Frequently Asked Questions
Q - Where are you located?
A - We are located at 800 2nd Avenue in Opelika, Alabama. If you would like directions, click here.
Q - When are your services?
A - We have worship services on Sunday Mornings at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 AM. For more information, click here.
Q - What should I wear to church?
A - You will see different dress at different services. Although some people may like their "Sunday best," others prefer casual. Our 8:30 AM service is traditional, 9:45 AM is casual - come as you are is an appropriate guide, and Trinity's 11:00 service is a combination of the two. During the June, July, and August, we have casual dress for all services.
Q - What do I do with my children?
A - We have Children's and Student Ministries for all ages, at all services. We are committed to making these services exciting for the children so that they will want to come back again and again! Click here for more information on Kid's Crossing, our Children' Ministry, or click here for Trinity's Student Ministry.
Q - Will I feel uncomfortable as a visitor?
A - We hope not! Our goal is to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome at Trinity.
Q - What about parking?
A - We have multiple options for parking on and near our campus. Click here to view information on our parking areas.
Q - Will I know what to do when I get there?
A - In the breezeway area between the Sanctuary and Christian Life Center you will find Connection Pointe, our welcome and hospitality center. There are also greeters at the doors to our Sanctuary and at the entrance to our Fellowship Hall (location of our 9:45 AM Contemporary Service) who can help direct you or answer any questions. For more information, click here to view "Your First Visit to Trinity?"
Q - Will I be asked to make an offering?
A - There is no pressure to give an offering for guests or members. Visitors are encouraged to be our guests and find out who we are before making any financial gift.
Q - What are some other opportunities during the week?
A - August through May we offer a many Growth Group options on Wednesday nights coinciding with our Wednesday Night Supper Fellowship. In addition, we have other Growth Groups during the week and Sunday Nights @ Trinity offers another opportunity for spiritual growth. Our newsletter, The Trinity Tidings and the Sunday bulletin will feature upcoming events.
Q - Do I need to become a member?
A - No, all are welcome to worship with us at Trinity UMC. However, there is a scheduled class called Starting Pointe for those who are interested in finding out more about joining the Trinity Family.
Q - Do you have special communion services?
A - Communion is observed the first Sunday of each month during all three worship services. We also have special communion services during Easter and Christmas.
Q - Do you raise your hands during worship services?
A - At Trinity we are accepting of different types of worship. You will find during the 9:45 AM service people who do express their worship by raising their hands to God.
Q - Are you on TV or the Radio?
A - Our 11:00 AM worship service is taped for future broadcast the following Sunday at 10:00 AM on the local cable channel 5. Trinity's 8:30 and 11:00 AM services are live radio broadcasts each week on FM 96.7 and FM 97.7 respectively.
