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Families & Children

Trinity serves all children, youth, and families, providing formation and education that model our core values and nurture every individual’s relationship with God.

 

Find out how your family can get involved at Trinity!

Questions?  Contact Charissa Simmons, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry.

There is no fee to join children or youth activities. These programs are supported by donations made to Trinity. We encourage you to make a gift support these ministries at trinity-episcopal.org/give

Upcoming Events

  • Godly Play
    Godly Play
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Oct 19
    Oct 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    A sacred space for children to wonder, listen, and grow in faith—every Sunday during the 10:00 am service.
  • Pumpkin Party
    Pumpkin Party
    Sat, Oct 25
    Oct 25, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
    Join us for our annual creepy-crawly community pumpkin party. Everyone is welcome!
  • PipeScreams Halloween Spectacular!
    PipeScreams Halloween Spectacular!
    Oct 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    That's no moon... It's a Halloween organ concert of intergalactic proportions! Costumes encouraged.
  • Church at the Commons
    Church at the Commons
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Nov 02
    Nov 02, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    A relaxed, family-friendly intergenerational service where children and youth take an active role in leading the liturgy.
  • Middle School Hour
    Middle School Hour
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Nov 02
    Nov 02, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM PST
    All middle school students are invited to join us every first Sunday for conversation, service projects, snacks, and more!

Children's Ministries (birth-grade 5)

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Baptism

Anyone is welcome to be baptized at Trinity! In baptism, we welcome new members into the church, commit ourselves to support them, and rededicate our own lives to Christ.

Baptism takes place throughout the year on designated Sundays.

Contact:

Charissa Simmons

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Church School

(Sundays at 10 am, age 3-grade 5)
In Godly Play, we hear Bible stories, model liturgical worship, and explore symbols and rituals of our Christian tradition in a space designed for children to come close to God. Children’s faith is nurtured through wonder, play, and loving adult mentorship.

Contact:

Charissa Simmons

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Childcare

(Sundays, 8:30-11:30 am)
Qualified staff care for our youngest members every Sunday on the lower level of the parish house. Parents are given vibrating pagers just in case they are needed in the nursery.

Childcare is also offered during some evening & special services.

Contact:

Charissa Simmons

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St. Cecilia Choir

St. Cecilia Choir (1st grade & up) meets ever Sundays at 9 am. Older children can also enroll in the Trinity Choir School (grades 3-12) for a more comprehensive church music experience and choral education. Info at trinity-episcopal.org/choirs

Contact:

Katie Webb

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Church at the Commons

(First Sundays at 10 am)
A relaxed monthly family-friendly service in Kempton Hall with space for movement, sound, and full participation in every part of worship, especially designed to be welcoming for families and a variety of learning and sensory needs.

Contact:

Charissa Simmons

Youth Ministries (grades 6-12)

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Trinity Choir School

(Grades 3-12) The Trinity Choir School offers young singers a world-class musical education at no cost. As participants, choristers experience the cathedral model of choral singing as they join adults in mature, challenging, and rewarding music-making; they also lead worship as a separate treble ensemble.

Contact:

Katie Webb

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Acolytes

Youth in grade 6 & older are invited to serve as acolytes for Trinity’s worship services! Acolytes serve about once a month at the 10:00 service.

Trainings occur throughout the year, and experienced acolytes take on additional responsibilities. No experience necessary!

Contact:

Helen Sudbury

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Middle School Hour

(First Sundays at 11 am)
Calling all middle schoolers: join us for youth community time on the first Sunday of every month! We'll spend time together and consider a wide variety of topics that affect us in our daily lives. Delicious treats always provided!

Contact:

Charissa Simmons

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Youth Support Team

Trinity’s Youth Support Team is a group of dedicated adults who offer support to youth & their families. We seek to honor the uniqueness of this stage of life, and to support our youth in the realities of a changing world.

Contact:

Charissa Simmons

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Confirmation

Confirmation is an important decision for young people who are baptized Christians. Trinity's youth confirmation class is held annually in the spring and is open to 8th-12th graders.

Contact:

Charissa Simmons

Family Ministries
Youth Ministries
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