About

Our Founding

Informal worship services began on January 15, 1967, at Brentwood Elementary School. On May 7, 1967, a commission of Granville Presbytery formally organized the "North Raleigh Presbyterian Chapel" as Trinity Presbyterian Church with a charter roll of 53 members. Several charter members came from Milner Memorial Presbyterian Church, with the intention of starting a new congregation. Early members were former Catholics, Baptists, Mennonites, and others. As Ed Jennings wrote in 1985, Trinity was “A product of different ideas and ideologies, yet founded upon the universal truth of the saving grace of Jesus Christ.”

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Our Growth

On January 16, 1972, Trinity’s first permanent building was consecrated, and an addition was constructed on February 7, 1974. Reflecting the dynamic growth of young families joining, the current sanctuary, offices, small kitchen, parlor and Sunday school rooms were added on January 13, 1991. As every Presbyterian knows, a good potluck gathering is a given in the life of the church. So happily, a large fellowship hall and modern kitchen were added to the church’s footprint in 2005, thanks to Trinity’s generous members. Much of Trinity’s growth occurred under the leadership of the Rev. David C. Huffman, an exemplary teacher who modeled Christ’s love and care. David retired in the spring of 2022.

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Our Future

Rev. Amy Simes, the church’s first lead female pastor, was ordained at Trinity on August 18, 2024. Under Amy’s leadership, church officers and members are taking steps to prepare for a more sustainable future. The staff, members, and officers of Trinity fully embrace the church’s mission statement, “By the power of the Holy Spirit, Trinity's mission is to: Seek God, Grow in Christ, Serve Each Other, Serve the World…” The church provides a home for the Emmanuel Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, which offers each congregation shared opportunities for worship, fellowship, and work at times throughout the year. As with many local churches, Trinity hosts a Scout Pack and Scout Troops.

 

The Friday Night Friends program was added to Trinity in 2017; it’s a twice a month gathering for individuals who have special needs, accompanied by their families. The meetings feature a meal and either a movie or a crafting project. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, Trinity expanded the purpose and reach of its Food Pantry. The pantry is supported by Trinity’s members, the Men of the Church, the Scouts, participants from Friday Night Friends, anonymous donors, and the Presbytery’s Hunger Grant. 

 

Throughout the church’s history, Trinity Presbyterian has been a warm and friendly small church which loves to do big things to glorify God. All are welcome to join us in worship, study, service, and fellowship.