TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Church as Agent of Transformation Friends, This week, someone asked me how the church can be an agent of transformation in such a divisive world. My answer: Speak and act differently from everyone else. Do the opposite of what causes division. Be the person that you want to see in the world and demand it of others. The beginning of every communion service in the traditional version of the Prayer Book starts with this declaration: Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith: Thou sh

Paul's Problem and Ours: The Homily for January 25, 2026 Note: This homily was sent electronically to the members and friends of Trinity Church, Asheville, NC on the morning of January 25 when much of the southeast was covered in ice and snow and church was cancelled. 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 10 Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the s

Because you asked: A Few Words on Immigration Over the past few weeks many have asked me about an aspect of our national life. What do you think about it? What should I do? Is it right or wrong? What’s the best way to understand this? What would Jesus do? Over the years you have heard me say that I have chosen not to express myself about social concerns on social media. Those who are intimately involved in social media can easily come to believe that if they don’t see a perso

Dear Friends, Greetings from your friendly neighborhood music director! Martin Luther once wrote: "Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise." While we certainly aren't Lutheran here at Trinity (although we do count a number of former Lutherans among our congregation), we are proud to be a part of a religious tradition that holds up music as a higher form of prayer and communication, and that has worked to nurture high quality music-making since its incepti

Friends, As the new year gets underway, I’m deeply grateful for the members of Trinity who have offered themselves for service on our Vestry. The Vestry is a lay leadership body that works in close partnership with the Rector for the good of the parish. There are many ways to define leadership. One of the best I’ve heard goes like this: “Leadership is a process that enables individuals to work together to achieve results they could never achieve working alone.” In many ways,

Dear Church, The close of Christmas draws nigh. While in American culture Christmas is one day, in church tradition it’s a feast that lasts for twelve days. My friend Lauren writes that, “In church time, feasts are stretched so they can be inhabited rather than consumed. Extended feasts resist the event-driven logic of modern life by insisting that joy is a practice, not a spike.” I hope you’ve been inhabiting Christmas joy, and will carry the practice with you as we enter th

Dear Friends in Christ, Epiphany is the season of light. It recalls the arrival of the wise men in Bethlehem, who followed a shining star to the manger—only to discover that this was not the end of the journey, but the beginning. In Epiphany, we celebrate the light of Christmas moving beyond Bethlehem and out into the world. As we enter a new year, we are invited to ask: how will we continue to share the light of Christ at Trinity Church? We may not be able to keep our Christ

by Clara A. Curtis, Flower Guild Chair, Christmas 2025 This Christmas season, the Flower Guild would like to share the symbolism of some plants that are featured in floral designs on the altar. It is our hope that the floral decorations will turn your mind and heart toward Bethlehem at Christmas. Throughout the Bible, flowers are mentioned 159 times. One familiar passage is from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Luke 12 where verse 27 refers to the “lilies of the field.” This ref

There’s a hymn from the church’s previous hymnal, made widely known through Jesus Christ Superstar. It gives voice to the longing many of us feel in Advent: that despite the terrors of this world, God is at work to set things right. May our lives reflect the dream of God.

Three members of our Trinity family have books in the world right now—Ann Howell, Lee Stockdale, and Nancy Schutt McCorkle—and that’s something to celebrate. From Civil War–era North Carolina to mid‑century Mississippi to a New York suburb full of teenage heartbreak and wit, their stories carry pieces of the courage, curiosity, and faith that shape our life together at Trinity.

On Wednesday, November 19, members of the creation care committee planted white pansies in the memorial garden. All members of Trinity are invited to join in a larger grounds clean up day Wednesday, December 3 from 3-5pm!

On October 23, members of the Creation Care Committee had a guided tour of the Asheville Botanical Garden to learn about native plants. If you’re interested in learning more about how we can live in harmony with creation and steward the gifts we’ve been given, or if you’d like to be a part of grounds upkeep at Trinity, get in touch with Monte Gaillard (mparsons123@gmail.com).

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,   It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that I share with you the news that The Right Reverend...

Members of Trinity Episcopal Church attended a service on September 27, 2025, at Lake Logan Camp and Conference Center for the Eucharist on the anniversary of Hurricane Helene to remember those lost, those found, those grieving and those who gave of their time and their talents.

A group of twenty traveled to Scotland as the first of what is known as Trinity Pilgrimages . We set out to explore the faith and life of...

Trinitarian Liz Colton has published another excellent article in the Asheville Citizen Times and on Yahoo News. Read the Yahoo article...

This July, our youth and adult leaders packed up the van and headed to Chicago for a week with  Be The Neighbor . Guided by the parable...

Sometimes the most powerful lessons come when we step away from the noise of daily life and into God’s creation. This July, five of our...

Trinitarian Lee Stockdale is grateful that the North Carolina Poetry Society has named him a Gilbert-Chappell Distinguished Poet. With...

Art by Trinity member Randy Siegel is on display in the lobby at the North Asheville Library, 1030 Merrimon Avenue, through August....