What do we mean by Mission?

Mission at Holy Trinity is not just something we do, it's what we are. Essential to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is the notion that God is always "moving out" from himself. In other words, God is by nature, a missionary God. Our participation in the life of God must necessarily include this outward living. A former archbishop of Canterbury once said, "The Church is the only institution that exists for those who are not yet members." 

Likewise, St. Paul tells the Corinthians in his second letter (2 Corinthians 5:16-6:10) that we have been reconciled to God through Christ and as a result have been given the ministry of reconciliation in order that others might also be reconciled to God.

Mission, then, is nothing more (and nothing less) than the work of reconciling people to God through the cross of Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.  

Mission in Hudson

Our Ministry in Hudson exists primarily through our church's worship and our relationships in the community.

Besides Sunday services we also have a fortnight foray into a local pub for "Theology on Tap". We go to a nearby bar, order a pint of a favorite beverage, and  talk about various theological topics. As we do this it is our hope that people will overhear us "gossiping about the Gospel" and they might be drawn into the presence of God.

We also partner with other churches to help people in financial need.

Mission in the Metro

One of our main ministries in the metro area is our participation in a weekly meal for the homeless and needy people in the city of Akron. Once a month our church meets at the Holy Spirit Anglican Church where we prepare a meal and serve it to upwards of 100 people.

Mission in the Region

Our rector is also the Network Leader for the CrossRoads Network in the Anglican Mission. Fr. Joe oversees the new works as well as the established churches throughout most of Ohio. His main work here is to mentor, coach and prepare people for parish ministry.

Mission to the World

Our church is a mission outreach of the Anglican Church of Rwanda. As such we are partners with our African sisters and brothers who oversee our work in the United States. This fellowship is mutually encouraging and gives us unique opportunities in the Global South.