Who we are

Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square is a parish in the Diocese of Southern Ohio of the Episcopal Church, USA. Trinity was established in 1817 by 30 laymen and the Rev. Philander Chase, missionary priest and first Bishop of Ohio. The congregation has worshipped on Capitol Square for almost 170 years. Trinity’s present building, designed by Gordon W. Lloyd, was built in 1869.

Our location

We are located downtown at the corner of Broad and Third Streets, on Columbus' historic Capitol Square. For directions and a map, follow this link.

How do I...

Become a member? Arrange for a baptism, wedding, or funeral at Trinity? Contact the Parish Office at 221-5351.

Youth & Young Adult Programs

Trinity offers several programs for children and young adults. More information can be found in the Education area of this site. You may also email us at or call the Parish Office at 221-5351.

Access for the Disabled

Full wheelchair accessibility is currently available. Please contact the church with particular questions or concerns.

Capital Campaign

Our Capital Campaign brochure is available for download as a .pdf file. (This file can be opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded at no charge from Adobe.)

General Convention

Trinity Church is pleased to have been one of the hosts of the 75th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, and the 45th Triennial Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women, held June 13-21, 2006 at the Columbus Convention Center. Information about Trinity's participation in this historic event may be found on the General Convention 2006 area of this site.

Almighty God, you have given your people minds and hands to build churches to show forth your glory, and hearts to open their doors to all: bless, we pray, the people of Trinity Church, and guide us to know and to do your will in the ordering of the space we have inherited; that we may more graciously welcome all who come to us in need, in hope, or in joy; that we may worship you in the beauty of holiness; and that we may love and cherish one another in your holy fellowship; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.