Faith Mission
Faith Mission is a campus and Ministry of Trinity
We are committed to social empowerment through place-based learning for the well-being of us all
Upcoming events
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Youth COPE
Sunday, September 14 | 3-7 PM
Faith Mission is excited to partner with Trinity’s youth to host our first youth Cost of Poverty Experience. This COPE will guide our youth through some of the challenges that families in poverty experience, with a time for reflection on our Christian response to poverty.
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Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser
February 20-22, 2026
Trinity’s 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament Benefitting Faith Mission will be held at our NW campus on February 20-22, 2026. This is an opportunity for members of the pickleball and/or Gainesville community to come together to support social empowerment.

Social Empowerment is a way of walking with our neighbors out of poverty and systemic oppression while striving for a more inclusive society for all people. It comes in many forms, and Faith Mission is committed to learning what that means for our neighbors.
Circles Gainesville
Circles Gainesville at Faith Mission is a ministry of Trinity and part of a national movement to help families move out of poverty and towards economic stability while removing local barriers that keep families in poverty. We seek to accomplish this through community-building between people across socioeconomic differences.
Place-based Learning
Throughout the ministry of Jesus, we see him walking with his neighbors, breaking bread with everyone, and teaching from within the multitudes. In the same way, Faith Mission has a permanent presence in our community, a place where we can all meet and grow together.
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Gain a glimpse into the challenges that families experiencing poverty navigate every day through this four-hour experiential learning opportunity.
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Search the Old Testament and learn about poverty in your local context through this eight-week Bible study.
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Learn about the causes and lasting effects of trauma, how to recognize trauma responses in our own lives, and coping mechanisms for choosing healthy responses and a life of joy.
For the Well-being of Us All
As the church strives to learn more about the complexities of poverty and racism and our role in these issues, we value the wisdom of the neighborhood. When we learn together, we are able to build a more just and inclusive Gainesville that we believe reflects the kingdom of God.
Community Partnerships
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Gainesville Fire Rescue
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Poverty Solutions Group
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Alachua County Health Promotion & Wellness Coalition
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First Love Yourself
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Underground Kitchen

Make an Impact
Meet the Team
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Eric Papaya
Director of Faith Mission
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Clair Carter
Director of Family Empowerment
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Meghan Williams
Circles Coordinator