Chapel and Spiritual Life

Trinity's Spiritual Life Mission Statement

Trinity's spiritual heritage is rooted in the Episcopal faith as expressed in Scripture, tradition and reason. We encourage every member of our community to discover his or her spiritual path. We strive for open hearts and open minds and seek to affirm and learn from everyone whom God has placed within our school family. Some specific aspects of our spiritual life in action include chapel, community service, religion courses, spiritual life groups, and our daily interaction with one another.

The Weekly Chapel Program

Each Monday the school gathers together with a guest speaker, faculty member or student speaker to engage with issues around spiritual life, societal participation and character development. Guest speakers from a broad range of spiritual traditions are invited to create opportunities and inter-faith education and dialog. Students, teachers and guests share their experiences in the world, from community service to mission travel to meditation and mindfulness.

Chapel explores and reinforces Trinity community's values, including citizenship, stewarship, gratitude, honor, service. The Chapel program involves all members of the Trinity community. Strong student, faculty and parent involvement binds Trinity's community together in a spirit of fellowship, learning and discovery.

Twice a year, the community gathers for a Eucharist service, following the Episocpal liturgy in the Book of Common Prayer. As with all Chapel programs, students are welcome to participate and engage at whatever spiritual level is most comfortable for them.

Trinity's Episcopal Identity

Trinity's a long history of partnership with the Episcopal Church dates back to its inception, when many of its founding members were closely associated with the Episcopal Church. Trinity believes in involving students in the Episcopal experience, holding weekly chapels with students, faculty and staff.

Trinity’s Episcopal identity is one of spiritual inclusion, as articulated below:

God is love.
God loves all people.
God is active in our daily lives and in the world.
Our community strives to operate in grace.
Our community strives to embrace all students.
Trinity engages religious pluralism. (We explore multiple faith traditions, not just the Episcopal tradition)
Trinity promotes the use of Episcopal liturgy as articulated in The Book of Common Prayer.

A Prayer for Trinity

Almighty God, the source of all knowledge and wisdom: we thank You for Trinity Episcopal School, and for the learning and growing we enjoy here. Bless all who are connected with this school. Grant us curiosity in the classroom, sportsmanship and camaraderie on the playing fields, and integrity and compassion in all our dealings with others; and further grant, we pray, that those who teach and those who learn may continue to find Your love, glory, and truth revealed in all of Your creation; through Jesus Christ, our Guide. Amen.

Visiting Speakers

“I Am, Because We Are”
9/23/2024
Rev. Ken Malcolm offers message of neighborly love and cooperation in Eucharist Chapel
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A Call to Kinship
11/14/2023
Rev. Bradley Hauff brings message of generosity, fellowship and environmental stewardship to Native American Heritage Month Chapel
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On My Honor
9/12/2023
At annual Honor Chapel, student leaders reflect on the foundational importance of honor within the Trinity community
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Blast to the Past
2/28/2023
Black student leaders host alumni panel in honor of Black History Month
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Sound Investment
2/9/2023
Visiting Trinity, Dr. Kevin Hallock, University of Richmond president and labor market economist, extolls the value of a liberal arts education
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A Trinity of Visitors
11/14/2022
Three local Episcopal ministers share inspiring and supportive messages of love, grace, inclusion, and respect in a series of Chapels
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For a Greater Richmond
10/28/2022
Richard Hankins ’13 shares his story of advocacy and passion for public transportation in RVA
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Extreme Measurements
10/21/2022

Oceanographer Wade Jeffrey ’77 delights Trinity students with tales of Antarctic scientific adventures
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What Hospitality Means to Me
9/22/2022
DEI advisory group shares personal reflections on community building through hospitality
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Happy Birthday, Trinity!
9/6/2022
Trinity's first graduates return to celebrate Trinity’s 50th Birthday with current students
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Chapel Schedule

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A Prayer for Trinity

Almighty God, the source of all knowledge and wisdom: we thank You for Trinity Episcopal School, and for the learning and growing we enjoy here. Bless all who are connected with this school. Grant us curiosity in the classroom, sportsmanship and camaraderie on the playing fields, and integrity and compassion in all our dealings with others; and further grant, we pray, that those who teach and those who learn may continue to find Your love, glory, and truth revealed in all of Your creation; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and our Guide. Amen.
August/September 2024

August 26th
Opening Chapel - Mr. Griffen

September 2nd
Labor Day - No Chapel

September 9th
Head of School Address - Mr. Short

September 16th
Honor Chapel (Dress Up)

Wednesday, September 25th
Eucharist Service (Dress Up) with The Rev. Ken Malcolm, Christ Church Episcopal

September 30th
DEI Advisory Chapel - Dr. Gina Longo, VCU
October 2024

October 7th

Spirit Week Chapel - Lorin Johnson '16

October 14th
Indigenous Peoples Day - No Chapel

October 21st
"Table-fellowship" Part 1 - TES Club Leaders

October 28th
Praise Chapel (Optional Chapel)
*Monday chapels are optional on the weeks that Trinity hosts a First Friday Speaker - this series is mandatory to attend.
November 2024

November 4th
"Table-fellowship" Part 2 - TES Club Leaders

November 11th
Community Service Chapel - TES Students

November 18th
Spirit and Sportsmanship Chapel - Student Leaders

November 25th
Gratitude Chapel
December 2024

December 2nd
Advent Chapel

December 9th
St. Michael's Episcopal School Chorus

December 16th
Christmas Music Chapel
January 2025

January 6th
No Chapel (Extra Discovery Period)

Wednesday, January 15th
Epiphany Service

January 20th
MLK Day - No Chapel

January 27th
Honor Chapel Symposium
February 2025

February 3rd
Praise Chapel (Optional Chapel)
*Monday chapels are optional on the weeks that Trinity hosts a First Friday Speaker - this series is mandatory to attend.

February 10th
Poetry Honoring Black History Month - Khalil Houston

February 17th
Presidents Day - No Chapel

February 24th
TBD
March 2025

March 3rd
Praise Chapel (Optional Chapel)
*Monday chapels are optional on the weeks that Trinity hosts a First Friday Speaker - this series is mandatory to attend.

March 10th
Spring Break

March 17th
TBD

March 24th
Junior Work Week - No Chapel/Extra Tutorial Time

March 31st
TBD
April 2025

April 7th
TBD

April 14th
Holy Week Chapel - Griffen

Wednesday, April 24th
Senior Chapel (Dress Up Day)

April 28th
Earth Week Chapel
May 2025

May 5th

Mental Health Awareness Month Presentation - The Speak Up Club

May 12th
No Chapel - Extra Tutorial Time

May 19th
No Chapel - Extra Tutorial Time
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