We’re Excited to Meet You
Whether you're exploring faith for the first time, returning after years away, or seeking a new church home, you're welcome here. Really.
When We Meet
Saturday 5:30 PM
Contemplative Evening Prayer
Sunday 9:30 AM
Solemn High Eucharist
(Coffee hour follows)
Sunday 4:30 PM
Acoustic Evening Eucharist
Where to Find Us
Worship Location:
203 Algoma Boulevard
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Free Parking:
Behind church off Division Street
Additional street parking available
Main Entrance:
Red doors facing Algoma Boulevard
First Visit Basics
Arrive 10-15 minutes early
Gives you time to find parking and get settled
Come as you are
Wear what's comfortable—jeans to suits, all welcome
No RSVP needed
Just show up. Seriously, that's it.
Greeters will help
They'll hand you a bulletin and answer questions
Essential Information
Evening Prayer
Intimate, contemplative, mystical. Rite II Evening Prayer with incense and candles. About a dozen people gathered for quiet encounter with the Holy through ancient prayers and sacred smoke. No sermon, no announcements—just silence, scripture, and mystery. Perfect for introverts, contemplatives, and those seeking quiet in a noisy world.
Solemn High Eucharist
Anglican worship at its most beautiful and profound. Full choir singing ancient chants, elaborate vestments, processions with cross and candles, ceremonial reverence. Rite II with complete liturgy. Ancient prayers connect us to Christians across centuries. The Eucharist is the heart—Christ really present in bread and wine. Come taste transcendence. Coffee hour follows in the Parish Hall. Note: Incense used on special occasions (Christmas Eve, Easter Vigil, Bishop's Visit, All Saints). Perfect for those who love beauty, ritual, choral music, and liturgical depth.
Acoustic Eucharist
Same theology, different feel. Rite II Eucharist but stripped down and intimate. We stand in a circle around the altar—no front, no back, just beloved community. Acoustic guitars, contemporary songs, prayers in our own words alongside Prayer Book liturgy. Full Eucharist with all the sacramental depth, but more accessible and relaxed. Perfect for families with young kids, those new to liturgy, seekers, and the spiritually curious.
Three Ways to Worship
Same theology, different experiences. Find the one that speaks to your soul.
Not sure which service to try? The 9:30 AM Sunday service is our largest gathering and gives you the fullest experience of who Trinity is. But honestly, they're all good—try the one that fits your schedule.
Sacred Beauty. Authentic Welcome.
Our historic sanctuary has been a place of prayer and encounter since 1889. Light streams through stained glass, ancient prayers echo off vaulted ceilings, and all are truly welcome at Christ's table.
What Happens When You Visit
Walking through it step-by-step, so there are no surprises
1 When You Arrive
Park behind the church off Division Street or find street parking nearby. Enter the doors off the Algoma Boulevard parking lot (accessible entrance), the large doors facing Algoma Boulevard, or the doors at the corner of Algoma and Division. Greeters will welcome you and hand you a bulletin and Book of Common Prayer. Sit anywhere you'd like—there are no assigned seats. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to get settled and look around.
2 During the Service
Stand, sit, or kneel as feels comfortable—follow what others do or just do what feels right. The bulletin guides you through everything. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive communion. If you haven't been baptized, come forward with arms crossed over your chest for a blessing, or simply remain seated—both are completely fine. No one will judge.
3 After the Service
At the 9:30 AM service, coffee hour follows in the Parish Hall downstairs—stay, eat homemade treats, meet people. Clergy and members will be around to answer questions. No one will pressure you to sign anything or make commitments. Come back whenever you want. That's it—seriously, that's all there is to it.
A Place to Grow in Faith
Here, curiosity is encouraged, traditions are shared, and belonging is nurtured. Find answers to common questions and discover what a Sunday at Trinity feels like.
Practical Details
The questions everyone has but nobody wants to ask
What Should I Wear?
Come as you are. You'll see everything from jeans and t-shirts to suits and dresses. Many people at the 9:30 AM service wear business casual or Sunday best, but no one will look twice at jeans. The 4:30 PM service is more casual. Wear what makes you comfortable.
Where Do I Sit?
Sit anywhere you'd like. There are no assigned seats, no "regulars' pews," no wrong place to sit. Front, back, sides—wherever feels right. Many first-time visitors prefer the middle or back so they can follow along more easily.
What About Kids?
Children are always welcome in worship—wiggles, whispers, and wonder included. We believe kids belong in church, not apart from it. There's a children's prayground area with quiet activities for little hands and curious hearts, and wiggly or noisy kids are perfectly normal.
Childcare for infants through pre-K is available during the 9:30 a.m. service; check in at the Welcome Desk when you arrive. All nursery volunteers are background-checked and trained in safe practices. Children's formation meets on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. so kids can fully participate in Sunday worship.
Is It Accessible?
Yes. Trinity is fully accessible. The wheelchair-accessible entrance and elevator are located next to the Algoma Boulevard parking lot, providing access to all levels of the building. There is space for wheelchairs and scooters in several pews, and large-print bulletins are available.
Our sound system connects to the hearing loop for those with compatible hearing aids. Gender-neutral restrooms are located in the undercroft (lower level) of the church building and can be reached by elevator.
Will I Have to Participate?
No. You're welcome to participate as much or as little as you like. No one will call on you, ask you to read, or put you on the spot. We do "pass the peace," a brief moment to greet those around you—but a simple wave or nod is perfectly fine if you're not comfortable shaking hands.
Our bulletins include clear instructions for when people typically stand, sit, kneel, or make the sign of the cross, so you can follow along easily or simply observe.
How Long Does It Last?
Services at Trinity Episcopal Church vary in length depending on the time and style of worship. Evening Prayer on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. usually lasts about 20–30 minutes.
