Formation
Sundays
Bible Study: The Historical Books
Morrison Hall
Join Father Thomas on Sunday mornings in Morrison Hall as they study various Biblical books and themes. In the fall, they will begin studying the so-called “Historical Books” of the Old Testament: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, and 2 Kings. This class is an accessible introduction for those who are new to the Church and to reading the Bible. To sign up for the class’s emails, contact the Rev. Thomas Alexander ((thomas@trinitylittlerock.org).
Bible Study for Parents: The Sunday Lectionary
Parish House Library
Join Joe Ramsey and Father Danny on Sunday mornings in the Parish House Library (second floor) as they study the Gospel reading assigned for worship services that day. This class is especially intended for parents who have kids of any age at home. The goal is to build community amongst parents at Trinity through the study of Scripture. No preparation is required. To sign up, contact Joe Ramsey ((thomas@trinitylittlerock.org).
Spiritual Practices: The Everyday Collect with Lisa Thorpe
Conference Room in Keller House
Join Lisa Thorpe for this 8-week series, where participants will use everyday encounters as inspiration to write prayers in the Collect form. Lisa Thorpe is a Trinity parishioner, an artist, and educator, and she is training to be a spiritual director. To sign up or to learn more, contact Lisa Thorpe
(artist@lisathorpe.com).
Education for Ministry
Mitchell House
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a unique four-year distance learning certificate program in theological education based upon small-group study and practice. Since its founding in 1975, this international program has assisted more than 100,000 participants in discovering and nurturing their call to Christian service. EfM helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together. To learn more, contact Greg Albert
(albertgw@gmail.com) or Missy McCain (missy@trinitylittlerock.org).
Weekdays
Breakfast and Bible Study
Mondays, 7 am – 8 am
Community Bakery on Main Street
Join the Rev. Thomas Alexander and other Trinity parishioners at our local Community Bakery as we begin the week by sharing breakfast and discussing the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday. Our Monday preparations make Sundays even more meaningful. To learn more, contact the Rev. Thomas Alexander (thomas@trinitylittlerock.org).
Book Club
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Baker Parlor in Keller House
Join us as we read and discuss various books from across the Christian tradition, some older and some newer. This fall, we will read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis, The Black Christ by Kelly Brown Douglas, and Migrant God: A Christian Vision for Immigrant Justice by Isaac Samuel Villegas. In the spring, we will read Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, Sin: A History by Gary Anderson, and Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church by N. T. Wright. We take a one-week break between books. To sign up, contact the Rev. Thomas Alexander ((thomas@trinitylittlerock.org).
SAGEing Group
Second Tuesdays at 1 p.m. (beginning September 9)
Baker Parlor in Keller House
As part of our ministry with seniors, our SAGEing Group is open to all who are 60+ years of age. This small group offers a safe, respectful place to explore and share what is deeply meaningful for our journey from aging to SAGEing. This will be a time of learning, growth, and reflection. We are seeking a focus on the spiritual journey of aging. We are redefining “aging” as we explore our inner wisdom, share our life stories and insights, learn from traditional and contemporary thinkers, and wrestle with our questions. We embrace the season of life we are in and savor our good times and our difficult times. We are SAGEing on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm in Baker Parlor. To learn more or to sign up, contact Jean Harper (501-607-6143, harper4188@comcast.net).
Men’s Group
Third Thursday of the month, 8 am – 9 am
Baker Parlor in Keller House
Join Bert Parker and other men of the parish for fellowship, mutual support, and prayer in a small group setting. This Men’s Group meets weekly instead of monthly during the season of Lent. To learn more, contact the Rev. Thomas Alexander ((thomas@trinitylittlerock.org).
Young Adults’ Group
Join fellow parishioners in their 20s and 30s for a monthly time of dinner and fellowship. This group gathers each month at one of the member’s homes. To sign up, contact the Rev. Thomas Alexander
((thomas@trinitylittlerock.org).
Upcoming Workshops
All Souls and All Saints: The Art of Honoring
with Lisa Thorpe
Saturday, October 25, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Morrison Hall
$25/person for registration
Join artist, theological seeker, and Cathedral parishioner Lisa Thorpe in remembering our loved ones. This mixed-modality workshop will focus on making “icons” of our loved ones or saints. Snacks will be provided. This workshop is designed to be intergenerational: participants of all ages are welcome! To register for this retreat, visit the Realm registration page. To learn more, contact Lisa Thorpe (artist@lisathorpe.com).
Advent Teaching Mission & Lecture
with The Reverend Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas
Friday, December 5 through Sunday December 7
The Rev. Canon Kelly Brown Douglas is the Canon Theologian at the National Cathedral. In 2017, she was named Dean of Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, and in 2019, she was appointed to the Bill and Judith Moyers Chair in Theology at Union. Kelly is considered a leader in the field of womanist theology, racial reconciliation, social justice, and sexuality and the Black church.
A native of Dayton, Ohio, Dr. Douglas was one of the first 10 Black women to be ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church. She was an Associate Priest at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. for more than 20 years. In December 2022, she was announced as the 2023 winner for the Grawemeyer Award for “Resurrection Hope,” one of the most prestigious prizes in religion.
Insights Lectures continue in Spring 2026
We are excited to announce that the Cathedral’s Insights Lecture Series will continue this coming year. First launched in 2016, the Insights Lecture Series highlights some of America’s leading religious writers and theologians. This year, we will have one lecture in Spring 2026. Stay tuned for an announcement! To learn more, contact the Rev. Thomas Alexander (thomas@trinitylittlerock.org).
The Catechumenate
Sundays in Lent and Easter, 5 pm – 6:30 pm
beginning February 22, 2026
Lounge in Keller House
The “Catechumenate” (an ancient Greek word for “instruction”) is an annual, several-week-long process by which adults who desire a deeper life in Christ prepare for Holy Baptism (full initiation into the Church), Confirmation (for those who are baptized), Reaffirmation (for those who are baptized and confirmed but desire to reaffirm their faith), or Reception (for those who were baptized in another denomination of the Church but desire to be received into the Episcopal Church). This small-group gathers weekly through Lent and Easter to share an evening meal, to pray together, and to study the Christian faith and life. The Catechumenate begins on Sunday, February 22 and the Cathedral will celebrate Holy Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation, and Reception on Sunday, May 17. To learn more or to sign up, contact the Rev. Thomas Alexander (thomas@trinitylittlerock.org).
Parish Pilgrimage to Canterbury in Summer 2026
Saturday, July 25 – Monday, August 3, 2025
The Trinity Cathedral choir has accepted an invitation to be the choir-in-residence at Canterbury Cathedral in southeast England in Summer 2026, leading their daily services of Choral Evensong and Holy Eucharist. Alongside the choir tour, the Trinity Cathedral clergy will lead a pilgrimage for parishioners of all ages. Not only will pilgrims have the opportunity to worship daily with the Trinity Cathedral choir in the historic setting of Canterbury Cathedral, but they will also have a chance to study and experience all that Canterbury and the surrounding area have to teach us. Pilgrims will depart from Little Rock on Saturday, July 25 and arrive back home on Monday, August 3. More details to come. To learn more about the parish pilgrimage, contact the Rev. Thomas Alexander
(thomas@trinitylittlerock.org). The deadline for registration is October 15, 2025.