Trinity Annual Events
Aloha Sunday - September 12,2010 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Annual Pet Blessing
October 10, 2010
4:00 p.m.
Trinity’s Annual Blessing of the Animals is held every year on the Francis Street property. This fun activity for kids, adults, and pets will feature musical entertainment, hot "deity" dogs, kids’ treats, and adult beverages. Pets are required to be
on a leash or in a carrier.
In addition to the fun activities, the event will also focus on the needs of organizations that care for animals in need. A monetary donation of $15.00 will enable the SPCA to provide vaccinations and flea and heartworm medications for one animal. Contributions will be collected at the Animal Blessing.
For more information, please contact Stephanie Wells at swisdom8336@yahoo.com or (713) 562-6969.
Trinity Jazz Fest
The Trinity Jazz Festival began in 2002. The festival's founder, The Reverend William B. Miller sees jazz -- city music par excellance -- as a vehicle for emphasizing both the Midtown church's urban setting, and its commitment to artistic expression. Rev. Miller believes, “Though jazz in the sacred context may be rare, it is a pairing that makes much sense - theologically, historically, and liturgically. Sharing some of the same roots as indigenous gospel music, this art form is rightly at home in the sacred context”. Rev. Miller’s hope is that the Trinity Jazz Festival will help Trinity Episcopal Church become “an integral part of the cultural and spiritual awakening in our great city”.
The first festival featured Ellis Marsalis, the patriarch of the famed New Orleans jazz family, and Ed Calle, the popular Miami saxophonist, with each artist headlining outstanding performances. The headliners were accompanied by a number of Houston area jazz musicians, including pianist Paul English. Subsequent festivals have featured such notable talents as the legendary sax player David “Fathead” Newman, sax player Kirk Whalum, trumpeter Marvin Stamm, Bud Shank, Andre Hayward, Jason Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Suzi Stern, Barrie Lee Hall Jr., Kyle Turner, David Liebman, Roseanna Vitro and Jason Moran.