A great place to worship. A welcoming congregation to all. Great Priest, wonderful music, beautiful facility including a sanctuary, parish hall (available to rent), a gorgeous outdoor fountain space and a community garden. All are truly welcome here. read more
This is the only church in 20 years that made me feel like I was part of a family. being rather interesting in my fashion choices most churches shut me out socially based on my eccentric appearance. I never felt judged by anyone, and they enthusiastically embraced the talents and skills I had to offer. This church is open and accepting without being annoying or having cliques. The rector is a woman and she has created an atmosphere that balances a casual presentation with formal high church structure. She has stated that she wants the church to be a place where people can be themselves and make mistakes without judgment or criticism. Attending Trinity Escondido has been one of the few completely positive worship experiences of my life. read more
The people at this church do not pretend to have all the answers but do seem to embrace the questions and the questioners. There is an openness and acceptance that offers a place - no matter where you are on your spiritual journey. read more
I've been attending Trinity Episcopal for 4 years and just love it. Meg is great and gives great sermons. I also love the fact she always has us doing something to enhance the sermons. A writing project, a craft, another way to worship. Everyone is very accepting and friendly and for a small congregation they do a lot of good in the community. read more
What is unique in Anglicanism is our source of authority. Roman Catholics find their authority in the tradition, in the pope whose office gives him the authority to speak for all members of the Roman church. Many Protestants would maintain that scripture alone can be our guide. Yet scriptural interpretations can change - at one time, for example, most Christian churches believed that slavery was a divinely sanctioned institution. To these two sources of authority, scripture and tradition, Anglicans add a third: human reason. Our ability to reason, the insights of science and psychology - these are brought into conversation with the other two, that God's will may be discerned.