Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

• Where are we located?

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

• When are services?  

  •  Holy Trinity celebrates two Holy Eucharist (Lord's Supper) 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 additional 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?

  • Please come as you are and wear whatever helps you feel comfortable. At Holy Trinity, you’ll see a friendly mix of styles—from casual to more formal—and all are welcome. If you tend to get cool, you may want to bring a light sweater, jacket, or wrap.

• 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 down from the parking lot. 

  • The entrance to the right leads more directly to the main worship space, the 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 do not ask visitors to stand up or be introduced.  Our goal is to help everyone feel comfortable and included. 

• 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? 

  • Before the service starts, we normally are silent or speak softly to prepare for worship.

  • 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. The hymns are found in the hymnal. 

  • Our service has two main parts. Part One is a combination of listening to scripture and a sermon. We respond with song and prayer.

  • We pass “The Peace”, a time where we all briefly greet one another, followed by announcements. 

  • Part Two follows, which is the service of Holy Communion, also called the Lord's Supper, 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).

  • A regular service with communion lasts about an hour. A solemn or special service averages about an hour and 30 minutes. Click here to return to the welcome page.

• When do I stand, sit, and kneel?

  • Cues for sitting, standing and kneeling are included for each section of the service in the bulletin. Generally, we stand for hymns, the Gospel proclamation, and the Creed (a statement of what we believe). We sit to listen to other scripture readings and the sermon. We kneel (as able) for the confession of sins and during prayers.  However, do what makes you comfortable.

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

  • Baptized Christians from any denomination are invited to receive Holy Communion.  This is God's table, not ours, and you are welcome here.

  • To receive Communion, come to the altar rail as directed by the ushers.  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 by holding the base of the cup, or dip the bread into the wine.

  • If you choose not to receive the bread or the wine but would like a blessing, cross your arms over your chest.

  • If you do not wish to receive Communion or a blessing, you may stay in your pew. 

• 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, please let one of the ushers know and the clergy will come to you in the pew.   Click here to return to the welcome page.

• What about fellowship after the service? 

  • Yes, there is fellowship time. We want to get to know you!  Turn right as you leave the sanctuary and follow the folks to Sifford Hall for fellowship and coffee/snacks after the 10:30 service.

• Who is the Rector? Are there other clergy?

  • Our Rector is the Rev. Dr. Keith Hearnsberger.  Click here for more information.

  • Our Deacon is the Rev. Brenda Kroll. 

  • We also have a priest completing curacy (internship), the Rev. Laura Phillips. 

• 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? 

  • We invite you to sign our guest book in the Narthex, the gathering area just outside the sanctuary.

  • If you’d like us to stay in touch, please fill out one of the cards in the pews with your name and contact information. A member of our welcome team or the Rector will be glad to follow up with you.

• How do I join the church? 

  • If you feel called to make Holy Trinity your church home, we would be delighted to walk with you. Please feel free to speak with any member of the clergy, call the church office to learn about next steps, or schedule a time to meet with the Rector or another clergy member.

Our clergy and church staff are available to assist with any questions you may have. Please call the church office at 501-922-0299 during office hours.  Click here to return to the welcome page to see the weekly calendar with office hours.