News & Events
"Blessing of the Animals"
for the Feast of St. Francis
Rev. Sherry is quickly making a mark at Trinity. Saturday's Blessing of the Animals was no less than the fourth special service she's performed in just over a month on the job. Using a text adapted from the 2007 Blessing of the Animals Service held at the Duke University Chapel, she gave great comfort to the animal lovers in the congregation... though some of the animals seemed to enjoy the occasion much more than others. The dogs enjoyed the fellowship and the doggie treats. The cats ... not so much...
Sam, left, and Tiger: "We are not amused."
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The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels
Praise be to Zephyrus, Central Virginia's early music ensemble, and to our own Bill Anderson for the truly lovely musical settings of canticles in the Book of Common Prayer's Rite I evensong service. It's not often that we get to hear the rolling phrases of Rite I in these modern times, but the evensong service provided the perfect opportunity to "turn back the hands of time."
Images of St. Michael, angel figurines, and Virgin Mary statuettes were blessed on St. Michael Sunday.
Click here for more on the Feast of St. Michael as well as other September holy days.
Rev. Allan Johnson-Taylor Returns
for Trinity Homecoming Service
The parking lot was overflowing and the sanctuary was full as members of Trinity, past and present, returned to celebrate "Homecoming Sunday," a special observance of Trinity's founding 89 years ago in August 1919. The day was made even more special by the return of Rev. Allan Johnson-Taylor, who served as the assistant vicar of Trinity from 1993-95. In the proud tradition of Trinity "saints" such as Ethel Edloe, Clarence "Butch" Jones, James Hicks, and Joan Jackson, Trinity rolled out the red carpet for Rev. Allan, and for his beautiful wife Donna, and four-year-old son, Benjamin. Click here for a gallery of photos. Soon we'll also have a link to Allan's inspirational message.
The Trinity Family Asks Prayers
on Behalf of Roxie Moore
This message appeared on Charlottesville's Freedom of Speech wall the morning after LeRoi's death.
The crowd that turned out for the celebration o LeRoi Moore's life was 1,000 strong, said Deborah Bell-Burks of Bell Funeral Home. Accommodating so many put significant pressure on our resources, but the Trinity community came together beautifully to support the Moore and Holloway families. Our sincere thanks to the Rev. Sherry Hardwick Thomas for serving so beautifully and welcoming all to the communion table; to the Rev. Bill Guthrie for his eulogy and the Rev. Nana Ghartey for assisting; to the many Trinity leaders and workers who took time off from jobs to serve as ushers and organizers; and to the choir for rounding up friends of LeRoi and friends from other choirs to make a joyful noise in the First Baptist-Park Street sanctuary. The Inspiration Award definitely goes to Shirley Thompson for arriving in a wheelchair to sing! And always, our most loving prayers and deepest condolences to the Moore and Holloway families.
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A Photo Fave from the past year!
Bishop Peter Lee poses with the Trinity Sunday School before celebrating the Easter Vigil.
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Contact Us
Our parish administrator, Steve Waters, and office manager, "Miss Bea" Clark, are happy to assist you with any questions. 1042 Preston Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22903. 434-293-3157 tel; 434-97-2480 fax; trinepch@cstone.net.
Steve
Waters
Directions
By Bus: Trinity Episcopal Church is served by the No. 6 city bus route as well as by the U-Loop university lines. Directions by auto continue below.
From Ruckersville: Travel toward Barracks Road Shopping Center on U.S. 29/N. Emmett Street. At stoplight at Barracks Road and N. Emmett, turn east. Bear right at the three-way intersection of Barracks and Rugby Roads and Mason Lane. Barracks Road becomes Preston Ave. Pass lights at Rugby Ave. and Rugby Road. The church is less than a mile down Preston on the left just before the traffic light at Madison Ave.
From Crozet: Travel east on I-64. Take the 250 Bypass North to the Barracks Road exit. Turn east toward the shopping center off the ramp and cross U.S. 29/Emmett St. Follow Barracks as it curves up the hill and bear right at the three-way intersection of Barracks and Rugby Roads and Mason Lane. Barracks Road becomes Preston Ave. Pass lights at Rugby Ave. and Rugby Road. The church is less than a mile down Preston on the left just before the traffic light at Madison Ave.
From Zions Crossroads: Travel west on I-64. Take the 250 Bypass North to the exit at McIntire Road. Turn left at the exit and follow McIntire to Preston Ave. Turn right on Preston Ave., cross major intersections at Harris and Rose Hill Drive, and pass Washington Park on your right. The church is on the right hand side just past the light at Madison Ave.
