Trinity College Chapel

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Anglicanism is broad in its embrace of all persons, in its affirmation of the dignity of every human being, and in its celebration of the life of the mind.

The second oldest college in Connecticut, Trinity College was founded in 1823 as Washington College, just five years after the disestablishment of Congregationalism as the state religion. Consistent with the forces of religious diversity and toleration at that time, the school’s charter prohibits the imposition of religious conformity on students, faculty members, or other members of the college.

Highly compatible with religious pluralism, the Episcopal tradition welcomes vigorous intellectual life as well as diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Our diverse team of personnel including full time college employees, stipendiary staff, and affiliated personnel is led by The Very Rev. Dr. Marcus Halley, college chaplain and dean of spiritual and religious life. We hope you find a spiritual home among us and across campus wherever persons seek to serve one another in love and work together for the common good.

The Trinity College Office of Spiritual and Religious supports spiritual and ethical growth and maturity within the Trinity College community in ways that are appropriate for each community member by:

• celebrating our various religious and spiritual traditions and identities through communal ritual and practice, music and the arts, learning and service opportunities,
• promoting experiential religious pluralism and literacy in preparation for engagement in multi-religious societies around the globe,
• empowering members of the Trinity College community to critically analyze religious traditions while practicing them, and
• modeling respect and dialogue with practicing and non-practicing community members.