Trinity Church Geneva

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History

Trinity Church was established in 1806. So we have been around the block more than a few times and changed more than a little.

We’ve been good and bad and faithful and sinful and everything in between. Now we are open, inclusive, and challenging and seeking God’s best dream for us in this, our third century.

Here’s a little more about the past (even though we are fully aimed at the future).

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From its beginnings, its very conception, in 1805, Trinity Parish has played an important part not only in the community of Geneva, but also in the diocese, and the church at large. It was at the Parish of Trinity, named for its mother church in New York, that the first Episcopal services were held in Geneva in 1805. In 1808 the first building was started. The wooden structure was completed in a year. In 1844, the wooden structure was replaced and the new stone cathedral was built. It was during this time that the first primary convention of the Diocese of Western New York was held, which elected The Rt. Rev. William Delancey as its first Bishop.

You can read elsewhere on the website about the exciting new chapter that has begun for Trinity and our place in Geneva. We are no longer located in the historic church building pictured here, rather, in downtown Geneva at “Trinity Place”: 78 Castle Street.

The building on South Main is awaiting renovation and adaptive reuse to become a boutique inn, restaurant, and event center. While we will have a Sunday morning worship on South Main once the building project has been completed, our spiritual community and its life will continue to be centered and focused at Trinity Place.

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Contact

  • Email
    trinityplacegeneva@icloud.com
  • Phone
    (716) 228-5584
  • Address
    Trinity Place
    Offices & Program
    PO Box 287
    Geneva, NY 14456

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Trinity in Time of Pandemic

Our vision…a Trinity Church known in the community as a welcoming home to everyone, responding effectively to the needs of our community, in collaboration with fellow Episcopalians and other faith communities

Our mission…to strive in our daily life and parish life to respect the dignity of every human being, and to treat each person entering our doors as if that person is Christ.

We are striving to be as open as the table Jesus hosted, in solidarity with the people of Geneva, and an accessible partner to others who share our sense of the gospel.

It also means we have opened ourselves to the future, and not only moved but adopted a new way of being church from the more traditional model. Join us at Trinity Place, 78 Castle Street in downtown Geneva, NY.

 Trinity Place, An Open Space for Growth, Wellness, Healing, & the Arts

“Open Space” means open and inclusive, welcoming the Geneva and FLX community to use our space, and to partner with us in building an inclusive community for spiritual inquiry and wellness. 

“Growth, Wellness, Healing, & the Arts” means we are pointed toward a particular dimension of life, specifically that which strengthens the relationship of body, mind, and spirit. 

Trinity is a Christian community of worship and spiritual practice welcoming all, and an Episcopal Church in particular. However, we welcome all spiritual traditions and those who have no particular spiritual background but are engaged in a mission consistent with ours. We are looking for partners in mission not members (although we love to welcome new members too).

Trinity’s historic building and our adaptive reuse plan has been named and embraced by The Landmark Society of Western New York. Among thousands of worthy historic sites and projects, Trinity’s was selected. Follow this link to read more: https://landmarksociety.org/2019-five-to-revive-announced/

Visit “savetrinity.org” which tells the exciting story of historic re-use striving to be born. You can help us save this magnificent building by visiting savetrinity.org and signing a letter of support! Thank you.

https://www.savetrinity.org

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Staff and Vestry

The Rev. R. Cameron Miller is our rector, which means the resident clergy leader. In addition … Read more

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  • Episcopal Diocese of Rochester
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