TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
409 North Liberty
Independence, Missouri 64050
816-254-3644
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Independence, Missouri 64050 816-254-3644
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Our Mission Trinity is a church brave enough to accept change and new challenges. It is faithful enough to serve God and all of God's people and their needs, always recognizing His presence in our actions. Trinity is a community rooted in the belief of prayer, sacraments, and forgiveness.
Rector: The Reverend Sam Mason Senior Warden: Chris Whitehill Junior Warden: Robert Hudson Clerk: Gina Njegovan Vestry Members: Lavena Davis Barbara Dudley Robert Hudson Mary Johnson Gina Njegovan Susan Rodriquez Glen Wesner Chris Whitehill Robert Wittman
Organist: Larry F. Lasater, AGO Archivist: Ruby Kramer
Episcopal The term "episcopal" (from the Greek for "over-seer") means that we have bishops who have exclusive oversight of a diocese, a geographical area generally containing part or all of a state. The Diocese of West Missouri has over 50 congregations throughout the western half of the state. Our Diocesan Bishop is the Right Reverend Barry R. Howe.
What do Episcopalians Believe? The beliefs of the Episcopal Church are expressed in the ancient creeds, the Nicene Creed and Apostle's Creed. We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, through whose earthly ministry, death, and the resurrection the way of eternal life is opened for us. Jesus Christ's example of loving and sacrificial service is a model for living that can lead to peace, healing, overcoming evil, and the extension of God's hospitality and reconciliation. In daily ministry, we strive to live according to our Baptismal Covenant. We believe the Bible to be the Word of God, containing all things necessary for salvation. Holy Scripture, as authority for faith and guide for living, is interpreted through sound reason and the tradition of the Church. A metaphor used to describe The Episcopal Church is the "three-legged stool," supported by scripture, reason, and tradition. In our Sunday and daily worship, we use The Book of Common Prayer. This rich resource includes liturgies (orders of worship) that have evolved over the entire history of the Christian faith. It contains prayers dating from the early church as well as more contemporary writings. "Common" as used in this context means "for use by all," and there is an emphasis on full congregational participation in the reading of prayers and scripture, and in the singing of hymns and service music. Each Sunday, the prayers, hymns, and sermon are chosen according to the scriptures appointed for that day of the Church season. "Holy Eucharist" (Greek meaning "thanksgiving"), or Holy Communion is the principal service each Sunday. This gathering around the Lord's Table was the form of worship of the earliest Christians and is our remembrance of Jesus' command to "Do this as often as you gather in my name." In the Episcopal Church all baptized persons, not just members, are invited to receive Holy Communion. Both bread and wine are given to each person, however, communion may be received through either the bread or wine alone. |
