Welcome to
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral!
Trinity is an urban congregation of 1,500 members who live in neighborhoods all over the greater Portland area. We are a people committed to worshipping God, nurturing Christian community, and proclaiming the Gospel by working for justice and peace in the world. The Cathedral is known in the broader community for superb music, broad educational programming for all ages, and outreach ministries to the city and beyond. Trinity is also home to the Trinity Bookstore. Since the pioneer days of the Oregon Trail, Trinity has been among the largest Episcopal congregations in the Pacific Northwest.
If you would like to make a pledge or donation to Trinity, click here.
Trinity's Dean Lupfer Accepts Call to Serve as Rector of Trinity, Wall Street
Trinity’s Dean, Bill Lupfer, has accepted the call to be the 18th Rector of Trinity, Wall Street, in New York City. Trinity is an historic parish with enormous scope and capacity for local, national and international ministry. This process began with strong encouragement from friends and colleagues and concludes after a long, prayerful process of discernment. He will continue to be Dean of Trinity Cathedral until the end of July. For additional information, click here.
Make a Donation to Trinity Food Ministries in Honor of Dean Lupfer
If you would like to make a donation electronically to the Bill Lupfer Honor Fund, click here.
From the Water and The Shore Art Show
The show will run until August 31, Kempton Hall. Featuring the maritime paintings of Bill Stevens and Buck Braden. Stevens, a Trinity parishioner, has painted and exhibited primarily in the Pacific Northwest, while Braden started in the Midwest before experiencing the oceans on both coasts. Both are members of the American Society of Marine Artists.
The paintings are available for viewing on Sunday mornings, Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by appointment. For additional information, contact arts@trinity-episcopal.org or call 503-478-1213.
SPARKS Summer Camp
July 14-25, Monday - Friday. 8:30 a.m. to -5:00 p.m.
All rising 6th – 9th graders eligible. 1-2 College Counselors needed as well!
Tuition $250/week
What’s your SPARK?
You have something that is good, beautiful, and useful to your community – A Spark! …
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To share what gives your life purpose
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To build friendships
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To serve your community
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To find your sparks in art, sports, nature, leadership, and much more!
Based at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, we will be venturing off to the Mercy Corps Action Center, Children’s Book Bank, Loaves and Fishes, Forest Park, an urban community garden and many more service sites. Plus, we’ll spend afternoons playing outdoors, doing arts & crafts, cooking and journaling.
Click here to download the Camper application
Click here to download a release form
Click here to download a Counselor application
For more information, contact Shari Exo at sparks@trinity-episcopal.org or call 503-752-7246.
Advanced Godly Play Training
August 1-3, Trinity Cathedral
This three-day training (minimum 18 contact hours) is designed for experienced Godly Play practitioners. Pre-requisites include completion of Core Godly Play Training, and two years of experience as a storyteller or doorperson. Advanced Godly Play Training is designed to help participants go deeper with the Godly Play core stories and lessons and to learn how and when to introduce enrichment and extension materials. Trainer-led presentations in the Advanced Training cover: a deeper understanding of the Spirituality of the Child, the Spiral Curriculum, and the Nurture of Children’s Spirituality. Click here to register.
NEW! Racial Action/Information Network
Trinity’s new group working to raise racial awareness and connect with multicultural communities in Portland who have been subjected to racial marginalization or categorization. If you would like to become a part of this new network, please e-mail racialawareness@trinity-episcopal.org. Click here to find out more.
Northwest Farmers Market at Trinity
Thursdays, Now-September 25, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Trinity Parking Lot (19th and Everett)
Come check out the farm fresh food, live music and senior bingo on the third Thursday of every month. For additional information, go to www.portlandfarmersmarket.org
Food Pantry Volunteers Needed
Trinity’s Food Pantry is in great need of volunteers to hand out food to our hungry neighbors each day from 10:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. This is a great opportunity for high school students to earn those service credits or for parents to serve with their children (aged 7 and older). Serving once a week or once a month would be great! Please sign up at the Information Wall outside Kempton Hall.