The Solemn High Mass at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays is the fullest expression of Anglican worship and typically lasts 75–90 minutes, including music, incense, and Holy Communion. The 4:30 p.m. Acoustic Eucharist offers a more relaxed atmosphere and lasts about 60 minutes.
Fellowship & Community
Coffee hour every Sunday after the 9:30 AM service and fellowship time after the 4:30 PM. Stay as long as you like. Leave when you need to. We're glad you're here.
Frequently Asked Questions
We've heard these from many visitors. Here are honest answers.
Am I Really Welcome Here?
Yes. Whoever you are and wherever you are on the journey of faith, you have a place here. If you're divorced, LGBTQ+, living with questions, in recovery, uncertain about faith, returning to church after a long time, or just beginning again—you're welcome.
We're not perfect, but we follow Jesus, who invited all people to be his disciples. Come as you are and grow at your own pace.
Is Trinity LGBTQ+ Affirming?
Absolutely. Trinity Episcopal Church fully affirms and celebrates LGBTQ+ people in every part of parish life. We bless same-sex marriages, welcome and ordain LGBTQ+ clergy, and affirm that every person bears the image of God with equal dignity and worth.
Expect inclusive language in worship, visible signs of welcome, and active support for justice and belonging in our wider community.
I've Been Hurt by Church. Is Trinity Safe?
We know churches have done harm. We can't undo the past, but we work to be a community of grace, safety, and respect. No pressure, no manipulation, no forced vulnerability.
You decide your pace of connection. Our promise is simple: compassion instead of control, invitation instead of obligation.
What Is the Episcopal Church?
The Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion—rooted in the Church of England and shaped by the American experience. People sometimes call us a "middle way" between Catholic and Protestant. Another way to say it: we are a Protestant church that has held onto much of what is best in the historic catholic tradition—sacramental worship, ordered liturgy, and a deep sense of continuity with the early Church.
We bring ancient prayer into conversation with contemporary life—creeds and curiosity, reverence and reason. At Trinity, we call this inclusive orthodoxy: a faith both ancient and generous, grounded in the creeds, nourished by the Eucharist, and open to the full diversity of God's people.
What Is Liturgy?
Liturgy means "the work of the people"—worship we offer together, not a performance to watch. In the Episcopal Church, our services follow the Book of Common Prayer, weaving Scripture, prayer, silence, and song into a rhythm that has formed Christians for centuries.
Liturgy is one of the treasures we've carried forward from the historic catholic tradition—a way of worship that engages body, mind, and spirit. The words may be ancient, but the encounter is deeply personal and present.
What If I Don't Believe Everything?
You don't have to. Faith grows through practice—worship, prayer, service, community—not instant certainty. In the Anglican way, Scripture, Tradition, and Reason work together, trusting that honest engagement is part of a living faith.
We're more concerned with people growing in relationship with Jesus than with agreeing to a checklist of ideas. The ancient creeds guide us toward that relationship—not as tests to pass, but as signposts pointing us deeper into God's mystery. Bring your questions and your whole self; there's room here for a faith that is still becoming.
What If I'm Not Christian?
You are welcome to worship with us. Trinity practices a contemplative, sacramental, and beautiful Christian spirituality—but never coercive.
No one will pressure you to convert or conform. Simply come and see whether this ancient pattern of prayer and community speaks to you.
Do I Need to Be a Member?
No. You don't have to be a member—or even an Episcopalian—to participate fully in parish life. Everyone is welcome at worship, in fellowship, and in service.
All baptized Christians, regardless of denomination, are invited to receive Communion. Stay as long as you like without joining; your presence matters.
How Do I Become a Member?
If you'd like to make Trinity your spiritual home, visit our Join Trinity page or contact Fr. Chris Corbin at rector@trinityoshkosh.org or 920-231-2420. Many people attend for months or years before formally joining.
Membership means being a baptized Christian who worships regularly and supports the church through prayer, service, and giving. We'll walk with you as you discern if this community feels like home.
What's Your Approach to Social Justice?
We believe love of God and love of neighbor belong together. Trinity engages in racial equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, climate care, immigrant welcome, and economic justice.
In the Anglican tradition, prayer and action go hand in hand—thoughtful, grounded, and oriented toward the common good.
Find Us
203 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Worship: 203 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Offices: 311 Division Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: (920) 231-2420
Email: office@trinityosh.org
Parking & Transit
Parking Lots
Two free lots serve both the church and Parish Hall.
Algoma Blvd. (Upper Lot): Enter from Algoma just past Division. Closest to the church and accessible entrance/elevator.
High St. (Lower Lot): Enter from High, across from 211 High St., behind the Parish Hall.
Street Parking
Free along High St., Division St., and Algoma Blvd.
Driving Notes
High St. is one-way downtown; Algoma Blvd. is one-way toward UW-Oshkosh.
Public Transit
GO Transit Route 5 (Sawyer–Taft) stops on Division St. in front of the Parish Hall.
Transfers from other routes connect at the Downtown Transit Center (Pearl & High) — about a 5-minute walk (north on High, right on Algoma).
Service runs Mon–Sat every 30–60 min; no Sunday service and evening buses end ≈ 6:45 p.m.
For Sunday worship, most people drive, walk, or use rideshare.
“This is what God's kingdom is like: a bunch of outcasts and oddballs gathered at a table … because they said yes. And there's always room for more.”
— Rachel Held Evans
Questions Before You Visit?
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you want to know more about Episcopal worship, have questions about accessibility, or just want to say hello before you come—reach out. Fr. Chris Corbin, Rector, is always happy to meet with visitors before their first Sunday. No question is too basic, and no concern too small.
Join Us Anytime
You don’t have to register or let us know ahead. Simply come — we’ll be here to greet you and make sure you feel at home.