Eager to participate in a parish ministry? You have come to the right place. Here’s a brief description of the ministries, and there are quite a few. Just call our office or email us at office@trinityescondido.org to get involved. It doesn’t get any easier than that! All of our ministries invite your involvement, so peruse the list and pick the ones that appeal to you. Then, get involved!!
Worship Ministries
Acolytes
Acolytes help to ensure services flow smoothly by performing a variety of tasks during worship. Their roles include lighting candles, carrying the crucifix, assisting during communion, and more. Being an acolyte is also a great way to learn more about the liturgy (how and why the worship service is conducted the way it is). Both youth (12+) and adults are encouraged to try acolyting.
Contact: Chris Turrentine
Altar Guild
Contact: Marilyn Merideth
Flower Guild
Contact: Ruth Barry
Ushers
Contact: Ed Turrentine
Worship Leaders
Contact: Megan Smith
Tech Team
Contact: Lawrence Dee
Worship Committee
Contact: Rector
Music Ministries
Choir
Contact: David Lewis
Bell Choir
Contact: Joe Stanford
Musicians
Contact: David Lewis
Spiritual Growth
Holy Curiosity
Contact: Rector
Bible Study
Bible study groups at Trinity gather to seek more insight into the scriptures by studying together.
Daughters of the King
Daughters of the King is part of an international Anglican Order for women. Its members vow to follow a vow of regular prayer, study and service. Trinity’s DOK chapter meets on the first Sunday of the month after the 10:00am service. Potential Daughters participate in a 12 week study course, after which they take vows of commitment to prayer, study, and service to the church. Classes for new members are usually held in the summer, but interested women can visit anytime to see what the Daughters are all about.
Sunday School
Contact: Lynda Pflueger and Sarah Picollelli
Cursillo
Cursillo’s purpose is to renew, enrich, and deepen your commitment and understanding on how to live your Christian Life to the fullest. Cursillo is Christ centered, Christ focused, and is supported by our Bishop and the National Church. The Cursillo experience begins with a three-day weekend program that focuses on these objectives. There are monthly small-group, fellowship and worship gatherings.
Vacation Bible School
Thursday Night Program
Women's Group
Women’s Group
Book Club
Contact: Paul DesForges
Nuts & Bolts
Buildings & Grounds
Keeping Trinity neat and functioning requires all sorts of attention. If you’re one of those handy types who likes to fix things–we need you! But if you’re the sort of person who likes to keep things neat, or if gardening is a passion–we need you, too! Trinity’s buildings serve many groups and purposes. Keeping them looking good and in working order is an important gift to our community.
Contact: Ron Smith, Junior Warden
Finance Committee
How are your math skills? If you enjoy working with numbers, we have with which to work. Budgeting, investment guidance, even auditing the books—all these financial skills keep Trinity organized and faithfully managing our resources. Come share your talents with us.
Stewardship
It has been said that anything we do after we say those crucial words, “I believe,” is stewardship. How we use what we have, whether we mean internal or external resources, is stewardship. Our ministry here seeks to spread that message. While we work year-round, the financial Pledge drive in the fall, with its accompanying Ministry Fair are important highlights. Serving on the Stewardship Committee is guaranteed to grow your faith–and isn’t that the point?
Newsletter
Trinity publishes a monthly newsletter, and it doesn’t write itself! Writing articles, editing and formatting are all part of the process. Then there’s the job of getting it ready to mail. Many hands make light work–maybe you can give us a hand?
Contact: Jackie Miley
Website
Contact Dave Cowles
Weekly eBlast
Trinity publishes an eBlast email every Friday morning that focuses on the events of the upcoming week. It’s a great way to get timely information out to the parish. If you are familiar with email services (Mailchimp is used at Trinity), your help is needed.
Contact: Dave Cowles
Social Media
Contact: Allegra Much
Office Volunteers
During the week, it’s our office that keeps us together! Volunteers are needed for small jobs–answering phones, straightening things up, folding bulletins, counting money–that sort of thing. If you have a few hours during the weekday to share, we can find a job for you.
Contact: Trinity Office
Safety Committee
Safety Committee
Vestry & Officers
Fellowship Ministries
Coffee Hour
Contact: Jonathan Cartford
Monthly Breakfast
Contact: Paul DesForges
Trini-tea
Contact: Patty Stein
Trinity 101
Our introduction to all things Trinity, from basic Christian thought to Episcopal particulars to Trinity Escondido specifics takes place quarterly. The class ends with dinner, provided by the chefs of our Newcomers’ Ministry. Volunteers are always welcome.
Special Events
Look for special social activities taking place as the Holy Seasons change. Trinity favorites include Mardi Gras, Advent workshop, Epiphany parties, and Trinity Sunday barbecues. When events are announced, it’s not a done deal — it’s an idea. Help is always needed to make it happen. Consider helping; it’s part of the fun. Speak with the person in charge or contact the office.
Contact: Trinity Office
Service & Community
Interfaith Community Services
Contact: Jan McDaniel
Community Garden
Contact: Sandra Scott
African Team Ministries
Contact: Suzan Reiner
Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care is how our community cares for its members. We offer dinner for folks just out of the hospital, rides to the doctor or church events, and prepare receptions following funerals at Trinity. Parishioners are also available to take communion to those who are not able to be with us on Sunday. As you can see, all these projects require participants! These are also on an “as-needed” basis, so if you volunteer you may not be contacted to help until months from now. Nonetheless, having a list of volunteers is essential for when the work needs to be done. Recruitment happens at church or you can email us here and let us know what you can do. Read more about the Pastoral Care ministry here.
Pastoral Visitors
Pastoral Visitors
Prayers & Squares
Contact: Jeannette Martinet and Cheryl Leedom
Rotational Shelter
Currently in our community, the only emergency shelter available for homeless families is one that changes locations. Managed by the Rotational Shelter Network, this shelter moves from church to church, spending two weeks in each location. Trinity has hosted the Rotational Shelter for over 20 years now, providing meals, overnight hosting, transportation and community for 12-15 homeless individuals and families. It’s a lot of work needing help from many, but it makes a difference. Look for details to come: Trinity’s shelter dates will be in the winter, sometime from January to March.
Nursing Home Ministry
Nursing Home Ministry
Trinity ToyMakers
Contact: Joe Stanford
Samaritan Team
Contact: Jan McDaniel and Helen Joline
Turk Center Meals
Contact: Jan McDaniel and Helen Joline
Funeral Hospitality
One of the greatest gifts we can give is comfort in time of sorrow, and that’s what those who help with funeral receptions do. Tasks range from food preparation to setup, serving and clean up.
Creation Care
