Welcome to the website of Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchez, Mississippi. We are a historic, downtown parish and are part of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, The Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion.
We are a church that has deep roots in the past, yet we strive to live into the future to which God calls us. Our church community finds its strength in worship, which is Christ-centered, traditional, and beautiful. We are an open and inclusive community, who strive to respect the dignity of every human being. All are welcome! Wherever you are on your journey of faith, whomever God has created you, you are welcome at Trinity Church. If you're planning a visit, or want to know more about who we are at Trinity and the Episcopal Church, we urge you to please peruse the website and visit us.
A Brief Overview
As Episcopalians, we follow Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We believe in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as the one Trinity of God. We are are a branch of the one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We believe God is active in our everyday lives through the power of the Holy Spirit.
The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and with each other in Christ. The Church pursues its mission as it prays and worships, proclaims the gospel, and promotes justice, peace and love. The Church carries out its mission through the ministry of all the baptized.
We uphold the Bible and worship with the Book of Common Prayer. We believe the Holy Scriptures are the revealed Word of God. In worship we unite ourselves with one another to acknowledge the holiness of God, to hear God's Word, to offer prayer and praise, and to celebrate the Sacraments. The Celebration of Holy Eucharist is the central act of worship in accordance with Jesus' command to His disciples. Holy Communion is offered to all baptized Christians and seekers, not only members of the Episcopal Church.
The Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion with more than 77 million members in 164 countries. The word "Episcopal" refers to government by bishops. The historic episcopate continues the work of the first apostles in the Church, guarding the faith, unity and discipline of the Church. Single, Partnered and Married persons are eligible for ordination as deacons, priests and bishops.
We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person. We welcome all persons to find a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church.
