Join us for "Seven Words" our Good Friday liturgy on this most solemn of days. This reflective, moving service includes prayers, readings, hymns, and choral pieces which ask each of us the question "Were you there when they crucified my Lord?".
Friday, April 15 - Good Friday
10:30am Family Service & kids Stations of the Cross
12:00pm Good Friday liturgy
Sunday, April 10 - Palm Sunday
8:00am Traditional Said Eucharist with Passion narrative
10:30am Choral Eucharist with Passion narrative
5:00pm Sanctuary: Celtic Evening Prayer & Eucharist
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 11, 12 & 13
12:00pm Eucharist & Holy Week reflection
Thursday, April 14 - Maundy Thursday
6:30pm Remembrance Supper, Cox Hall
7:30pm Eucharist & Stripping of the Altar
9:00pm to 9:00am (Friday) Gethsemane Watch: Prayer Vigil
Friday, April 15 - Good Friday
10:30am Family Service & kids Stations of the Cross
12:00pm Good Friday liturgy
Sunday, April 17 - Easter Day
6:15am Sunrise Service (gather at the church at 6:00am to walk to the Outdoor Chapel)
8:00am Traditional Eucharist
10.30am Choral Eucharist
11:30am Family Easter Egg Hunt
Virtual Service available all day
We're so pleased to hear from our friends at The House of Joy in Romania which in recent weeks has turned over a recently built dormitory to house 140 refugees from war-torn neighboring Ukraine. Your generous donations have helped feed, clothe, and provide the basic necessities to establish themselves temporarily in a new country and to set up a new life.
They write "Thank you so much for such amazing generosity that you and your friends and ministry partners have shown us." They've recorded this great little thank-you video as a message to all the good people of Trinity - you can watch below:
We're delighted to announce The Hurst K. Groves Memorial Organ Recital & launch of the Trinity Organ Refurbishment Appeal.
Friday, February 25, 7:30pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
9108 John S Mosby Hwy, Upperville, VA 20184
Austrian organist Lukas Hasler.
This will be another sparkling evening to remember at Trinity! No advance tickets required. Add the date to your calendar now and treat your ears to something very special!
We can't begin Lent without a Pancake Supper!
Come along to Cox Hall, Trinity, 6:30pm, Shrove Tuesday, March 1, for delicious pancakes, and traditional pancake games and challenges for all ages!
See you there! All are welcome!
All are welcome!
We encourage everyone to mark the start of Lent by coming along to a traditional penitential Eucharist (with hymns), including the ancient practice of “ashing”. We are delighted to welcome Bishop Ted Gulick as our guest preacher.
The service will be followed by a Soup & Cornbread lunch at Cox Hall
We have 60 amazing items on offer... vacation homes, gift cards, sporting, theatre and culinary experiences, restaurant vouchers, collectibles, and more... See our social-media feeds for features on some of the great items on offer.
All money raised fund the Trinity Church Outreach Program, making a real difference to the lives of those most in need locally, nationally, and internationally.
Our online Christmas auction runs until Monday, December 13, 7:00pm.
Happy bidding!
We are so excited to be welcoming you to Trinity as we once again welcome in the Christ child: Jesus, the new born king! After the disruption of these past months, it’s a real joy to be able to offer a full Advent & Christmas program. However, we remain cautious and diligent about the health and safety of everyone attending events here, so please remember that face coverings are required to be worn at all times by everyone inside our buildings.
Christmas Eve Family Service
Friday, December 24, 2021
5:00pm
A night of hope and joy.
Christmas Eve Service
Friday, December 24, 2021
8:00pm
Choral Eucharist with the Trinity Church Choir.
Christmas Eve Midnight Eucharist
Friday, December 24, 2021
11:00pm
Christmas Day Online Service
Check our worship page and your inbox for our Virtual Worship on Christmas Day.
Our sanctuary will be open on Christmas Day for quiet prayer and reflection.
Christmas Pageant & Eucharist
Sunday, December 26, 10:30am
Children who would like to take part in the pageant should arrive no later than 10:00am.
Welcome to Genesis! It’s a very special edition for this very special season! In this “Genesis: What’s On” you’ll find details of all our Advent and Christmas services, events and activities through the New Year. We are so excited to be welcoming you to Trinity as we once again welcome in the Christ child: Jesus, the new born king!
Please join us on October 31st, HALLOWEEN NIGHT, for a Trick or Treat on the Trail that is open to the entire community!
We'll meet in the courtyard where you will be guided on your walking trail full of treats and perhaps a few tricks! This is going to be a fun event for the whole family, so please spread the word and join us!
We are blessed with enough room to spread out and enjoy the fun safely! See you there!
Dear Trinity Family!
