Welcome to our Church Community
Worship: Sundays, 11:00 am (fellowship follows)
All Welcomed
93 Jeffers Road, Ennis, MT 59729
Our Church
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About Us
Trinity Episcopal Church is a vibrant, small-town parish located in the Jeffers/Ennis, Montana, in the heart of the Madison Valley.
We worship weekly, Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. Trinity shares its rector with neighboring St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Virginia City. Our church is known for its welcoming spirit, active congregation and commitment to our Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe Jesus Christ is the incarnate Son of God. Our bible-based church practices two primary sacraments: baptism and the Eucharist (Holy Communion). We also host weddings and funerals.
Our worship services are guided by the Book of Common Prayer and centralize the Eucharist, which is celebrated every Sunday (when possible). We worship with both traditional and contemporary music each service and meet after each service for food and fellowship.
Our church was built in 1902, with several upgrades over the decades. Our sanctuary features stunning stained glass windows and traditional charm. There’s also a parish hall for community gatherings, full kitchen and restrooms.
Outside there’s a concrete ramp for handicap access, play area for kids, and covered picnic area for area residents.
Our congregation meets in our parish hall following Sunday services to enjoy coffee, food and fellowship. Laypeople and clergy work together in leadership and governance.
History
Church History
Trinity Church founded in 1874. The current church building was built in 1902 and completely renovated in 2014, making the entire facility handicap accessible.
Inside the church entrance is a famed cross from St. Paul’s Cathedral in New York City. President George Washington worshiped there beneath this very cross!
Community and Events
Trinity Church is committed to serving our community and visitors. We host multiple events annually and all believers are welcomed to worship here.
Trinity’s large and popular Erna Reints Community Garden is very well equipped, fenced to keep out wildlife, and offers community members a place to grow vegetables and flowers for their own use. The garden also supports the local food bank and some of what is raised is sold at the Farm-to-Fork Farmers' Market in the summertime.
The garden also serves as a backdrop for community events each year, including concerts, annual Christmas cookie exchange and more.
Our scenic grounds feature a kid’s playground and covered picnic area. Wildlife, especially whitetail deer and moose, are commonly spotted.
Trinity is a preferred location for hosting weddings and funerals, a tradition that dates back many decades.
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry began as an outreach service to offer comfort to those experiencing distress with their physical, mental, or emotional health. So often when we hear of a distressed individual, we want to help and offer support, but don't have the words at hand to express our concerns. The gift of a blessed prayer shawl is a tangible expression of our desire to comfort.
Visitor Information
Whether you are new to our community or visiting the beautiful Madison Valley, we at Trinity invite you to join us as we gather to worship. We glorify Christ through faithful preaching of His Word, the singing of traditional and contemporary hymns, and fellowship of His People. We look forward to meeting you!