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Trinity Episcopal Church - Myrtle Beach, SC

Welcome to Trinity Episcopal Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. We are a family centered parish whose mission is to share the Gospel to the Community and to one another. An important aspect of our ministry at Trinity is the successful blend of traditional and renewal worship styles. Our liturgy and music program are sources of great comfort and joy to our parishioners.

Music at Trinity's 10:30 a.m. Sunday liturgy is primarily of a traditional nature, employing a variety of hymns, choral anthems and organ literature. The choirs process with the Cross and clergy, and sing from the balcony where the pipe organ is located. Hymns are treasured at Trinity, and congregational singing is full and energetic. Psalms are sung frequently to Plainsong, Simplified Anglican Chant, and other settings both choral and participatory.

The Mass is sung occasionally by adult or child choristers, both of which ensembles often sing together in the liturgy. Choirs sing in the liturgy every Sunday from September through July. A few songs from our parish songbook are sung with organ during Communion, and on the fourth Sunday of most months a greater emphasis is given to contemporary music, with other instruments such as guitar, violin, and piano taking part. September 8th marks the anniversary of an additional Sunday liturgy called "Celebration!", which will take place at 8:30 a.m. each week. This liturgy gives a more informal expression of the Holy Eucharist, utilizing different instrumentalists and music with a more contemporary flavor.

From time to time, various groups and musicians from Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area will lead the music at "Celebration!", making it an exciting time of worship and praise in the context of the liturgical, sacramental tradition of the Episcopal Church.

Handbells... The Canterbury Bells, Trinity's handbell ensemble, ring three octaves of Schulmerich handbells regularly in the liturgy. For those who wish to be an active part of the music ministry in the parish but do not sing, this is a fine venue. A three-octave set of Malmark choir chimes are used in Trinity's children's music program.

Trinity has a rich and vital choral program that is an integral part of the worship life of the parish. The St. Augustine Choir of adults maintains an active schedule, singing in liturgies and performances throughout the year. The choir's repertoire consists of a variety of sacred music: from the Renaissance era to the 20th Century, from the great anthems of the English Cathedral tradition to large choral works with orchestra, such as its annual performance of Handel's Messiah with the Long Bay Symphony. With its core of professional musicians, the St. Augustine Choir has become known as one of the finest choral ensembles in the area.

Music for children at Trinity is offered through a graded choir program affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music (England). Children in grades 3 and up may participate in the St. Cecilia Choir, which sings two Sundays a month and for other selected liturgies.

The William Johnson & Son "Centennial" Organ... November 11, 2001 marked the Sunday debut of the instrument that, God willing, will serve Trinity for many years: the restored 1876 William Johnson & Son "Centennial" tracker pipe organ. The 30-rank organ was rebuilt and restored by J. Allen Farmer of Winston-Salem, North Carolina who, with the help of Alan Laufman of the Organ Clearing House, discovered the instrument in a state of nearly complete disrepair in an inner city church in Dayton, Ohio. Recognizing it for the musical treasure it had once been and could once again become, Farmer encouraged Trinity to purchase the organ and have it completely restored and rebuilt. The instrument was dismantled and brought to Farmer's workshop, where restoration and rebuilding took place intermittently over the next several years until work was completed and the organ installed in October of 2001. A festive and memorable Organ Dedication was held on November 30, 2001 featuring concert organist Stewart Wayne Foster and the choirs of Trinity Church.

Please consider worshipping with us, you will be welcomed with smiles and open arms.

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Trinity Episcopal Church
3000 North Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Phone: 843-448-8426

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