Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Specialties

Trinity is an urban congregation committed to worshipping God, nurturing Christian community, and proclaiming the Gospel by working for justice and peace in the world. The Cathedral is known for superb music, board educational programming for all ages, and outreach ministries. Trinity welcomes all persons regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-​economic circumstance, or religious background to our worshipping community and Eucharistic table.

History

Established in 1851.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral traces its history to the mid-​1840s when overland immigrants began pouring into the area from the Oregon Trail. Trinity was established as an Episcopal parish in 1851. As it grew in the late Nineteenth century, Trinity parish was actively involved in the establishment of Good Samaritan Hospital (1873) and the Trinity Mission Chapel (St. Mark’s parish). By the turn of the 20^th century, Trinity Church was home to many of Portland’s most prominent citizens. In the Twentieth Century, Trinity enjoyed the leadership of several Rectors. In the 1930’s, a parish hall was constructed. The 1980’s saw the remodeling of the church sanctuary, and the installation of the Rosales Organ, one of the finest instruments of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. In November 1993, Trinity was consecrated as cathedral for the Diocese of Oregon.