Bienvenue and Welcome to The Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, The American Cathedral in Paris.

Whether you have been part of this community for a long time, recently joined us, or will be visiting us for the first time during the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, you are welcome.

In 2021, the previous Olympic motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius” (Faster, Higher, Stronger) was modified to include “Communiter“ (Together), to recognize the power of sport to create relationships, forge community and cooperation.

On the feast of Pentecost, we pray “Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.”

At the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, we offer a radical welcome regardless of language, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, differing abilities, race, ethnicity, political affiliation, creed, or class, recognizing that we are called to pursue justice and advocate for the vulnerable. We also intend that leadership and ministry be shared by all faithful members, reflecting and celebrating with joy the richness of our diverse community because God loves us all, no exceptions.

It is our hope therefore that, as we celebrate the sporting gifts of the talented Olympic and Paralympics athletes and the international collaboration and cooperation that made it possible, we can recognize the ways in which God calls us all to use our varying talents, experiences and tools to share and grow beloved community in Paris and across the world whether that be through sport, worship, music, art, literature, or a simple act of hospitality.

Please join us, whether you are traveling to Paris or following the Olympics from afar, you are welcome. So stop by, say hello, watch a livestream as part of our vibrant online congregation, listen to our world-class musicians and share in this opportunity to be part of growing beloved community Reaching to the ends of the Earth.

Peace,

James+

The Very Rev. James R. Harlan

Dean and Rector

Please watch this space for updates on our Olympic/Paralympic schedule.

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