Why are we here at Christ & Holy Trinity?
To Carry Out God's Work in a Community of Faith.
We organize ourselves around certain ministries and responsibilities: they simply name our work for God on earth. As you read through this section, realize that these areas of ministry have fluid boundaries. For example, when the Youth Group (listed under Education) serves a meal at the homeless shelter, they are in Outreach. Indeed, there are components of all the ministries, Stewardship, Worship, Education, Inreach, Outreach, and Parish Management in each ministry.
You are welcomed and encouraged to offer your time and talents to any of our ministries, at any time. All guilds and committees and all meetings are open. See the list of contacts or contact the Church Office at 227-0827 or info@chtwestport.org. We seek always to remain open to the wisdom and willingness of members to do this ministry to which we are called. Download our 2006-2007 brochures below:
As our community grows in its understanding of the Christian faith in worship, we are also growing in our understanding of hospitality and the importance of community. The following is a brief highlight of the many wonderful programs Christ & Holy Trinity offers throughout the year. Mark your schedules early!
Sunday Morning Hospitality
Each week a team headed up by Dorothy McAteer, Tessa Bachmann and Bev Hennemuth graciously host our coffee hour following the 8:00 a.m and 9:15 a.m services. Individuals and families are asked to sign up and sponsor a week of hospitality which entails providing coffee cake and healthy snacks and assisting our team in their ministry of welcoming parishioners and visitors to Christ & Holy Trinity.
Newcomers
Our Newcomers program is one of the most vital ministries in our community. Throughout the year our team of volunteers work as Greeters on Sunday morning, connecting with new members in church and at coffee hour, and finding ways to connect people with seasonal gatherings, brunches and other festive events. For more information, please contact Mary Holtze mholtze@optonline.net
Special Events
Ministry Fair & The Episco Beef Barbeque
First Sunday of the fall schedule after the 10:00 a.m. service
This activity is devoted to letting us know how we can become actively involved in the on-going work of our Parish. This is accomplished through a display of visual materials along with program representatives ready to tell us about the work of their particular ministry or operation. Our annual celebration which provides an opportunity to learn more about the many ministries of the church.
The “Episco-beef” barbeque will be the following Sunday when members of the Parish stay up all night roasting a side of beef for lunch on Sunday afternoon - it’s an adventure!
The Blessing of the Pets
Fall Sunday on the Memorial Garden side lawn
In the tradition of St. Francis, we gather together to bless all those pets in our lives we love - dogs, cats, snakes, guinea pigs, emus et al!
Cookie Exchange
December
Bake cookies and help in the sorting and delivery of all our fresh baked treats to members of the Christ & Holy Trinity community who are either homebound or have made a special contribution to the life of this Parish throughout the year!
The Christmas Pageant
Sunday before Christmas. Sign up in the Parish Hall in November.
Open to all children of Church school age. Rehearsals take place on Saturday mornings in December.
Christ & Holy Trinity Annual Meeting
February 3, 2008. Usually the last Sunday in January.
A chance for all Church members to learn about the past accomplishments and activities of the Church, and learn about and ratify the new year's annual budget.
Shrove Tuesday Dinner And the Great Pancake Race
Come eat pancakes and join the young people of Christ & Holy Trinity in the running of the Annual Pancake Race.
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Sunday
Sponsored by the Parents of Young Children and held after the 9:15 a.m. Easter Sunday service.
All Parish Picnic and Softball Game
First Sunday in June
An annual tradition, this picnic takes place at one of Westport’s Parks and Recreation sites.
Vacation Bible School
Late June
For children between the ages of 4-10, our teenage counselors run a wonderful, wet ,and wild week of Bible stories, songs, games, art projects, and plays. For more information, please contact our Youth Minister, Nicole Hartung, nhartung@chtwestport.org.
