Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Who are we?

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church was formed as the result of a merger in 2008 of St. Philips, St. Thomas and Epiphany Episcopal Churches.  The combined history of these three churches dates back to 1898 which included a strong presence in the Rondo community of St. Paul and South Minneapolis. Holy Trinity continues the outreach work for which each church was known for in the past. Located in the Hamline-Midway area of St. Paul (1636 Van Buren Avenue), our congregation, is the only predominately African American Episcopal Church in Minnesota. In past GTTM years you gave donations that helped us with much needed renovations to our church built in 1904 (see pictures in our photo gallery). 

Why Contribute to ‘Give to the Max’?

Traditionally, churches have been among the community institutions that foster understanding and inclusion.  Although small, Holy Trinity is actively involved in this important endeavor through two of its main outreach programs:

1. Community Conversations - Through its partnership and coordination of the Community Conversations Ecumenical Consortium Holy Trinity is continuing this series that fosters meaningful dialog dealing with race, ethnicity, and inclusion. These ‘Community Conversations’ utilized a unique format that brings community members together to learn from subject matter experts and each other. We share stories, asked questions, and discuss ways to make positive change and foster greater understanding among our neighbors and the community at large.  In the recent past topics have included the importance of allies and advocacy, recognizing harm done by racial covenants, boarding schools and their impact on Native Americans, and more.

2.  Faithful Innovations initiative - This initiative encourages Holy Trinity to reach outside of the church's traditional walls  to meet and learn directly from the community we seek to reach. As a result of this effort we have sponsored programs that included 'sidewalk concerts' featuring local musicians, visitations & support of area business, and more.  All in an effort to encourage interactions with church members and community members using creative ways to breakdown stereotypes & misinformation among diverse neighbors and community members. 

 Additionally, Holy Trinity's Guild of the Black Madonna gives an annual  Thanksgiving donation for low income families to Halle Q. Brown (St. Paul)  and Sabathani  (Minneapolis) community centers.  Contributions from YOU  can help us continue this value community effort. 

Through the ‘Give to the Max’ program you can help us continue these important ‘Conversations', our Faithful Innovations intiative, and maintain our Thanksgiving donations to Halle Q. Brown & Sabathani.