In this faith community we seek to reflect the all-inclusive hospitality of God and welcome the Spirit of Jesus Christ present in all peoples, experiences and places.
 

Anglican worship started in the Church of England schoolhouse on the corner of Victoria Parade and Hoddle Street in 1857 – serving as a mission church to the working class families on the low-lying Richmond and Collingwood flats.

In 1863 a bluestone church was built on the George Street corner of the present site – a place designated as the site for the Cathedral. That church was destroyed by fire in 1905 and the present church was built at the opposite end of the block and consecrated in October 1907.

In 1970 the former Vicarage on Clarendon Street was sold and the present house was purchased. From 2004 the parish hall was the temporary home for the East Melbourne Library whilst its new building was being constructed on George Street. From August 2006 it is the administrative offices for AngliCORD.

We belong to the worldwide fellowship of churches of the Anglican Communion under the leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams; the Anglican Church of Australia whose Primate is Archbishop Philip Aspinall; the Diocese of Melbourne, whose Archbishop is Philip Freier; the Northern Region whose Bishop is Philip Huggins.

We also hold membership of the ecumenical Melbourne City Churches in Action.

Our Worship times are:

Sundays 10am Sung Eucharist

Tuesdays 5.30pm Meditation Group

Wednesdays 10am Eucharist

On the second Wednesday of the month this 10am Eucharist is held at Mercy Place 22 Verona Lane (off Gipps Street) East Melbourne.

Christmas

18 December 6pm  Service of Carols and Readings to prepare for Christmas.

24 DECEMBER  5pm CHILDREN'S SERVICE

24 December 11.30pm  Mass for Christmas Eve (CHANGED TIME)

25 December 10am  Festival Eucharist for Christmas Day

Worship

The church is open every day of the year for quiet, prayer and rest. Opening hours are usually 9am to 5pm.

Sunday 10am Sung Eucharist and morning tea

Tuesdays 5.30pm Christian Meditation group

Wednesdays 10am Eucharist and morning tea.  On the second Wednesday of the month this 10am Eucharist will be held at Mercy Place, 22 Verona Lane (off Gipps Street) East Melbourne.

During Lent we encourage you to use the prayer resource provided by the Diocese. It focuses on the Gospel reading for each Sunday and offers suggestions for personal reflection and prayer. Copies of the booklet are available before Lent begins.

9 March Ash Wednesday

10am and 7.30pm Liturgy including the Imposition of Ashes

17 April Palm Sunday

10am Gather in the Fitzroy Gardens for Palm Procession to Church.

21 April Maundy Thursday

8pm Liturgy, includes the Washing of Feet, the Institution of the Lord’s Supper, and Stripping of the Altar.

22 April Good Friday

10am Way of the Cross Procession with other Melbourne City Churches. Commences at St Francis’ Lonsdale Street.

2pm Liturgy, includes dramatic reading of the Passion of Christ, Prayer for the world with Christ on the Cross, Devotions at the foot of the cross, Holy Communion.

24 April Easter Day

6am Liturgy, including Vigil Readings, Lighting of the New Fire and Festal Eucharist of the Resurrection. Followed by breakfast together.

10am Sung Eucharist for the Resurrection of Christ.

12 June Pentecost Sunday

10am Festival Eucharist for the Holy Spirit

 19 June Trinity Sunday – The Festival of our Title.

Followed by lunch together.

3 October Eve of St Francis’ Day.

10am We will have our morning service in the Fitzroy Gardens to celebrate this popular saint, followed by a shared picnic lunch.

18 December 6pm  Service of Carols and Readings to prepare for Christmas.

24 December 5pm Children's Service

24 December 11.30 pm  Mass for Christmas Eve

25 December 10am  Festival Eucharist for Christmas Day

Naidoc Week

Every year we do something to keep us focussed on issues of our indigenous brothers and sisters.This year's Naidoc service will be Sunday July 10 at 10 am.  For further details contact Peter Arnott on 9417 5048. 

Music Recitals

The parish has a long tradition of music in many forms. We hold regular Sunday afternoon concerts and details are advertised as planning is completed.

Information about the organ can be found at  http://www.ohta.org.au/organs/organs/EastMelbHolyTrinity.html

Social Gatherings

Sunday 19 June Trinity Sunday lunch.

Vestry Meetings

Vestry meets at 7.30pm on the third Tuesdays of the month.

Sausage Sizzles

Contacts for 2012

193 Hotham Street East Melbourne Vic 3002

Phone 9417 3341 Fax 9416 4680

Parish Administrator Office open Friday

Churchwardens: Peter Arnott, Nola Hatton, Laurie Moore

Members of Vestry:  Nola Hatton, Davina Johnson,  Lynette Peters, Julia Fox, Lynne Mitchell, Christine Hedin, Philip Kent

Synod Representatives: Peter Arnott, Julia Fox,  Janet Duke  (Alternate)

Secretary: Lynne Mitchell

Treasurer: Laurie Moore  

Associate Priests: Fr David Warner, Rev Jean Penman AM

Organist: Laurie Moore

Lay Readers:  Peter Arnott, David Aspin, Janet Duke,  Philip Kent

Sacristans: Celia Sweetman and Lyn Walton

Worship Rosters: Lynne Mitchell

Offering envelopes; Peter Arnott

Meditation Group: Peter Arnott and David Warner  

Sausage Sizzles in AFL season: Peter Arnott

Requests for Sacramental ministry (Baptism, Confession, Healing, Marriage, Funerals, Interment of Ashes) The Vicar.

The decision to marry is only the first of many decisions that need to be made for the day when you vow yourselves to each other.

To assist with your decision of choosing a church suitable for this memorable occasion, Holy Trinity makes this "Getting Married" pamphlet  getting_married.doc.pdf (188.72 KB) available.

At Holy Trinity we fulfill requests for Sacramental Ministry.