Faith in Action
We believe faith without action is empty. At Trinity, we don't just talk about love—we serve, organize, advocate, and show up for our neighbors.
Serve the Church
Christian community is built when we share in the joy and responsibility of ministry together. We ask each member of Trinity to find a way to serve in worship and a way to serve in our larger church life, helping us all grow in faith and love.
Serve in Worship
The beauty of Episcopal worship comes alive through the ministry of lay people. Join us in creating sacred space each week.
Altar Guild
Low CommitmentPrepare the altar, care for sacred vessels, polish silver, and arrange flowers. Behind-the-scenes ministry that makes worship beautiful.
Schedule: Weekly teams rotate; typically 1-2 hours on Saturday or Sunday morning
Learn More →Acolytes
FlexibleCarry the cross, light candles, assist the clergy at the altar. Young people (age 10+) and adults welcome—we'll train you.
Perfect for: Those who want to serve in worship without speaking parts
Join the Team →Eucharistic Ministers
Medium CommitmentServe communion, assist at the altar, and help distribute bread and wine. A meaningful ministry requiring brief training and diocesan licensing.
Requirements: Confirmed member, complete training, receive bishop's license
Get Licensed →Lectors
Low CommitmentRead Scripture lessons and lead Prayers of the People. Proclaim the Word to the gathered community with clarity and reverence.
Skills: Comfortable reading aloud; brief orientation provided
Sign Up →Ushers & Greeters
Low CommitmentWelcome people at the door, distribute bulletins, take offerings, and assist with communion flow. The first face visitors see—be the warmth of Trinity.
Perfect for: Those who love hospitality and making people feel welcome
Join the Team →Choir
High CommitmentSing anthems, chant psalms, and lead congregational hymns. Rehearsals Thursdays 7:00 PM, sing at 9:30 AM service.
Requirements: Regular attendance at Thursday rehearsals; no audition required—just commitment and love of music
Join the Choir →Hospitality Team
Low CommitmentHost coffee hour after 9:30 AM service or fellowship time after 4:30 PM service. Make coffee, set out snacks, and create welcoming space for connection.
Perfect for: Those who love hospitality and helping people feel at home; sign up for one Sunday per month
Volunteer for Coffee Hour →Livestream Team
Medium CommitmentRun cameras, manage audio, and broadcast Sunday 9:30 AM service online. Behind-the-scenes tech ministry that extends Trinity's reach beyond our walls.
Skills: Tech-savvy and detail-oriented; training provided; typically serve once or twice monthly
Join the Tech Team →Service Beyond Sunday
Living out our faith in the daily work of the Church.
Vestry Member
High CommitmentServe on Trinity's governing body. Oversee church finances, property, and strategic direction. Attend 8 meetings yearly plus annual retreat. Three-year term.
Requirements: Adult communicant in good standing for 2+ years
Express Interest →Buildings & Grounds Team
FlexibleMaintain our historic building and beautiful grounds. Mowing, snow removal, repairs, painting, setup for events. Use your practical skills to keep Trinity welcoming.
Skills: Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, general maintenance, or willingness to learn
Join the Team →Hospitality & Fellowship
Low CommitmentHost coffee hour after 9:30 service. Organize summer cookouts, game nights, and parish meals. Create welcoming spaces where community happens.
Perfect for: Those who love bringing people together over food
Get Involved →Finance Committee
Medium CommitmentDraft financial policies, monitor church finances, prepare annual budget, oversee endowment investments. Meet quarterly, more frequently in fall.
Skills: Accounting, bookkeeping, investment, or financial management experience
Learn More →Communications & Tech
FlexibleHelp with website updates, social media, bulletin creation, livestreaming, or tech support. Behind-the-scenes work that keeps Trinity connected.
Skills: Web design, graphic design, video editing, social media, or general tech troubleshooting
Volunteer →Church Cleaning Team
Low CommitmentDeep clean sanctuary, bathrooms, and common spaces monthly. Usually a Saturday morning, 2-3 hours. Physical work that keeps our sacred space beautiful.
No skills needed: Just willingness to scrub, vacuum, and dust
Join a Clean-Up Day →Stewardship Committee
SeasonalPlan annual giving campaign, time & talents survey, and capital campaign work. Help people connect their resources with Trinity's mission.
Skills: Relationship-building, communication, fundraising, or campaign experience
Get Involved →Event Setup & Teardown
As NeededSet up chairs, tables, sound systems for special events. Weddings, funerals, concerts, parish meals. Physical work, usually 1-2 hours before/after events.
Perfect for: People who like hands-on work and flexible schedules
Join the List →Nominating Committee
SeasonalIdentify and recruit future vestry members. Meet late spring through early November. Help ensure strong leadership succession.
Skills: Knowing the congregation, discerning gifts, encouraging people to serve
Learn More →Offering Counters
Low CommitmentCount and record Sunday offerings after services. Work in teams of two for accuracy and accountability. Usually 30-45 minutes after the 9:30 AM service.
Requirements: Attention to detail, confidentiality, basic math skills; serve once or twice monthly on rotation
Join the Team →
Everyone Is Welcome at Trinity’s Table
For years, we've shown up with meals, hospitality, and presence—building relationships, not just programs.
Faith in Action
We ask each member to choose at least one way to serve others in the community as part of following Jesus.
