Trinity-by-the-Cove, as an Episcopal Church, is a community of the Eucharist. The Eucharist, meaning literally Thanksgiving, is the primary liturgy at Trinity-by-the-Cove. Liturgy means “The Work of the People”. It is a word that emphasizes that the Eucharist is not a spectator sport, or something that is being done to you; it is an act in which we all have important parts. The Eucharist is also called Holy Communion, the Mass, the Lord’s Supper or other similar name.
All those seeking a relationship with Christ, are invited to participate in the holy meal from where we receive solace and strength, pardon and renewal. Typically, a period of instruction and baptism precede a person’s first reception of the bread and the wine or body and blood of Jesus.
Seeing a Eucharist liturgy for the first time can make a person feel uncomfortable because first time visitors are not used to the customs and traditions of a particular church. At Trinity-by-the-Cove, we typically provide a service bulletin for your use and ease in following the liturgy, which comes from the Book of Common Prayer—one of the unique aspects of the Episcopal Church. Ushers are also available to guide you through the liturgy and you should always feel comfortable asking a person in the pew for help in understanding what to do. Simply say, “I’m visiting and don’t know what I’m doing, can you help?”
Always feel free to ask questions of the clergy at the conclusion of the service. At Trinity-by-the-Cove, we want you to enjoy a whole and full relationship with God. Our spiritual journeys begin or are renewed with many questions from simple to complex!
Ministry of Music