Our Values
We are grounded in
the Gospel
We desire for all that we do to be shaped by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel is the Good News that Jesus Christ came to live, die, and rise again to bring his people into a resurrection life with God.
We are the family
of God
We believe in the participation and active service of every member. We believe that children are our primary mission field, and seek to equip their parents and the community to reach them with the Gospel. We believe that intergenerational relationships help all of us to grow.
We are on mission
We value relational evangelism that invites men and women into the family of God, to experience the transforming power of the Gospel. We live this out in three key ways:
01. Reaching children & youth
02. Church Planting
03. Loving refugees
What We Believe
Early in the church’s history, followers of Jesus developed statements that clearly expressed the foundational truths of the faith. Christians have recited these statements, known as the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, for centuries. At Trinity, we recite them weekly to proclaim our core beliefs and stay connected to the historic church.
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I believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty (Deuteronomy 6:4), maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 146:6).
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord (1 Corinthians 8:6). He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary (Luke 1:35). He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried (Philippians 2:8). He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again (1 Corinthians 15:4). He ascended to heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father (Hebrews 12:2). He will come again to judge the living and the dead (Matthew 25:31-32).
I believe in the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:11), the holy catholic Church (1 Timothy 3:15), the communion of saints (Acts 2:42-47), the forgiveness of sins (Ephesians 4:5), the resurrection of the body (1 Peter 1:3), and the life everlasting (Revelation 22:21).
Amen.
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We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty (Deuteronomy 6:4), maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen (Psalm 146:6).
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God (1 Corinthians 8:6; John 3:16), eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made (John 1:1-4), of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made (Colossians 1:15-16). For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven (Acts 4:12); by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man (Luke 1:35). For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried (Philippians 2:8). On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:4); He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father (Hebrews 12:2). He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead (Matthew 25:31-32), and his kingdom will have no end (Luke 1:33).
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life (Romans 8:11), who proceeds from the Father and the Son (John 16:7). With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified (2 Corinthians 3:18). He has spoken through the prophets (2 Peter 1:20-21). We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church (1 Timothy 3:15). We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins (Ephesians 4:5). We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come (1 Peter 1:3-25, Revelation 22:21).
Amen.
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The 39 Articles of Religion serve as a statement of faith for Anglicans. Composed in the sixteenth century, the 39 Articles outline the essential beliefs of the Anglican Church, addressing matters of orthodoxy as well as the relationship between Christians and the broader culture. Learn more
Why We’re Anglican
There are three main reasons why we are a part of the Anglican Church in North America.
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We believe that the practices of the church ought to be rooted in the teachings of God’s Holy Word. We do not believe that we have the definitive worship form. However, we do believe that there are specific practices found throughout Scripture that should be included within worship for the holistic formation of a disciple.
Some of these elements include:
A call to worship where we bless God’s name (Psalm 100:4)
Prayer for God to open our lips to praise him (Psalm 51:15)
Worshiping God in Song (Col. 3:16)
The reading and proclaiming of God’s Word (Acts 2:42)
Public Prayer and Confession (Acts 2:42)
The celebration of the Lord’s Supper (1 Cor. 11:26)
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We do not believe the church is without error; however, we also believe the saints who have come before us have many things to teach us. Therefore, we look to our past to more fully engage our present.
There are four primary historical sources that ground our worship:
The Apostle’s Creed
The Nicene Creed
The Book of Common Prayer
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Anglicanism is truly a Global Church. With 80 million Anglicans worshipping around the world, when you proclaim the liturgy at Trinity Anglican, you are joining 80 Million of your brothers and sisters around the world. Anglicanism is a cross-cultural movement. The majority of Anglicans worship in the Southern Hemisphere. Each week, your prayers join with Anglicans from every tribe, tongue and nation. Our primary global connection is with the Church of Rwanda.
Trinity comes under the authority of the Diocese of the Rocky Mountains.
Our Staff
Tim Soots • Rector
My primary responsibilities are to shepherd God’s people through proclaiming his Word on Sunday mornings, celebrating his grace at the Lord’s Table and the Baptismal waters, and through pastoral care throughout the week. I am also responsible for casting vision and caring for our staff team. I received an MDiv from Denver Seminary, and I was ordained into the priesthood in 2014. My wife Laura and I have two sons, Myles and James.
tim@trinitylittleton.com
Andrew Wininger • Connections & Discipleship Minister
As the Connections & Discipleship Minister, it is my pleasure to get newcomers connected to the life of our church and create spaces for Christians to grow into greater joy and Christlikeness. Originally from Tennessee, I graduated from Moody Bible Institute before coming to Denver with my wife, Sarah, to pursue my M.A. in Theology.
Feel free to reach out to me at andrew@trinitylittleton.com
Connor Jackson • Youth and Family Minister
I currently oversee our church’s children’s ministry and lead our youth ministry. I moved here from California with my wife Rachel to attend Denver Seminary. It was not long before God called me out of seminary, but during that time, I worked in sales and as a volunteer leader for our youth ministry. I always knew I would find my way to full-time ministry so it was with great joy that I accepted my current role. I am passionate about discipline teenagers and helping families faithfully raise their kids.
Feel free to email me at connor@trinitylittleton.com
Cassie Elmer • Early Childhood Coordinator & Youth Ministries Coordinator
I have the joy of serving our community through giving our littlest ones a space where they can experience our liturgy and values in age appropriate ways; as well as serving our youth alongside Kyle. We believe there is great value in kids growing up with safe and loving adults investing in them in addition to their parents, and I have the joy of living that out with both our littlest congregants and our teens.
Feel free to email me if you have any questions about our early childhood classrooms, youth program, or if you want to join our amazing volunteer crew! cassie@trinitylittleton.com
Kerry Ryan • Deacon • (Currently on sabbatical)
I have the privilege of serving as a deacon at Trinity. I am also proud to be the eldest member of our staff! My husband and I helped to plant Trinity in 2015, have three mostly wonderful kids, and are grateful to be connected to such a gospel-centered and hospitable church. I am responsible for organizing and overseeing liturgical volunteers, in addition to serving in various capacities during the Sunday morning worship gathering.
If you have questions or would like to meet for pastoral care, please don't hesitate to contact me: kerry@trinitylittleton.com.
Aaron Purdy • Worship Leader
I’m Aaron. I coordinate and lead the music at our Sunday gatherings. I believe something curious and beautiful happens when we sing together. If you have any questions about liturgical worship, or are interested in helping out with music on Sundays, please shoot me an email. aaron@trinitylittleton.com
Daniel Schroeder • Ministry Administrator(MA)
My responsibility as the Ministry Administrator(MA) or Ad-minster, as I like to say, is to manage Trinity Anglican Church's ongoing organizational needs, primarily those related to our volunteer population and general business operations. I function as another member of the staff team, supporting the vision and mission of Trinity Anglican Church and its ministries. I have a passion for youth ministry, mentoring, and service. My wife Jessica and I love food adventures and hosting people to share in God's gift of taste buds.
Feel free to email me if you have any questions about anything! daniel@trinitylittleton.com
