Trinity United Methodist Church
Bakersfield CA
93305
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Trinity United Methodist Church Bakersfield CA had its final worship service on June 7, 2020
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Church Pastor
Gabriela Perla
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724 Niles Street
Bakersfield,
CA
93305
United States
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United Methodist Church
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Trinity United Methodist Church Service Times
Trinity United Methodist Church Bakersfield CA had its final worship service on June 7, 2020
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Trinity United Methodist Church History
The Trinity United Methodist Church of Bakersfield, CA was organized in 1893. It was originally established as Chesbro Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church. Over the years Trinity has had at least six names and has been located in four cities, yet has never left the corner of Niles and King Streets. The Church was condemned after the earthquake in 1952 and was remodeled and retrofitted at that time. Looking at old member rolls of Trinity, one can recognize many important names to our community.
In 2002 the Bethany and Trinity United Methodist Churches merged, beginning a new bilingual ministry to the quickly growing Hispanic population in this area. Pastor Mario Betancourt worked with the Hispanic Service. In October of 2004, Pastor Gabriela Perla became an Associate Pastor and took over the Hispanic Service. In 2009, Pastor Perla became the solo pastor for Trinity.
The congregation celebrated with two worship services for several years – one in English and one in Spanish. After some discernment about mission strategy, in 2016 the congregation decided to combine the services and use a bi-lingual approach. Even though the decision was widely discussed and unanimously supported, the strategy resulted in significant decline in worship attendance.
In September 2019, the Leadership team decided to refocus on Hispanic-Latino ministry and worship was conducted only in Spanish. Few remaining worshippers spoke English but remained committed to support the mission strategy of the congregation.
Even with trying many ways to reach out and grow, the congregation has dwindled down to an insufficient number to maintain the viability of the church.
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In 2002 the Bethany and Trinity United Methodist Churches merged, beginning a new bilingual ministry to the quickly growing Hispanic population in this area. Pastor Mario Betancourt worked with the Hispanic Service. In October of 2004, Pastor Gabriela Perla became an Associate Pastor and took over the Hispanic Service. In 2009, Pastor Perla became the solo pastor for Trinity.
The congregation celebrated with two worship services for several years – one in English and one in Spanish. After some discernment about mission strategy, in 2016 the congregation decided to combine the services and use a bi-lingual approach. Even though the decision was widely discussed and unanimously supported, the strategy resulted in significant decline in worship attendance.
Even with trying many ways to reach out and grow, the congregation has dwindled down to an insufficient number to maintain the viability of the church.
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Trinity United Methodist Church FAQs
Question: Where is Trinity United Methodist Church located?
Answer: Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 724 Niles Street, Bakersfield, California.
Question: Who is Trinity United Methodist Church's pastor?
Answer: Trinity United Methodist Church's pastor is Gabriela Perla.
Question: What time is service at Trinity United Methodist Church?
Answer: Trinity United Methodist Church Bakersfield CA had its final worship service on June 7, 2020
Question: What is Trinity United Methodist Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trinity-United-Methodist-Church/114770285207405
Question: What denominaiton is Trinity United Methodist Church?
Answer: Trinity United Methodist Church belongs to United Methodist Church denomination.
Answer: Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 724 Niles Street, Bakersfield, California.
Question: Who is Trinity United Methodist Church's pastor?
Answer: Trinity United Methodist Church's pastor is Gabriela Perla.
Question: What time is service at Trinity United Methodist Church?
Answer: Trinity United Methodist Church Bakersfield CA had its final worship service on June 7, 2020
Question: What is Trinity United Methodist Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trinity-United-Methodist-Church/114770285207405
Question: What denominaiton is Trinity United Methodist Church?
Answer: Trinity United Methodist Church belongs to United Methodist Church denomination.
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Trinity United Methodist Church listing was last updated on the 31st of August, 2023
