In 1908 a seed of faith was planted, a seed that would grow into the Trinity East United Methodist Church. Right here, in the heart of Houston’s vibrant Third Ward, stands a testament to that enduring faith, marked by the Trinity East United Methodist Church Plaque. This isn’t just a plaque. It’s a window into the soul of a community. This church, you see, traces its roots back to the oldest Black Methodist Church in Houston, Trinity United Methodist Church. A group of dedicated souls, led by William Young, felt a calling to establish a place of worship closer to their homes in the Third Ward. They started modestly, holding Sunday School classes in Cook’s Hall on Holman Street. By the following year, their dream took solid form with the guidance of Rev. Sidney Johnson, and a church was born. The journey wasn’t always easy. A devastating hurricane in 1915 tested their resolve, destroying their first house of worship. But the congregation persevered, rebuilding on McGowen at St. Charles Street. They wouldn’t be deterred. That resilience echoes through the years, shaping Trinity East United Methodist Church into the beacon of hope it is today.
Greenwood Church
How about a story of faith spanning generations? This is the story of Greenwood Church. Greenwood Church has a rich