Welcome! 

Are you thinking about visiting Trinity United Church?  Maybe you have never set foot in a church before or maybe you are a long-time church go-er looking for a new home.  Whatever your situation, here is what you can expect when you walk in the doors for the first time.

First, take a minute to browse around our site and get familiar with some of our programs and people.  We offer a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth and performing work in God's service.

Where are we?

Trinity is located at 3050 Rosemont Boulevard in Montreal, Quebec, near the corner of Rosemont and St-Michel.  Here is a map. There is usually ample parking on the street, or you can park in the parking lot of the school across the street.  The 197 bus stops at the door, and the 67 passes along St. Michel.

When should I arrive?

The service starts promptly at 11:00 AM, so you may want to arrive a few minutes early to meet some people, check out our facilities, and get comfortably seated.

What should I wear?

Like many churches, people come to Trinity in a wide variety of dress.  You will find people wearing suits and ties or fancy dresses, and you will also find people wearing jeans and a T-shirt.  The important part is that you come as you are!  Everyone is welcome!

Can my children come, too?

Absolutely!  We love children at Trinity and we have an active Sunday School for all ages.  Usually our children join us for the first part of the worship service, then leave for Sunday School.  At first, all ages gather together for song and prayer, then they separate into three classes for pre-school, elementary and high school/cégep ages.  We are blessed at Trinity with many caring, capable and responsible Sunday School teachers, usually two per class,  so your children will be well cared-for.  We encourage visiting children to join the other children when they leave, and someone will guide them on the way.  Parents are welcome to come and observe if they wish.  If your children would prefer to remain with you in church, that's fine too.

What should I expect at the worship service?

When you first walk in the doors, you'll probably see people busily milling about getting prepared for the service.  Don't be shy, just come on in and introduce yourself!  As you approach the sanctuary, you will be greeted with a warm smile and a handshake and given a hymnal and a bulletin.  The hymnal contains the music we sing during worship and the bulletin will tell you the order of the worship as well as important information and announcements.

Music

As you find your seat, you will probably hear the organ gently playing music for your enjoyment and reflection.  Music is a big part of our worship service and you will find that we mostly sing traditional hymns, though we are beginning to integrate some more contemporary praise songs.  If a hymn is to be sung while standing, it will be marked as such in your bulletin. 

The Service will start when the choir processes in and the congregation sings a hymn. 

Welcome and Announcements

One of the first things that happens in the service is a welcome from the minister or worship leader.  During this time, you may be asked to identify yourself as a first time visitor by standing or raising your hand.  Don't be afraid!  We do this to be friendly and to make sure people can welcome you properly, not to single you out as a stranger!  In fact, we're so happy to see you, that we will sing a song to you that was composed by our choir director/organist, Julia Budd: