Trinity Episcopal Church

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Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity welcomes you! We are building a Spirit-empowered community that serves and celebrates Christ. Trinity was Georgia’s fifth Episcopal Church. William D.

On August 17, 1834, six years after the City of Columbus was established, a group met in the home of Dr. Edwin Louis de Graffenried, at the southeast corner of what is now First Avenue and Twelfth Street, and organized an Episcopal church. The founders of the Parish had no rector, no bishop and no building; but they persevered, and in December, 1834, The Georgia General Assembly enacted the articles of the Columbus Episcopal Church; and for the first time, the name “Trinity” appears in the historic record. In 1834, the founders of Columbus Episcopal Church also purchased a lot for its church on the west side of First Avenue , directly across from the present Trinity site. Construction of the church was described as sporadic, with delays due to financial considerations as well as the threat of Indian warfare near the frontier town of Columbus. The building was finally completed in 1837, and Trinity’s first “Divine Service” was held on June 4th of that year. From the time of its founding and until the completion of its first church building, services were held at the deGraffenried house, at the neighboring Presbyterian house of worship, and at the “Female Academy.” The location of the services was a problem, but not as much as was the lack of a permanent minister. Two church leaders quit, frustrated by the “unorganized state of the congregation,” according to Lynn Willoughby’s book, "A Power For Good, The History of Trinity Parish" and it was not until 1837 that the Rev. Cairns became Trinity’s first Rector and brought stability to the Parish. The cornerstone of the present Trinity Episcopal Church was laid in 1890, and Trinity moved into its new building on August 2, 1891. The formal dedication of the church had to await the consecration of a new bishop, so the long-awaited consecration service did not occur until May 22, 1892. It is of interest that only three symbols from the original church have survived the ages and are in the present church: The Hyslop bell, a 900 pound bell given by New York merchant Robert Hyslop in 1837; marble memorial tablets honoring Rectors Cairns and Hawks; and the altar cross, dating to 1879. The church added a parish house in 1925-26, and it was subsequently expanded in 1965. The most recent and last addition to the Trinity complex was the construction of a parish hall and kitchen in 1991.

10/20/2026

Just an average Tuesday morning at work. I’m so grateful that there is almost always some beautiful music to listen to.

It was great fun to have a surprise visit from Reggie on Sunday! He joined us for worship and stayed for Fall Festival. ...
10/19/2026

It was great fun to have a surprise visit from Reggie on Sunday! He joined us for worship and stayed for Fall Festival. He misses us, but he is really enjoying retirement.

Today was an exciting day! Our fall festival was loads of fun for everyone.
10/18/2026

Today was an exciting day! Our fall festival was loads of fun for everyone.

10/18/2026

The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost - October 18, 2026

Once a month, Fr. Andy invites our parishioners to a class that meets following worship, entitled Trinity 101. Each sess...
10/17/2026

Once a month, Fr. Andy invites our parishioners to a class that meets following worship, entitled Trinity 101. Each session focuses on some aspect of our worship. It’s a great way to learn.

Next February our Bishop will be with us to confirm and receive new members into our church. Leading up to that event we will have other special Christian formation programs to prepare new members. Please look for more information about that soon.

Regardless of how long you’ve been coming to church, it’s always good to learn more about the Christian faith, our Anglican worship, our traditions , beliefs and history.

Every Sunday on the altar, we have beautiful flowers, arranged by our Flower Guild members. These flowers are made possi...
10/16/2026

Every Sunday on the altar, we have beautiful flowers, arranged by our Flower Guild members. These flowers are made possible by donations from our church members, and are given in memory of loved ones. If you would like to give a donation of flowers for a particular Sunday, please contact the church office. If you would like to join our flower guild and learn how to make these amazing arrangements, let us know!

10/16/2026
Today we give thanks for our ushers and thanks for our acolytes. Both of these ministries perform vital functions in our...
10/13/2026

Today we give thanks for our ushers and thanks for our acolytes. Both of these ministries perform vital functions in our worship. They help us welcome others, assist in sharing the gospel, and they help us all offer our praise to God. Please consider joining one of our ministry groups. There is a place for you to serve here!

Please join us every Sunday at 9:30 AM for Sunday school. There are two different options to choose from for adults, as ...
10/11/2026

Please join us every Sunday at 9:30 AM for Sunday school. There are two different options to choose from for adults, as well as classes for children and youth. Our nursery is open from 9:15 AM for infants and toddlers. Please make Christian formation a priority in your life and join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30. Also, this week Fr. Andy will begin a new Bible study series based on the life of King David. Bible study meets on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am in the parlor.

Every Sunday morning at 7:30 AM, we serve a hot breakfast : scrambled eggs, sausage, grits, biscuits, and coffee. There ...
10/09/2026

Every Sunday morning at 7:30 AM, we serve a hot breakfast : scrambled eggs, sausage, grits, biscuits, and coffee. There is no charge for the breakfast. This is our gift of love to care for our neighbors. Each Sunday we average from 80 to 100 guests. Before breakfast is served, we begin our day with prayer. There are several teams of volunteers who serve at this breakfast. In this photo you will see Peter McBroom and Len Wilmeth scrambling eggs. If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, please call the church office or contact Ashley Holt. This is a a wonderful ministry and a beautiful and meaningful way to serve others.

Address

1130 1st Avenue
Columbus, GA
31901

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm
Sunday 8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+17063225569

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