In late 2003, a small number of lay people from around Raleigh began to meet regularly for prayer in response to the need for renewal in the Episcopal Church. In January 2004, this group began meeting for weekly worship at 5:00 pm beginning with a twelve week preaching series taught by outstanding Anglican preachers from across the country. The services were founded on historic creedal orthodoxy, biblical preaching, & liturgical worship.
In May 2004, this group felt God lead them to found Holy Trinity Church. They continued weekly worship through the summer, and formally launched the parish with Sunday school and morning worship on September 12, 2004. Holy Trinity joined the Anglican Communion Network, adopted parish by-laws, and installed an overseer called the Vestry.
In January 2005, the vestry hired Michael Green and David Drake to lead the parish beginning in September, 2005. Upon David's ordination to the priesthood in May, 2006, David was made Rector of Holy Trinity. In 2006, an informal Sunday evening wservice was added, small groups were launched, and additional ministries began. In July, 2007, we were pleased to welcome Ger Jones to the Pastoral Staff. Upon his ordination to the priesthood in the Spring of 2008, Ger was made Associate Rector of Holy Trinity.
In December 2007, Michael Green left the Holy Trinity staff and returned to the U.K., graciously having agreed to stay for an additional six months beyond his two year commitment. Emily Stocks was hired in the summer of 2008 to lead the middle and high school student ministry. Paul Harris joined the staff in September of 2008 as Director of Music Ministry. In July of 2009, Sharon Kyner joined the staff as Children's Ministry Coordinator. |
