Old Trinity Church - Dorchester Parish

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Old Trinity Church - Dorchester Parish Join us for Sunday service at 11 am. The cemetery continues to be used as a burial place for the community and those drawn to the peaceful setting.

Built in the 17th century and perfectly restored in the 1950s, Old Trinity continues to house an active Episcopal congregation. Beautifully situated on Maryland's idyllic Eastern Shore along Church Creek, a tributary of the Little Choptank River, Old Trinity is one of the oldest churches in continuous use in the United States of America. Old Trinity is actively involved in the community through the South Dorchester Good Neighbor Project.

: The Story Behind Our Vesting House! Did you know that the small colonial-style Vesting House sitting along our shorel...
10/23/2026

: The Story Behind Our Vesting House!

Did you know that the small colonial-style Vesting House sitting along our shoreline has a history built right into its walls? Back around 1745, the first major modification was made to the church—a south transept and a loft gallery above the west door were added. The transept served as a vesting space for clergy and a gathering room for the parish vestry for generations.

Fast forward to the Chrysler-Garbisch Restoration (1953–1960): restorers determined the south transept wasn't original to the 17th-century structure and carefully took it down. But those historic bricks didn't go to waste! They were reused to construct the present-day Vesting House near the shoreline. 🌾

Every brick at Old Trinity carries centuries of history! Have you taken a stroll down to the shoreline to see the Vesting House?

Walk through our churchyard, and you might stumble across a set of grave markers unlike any other—two heavy, unscripted ...
10/21/2026

Walk through our churchyard, and you might stumble across a set of grave markers unlike any other—two heavy, unscripted millstones known locally as the “Miller’s Grave.”

Unmarked stone markers naturally give rise to local lore. Those looking for a hidden meaning behind these millstones often point to the words of Jesus in Matthew 18:6 about those who place stumbling blocks before His children:

"If anyone causes one of these little ones to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea."

From this text, many infer that millstones are a symbol of divine judgment. Could it be that our hapless miller led a notoriously evil life?

Add in the fact that the millstones carry no inscription whatsoever, and suddenly the old local saying attached to these stones makes perfect sense: “Good riddance and long forgot.”

Have you spotted the Miller’s Grave on a walk through Old Trinity's grounds?

: Who is this remarkable woman resting at Old Trinity?Near the main entrance of our churchyard lies the Carroll Graves ...
10/20/2026

: Who is this remarkable woman resting at Old Trinity?

Near the main entrance of our churchyard lies the Carroll Graves section, where an extraordinary 19th-century figure is buried alongside her family. Born on the Eastern Shore in 1815, she became a prominent political writer and strategist—so influential during the Civil War that she was often called a "shadow member" of President Abraham Lincoln’s Cabinet! Can you name her?

👻🎃 CALLING ALL GHOSTS, GOBLINS, & CREATURES OF THE NIGHT! Join us for a fun, spooktacular evening of Trick-or-Treating a...
10/18/2026

👻🎃 CALLING ALL GHOSTS, GOBLINS, & CREATURES OF THE NIGHT!

Join us for a fun, spooktacular evening of Trick-or-Treating at Old Trinity! Bring your family, wear your favorite costumes, and stroll along our walking paths to collect treats. 🍬✨

Date: Saturday, October 31
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Old Trinity Church
Cost: FREE! All are welcome!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Help us make this evening magical for our community's kids and families! We are setting up treat stations along the church walking paths.

How you can help:

Set up a Treat Station: Arrive around 4:00 PM to set up.

Decorate the Lychgate: Arrive around 3:30 PM to decorate.

Sign Up: Please let Fr. Dan Dunlap know if you plan to set up a station!

What to bring for your station:

Lawn chair(s) & a card table (or small platform)

Candy/snack bowl or bucket & extra treats

Jack-o'-lanterns or decorated pumpkins

Your best kid-friendly costume!

DONATIONS WELCOME! Not able to host a station? You can still contribute! We are accepting candy and treat donations in the Parish Hall kitchen.

We can't wait to see everyone there!

⛪ Sunday Worship at Old Trinity — Tomorrow at 11:00 AM!Start your week refreshed! Join Fr. Dan and the Old Trinity commu...
10/18/2026

⛪ Sunday Worship at Old Trinity — Tomorrow at 11:00 AM!

Start your week refreshed! Join Fr. Dan and the Old Trinity community for Sunday service tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM. All are welcome — come worship with us!

Join us Sunday, November 1, at 11:00 am, as we gather around the altar to commemorate "all the saints, who from their la...
10/18/2026

Join us Sunday, November 1, at 11:00 am, as we gather around the altar to commemorate "all the saints, who from their labors rest." If you have loved ones that you would like remembered by name at the altar during the Eucharist, please pass their names along to Fr. Dan ([email protected]) by Saturday, October 31.

WE'RE SORRY... ❌ CANCELLED ❌Today's "Blessing of our Animal Friends" has been cancelled, BUT STAY TUNED!! We will be sch...
10/11/2026

WE'RE SORRY...



❌ CANCELLED ❌Today's "Blessing of our Animal Friends" has been cancelled, BUT STAY TUNED!! We will be scheduling another date when the weather improves.

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: St. Francis Blessing of our Animal Friends is postponed to Sunday, October 11, 2026. We will g...
10/04/2026

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: St. Francis Blessing of our Animal Friends is postponed to Sunday, October 11, 2026. We will gather with our animal friends along the shoreline of church grounds around 5:00 PM

Reminder! Tonight, SATURDAY, October 3 at 5:30 PM is our annual BBQ. Note the change in venue: Old Trinity Church PARISH...
10/03/2026

Reminder! Tonight, SATURDAY, October 3 at 5:30 PM is our annual BBQ. Note the change in venue: Old Trinity Church PARISH HALL.

Happy Sunday! Sunday Service will be held at our normal time this morning—11:00 AM at Old Trinity Church. All are welcom...
09/27/2026

Happy Sunday! Sunday Service will be held at our normal time this morning—11:00 AM at Old Trinity Church. All are welcome to join us!

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1716 Taylors Island Road
Woolford, MD
21677

Opening Hours

11am - 1pm

Telephone

(410) 228-2940

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