Orientation
All new students are required to attend an orientation programme at the start of the academic year. The programme, which is jointly organised by the Faculty and Student Council, aims to acquaint students with various aspects of College life, community living and expectations and requirements of a theological student. Students may be subjected to some placement tests. 

Worship
The worship at Trinity reflects the ecumenical nature of the College. This does not mean that worship is reduced to the lowest common denominator that is acceptable to all, but that each tradition is given its place at different times. The result is a broadening of the students’ perspective, without losing their own denominational distinctiveness. The organised worship includes the chapel services, vespers and Holy Communion.  All students are required to attend these services. 

Chapel
The chapel services (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) provide opportunity for creativity and variety within a recommended format. Senior students, lecturers and guest speakers are invited to preach during chapel services. 

Vespers
Hostelites are expected to attend vespers every weekday evening. 

Holy Communion
Communion services are conducted at the beginning and the end of term and on the last Wednesday of each month during term. Each communion service follows the liturgical pattern of a particular tradition (Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran and Free Church). 

The Trinity Chorale
Trinity seeks to promote quality sacred music through the Trinity Chorale. Singers selected for the Chorale (through audition) are given training in vocal technique and a wide range of choral anthems. Opportunities to perform include the special functions of the College, such as the graduation and thanksgiving services, College chapel services and worship services of local churches. Students participating in the Chorale would be deemed as having fulfilled one hour of community service each week.  

Family Groups 
Family Groups form an important part of the community life of Trinity. They aim to nurture students to become godly men and women by organising them into small groups of about ten, under a lecturer who serves as spiritual mentor. The small size and family setting are to encourage close personal interaction, mutual support and directed growth. Each group meets weekly for about one hour. Activities vary widely from group to group as each group decides. They are either formal or informal but always within a family setting. Besides the scheduled weekly meetings, mentors meet with their family members individually at least once a semester, providing personal spiritual care.  

Community Meal
All students are expected to participate in the Community Lunch every Wednesday during semestral time, unless prior approval has been obtained. The Community provides the opportunity for fellowship and bonding.

Community Service 
Life at Trinity includes not only study, worship, and fellowship, but also humble service. All students are expected to contribute one hour of service each week to the College in a suitable area. College Clean-Up Day is held once a semester. Family Groups are assigned various tasks during this exercise. All members of the community are expected to participate in this activity. 

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