On Behalf Of Others
On behalf of others, Jesus comes, not to be served, but to serve, to give his life that you might given new life, overcoming death so you might know him now and always. On behalf of others, Jesus lived, died, and rose again. Blessed Trinity Church invites you to walk with us in the way of Jesus, to learn the Goodness of God, and to live your life On behalf of others.
The Church — On Behalf Of Others.
Meet our ministry team…
The Most Rev. Ray R. Sutton, Bishop Ordinary of the Diocese of Mid-America in the Reformed Episcopal Church, has granted authority to our Rector, who is supported by two lay leaders: the Senior Warden and the Junior Warden. The church members also elect additional leaders who collectively are accountable for the mission and ministry of Blessed Trinity Church.
The Reverend Sunil Rajah | Vicar (Lead Pastor)
Father Sunil testifies to the glorious work that God has done in his life. He is forever humbled by the power, grace, and mercy of God in transforming our lives. He has a heart for inviting others into a relationship with our loving savior, Lord Jesus. Sunil, his wife Natasha, and their young daughter are from Calcutta, India.
Sunil loves and deeply appreciates music and admires the gift music can be in connecting people of varied backgrounds and cultures. He is an avid sports enthusiast who greatly enjoys participating in various sports, especially swimming and racket sports. He has a Master of Divinity from the School of Theology at Azusa Pacific University, California.
Our Wardens | Lay Leaders
Scott Acker | Senior Warden
Scott has been an active member of Blessed Trinity Church since the Pandemic. As one of our distance home churches, he is helping to develop our online and distance home church ministries.
Danny Markert | Junior Warden
Danny is one of our newer Blessed Trinity Church members and was confirmed this past year.
Our Associate Priests (retired)
The Rev’d Dr. Gregory Chase
Associate Pastor
Father Gregory lives with his wife at Pepperwood Mobile Home Park, a short walk to Blessed Trinity Church Sunday Services!
Greg leads a bible study group at the Community Building. He also has a fast-food ministry.
Greg has two children and their families living in the area.
The Rev’d Keith Acker, SSC
Associate Pastor
Father Keith lives with his wife near Balboa Park.
Keith is involved with a Monday Music Fellowship in Pepperwood Park and Sunday worship music. He is also involved in our Media Outreach ministry.
Keith is an avid Musician and traveler. He never met a cruise he didn’t like.
Bringing the Early Church Faith and Practice to a New Generation
“I think what sets BTC apart from other churches is that we’re not just about connecting with Jesus and each other. We’re about being Jesus’ Church right where we live, reaching out to others and bringing God’s blessing to those around us. It’s not just about what the church can do for me and my family, but how we can live on behalf of others. That’s the kind of community we’re building at BTC.”
Father Sunil
Arriving in the British Isles during the first century, they faced numerous challenges as mostly soldiers, slaves, and missionaries sent to the ends of the Roman Empire. The result was the development of a Christian community that connected with the surrounding people.
“Our Biblical Purposes start and end our liturgy every Sunday. They begin our week as we connect with Jesus and others.”
Our Biblical Purposes
YOU shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.
Matthew 22.37-40 ESV
GO therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
Matthew 28.19-20 ESV
We are a work in progress, seeking God’s healing and grace to become women and men created in God’s image. What will be my next step?
Looking to Jesus in our Worship
We come together individually and as disciples, with Jesus bringing us before our heavenly Father, offering Himself on our behalf.
Learning to Offer ourselves
We place our present life, with joys and sorrows, hurts, and brokenness at the Altar of God, so that Jesus might take, bless, break, and give a new wholeness and fulness to our lives.
Daily Bread of God sustain us
“Give us this day our daily bread” we pray as Jesus taught us. This is a daily conversation called the Daily Office where God speaks to us in sequential Bible reading, but we also respond in praise and in our prayer requests as a community of faith.
Common Prayer
We focus on what has been believed by all Christian, at all time, and by all. 1st century, 11th century, or 21st century. From Jerusalem, Vancouver, Hong Kong, Lagos, Buenos Aires, Dallas, to El Cajon. It is not just the Creeds, but even a common prayer for each week of the Christian Year. So we use a Book of Common Prayer recognizable throughout the Anglican Churches.
Apostles’ Teaching and Fellowship
As Jesus taught His Apostles, they consecrated leaders to whom they handed down this same teaching. These “head leaders” or bishops are the Episcopal component of our Reformed Episcopal Church. We are Reformed as the Church has found to have lost sight of the vision and teaching of the Bible and the Apostles. This reform or renewal is needed in our local congregations and for every disciple so that we remain in that Apostolic Teaching and Fellowship.
Breaking of Bread
The Passover meal that Jesus kept with His Apostles is the central act of worship and the normative liturgy of Christians for over two-thousand years. We recognize that Jesus is truly present and gives himself in this one Holy Communion. What is important is the assurance of God’s grace we receive each Sunday in this Sacrament instituted by Jesus that night and His sacrifice, death, and resurrection.
Family Worship
Our Sunday Service is the family of God worshipping together. We don’t have a variety of styles and music to fit every age group and demographic. We come together as God’s people singles, families with children of all ages, infants and elders. Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.” No matter what age, we are to come to Him.
In the beauty of holiness..
We invite you for a time away from work, to reflect on life, to take a step toward following Jesus. Lasting about an hour, this is a restful time of thoughtfulness in the beauty of holiness. Our time together is ancient worship for today which draws us and connects us with the loving grace of God. It is informal and yet a rich interweaving of worship, prayer, song, God’s word and communion.
The future at BTC
At the moment, we are borrowing space for our Sunday worship at BTC. Our goal is to create a sacred chapel space, followed by a church building, to support our growing and caring fellowship in service to others. With our BTC members living in various neighborhoods in El Cajon, San Diego, and beyond, we are planning to establish satellite home groups and online clusters as part of BTC.
We are planning mission and ministry locations within our local neighborhoods. Additionally, we are considering the possibility of starting new church plants further from our geographic center.
We want to hear about the blessings received in the words of our BTC members.
Returning Home
“After decades away from the church, Blessed Trinity Church gave me a way to find the spiritual growth and ask challenging questions.”
Timeless Order
“At BTC, Jesus, his teaching, and Christian community has made me feel connected to something bigger, timeless, and an order to navigate through today’s fury and frustration. The peace of God does pass all understanding.”
Daily Life with God
“Walking with Jesus each day gives me a better perspective. I am reminded in the Daily Prayers that I’m not alone and how I might see the people and problems of my day places for Jesus to enter in with love and care.”
God’ Help
“God’s grace and help is what keeps me going. On Sundays and once or twice a week I see my Blessed Trinity friends who love and encourage me. I look forward to telling them what God is doing in my life today and hearing their God-story too!”.