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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 articl

es 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.

09/06/2026

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost - September 6, 2026

08/30/2026

The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost - August 30, 2026

08/23/2026

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost - August 23, 2026

08/21/2026

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Exciting things are happening at Trinity Church in preparation for our new program year that begins on September 13. Upstairs in our parish hall, we are renovating bathrooms, installing a new coffee service/fellowship area, new carpet, and other improvements. These photos are a sneak preview of what is happening now. Stay tuned for more information and more updates. Please make plans to join us starting September 13 for Sunday school for all ages.

08/20/2026

Some beautiful music for your morning prayers.

Y. J. Kim (arr.), "More Love to Thee, O Christ"Maria Chirinos, Vio...

08/09/2026

We are always grateful for Ft. Benning soldiers, especially when they show up for Sunday worship and become a part of our church family! God bless them.

08/08/2026

Join us every Wednesday morning at 11:30 for Holy Eucharist and prayers for healing in the chapel. This is a beautiful and intimate service. The worship also includes anointing and laying on of hands with special prayers for healing.

08/06/2026

Would you like to be a part of something that is beautiful, meaningful, satisfying, helpful, and always gives glory to God? Then we have just the place for you! Our Altar Guild polishes silver and brass every week and sets the table for our Sunda worship of God. There is a place for you on our AltarGuild! Please contact Susan Perkins or call the church office to inquire or sign up. You’ll be glad you did!

08/05/2026

We’re excited to announce a re-launch of Sunday school for all ages at Trinity. New program year will begin on September 13. In anticipation, we are making some major improvements to our classrooms and restrooms upstairs. The bathrooms are being completely renovated, new carpet installed, fresh paint, a new coffee service area. I’m very grateful for the hard work of the memorial and arts committee on this project. Look for more information about program details soon. Fr. Tim.

08/04/2026

We welcome to the church by baptism, Wilhelmina Mona Voss Thorington. Her parents are.Christina and Kevin. Her grandparents are Carlo Thorington and the late Mona Thorington.

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

Website

http://www.trinityepiscopalchurch.com/

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