Adult Christian Formation Classes

Inquirer’s - Exploring the Episcopal Church’s beliefs, rituals, and behaviors.
 Baptism - Preparing for this sacrament of membership within the Christian community.
Confirmation - Preparing for a mature reaffirmation of one’s baptismal vows.
Covenant - Deepening our adult Christian faith as individuals within the community of believers.
Bible Study - Learning and understanding the Holy Scriptures and applying it in our daily lives.
Forums - Conversing about personal and social issues existing in our world as Christians.

Children's Worship & Education - 

     Kathy Hopner, Children and Family Minister (kathyhopner@juno.com)

     Sunday learning opportunities for children and young people to grow in the Christian faith and in their relationships with one another. The curriculum used encourages students and teachers alike to apply their minds and experiences using the Bible and current events to make their way as young Christians.

Toddler Time (In the nursery)

     The nursery is open from 9:30 am – noon each Sunday for infants and children up to 36 months. An experienced childcare worker will offer age-appropriate music, Bible stories, and craft activities.

First Sunday Family Eucharist (In the Crypt @ 10:15 am)

     This is a child-friendly Eucharist for the whole family celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. There’s singing, movement, opportunities for child participation, a Godly Play story, and Holy Communion. Please join us for a unique and joyful worship experience. Since Family Eucharist is scheduled at the same time as the 10:15 Choral Eucharist in the main church, parents have a choice of either worshipping with their children downstairs or allowing them some “kids-only” time while the adults worship upstairs.

Children’s Chapel  (During the 10:15 Sunday Eucharist)

     Children’s Chapel will be presented every Sunday on which there is no Family Eucharist. This will be an opportunity for children to participate in a Liturgy of the Word designed for their age group. Everyone will gather in the main church for the beginning of the 10:15 Eucharist, and after the Collect of the Day the children will be led into the Crypt for worship that will include a Godly Play story and some time to respond through a creative project. The children will be brought back into the main church before Communion in order to rejoin their parents for the remainder of worship.

Acolytes

     Acolytes are a very important part of worship at Trinity. Young people aged 9 and up may be trained to serve on Sundays and on special occasions during the year. Contact the Rev. John Goddard at the church office for more information.

 Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) -
    The Rev. Karen Johanns, Associate for Youth & Young Adults

Meets every other Sunday during the school year from 5:30-7:30 pm.  EYC is a youth group for kids in both middle and high school, and young people from all four Episcopal churches in the Reno-Sparks area participate. All age groups come together for dinner and then separate for age-appropriate activities. Middle school youth work with the program known as Rite 13, while high schoolers are involved with Journey to Adulthood (J2A). Both programs offer a combination of learning, fun, fellowship, and deal with important issues facing youth today. We go on field trips, to the movies, and participate in service projects throughout the year. Meeting locations rotate between the local Episcopal churches. For more information on program location and dates, contact Karen Johanns at 329-4279 or kjohanns@trinityreno.org

Canterbury of Reno Ministry with Young Adults
     A ministry with everyone aged 18 to 30-ish – meets every Monday night at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity’s parish hall, downtown Reno. Please join us for a community meal, worship, and spiritual growth as we take on very real questions about our faith and grow in communion with one another and with God. Come join us – and bring a friend! canterburyofreno.blogspot.com/

Teens Encounter Christ
     Nevada TEC weekends are held twice per year: in the spring in northern Nevada, and in the fall in southern Nevada. Candidates sleep overnight at the host parishes, and great food, warm hospitality, a closely-knit community, and great fun are always part of the mix. For spring TEC information and registration, please click here -> http://www.allsaintsepiscopal.com/dioyouth/TEC/regis.pdf

Camp Galilee
      Our Diocesan Camp and Conference Center located on the eastern shores of Lake Tahoe in Glenbrook, Nevada. Summer sessions are offered for children, adults, and families. For more information log on to the GalileeTahoe.org  web site.