The  8:30 AM Sunday Eucharist is a quiet, spoken service without music.  The 10:30 Sunday service includes congregational hymns as well as special music by the choir.  Periodically there are other Eucharist Services during the week. In the summer months (June-August) we have one service each Sunday at 9:30 am. Click here to return to the welcome page to see the weekly calendar.  

• Are services streamed live? 

  • The Sunday 10:30 AM services are streamed live to Facebook and YouTube.  Replays for the last several months are also available.

• What to wear?

• • There is no specific dress code, wear what makes you comfortable.  As with most churches these days, anything from casual to formal is always acceptable.  There is always a mixture at the services.

• Where to park? 

  • The parking lot has special visitor parking spaces and handicapped spaces near the entrance, but you can park anywhere you like.

• What entrance do I enter? 

  • There are two entrances into Holy Trinity.  The entrance to our main lobby and fellowship hall is straight from the parking lot.  The entrance to the right leads more directly to the main portion or sanctuary of the church.  There are greeters at both entrances.  You are welcome to use either entrance.

• Are there special visitor procedures? 

  • Our greeters and ushers will welcome you and answer your questions.  We make a point of not making visitors uncomfortable by asking them to stand up, be introduced, etc.  Most of our parishioners will recognize someone visiting and will greet them when it is convenient. Our goal is to help everyone feel comfortable and welcome. 

• Where to do I sit? 

  • The ushers will hand you a service bulletin and show you into the Sanctuary.  You may sit anywhere you would like.

• What is worship service like? 

  • The service will start with a procession of the cross and clergy (and the choir at the 10:30 AM Sunday music service).  The Episcopal Church comes out of the Anglican liturgical tradition. The entire service, which comes from the Book of Common Prayer (The Online Book of Common Prayer) is printed in the bulletin (except for the hymns for the music services).  Our service is a combination of listening to scripture and a sermon and responding with song and prayer.  After “The Peace”, where we all greet one another, the second half of the service is Holy Communion where we share the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.  The service ends with a blessing and a recession of the cross and clergy (and choir at music services).

• When do I stand, sit, and kneel?

  • Cues for these transitions are italicized for each section of the service in the bulletin. Generally, we stand for hymns, the Gospel proclamation, and the Creed. We sit to listen to other scripture readings and the sermon. We kneel (as able) for the confession of sins and during prayers.  Either standing or kneeling are acceptable.

• Who can take Communion and how do I receive it?

  • All baptized Christians are invited to receive Holy Communion. To receive Communion, you will proceed to the altar rail as directed by the ushers.  If you do not wish to receive Communion, you may stay in your pew.  You may kneel or stand at the rail.  To receive the bread, place one hand in the other, palms up and extend them to the minister distributing the bread. To receive the wine, gently guide the cup to your mouth, or dip the bread in the cup. If you choose not to receive the bread or the wine but instead receive a blessing, cross your arms over your chest.

• What if I’m not mobile enough to go to the altar rail? 

  • If you would like Communion but cannot get to the altar rail, you should make it known to the usher and the clergy will come to you in the pew.   

• What about fellowship after the service? 

  • We all gather in Sifford Hall for fellowship and coffee/snacks after the 10:30 service.

• Who is the Rector? 

  • Our Rector is the Rev. Dr. Keith Hearnsberger. We also have a two additional priests that fill in at different services, the Rev. Don Brown and the Rev. Bruce Limozaine, and a Deacon, the Rev. Brenda Kroll.

• Are there organized Bible studies? 

  • There is currently one Bible study session scheduled weekly and one prayer group.  Click here to return to the welcome page to see the weekly calendar.

• How do I show interest in learning more about the church? 

  • Please sign the guest book in the Narthex, the area just outside of the sanctuary/main worship space.

  • If you would like to be contacted, there are cards in the pews to leave your name and other information.  Our welcoming people and the Rector will follow up with you.

• How do I join the church? 

  • If you are interested in joining the church, please call the church office and you will be directed as how to proceed.  If you would like to meet with the Rector, this can also be arranged.

Of course, our clergy or church staff are available to assist with any questions you may have by contacting the church office at 501-922-0299 during office hours, most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 am until 3 pm.  Click here to return to the welcome page to see the weekly calendar.