Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals

Holy Baptism is the sacrament that initiates an individual—adult, child, or infant—into the Christian faith, a member of the Body of Christ. To understand our theology of baptism, please consult "Holy Baptism: The Foundation of Christian Life." For a hard copy of the brochure, contact the Director of the Rector's Office. Baptisms are offered bi-monthly as part of our regular Sunday services. The baptism service, including the vows, may be found on page 299 of The Book of Common Prayer.

While we cannot guarantee any baptismal dates at this time, we hope you will share with us news of a birth in your family so that we can celebrate with you and yours!  Please share your happy news via this Prayer Request Form, and we will look forward to connecting with you.

Please Note

• At least one parent of a child being baptized is invited to be a member of Trinity Church.

• Those seeking baptism for their children are required to attend two preparatory classes. For times and dates, contact the Director of the Rector's Office.

• Adults who wish to be baptized at Trinity Church Boston are invited to become a member of our church.

• Adults contemplating baptism are usually invited to attend the Inquirers' Class. Adults are most often baptized at the Easter Vigil.

We welcome you to let us know if you would like to be baptized or to have a member of your family baptized, and we will add you to our waiting list.  When dates become available, we will be in touch with you promptly.

As we seek to serve our community safely and faithfully, Trinity Church is not scheduling weddings before April 10, 2021 (the Saturday after Easter). 

According to our Christian faith, in marriage, each individual—both separately and together—transforms and matures in God's presence and image. A wedding, then, is a sacred ritual that acknowledges and celebrates your desire to enter a lifelong relationship. Your marriage is a sacrament—an outward and visible sign of God's grace bringing you together and nurturing your love.

Who May Be Married at Trinity Church Boston?

Any member of Trinity Church may be married here. The sacrament of marriage at Trinity has been fully open to same-gender couples since 2009. If you would like to be married at Trinity Church Boston but are not yet a member, contact the Director of the Rector's Office, so that you may begin that process.

Scheduling Weddings

Weddings may be held anytime throughout the year except during Holy Week, the first week of Easter, the final week of Advent, and on any major secular holiday weekend. Weddings are rarely celebrated during the penitential season of Lent. Please note that we are able to schedule weddings with at least six months notice and no more than 18 months in advance. Premarital counseling is required of all couples.

Getting Started on Your Wedding

Contact the Director of the Rector's Office, to begin your marriage journey with us. All couples, regardless of orientation, follow the same policies.

Online Wedding Payment

If you have already started to plan your wedding with us, you may make an online payment here.

Funerals at Trinity Church are best understood as "Easter" liturgies—grounded in the hope of new and eternal life to come. As with baptisms and weddings, these services follow the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer. To begin the process of planning a funeral, we ask that the death of a member of Trinity Church Boston be reported to the parish office as soon as possible and that the family meet with the parish clergy immediately. Please note that no final plans should be made or service dates publicized before this consultation. Contact the Director of the Rector's Office to coordinate securing the date and time of the service.

We at Trinity Church are eager to support all grieving families with prayer and every presence we can safely and faithfully provide.  While we cannot schedule in-person memorials at this time, we may be able to preside at a burial, provided: the service is outdoors; the service includes fewer than ten people in attendance (including funeral home, cemetery, and church staff); and everyone in attendance covenants to abide best practices to abate COVID-19, including the wearing of masks and gloves, as well as the maintaining of maximum social distances. 

Online Funeral Payment

If you have already started to make plans for a funeral with us, you may make an online payment here.