OUR STORY
COMING TOGETHER
Historic Founding - A Spiritual Lighthouse
On June 10, 1990, people came together after being excluded from their faith communities across the city due to the emergence of HIV and AIDS. Fear and stigma surrounding the health crisis caused houses of worship in Memphis to exclude people and bar them from church.
Consequently, our trailblazing founders united to create an inviting place where all people could come together with dignity to worship knowing that, as described in Romans 8:39, “Nothing can separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus.”
It was a greatly needed place of worship. The first of its kind in the Mid-South.
Today - A Pillar of the Memphis Faith Community
Things have evolved since our historic founding. Advances in medicine and public education have diminished stigmas against HIV/AIDS. Discrimination has lessened somewhat replaced by calls for human rights, compassion and integrated healthcare.
Our inaugural mission is steadfast. Holy Trinity's social impact and unique identity remains unparalleled as it continues to fill a spiritual need for the city. Without fear of rejection or ridicule, we are proudly inclusive of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, economic condition and theological background.
Today - Unmatched
While other area churches may mirror Holy Trinity's spirit of inclusion, we are unmatched as an alternative way to experience church. You're not engulfed in a large congregation. We're a small, informal place to belong, where you'll be recognized and personally welcomed - because of who you are.
Diversity is Our Strength
United in our affirming faith for more than three decades, we celebrate pride, our God-given identities and God’s unending love for all.