Trinity Presbyterian Church San Carlos

After reading a few reviews on Unilocal,I decided to check out Trinity. What a great church! I have attended churches of various denominations and was not looking for a Presbyterian church in particular, but a church where I can grow closer to God. I have found that in Trinity.
The preaching by Mary and Kurt is great and I really appreciate how often different members of the congregation are involved in the service. The church members are friendly and welcoming. I have felt at home there since the day I walked in.

My family joined Trinity a few years ago as we were looking for a church to get connected with in the community. Trinity is a great way place to do that.
Our young kids enjoy seeing friends and frequently come home with nuggets of wisdom from Sunday School.
Our faith is nurtured and strengthened here. We would certainly recommend it.

Location: corner of Brittan Ave & Alameda de las Pulgas. Church is easy to spot at the top of the hill when driving west on Brittan Ave, with a stoplight at its intersection and a tall steeple.
Parking: free and a good amount of parking spots with 2 open air lots on the property of the church. With a baby and unpredictable schedule, my husband and I tend to arrive just on time or a little bit late but always find a parking spot which is nice.
General church building layout: there are 2 floors in the main building with the steeple. A flight of stairs lead up to the first floor, or a ramp/​driveway can get you up to the first floor without needing to go up stairs.
Where the service happens: on the second floor, and you have the option of using an elevator or going up 2 flights of stairs. The room is nice and airy with high, high vaulted ceilings, a pipe organ up front, and 4 rows of wooden pews that fan out from the center aisle to all face the same front and center floor space where the sermon is given.
Service and more: service is about an hour (about 1.25hrs if it’s a day with communion), good sermon, interactive quality, easy to hear the pastor or other speakers. Service time is 10am which is not too early or too late. There are a lot of other activities that happen every month open to anyone interested, as well as volunteer activities in the community. And if you’re into their nursery and Sunday classes for kids, they also have a preschool.
Other main areas of interest: fellowship hall (coffee, pastries, people), administrative offices, nursery for child care (from where you can hear the service live, which is awesome) on the first floor.
Bathrooms: yes! And easy to get to. On both floors. There’s also a room right outside the second floor bathroom right outside of the room where the service is with chairs, Kleenex, couches to relax, sit with baby, etc. which can come in handy.
People: good age mix of attendees that I could see compared to a lot of churches I’ve been to in the area (from Mountain View to San Mateo) with a good number of young families. I’d definitely call it a «family friendly» mix. People seem really nice and approachable too. Staff are really easy to talk to.
Overall impression: a really well-​rounded church that we plan to come back to. I can imagine it being a «good fit» for a lot of different people. Good location, clean, great building setup and facilities, childcare available, friendly people
and staff, good parking.

Why do I love this church? It’s a place to worship our great God in a loving, diverse community. A reflection of the area, we serve, study, pray, sing, and question among people who may disagree on fundamental beliefs, but we all agree that God is good and Jesus loves us. Our mission statement is «Nurturing community servants inspired by Jesus,» and that tells a lot about who we are. Even if you’re not sure it describes you, I’ll bet at least a part of it does. That’s the beauty of the family of God: you don’t have to do it all!

We joined Trinity a few years ago after moving to San Carlos. It’s a great church!
Solid teaching, great music, beautiful sanctuary, earnest true believing Christians. The congregation has a variety of ages and ethnicities; everyone is very welcoming and open. I believe God is at work in this church.
Our 2 young daughters also love the kids programs. I would highly recommend it overall !

Trinity’s a great place to belong — I was married in this church, my children grew up here, and over the years our whole family has enjoyed being a part of the nursery school, childrens’ and youth programs, music programs and many of the other fabulous activities that Trinity provides. I love the fact that Trinity’s people care about each other, and reach out into the outside community as well.
You will find Trinity’s people warm and friendly, the preaching powerful and inspiring, the music outstanding, programs for children fun and welcoming, and programs and activities for all ages excellent and varied. Do stop by soon.

