Trinity Episcopal Church

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.

05/31/2026

The First Sunday after Pentecost
Trinity Sunday
Holy Eucharist: Rite II
May 31, 2026
10:30

05/10/2026

The Six Sunday of Easter
Holy Eucharist: Rite II
May 10, 2026
10:30

05/03/2026

The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Holy Eucharist: Rite II
May 3, 2026
10:30

This Sunday:Potluck - Thanksgiving theme!Cookbooks on sale!Last time to bid for Garry Pound original art that is feature...
11/14/2025

This Sunday:
Potluck - Thanksgiving theme!
Cookbooks on sale!
Last time to bid for Garry Pound original art that is featured in cookbook

Join us!

11/04/2025
Join us on Sunday at 1:30pm - and bring your pet!
10/04/2025

Join us on Sunday at 1:30pm - and bring your pet!

We will have our regular 10:30 worship service. All early morning activities are canceled (no prayer breakfast or 8:30am...
03/16/2025

We will have our regular 10:30 worship service. All early morning activities are canceled (no prayer breakfast or 8:30am service). The 4:00pm confirmation service at the cathedral in Atlanta will take place.

09/06/2024

Gracious God, our strength and consolation, be present with our children and their families at Apalachee High School. Dispatch your angels to those families who have lost children and loved ones; help them to feel your love and care even at this dark hour. Heal those who have been hospitalized through the care of skilled professionals and restore them to health. Bless the first responders and law enforcement officers who run towards danger on our behalf. And finally, we pray for the one who committed this violence that they would repent and live the rest of their days as your healing instrument, this we pray in the name of Jesus, Lord and friend.

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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