Trinity United Methodist Church

So there I was, wandering about Port Townsend on a summer’s
afternoon when I noticed a sandwich board near a corner.
«Candlelight Concert Tonight»
7:00 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church
609 Taylor Street.
Said I to myself… I’ve seen all the movies at the Rose and the Rosebud. Watched all the plays that I care to. Maybe I’ll go to the concert. It’ll give me a chance to see the inside of this little church without being too obvious.
Showed up at the appointed hour. Paid a small donation at the door. (Used for funding various charities about town and for the upkeep of the building.)
Listened to two really fine groups.
The first, a baroque recorder ensemble. The second, singers of a baroque chorale in their first public performance. (This latter group was formed when friends met at a local farm.)
Good music, fine little wooden church, the oldest in Port Townsend. Uptown… with a view of Puget Sound. Beautiful organ (not used in this particular performance.)
Friendly, fine, inclusive congregation and minister… Rev. Ankeny, who, if I remember correctly is also an actor.
T’was a very nice evening and well worth the paltry donation. worth a repeat visit for visitors and residents alike. My mother would have be sooooooo proud of me! (Her first word was «Beethoven.»)
Surprises are around every corner in Dream City, and this little church was certainly one of them.
There’s a concert every month, and many musical events happening weekly.
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for current activities.