Guests and newcomers are always welcome at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. We are an inclusive and affirming community encompassing young and old, rich and poor, single and married/partnered, gay and straight. We are united by our witness of Christ’s redeeming love and the challenge of leading faithful lives in our complex world.
Worship
Sundays
8 a.m. • Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with hymns
10:30 a.m. • Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with choir
5 p.m. • Order for Evening and Holy Eucharist, chanted, OR Choral Evensong (3rd Sundays September-November; January-May)
Wednesdays
12 p.m. • Noonday Prayer on Facebook & YouTube
12:05 p.m. • Holy Eucharist, Rite II, spoken
What is Rite II? Most worship services in the Episcopal Church come in two versions: Rite I and Rite II. Simply put, Rite I liturgies are descended from traditional Anglican liturgical forms, and even retain some of the traditional English that dates from 1600s (lots of “thy” and “thou”). Many people prefer the historical liturgies and more traditional language. Rite II services date from the writing of the current Book of Common Prayer in the 1970s and use contemporary, everyday English. If you would like to compare, look at the Book of Common Prayer. We use Rite II for regular worship throughout the year.
Weekly Events
Sunday
- The Cathedral Bookstore is open every Sunday from 9–10:15 & following the 10:30 a.m. service.
- 8 a.m.—Holy Eucharist: Nave
- 9:15 a.m.—Adult Formation, Youth Formation
- 10:30 a.m.—Holy Eucharist: Nave. You can also join us online on YouTube. Cathedral Kids is available in Haden Hall, except on Family Worship Sundays.
- 5 p.m.—Order for Evening & Holy Eucharist: Nave. You can also join us online on YouTube.
Tuesday
- 7:30 a.m.—GHTC’s Virtual Cafe: Online
- 12:30 p.m.—Women’s Bible Study: Online
- 6:45 p.m.—Lectionary Bible Study: Online
Wednesday
- 12 p.m.—Noonday Prayer on Facebook and YouTube.
- 12 p.m.—AA Meeting in the Founders’ Hall Multipurpose Room.
- 12:05 p.m.—Holy Eucharist: Chapel
How to Find Us
Location 
The Cathedral is located at the corner of 13th & Broadway across from the Convention Center.
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
415 West 13th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Parking
Our surface parking lot has entrances on all four sides of our campus. Free parking is available in our parking lot for about 100 cars. Handicapped spots are available near the main Cathedral entrance (by the playground), as well as to the east of Founders’ Hall. Enter through the courtyard between Founders’ Hall and the Nave.
See the campus map — parking and the main entrance noted
What to Expect During a Service
Our services include songs, Bible readings, prayers for ourselves and others, a sermon, and communion. The 10:30 a.m. services have an opening procession, choir and hymns.
You may notice some movement by other worshippers—standing, kneeling, perhaps making the sign of the cross. If you are new to a tradition that uses formal prayers and liturgy, we encourage you to participate without any concern for “doing things correctly.”
Children
Children are welcome in all our services. God put the wiggle in children. Don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. The presence of children is a gift to the Church! Age-appropriate activities are available on a shelf in the back aisle.
Cathedral Kids meets during the first half of the 10:30 a.m. worship service and during this time we weave together our sacred stories and our Episcopal identity with the Weaving God’s Promises curriculum. Children attending Cathedral Kids will meet their parents or guardians inside the tower doors during the passing of the peace. Once a month, we observe Family Worship Sundays. These Sundays provide an opportunity for families to worship together. Worship Boxes with resources for children are in cabinet in the back cross aisle.
What to Wear
Wear clothes … and shoes. You will see clothing types from casual to business professional. You are welcome as you are.
Communion
All are welcome to receive Holy Communion. Those who do not wish to receive, may come forward for a blessing. Gluten free wafers are available.
Questions?
We can help. Call (816) 474-8260 M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., text (816) 310-1888 or email us.