BROOKLYN — Old Trinity Episcopal Church will be open to the public at 10 a.m. July 6 for worship and celebration of  America’s independence.  Rev. Charles Baker will lead Morning Prayer, the same service used when the church opened in 1771.  

Old Trinity is the oldest Episcopal Church still in use in Connecticut. This fine example of Georgian architecture is listed in the National Registry of Historic Buildings. In the balcony, where the slaves and bondsmen attended service, there are original carvings of sailing ships and symbols. An early plaque indicates that Old Trinity was built in Pomfret Connecticut Colony that later became the town of Brooklyn.  In 1866 “new” Trinity Episcopal Church was built in the village at the intersection of routes 6 and 169 and is a thriving parish.

The July 6 service is approximately one hour and will be followed by refreshments outside, weather permitting.  Since there is no water at Old Trinity, portable toilets will be available.  Old Trinity is located on Church Street, Brooklyn, 1/8 mile from the light on Route 6.