Address: 325 Gold St., Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: 586-3532
Fax: 463-5207

Rector: Rev. Rob Bruschi

For Holy Trinity's Centennial Celebration The Mustard Seed, a shop for the benefit of Holy Trinity, opened early in May, 1984, in response to the suggestion of Fr. Herb McMurtry that there be a shop here as in many Episcopal churches. After a flurry of painting the walls of what had been the church office, getting shelves together, appropriating some furniture, painting and installing a sign, it was all ready to go except for stock.

 The entrance fee for a Treasure Tea that year was a cash donation or the contribution of an antique or a White Elephant for sale in the shop. It was a gala affair: silver service, lace, table linens, tea, and food. Church members modeled spring and summer fashions provided by Kim's Closet.

 Another tea was held in 1985, combined with antiques on display from the collections of members as well as Forget-Me-Not Antiques. Dee Longenbaugh appraised books. Chapin Heumann, John Moore, and Joe Geldhof erected a handsome loggia under which the resplendent tea table was again placed. Corinne Geldhof and Diana Lindback had decorated the hall with pink and white tulle and spring flowers.

 A third tea took place at Christmas, 1987, in the Undercroft, including a bazaar and lovely vintage clothing modeled by younger members of the congregation and choreographed by Jamie McLean. A rummage sale was held in 1997 before the shop closed for the summer during the paving of Gold Street.

 The Mustard Seed is now open from 11am-3pm on Wednesdays through Saturdays. There continue to be many nice things, and some most extraordinary ones, which are gathered by creative shopping. Presently there are beautiful sterling silver teaspoons, a pewter tea and coffee service, a 20s mahogany chest, sets of china and glassware, some Alaskana, real and costume jewelry. Only very special clothing and furniture can be accommodated.

 The handicapped access ramp at the church is a gift from the Mustard Seed. There have been numerous other contributions: chairs for the choir, $1000 to the Bishop's Fund, painting of the downstairs kitchen, an awning for the Gold Street entrance, carpeting of the shop and its annex, and more.

 Many supporters have provided merchandise for the shop. Most donations come from church members, but some are from friends of the parish and some have come from as far away as Illinois, Pennsylvania and Florida. Fr. Rick has donated lovely doll houses, castles, a very special boat, walking sticks, and more from his workshop. Donations of things to sell and volunteering are necessary to the continuing success of the shop.
 
 

by Betty Heumann

The History of the Church of the Holy Trinity

 R.S. Nevins, a missionary from the Diocese of Olympia, held the first Episcopal services in Juneau in the Presbyterian log church on Trinity Sunday, thereby suggesting the name of the church that was soon to be built at the intersection of 4th and Gold streets.

 Peter Trimble Rowe, the first Bishop of Alaska, arrived in Juneau in March 1896. He was soon to travel north for extensive visits to the congregations elsewhere in Alaska, leaving behind plans for a church, and his colleague, Henry Beer, to supervise the building's construction and serve as Holy Trinity's first Rector.

 Dr. Aj.J.V. Campbell, a medical missionary and friend of Bishop Rowe, established St. Luke's Mission in the mining town of Douglas, across Gastineau Channel. St. Luke's served the people of Douglas Island until the construction of the bridge to Juneau in 1935. Not long thereafter, the two congregations were united at Holy Trinity.

 In 1902, the stained glass windows and an organ were installed and on Trinity Sunday, 1903, Holy Trinity was conserated by Bishop Rowe.

 The years 1910 to 1915 were the peak years of mining activity in Juneau. During this time, Holy Trinity and its people provided spiritual sustenance and support among the people of Juneau. In 1910, Mrs. Frances C. Davis, a well known Alaskan artist, painted and donated scenes of Jesus' life that can be found in the chancel of the church near the altar. In 1916, she painted the apostles that can be seen on the front of the kneelers of the first pew.

 In 1918, Holy Trinity was designated a pro-cathedral, as it was necessary for Bishop Rowe to move his offices to Seattle for a time. Charles Rice served as Dean of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity for 22 years.

 Bishop Rowe, who had been a distinguished pioneer for the Church in Alaska, died in 1944. Among other memorials to Bishop Rowe is the Denali Window, now to be seen in the narthex of Holy Trinity, which was executed and donated by Jesse Van Brunt of New York.

 In 1944, a resident Bishop of Alaska was installed at Fairbanks, thus the cathedral designation for Holy Trinity was discontinued.

 In 1955, the Parish Hall and its lower level classrooms were built and named after its then current Rector, the Rev. Samuel McPhetres.

 In 1984, among the questions that had arisen were those concerning the need to better serve the people of the Mendenhall Valley and Auke Bay areas. Thus, the parish was especially blessed to have the Rt. Rev. George Masuda, retired Bishop of North Dakota, come to Juneau as Interim Rector of Holy Trinity, with regular services held at a valley location. In 1985, the valley congregation became a mission with the rector of Holy Trinity serving as its priest.

 Although Holy Trinity is an historic congregation, they are a living and growing part of Christ's body on Earth, the Church, and you are welcome to come join the congregation in worship, study, fellowship, prayer and outreach.
 

The Rev. Henry Beer

The Rev. C.A. Roth

The Rev. C.E. Renison

The Rev. Guy Christian

The Rev. Charles E. Rice

The Rev. W. Robert Webb

The Rev. Samuel McPhetres

The Rev. Mark Boesser

The Rev. Dale Sarles

The Rev. John Larson

The Rt. Rev. George Masuda (Interim)

The Rev. Roger Wharton

The Rev. Dale Sarles (Interim)

The Rev. Herbert C. McMurtry

The Rev. Laura Minnich Lockey (Interim)

The Rev. Richard Ward

The Rev. Kathleen Wakefield (Interim)

The Rev. Rob Bruschi