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| Trinity Church Pass Christian, MS |
Copyright 2007 All Rights Reserved
History of Trinity Church
The church was founded in 1849 by the Rev. James S.
Green, who was serving in a mission in Mississippi City.
He was living in the "Pass", as it was then called, and
frequently held services in his home. His efforts lead to
the construction of the first church building.
On December 1, 1849, the Rev. Thomas S. Savage
accepted the call to become the first Rector, and on
Sunday March 3, 1850, he held the first service. Although
the building was not yet complete, some dozen souls
certainly felt the presence of the Lord, for the church was
named Trinity. There were nine communicants, a number
which included only one man.
The original church building was ready for consecration on
July 31, 1851. Regular worship was held in this structure,
considered one of the finest examples of its style and
size in the South, until the night of August 17, 1969,
when it was completely destroyed by Hurricane "Camille,"
one of the worst storms ever to strike the western
hemisphere. The present church, which stands on the
original site, was built after the Camille devastation.
Trinity has been served by 23 Rectors in 150 years.
Throughout our history, we have been unusually blessed
with clergy who, together with their helpmates, have
given themselves unsparingly to further the work of God's
kingdom and fulfil the duties of the parish. Our present
Rector, the Rev. Christopher G. Colby, came to us in 1997.
From its earliest days, the facilities available to Trinity
Church have steadily grown. Live Oak Cemetery, located
just across the street from the sanctuary, dates back to
October 23, 1851. The land was given by John and Louisa
Henderson "as a place of interment". Visitors can often
be seen walking among the graves, pausing to read the
inscriptions. The most recent addition to the church
facilities is an Education Building. This houses Trinity
Nursery and its playground. It also contains church school
rooms, a crib room, a library, and a music room. It was
completed in the spring of 1993. The Vestry of Trinity
Church has recently developed a new site plan, and
prioritized a scheme of strategic goals, as we seek to
respond to the growing needs of our congregation and
our community.
The above historical account is a product of Pass Christian's resident
historian and story teller, Dan Ellis. It was written several years
before the onslaught of Hurricane Katrina.
As Trinity Church moves forward, this account will be updated to
reflect the continuing spiritual journey of its faithful congregation and
the community which it resides in, Pass Christian, Mississippi
historian and story teller, Dan Ellis. It was written several years
before the onslaught of Hurricane Katrina.
As Trinity Church moves forward, this account will be updated to
reflect the continuing spiritual journey of its faithful congregation and
the community which it resides in, Pass Christian, Mississippi
| Trinity Church Pass Christian, MS |
| Trinity Church Pass Christian, MS |