Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Episcopal church building in Melbourne, United States

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is a wooden church built between July and November 1886, now standing at 50 West Strawbridge Avenue. It is the oldest established church of any denomination in Melbourne. The building was moved three times: in 1897, 1927 and 1963. A belfry and bell were added in 1923.

The congregation organized in June 1884 at the home of Richard W. Goode, with founding members from the Campbell, Ellis, Ely, Grubb and Miller families. The church was built between July and November 1886 on the south bank of Crane Creek, and the Reverend Dr. William Porcher DuBose led the first service on December 27, 1886. It became a parish in 1949 and purchased land on Strawbridge Avenue; the school expanded in 1958 and later became Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy.

The church serves as a gathering place where people from Melbourne come together for worship and community events that strengthen neighborhood bonds. Its role extends beyond religious services to provide a space where families and neighbors connect and support one another regularly.

The location is easily accessible in downtown Melbourne with parking available for visitors. Walking around the grounds allows you to see both older and newer buildings and understand how the site has expanded over time.

The building was moved three times: in 1897 across Crane Creek, in 1927 it was renovated, and in 1963 it reached its present site on West Strawbridge Avenue. The 1897 move followed the congregation to the north bank, where members had previously crossed by boat and later by footbridge.