Trinity Church (Boston)

Trinity Church in the City of Boston, located in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. The congregation, currently standing at approximately 4,000 households, was founded in 1733. Five services are offered each Sunday, and weekday services are offered three times a week from September through June. Within the spectrum of worship styles in the Anglican tradition, Trinity Church has historically been considered a Broad Church parish.

Trinity Church
Trinity Church in Boston
LocationBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Coordinates42°21′0″N 71°4′32″W
Built187277
ArchitectHenry Hobson Richardson
Architectural styleRichardsonian Romanesque
Part ofBack Bay Historic District (ID73001948)
NRHP reference No.70000733
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 1, 1970
Designated NHLDecember 30, 1970
Designated CPAugust 14, 1973

In addition to worship, the parish is actively involved in service to the community, pastoral care, programs for children and teenagers, and Christian education for all ages. The church is home to several high-level choirs, including the Trinity Choir, Trinity Schola, Trinity Choristers, and Trinity Chamber Choir. The building, designed by Henry Hobson Richardson, is currently under study for becoming a Boston Landmark.

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