Historical Anglican Services

America’s First Prayer Book

Sunday, June 15 will mark the second of three Historical Services that will be held during Old Trinity’s 350th Anniversary year. This service will feature Holy Communion from the 1789 Book of Common Prayer, the FIRST American Prayer Book, the liturgy adopted by the fledgling Protestant Episcopal Church immediately following the War of Independence.

Vestments and furnishing will be arranged in keeping with the period. Father Dan will use his time in the pulpit to explain the changes in the Anglican-Episcopal tradition happening during that pivotal time.

This service is being held in conjunction with the catered annual luncheon of the FRIENDS of OLD TRINITY CHURCH, which will be held immediately after the service.

**The HISTORICAL SERVICE IS OPEN TO ALL GUESTS**

The luncheon is free to all members of FRIENDS of OLD TRINITY CHURCH. Membership Dues are as follows:

  • ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP (Individual) – $10.00
  • ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP (Family) – $25.00
  • LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP (Individual) – $100
  • LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP (Family) – $150

If you wish to become a member so as to attend the luncheon, please RSVP rector@oldtrinity.net by June 11, 2025.

Checks are payable to the “OLD TRINITY CHURCH ASSOCIATION.”

**HISTORICAL 1662 HOLY COMMUNION **

The first of three HISTORIC ANGLICAN SERVICES was held on Sunday, February 9 at 11:00 am, featuring Holy Communion from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer of the Church of England, the liturgy in use when our “Venerable Pile of Bricks” first began holding services for the early settlers of Dorchester County in the 17th century. Below is the video of this service.