Let’s start with what it’s not.
It’s not a strict set of rules or a checklist for being a “good Christian.” And it’s definitely not about everyone doing the same thing in the same way.
Instead, Rhythm of Life is about making our faith real and practical—something we live, not just something we think or talk about. Many of us believe in Jesus, but the question is: How do we live that out day to day? What does following Jesus actually look like?
Rhythm of Life is our way of answering those questions.
Grounded in five spiritual practices—worship, prayer & study, service, generosity, and faithful living—it’s a guide for everyday discipleship (learning from and following Jesus) that’s adapted for the lives we live today.
Rhythm of Life isn’t something brand new—it’s deeply rooted in the Christian tradition:
Jesus said to his followers: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. … This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” – John 15:5, 8
Jesus was telling them: stay close to me, and your life will overflow with love for God and others. That’s what being a disciple is all about—not just believing in Jesus but staying connected to him and living out that love.
When we’re rooted in Jesus, we become people whose lives bear fruit—kindness, compassion, generosity, forgiveness. Not for show, but because that’s what flows out of us when we’re connected to the source of love.
After Jesus rose from the dead, his followers formed a tight-knit community. They were filled with the Holy Spirit, and their lives started to reflect Jesus’ love in practical ways.
In Acts 2:42-47, we see them:
That’s a rhythm of life right there—centered on God, rooted in community, and overflowing in love.
Fast forward a few hundred years: Christians were asking, How can we live this out seriously and intentionally—especially when life gets complicated?
That’s where monastic communities came in. Monks and nuns started living by a Rule of Life—a kind of spiritual rhythm or routine that helped them stay grounded in faith. Perhaps the most famous one was the Rule of St. Benedict, written in the 6th century. St. Benedict described the monastery as a “school for the service of the Lord”—a place to learn how to love God and others more deeply, with joy.
Jump ahead to the 1500s and the birth of the Anglican tradition. The reformers wanted to take the beauty and depth of the monastic way of life and make it available to everyone—not just monks and nuns.
In the Book of Common Prayer (pg. 555), there’s this invitation for every Christian to create a Rule of Life—a simple structure that includes:
At Trinity, we’ve taken that ancient idea and shaped it into something simple and practical for modern life. Following the lead of other Anglican churches, we call it a Rhythm of Life, and it’s built around five practices:
1. WORSHIP
Resting weekly to join in the public worship of the church.
2. PRAYER & STUDY
Praying and reading the Bible daily and gathering regularly to do the same with others.
3. SERVICE
Offering our time and talent to the church and our wider community.
4. GENEROSITY
Giving with gratitude to support the church and ministries locally and globally.
5. FAITHFUL LIVING
Reflecting Jesus’ teachings in all areas of life and sharing our faith honestly.
You’ll notice this touches on all the big areas of life: time, money, relationships, purpose. It’s not about perfection—it’s about direction. It’s about shaping your life around Jesus, a little more each day.
Being a Christian isn’t always easy—but it’s beautifully simple at its core:
Trusting Jesus. Loving God. Loving others. Sharing the good news with joy.
That’s our Rhythm of Life in a nutshell.