It didn’t arrive with warning. There were no trumpets or processions, no dignified robes, no prelude or call to worship. Pentecost descended like a storm through an open window, wild and disobedient to structure. Wind that couldn’t be charted. Fire that didn’t consume but kindled. Language erupting from throats untrained. No one was ready for…
Love God ~ Love People ~ Make Disciples
God willing and the people consentingThe Right Reverend Matthew CowdenBishop of the Diocese of West VirginiaWill ordainTommy D Sheppardto the sacred order of priestsin Christ’sone, holy, catholic, and apostolic churchon May 28th, 2025 at 4:00pmatTrinity Episcopal ChurchMoundsville, West Virginiaclergy are invited to vest with red stoles
Join us for Holy Week at Trinity. April 13 @ 10am Join us for the Blessing of the Palms and the Palm procession. Dramatic reading of the Passion Gospel. April 17 @ 6pm Join us as we celebrate Maundy Thursday. We commemorate the institution of the Eucharist and Christ’s commandment that we love one another…
Holy Week is the most profound and transformative time in the Christian calendar. It is the heart of our faith, inviting us into the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each day holds deep theological significance, shaped by centuries of tradition and the ever-renewing work of God in the world. As we walk through…
In Matthew 22:36-40, Jesus is asked a profound and challenging question: “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” This question, posed by a lawyer among the Pharisees, was not merely an inquiry into Jesus’ theological stance but a test. The religious leaders of the time were eager to trap Jesus in a theological…
You’re invited to our Christmas Eve Service. December 24th @ 5pm
Walter Brueggemann’s prophetic critique in A Way Other Than Our Own: Devotions for Lent serves as both a warning and a call to action: For I believe the crisis in the U.S. church has almost nothing to do with being liberal or conservative; it has everything to do with giving up on the faith and…
As we approach the beautiful season of Advent, we invite you to join us at Trinity Episcopal Church, for a time of spiritual renewal and reflection. Advent, which begins on Sunday December 1st and marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical calendar. It is an opportunity for us to prepare our hearts for the celebration…
In a world increasingly drawn to the allure of simplified narratives and clear-cut moral battles, the legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer stands as a profound challenge. Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, a recent film purportedly exploring Bonhoeffer’s life and choices, has sparked significant critique—not for illuminating his complex theology, but for dangerously distorting it. As Mac…
At Trinity Episcopal Church, we believe that everyone has a story to tell. Each person’s journey is unique and filled with moments of joy, faith, struggle, and triumph. We are excited to launch our new blog series titled “This is My Story…” where we invite individuals to share their stories, embracing the power of vulnerability…