Less than three years ago, we launched a simple vision: to offer a turnkey family ministry model—rooted in the life of the Trinity—that any parish could offer to families in the pews. We dared to believe that if we built something excellent, pastors would say yes, families would show up, and the Holy Spirit would do the rest.
Today, we can say with grateful wonder: Trinity House Community Groups are now active in 15 states! From New England to the Gulf Coast, from the Midwest to the Mountain West, families are gathering, friendships are deepening, and homes are becoming “a taste of heaven.” The prayers of so many of you have been answered. More and more parishes are taking the courageous step of saying yes to Trinity House, and the fruit is unmistakable.
This growth did not happen by accident. It happened because you believed. And because we committed together to waging a world-class get-out-the-word campaign—one capable of breaking through the noise around pastors and decision-makers who shape family ministry. This is a testament to what God can do through a small team with a clear mission.
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“I am truly inspired by the dedication and remarkable efforts for evangelization by the Trinity House Community.”
– Most Rev. Ronald Hicks, Archbishop of New York
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Archbishop Hicks’ endorsement came on the heels of another milestone: the publication of the second volume, Nurturing Your Holy Family, of our Heaven in Your Home Letters & Guide series, with a foreword by Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly. A copy of this new book was sent to every U.S. bishop—a quiet but powerful act of outreach to the shepherds who are most positioned to bring Trinity House to their flocks.
We have long believed that the path to helping families is through the parish, their “family of families”—and the path to the parish is through a campaign worthy of the mission. This spring, that campaign broke through in truly encouraging ways:
USCCB Evangelization Summit: We’ve been invited to participate in a first-ever U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Evangelization Summit later this year.
Ascension Presents: We were invited to contribute video reflections to one of the most popular Catholic digital platforms in the country, reaching Ascension Presents app users with the Trinity House vision for family life.
Institute for Family Studies: Our work was published by the Institute for Family Studies—a respected research hub whose readers include policymakers, academics, and ministry leaders seeking evidence-based approaches to strengthening family life.
YouTube Growth: Three new videos promoting our groups launched this spring and have already drawn hundreds of views—families discovering Trinity House for the very first time through a screen, and then walking through a parish door into a community of support.
And in a moment of delight for our team, Trinity House Café + Market, where sales are up 12% over last year, received the “Best Coffee Shop” award in the Best of Loudoun contest—our first recognition in this beloved community competition. It is a joyful reminder that Trinity House is not just a ministry; it is also a gathering place where people encounter warmth, beauty, and community.
The momentum is extraordinary. But momentum must be sustained. Reaching the parishes that have not yet heard of Trinity House, equipping the families who desperately need community, and expanding into new states will require the very campaign we have been building toward: world-class, intentional, and impossible to ignore.
That is why we are deeply grateful that a group of generous donors has stepped forward in just the past month to offer a $75,000 matching grant. Every dollar you give before July 3rd will be matched dollar for dollar—doubling your impact at this critical season of growth.
Will you join us? Your one-time or monthly gift of $25, $50, $100, $250, $500 or more will help us place Trinity House in front of every pastor, faith formation director, and school principal who is still searching for something to offer their families this fall! It will help us say yes to the next parish ready to launch a Trinity House Community Group. It will put our resources into the hands of overwhelmed families who need to know they are not alone, that they can say yes to forming saints in their own home!
Three years ago, this was a dream. Today, it is a movement. With your help, it will become a cultural transformation—family by family, parish by parish, one holy home at a time. Thank you for your generosity, your prayers, and your belief in this mission.
Gratefully United in the Trinity,
Soren and Ever Johnson
Founders & Directors
P.S. July 3rd is the deadline for our $75,000 matching grant. Please don’t miss the extraordinary opportunity to double your gift and help us reach the families who need Trinity House. Every dollar counts. Every family matters. Thank you!
“As we continued to attend the Trinity House gatherings, we found ourselves becoming more intentional about our family life. As we progressed through the Levels, we began incorporating many of the Trinity House practices, from adopting family prayer time to embracing hospitality by getting to know our neighbors and inviting other parish families over to share a meal.”
— Chris & Bailey Roberts, Trinity House Community Group Participants
