Trinity Episcopal Church, Houston

Trinity Episcopal Church, Houston

Trinity Episcopal Church is a historic parish located in Midtown Houston. Founded in 1893, it is the second-oldest Episcopal parish in the city. The church's original mission was established as an offshoot of Christ Church to serve the Fairground Addition, an area now known as Midtown. Over the years, Trinity Church has grown and become one of the largest parishes in the Episcopal Church, with notable members such as Walter Cronkite and Denton Cooley.

The current church building, which dates back to 1919, is a neo-Gothic structure designed by the noted architectural firm Cram and Ferguson. The church's Morrow Chapel was renovated in 2002 and features world-class stained glass, artwork, and liturgical furnishings by renowned artists such as Kim Clark Renteria, Kermit Oliver, Troy Woods, Shazia Sikander, and Selven O’Keef Jarmon. Additionally, the church houses a 1918 Pilcher pipe organ, which was recently restored.

Trinity Church hosts special events throughout the year, including the annual Animal Blessing in the autumn and the Jazz Festival in the winter. The church also offers occasional Sunday-evening concerts and special services such as Choral Evensong and sung Compline presented by the Trinity Choir, as well as worship in the Taizé tradition.

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Sight Name: Trinity Episcopal Church
Sight Location: Houston, USA (See walking tours in Houston)
Sight Type: Religious

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