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Loaves & Fishes Community Meals
Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday, 11:30 AM at Trinity
Join the Team →
Free hot meals for anyone who needs one. We cook, serve, clean up, and fellowship together. No questions asked—just neighbors sharing a meal. -
Hope Fridge
24/7/365 Free Food Access at Trinity
Donation Guidelines →
Stock the fridge with fresh food, prepared meals, hygiene items, and household goods. Drop donations anytime—the fridge is always open. -
Cooling Station
Saturday Mornings, May–October
Volunteer →
Provide free parking, cold water, shade, and restrooms for market-goers at Trinity. Simple hospitality that makes downtown Oshkosh more welcoming. -
Pastoral Care Team
Trinity's Lay Ministry
Join the Team →
Visit homebound members, deliver meals during illness, make phone calls, and send notes. Trained lay ministers extend the church's care beyond Sunday mornings. -
Angel Tree & Back-to-School Drive
Seasonal: November–December & August
Get Involved →
Provide Christmas gifts and school supplies for families in need. Shop for specific wish-list items, wrap gifts, and deliver dignity. -
Day by Day Warming Shelter
Year-round homeless shelter serving Oshkosh
Learn More & Volunteer →
Volunteer as overnight host, serve meals, sort donations, or provide transportation. Day by Day offers emergency shelter and support services to those experiencing homelessness in our community. -
Oshkosh Community Pantry
Food assistance for Winnebago County residents
Volunteer Sign-Up →
Stock shelves, pack food boxes, greet clients, or help with distribution days. The pantry serves 400+ families monthly with groceries and household items. -
Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh
Youth development and after-school programs
Become a Mentor →
Mentor youth, teach skills (art, sports, homework help), or assist with programs. Serve kids ages 6-18 in a safe, positive environment that builds character and hope. -
Winnebago Area Literacy Council
Adult literacy and English language learning
Tutor Training Info →
Tutor adults in reading, writing, math, or English as a second language. Training provided. One-on-one tutoring changes lives by opening doors to employment and independence. -
Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services
Supporting survivors of domestic violence
Ways to Help →
Volunteer at the thrift store, help with fundraising events, donate supplies, or assist with childcare during support groups. All helping survivors rebuild safe lives. -
Habitat for Humanity Fox Valley
Building affordable housing in the Fox Cities
Build with Habitat →
Construction volunteers (no experience needed—we train), ReStore helpers, or administrative support. Sweat equity builds homes and communities together.
Partner with Oshkosh Organizations
Trinity members also volunteer with community organizations doing justice and service work throughout Oshkosh.
Hope Fridge
Free food access 24/7/365—no questions, no limits. Fresh food, shelf-stable items, toiletries, and household essentials are available anytime. Trinity provides the space and utilities; our community keeps it stocked. Located outside Trinity Episcopal Church, 203 Algoma Blvd. Walk up anytime to take what you need or leave what you can.
Learn More →
Covey
Empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through social connection and skill-building.
Visit Covey →
Girl Scouts
Our Brownie troop from Read Elementary is a lively group of 2nd–3rd grade girls who learn, grow, and have fun together. We help each girl discover her strengths, build confidence, and form lasting friendships through creative, hands-on activities. Trinity Episcopal Church offers a safe, welcoming space where the girls can explore new skills, express themselves freely, and serve the community. Through badges, service projects, and shared experiences, our troop nurtures kindness, teamwork, and a strong sense of belonging.
Learn More →
ESTHER Fox Valley
20+ congregations organizing for justice: affordable housing, criminal legal reform, racial equity, and transportation.
Visit ESTHER →Community Partners
Trinity opens our building and resources to groups doing good work in Oshkosh. These organizations meet here regularly.
Need space for your nonprofit or community group?
Request a Room
Reserve space at Trinity. We'll confirm availability by email.
When Faith Communities Organize, We Change Systems
Trinity doesn't just write checks—we show up, testify, organize, and build power for justice.
Social Justice Commitments
LGBTQ+ Solidarity
Full sacramental inclusion, Pride participation, advocacy against discrimination. This isn't "tolerance"—it's celebration.
"Learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow." —Isaiah 1:17 NRSV
Racial Justice
Anti-racism training, reparations work, solidarity with Black Lives Matter, and honest reckoning with systemic racism.
"For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him." —Romans 10:12 NRSV
Creation Care
Environmental stewardship, fossil fuel divestment, and advocacy for climate action. The earth is the Lord's—we must care for it.
"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him." —Colossians 1:15-16 NRSV
Immigrant Welcome
Sanctuary support, opposing detention, advocating for comprehensive immigration reform, and welcoming the stranger.
"When an alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt." —Leviticus 19:33-34 NRSV
Economic and Housing Justice
Fair wages, affordable housing advocacy, opposition to predatory lending, and commitment to economic systems that serve human dignity over profit.
"Therefore because you trample on the poor and take from them levies of grain, you have built houses of hewn stone, but you shall not live in them; you have planted pleasant vineyards, but you shall not drink their wine." —Amos 5:11 NRSV
Find Your Place to Serve
Whether you have an hour a month or want to dive deep into justice work, there's a place for you at Trinity. Start with what moves you.
“The church… has a responsibility for all, the rich and the poor, the ruler and the ruled, the oppressed and the oppressor, but it needs to point out that God does take sides… with those whom the world would marginalize, whom the world considers of little account.”
— Archbishop Desmond Tutu