Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, and Funerals

The most important moments of life — welcoming a child, coming of age in faith, joining the church, marriage, and saying goodbye to someone we love — are holy ground. At Trinity, we are honored to walk with you and your family through each one.

Below you will find how we celebrate baptism, confirmation, reception and reaffirmation, marriage, and burial at Trinity, along with the forms to begin planning. Have a question, or ready to take a next step? Call the church office at (931) 645-2458 or email — we would love to help.

Baptism

"Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in baptism is indissoluble" (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 298).

Trinity celebrates the baptism of adults and children on certain holy days every year. All baptism dates currently available for scheduling can be reviewed on the:

Baptism Request Form

When you visit, notice where the font stands: at the entrance of the nave, returned to its original place in the 1991 renovation — a visible reminder that baptism is the doorway into the Christian life.

Confirmation

Adult and youth candidates for confirmation complete a course that empowers them to take ownership of their faith, affirm their baptismal promises, and make a public commitment to Christ. Our traditional time for confirmation classes is after Easter and culminates on Trinity Sunday when the Bishop makes his annual visit to Trinity and confirms all of our adult and youth confirmands during Sunday services. If you were baptized as a child (in any denomination) but never were confirmed, this Rite is for you.

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Reception & REAFFIRMATION

RECEPTION (RECEIVED INTO THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH) For those who have been baptized and confirmed in a Christian denomination that has a ritual of confirmation (such as Methodists, Catholics, or Lutherans) who wish to join the Episcopal Church, being received is the Rite for you. Our traditional time for Confirmation Classes is after Easter and culminates with Confirmation on Trinity Sunday and the annual Bishop’s visit.

REAFFIRMATION In the Episcopal Church, reaffirmation is a rite for those already confirmed and/or received, to publicly reaffirm their baptismal vows, often at a time of spiritual growth or renewal, or when reconnecting with the church.

Those interested in or learning more about Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation into the Episcopal Church may complete the form by clicking the box below. All are welcome to attend any of the classes which will be offered through the Easter season. Those wishing to be confirmed and/or received will do so during Bp. Bauerschmidt's visit Trinity Sunday, June 15.

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Marriage

Holy Matrimony is a Sacrament of the Church, as Christian marriage is a covenant that is made out of the Christian commitment of the two people. Ready to start planning and request your wedding at Trinity? Contact us at (931) 645-2458 or using the Contact Us form below.

PLANNING YOUR WEDDING AT TRINITY

Once you have contacted Trinity about your wedding plans, complete the "Planning Your Wedding" form here or below. This form will help you with all the requirements needed for planning a wedding in the church.

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Burials & Funerals

Burial

A columbarium is a sacred place within a church set apart for the memorialization of loved ones lost, and for the care, placement and inurnment of their cremated remains. A single space for “inurned” cremains is called a niche. Trinity's columbarium is located in Trinty's historic and beautiful sanctuary.

Funerals

A member of the clergy should be contacted as soon as possible after a death of a church member has occurred. Although burial is not a Sacrament in the Episcopal Church, we offer a holy time to pay respects to the deceased. Follow this link for the Funeral Guidelines for services at Trinity.