I love Trinity. My children grew up in this church, and it continues to have a very active childrens ministry and programs for teens. The «Mexico Misssion trip», where high school aged youth and adults build houses in Mexico, is awesome; my kids still describe it as life changing. This church congregation is loving and supportive, and very involved in helping the community. The Pastors are terrific, too.

I’ve been a member at this church for about 5 years now and from day 1 I really felt like a member of the family here. Everyone is concerned about each-​other and ready to help. Trinity does tons for the community and always has something for it’s members to be participating in.
If you’re looking for a place to call your spiritual home defiantly come by one Sunday and have a chat with one of the pastors.

I love Trinity :-) I grew up at Trinity and participated in many, if not all, of their children and youth programs. Then I left for college. Many people who leave for college choose not to return to church. It took me about a year after I graduated, but I decided to return to Trinity, «for old times’ sake.» And I was welcomed with open arms. This has been mentioned in previous reviews, but Trinity is all about its people: they are the kindest, most non-​judgmental and welcoming people you will ever meet. It was wonderful to immediately feel a part of the community again. In my last year since returning, I have met so many new people and refreshed acquaintances with people who have known me since I was a kid. It’s been great.
Here are some points about Trinity’s worship:
Music: A blend of classical choral music, hymn singing, and contemporary praise music.
Kids: Kids are always welcome in service. They usually have Sunday school, but occasionally there is family worship. There are pamphlets in the pews with suggestions on how to be gracious and supportive of kids in worship.
Sermons: Always word based. The preaching rotates between the pastor, associate pastor, and occasional guest speakers.
Other accommodations: The sound system is hooked up to head phones for the hearing impaired. There is an elevator to reach the sanctuary. There are cushions available to make the pews more comfortable.
Hope this was helpful! Please join us for Worship at 10am on Sundays :-)

I love this church– there has been a lot of growth with the children’s programs & I love that my kids have home church to grow up at, just like I did. There is a real sense of community and so many opportunities to get involve, not only in the church but in the surrounding neighborhoods. Services are completely kid friendly which is great for my 1 & 3 year old that want to have some freedom! The praise band is amazing– drums, guitars, choir– they really value music as a form of worship. Can’t say enough good things about Trinity, we are here to stay!

The other Unilocal reviews say it all. Trinity is amazing! They have created a caring community and church family, they are committed to learning and growing together in a faith journey, their outreach missions are changing the world, and the members are sincere, humble, and loving. In this day and age, this is no small feat. Trinity gives my family a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a church home and to give back to others.
JRS

I have lived on the Peninsula for almost two years, and I can say that it is hard to find a good church. I discovered Trinity Presbyterian and have been here now for about a month. There are three very important factors that I look for in a church: Excellent music… Check! Powerful sermons… Check! A warm, welcoming community… Check! This church meets all expectations.
Trinity also has a fantastic Children’s Ministry for those who have children. They offer great programs for youth of all ages. They also have wonderful opportunities to get involved in all aspects of Ministry including Mission trips Globally and Locally, Retreat Weekends, A Men’s Breakfast on Saturdays, and small group discussions after church on Sundays. My wife loves that they have an espresso bar setup after Sunday Service.
Currently, they only have one Service on Sundays at 10am. They really use a great blend of music throughout worship, and I like their use of Multi-​Media in the Service.
I believe that Trinity Presbyterian is the place to be. Come and check it out!

The minute you arrive, you are surrounded with friendly people. The chorus is wonderful and the children’s programs a super.
This is a great church for all people.

GREAT church. It’s a real community and everyone is so kind and welcoming. The services are nice and concise, as well as interesting and relevant to today. Pastor Mary and Pastor Josh are hillarious!!! Going to this church is more fun than the movies, if you can believe it. It’s not too big like the Wal-​Mart type churches in San Mateo & Palo Alto. It’s not tiny, so you don’t have to be self conscious about sticking out. Lots of great functions and activities to choose from and the best darn church coffee I’ve had in years. Very casual yet with structure.