I’m so excited as I write to you… I can hardly wait to "open the church” on September 12th. We will come together in one service at 10:30 a.m. to worship inside in our sacred space! It’s been 18 months since many of you have been in the church for a worship service and I have yet to celebrate a full service in the church so yes! - I’m beaming with joy and counting the days! I would like to encourage each of you to attend as it’s going to be an exciting day at Trinity and a great opportunity to bring a friend. Here is what you can expect:
· We will have an Easter like service with a full liturgy, including music (full choir and brass quartet) at 10:30 a.m. in the church. I know that some of you may be a little nervous moving back inside, but rest assured we will have an option for everyone. For those who feel more comfortable worshiping outside we will open the doors of the church so that folks can fully participate in the courtyard (speaker outside so everyone can hear).
· After the service we will have a coffee hour like no other. I’m encouraging everyone to bring something to share as we gather in the courtyard for fellowship.
· In addition, we will have our Ministry Fair in the courtyard highlighting the many wonderful opportunities to get involved at Trinity this year. I ask you to begin praying now about your important role in the joy of serving in one of these ministries… We all have a part to play in making Trinity a wonderful place.
· FOR THE KIDS. The Vogels have generously offered to provide a bounce house for the day, so get ready to have some fun!
Grace and Peace to you as we come to God with Open Hands – ready to give and ready to receive.
Rev. Jonathan +
Please join us for our church-wide Fall Kick-off and Ministry Fair! On this special Sunday, we will have one service on September 12th at 10:30am inside where we will celebrate moving back indoors.
After the service we will have a ministry fair and a coffee hour like no other. It's going to be a wonderful and joyous day! We hope to see you there, and please bring your family and friends.
Masks are advised and preferred indoors.We will continue to review practices each week according to both the Diocese and CDC guidelines.
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Summer is here and we are ready to kick off the summer in a big way!
As I’ve told you in the past we hired Alex Kirven (a beloved teacher from Hill) to come help us with children and youth activities. Alex will officially begin this Wednesday 6/9 with an activity for teenagers (rising 6th – 12th). Alex has a fun outdoor activity planed in the bishops garden starting at 6pm so please spread the word and invite friends! Activities for children will begin Sunday morning 9/13 during Trinity Kids!
June 9 - August 25
Wednesdays @ 6pmYouth Gathering, Ages 12+
Hiking, Volleyball, Swimming, Soccer, Camping, Bonfire, Movie Night, Community Service & more!
June 13 - August 29
Trinity Kids during serviceAge Groups: 4-7 & 8-11
We come together for songs, prayer, and lesson based on the Lectionary Calendar
IN ADDITION!!! Many of you have been asking about Confirmation. We will tie the four week class into the Wednesday programing. We will meet each Wednesday @ 5pm starting on July 21. These classes will last an hour and then the students can go and have some fun with Alex. I know the summers are busy so if your student needs to miss one just let me know and I will make it up with them one on one. The Bishop is scheduled to come on September 18th at 10:30am. If this date doesn’t work don’t worry we will provide a time for your students to be confirmed.
Spread the word it’s going to be a great summer!
If you missed last week you missed a wonderful opportunity to meet in the church and two God’s children were baptized. It was a great and exciting Sunday. We will resume our weekly schedule this week with an indoor option at 8am and a garden service at 10. Please mark your calendar for Sunday, September 12th for our annual kick off and outreach fair. We will start the year back in the church at 10:30 with a full choir, service and coffee hour that will make memories. Good days are ahead!!!
Grace and Peace to you All!
The Rev. Jonathan Adams
Dan Miller, our wonderful organist, who was hired just as I came to Trinity, has asked if he could be considered for the position of Director of Music. We have had several conversations over the past four months and we agreed to talk more in detail after Easter. Last week I met with Dan and shared with him all the wonderful emails, notes, and phone calls I have received regarding his service to us the past four months as our interim… Easter being the icing on the cake! I couldn’t believe what he was able to accomplish in our outside and virtual service. I knew Dan was a musical genius with 40+ years of experience and many degrees to prove it. Dan holds a Bachelor of Music Education, a Masters in Church music (Organ Emphasis), and a Masters in Collaborative Piano. To say that he is qualified is an understatement and we are very blessed to have him. Dan, welcome to your new role as Director of Music and Organist!
I would encourage you all to reach out to him, welcome him to the staff and to our church family, and to support his ministry at Trinity. If you’d like to get to know him better, please enjoy this wonderful interview about his history and his experience with us.
+ Rev. Jonathan Adams
The Novant Health UVA Health System mobile mammography unit is coming to Trinity Episcopal Church in April in association with the Cherry Blossom Breast Cancer Foundation! The elegant, self-contained coach offers on-site breast cancer screenings, a highly qualified all female staff and a private dressing room. The mobile unit offers a one-stop screening performed in a comfortable and convenient environment, and it reduces time away from the office for personal appointments.
Saturday, May 21
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church
9108 John S. Mosby Highway
Upperville, VA 20184
Women are eligible if they:
• Are over the age of 40.
• Have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months.
• Have no existing lumps or breast pain.
• Have seen a physician in the last 24 months.
Please call the church for appointment availability at 540-592-3343 and register at 703-369-8073, option 3.
Please join us at Trinity Episcopal Church as we journey through Holy Week and make our way to the glory of Easter Sunday. We will have a combination of in-person and virtual services for you to attend.
Palm Sunday
March 28, 10am in the Bishop’s Garden
Holy Week M-W
March 29-31, Noon in the Courtyard
Maundy Thursday
April 1, Noon in the Courtyard
7pm National Cathedral Virtual Service
Watch National Cathedral Service Here
Good Friday
April 2, Noon in the Courtyard
Virtual Service, on demand
Holy Saturday
April 3, Prayer Vigil in Sanctuary, all day
Easter Sunday
6:30am Sunrise Service in the Outdoor Sanctuary
Virtual Service, on demand
10am Service in the Courtyard followed by Easter Egg Hunt
We are excited to be able to come together for Holy Eucharist - an outside worship on Sundays, in-person, and with safety protocols in place. Join us Sundays at 9:00 am in the Bishop’s Garden where we will have a service of the Holy Eucharist.
In an effort to maintain a safe place of worship, please follow the guidelines below and call the church office to let us know you are planning on attending. The Bishop is very clear on the criteria to allow this gathering. Please dress casually and warm, we will have heaters spread throughout. Everyone MUST wear a mask, NO EXCEPTIONS.
We will provide one way in and one way out of the worship space.
We will have printed bulletins to hand out and ask that you take them home to read and dispose of them at home.
We ask you to bring your own masks, hand sanitizers, chairs or blankets for worship services (we will have a few masks and a hand sanitizer station available)
We MUST practice social distancing, please stay in your "worship pods".
We encourage you to use the restrooms at home and only use the bathroom in Cox Hall for emergencies.
We will not pass a plate during the service but we will provide a basket at the entrance and exit for your gifts and pledge offerings. You can also give easily touch-free online or via text.
Finally we ask that you do not linger for fellowship and leave the church grounds immediately after the service.
We can make this work but we need everyone to do their part.
We will be doing a virtual Ash Wednesday service that will go live at 6am (so that you can listen anytime on Ash Wednesday). This will be posted to our Facebook page, our website, and also to our YouTube channel. If you are on our email list, you'll get a reminder sent straight to your inbox.
***UPDATE*** We are now cleared to have in-person worship again! This means we'll be having a full service in our courtyard for Ash Wednesday which will begin at 12pm (noon). If you are able, we hope to see you there. The Bishop is very clear on the criteria to allow this gathering. Please dress casually and warm, we will have heaters spread throughout. Everyone MUST wear a mask, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Our Bishop has asked that we not impose ashes this year but has said that you are free to impose ashes on yourself. With that said I will have ashes from last year’s palms blessed and ready for you to pick up next Wednesday February 10. They will be in a box just in front of the church office.
As we get ready for Lent, let’s begin to prepare our hearts and minds for the season of "giving up". My prayer for you all is that you would find time to be still, quiet, and mindful as you invoke this prayer: Free me, Lord Jesus, from anything that obstructs my way to you. Clear away the clutter of petty grudges. Remove smudges of resentment and bitterness. Cleanse me of thoughts filled with anger, envy, or self-pity… Create space in my life for more kindness and less spitefulness, greater generosity, few self-centered needs, stronger compassion and weakened judgment of others… Enlarge my heart with a spirit of gratitude this Lent, so that I recognize the simple gifts that lay in abundance all around me…
- Rev. Jonathan Adams
As we continue to adapt to changing guidelines regarding in-person gatherings, we have some exciting news for worship options. Starting this week we will begin “drive-in church" (kind of like a drive-in movie, but better)!
You will simply pull into the church parking lot facing the front garden, tune your radio station to FM 102.1 and enjoy the service from the warmth of your car. The musicians will be in the church singing our favorite hymns and anthems, and Rev. Jonathan will be standing out front leading the service just in front of the visitors parking spots and you will be singing and participating in the service from the warmth and safety of your car.
In order to follow along, we encourage you to download the worship booklet with liturgy and bring it with you. Feel free to print from home, or simply download to your mobile device to read on the go! If you forget your printed copy, not to worry. We’ll guide you along the way. You can find the weekly bulletin each week here: https://trinityupperville.org/worshipbooklet
It’s sure to be an uplifting experience to be able to gather together so bring a warm drink, a spirit to worship and a heart filled with hope.
Trinity Family!
Tonight we have a very special opportunity to witness "The Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn"
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/the-great-conjunction-of-jupiter-and-saturn
If you would like to see it with your Trinity Family join me at 5 pm in the courtyard where we will have a special reading, a few songs by Bess Putnam (maybe a Carol or two or three), hot chocolate, cookies, and an unforgettable night of stargazing! Please plan to wear a mask!
CHRISTMAS EVE PLAN B!!!
Please keep an eye out on the weather and an email from me. If it looks as if the weather will be poor in the afternoon we will pull the pageant back along with the Eucharist service to an earlier time. I will send a special E-Genesis out Wednesday afternoon to confirm the time.
Hope to see you tonight!
Jonathan+
