Outreach

Our Mission

As an open community of faith empowered by the Holy Spirit, Trinity Episcopal Church celebrates the life, love and inclusiveness of Jesus Christ and reaches out to the diverse community of Southeastern Idaho.

How to Participate In Taking Our Mission into the World

If you would like to participate in any of the activities below, you can let us know through our contact page. Your message will be passed to the appropriate person. If you have an idea for an activity that is not listed, you can talk with others who might be interested, with one of the vestry members, or tell us through our contact us page.

Prison Ministry

Pocatello Women's Correctional Center Ministry (PWCC Ministry)

Every Sunday a team from Trinity goes to the PWCC to offer worship and study opportunities. Holy Eucharist is offered on a monthly basis.

Worship

Worship is facilitated with the following parties: Lectors, Chalice Bearers, Eucharistic Ministers, Acolytes, Ushers, Communion Bread Bakers, Altar Guild, Choir, and Eucharistic Visitors

Worship Committee

The Worship Committee reflects on the effectiveness of worship and plans special services.

Vestry

Vestry is responsible for leadership and over site of the resources and mission of the parish. Members are elected for three year terms at the annual parish meeting. Current members are: 

Parish Life

Approximately once a month parishioners have the opportunity to gather together to have fun. Activities have included: dinner at a local restaurant, local hikes, game evenings, concert in the parish hall, etc. Please look at our calendar  or our event schedule for more information.

Shawl Ministry

The Trinity Episcopal Church Prayer Shawl Ministry was started in March of 2007. Prayer shawls and lap blankets are prayerfully knitted or crocheted to comfort those in need or to celebrate joyful events. Meetings are held approximately once a month at a knitter's home or at the parish hall; most of the knitting is done by members at their homes and on their own schedule. The shawls are blessed during Sunday worship before going to their recipient.

Prayer Chain 

A group that prays for those in need.

Our Gathering Place

At the close of each school day Trinity welcomes high school students to the parish hall. Healthy snacks are provided.

My Brother's Table serves a hot meal to all who come to Trinity Episcopal Church Parish hall on Sundays between 1:30 and 2:30pm. In 2007 we averaged 52 meals per Sunday, plus second helpings for all who desired them. Bags of food to be taken home are also given out.

This program started approximately 25 years ago, and is the only hot meal offered to all on Sunday.

Through Trinity Church members organize and oversee the ministry, and Trinity Church donates the space, kitchen facilities, and energy, it is truly a community outreach program. Volunteer teams of four or more prepare, serve, and clean up each Sunday. Groups are from other area churches, organizations, and businesses. Food and monetary donations come from both within and outside our parish as well as from FEMA grant.

For more information or to volunteer, please email the church at trinity@trinitypocatello.org.

Community Support Groups

Trinity makes its space available to AA and ALANON Groups on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8pm.