History

The congregations of the three Methodist chapels in Leighton Buzzard (Wesleyan on Hockliffe Street, Atterbury Mission on Vandyke Road and Primitive Methodist on North Street) formally joined in 1960 and formed Trinity Methodist Church.

The plan for the new combined congregation was that they would temporarily use the former Primitive Methodist Chapel on North Street whilst new premises were built. The former Wesleyan Chapel on Hockliffe Street was going to be demolished and a new Chapel erected on this land.

However within a year of the formation of Trinity the Town Council had commandeered the land on Hockliffe Street. Although this provided a considerable sum towards the development funds it meant the plans had to be completely revised.

The combined congregation and its activities were too large for the chapel on North Street so a three-phased plan for expansion was prepared and executed:

A new Hall to be used for the Sunday School.
A new anteroom and a new frontage across the whole building.
Enlarged worship area.


Much of the funds for this work came from the sale of the Atterbury Mission, the Wesleyan chapel and its manses. The building work was completed in 1977. Investment has continued and the Church provides a large worship area wide range of meetings which are in use by the Church or the Community for most of the week.

And this is what we look like today!
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know what to expect at Trinity.

Where and When

On Sundays we meet at the church (details here) for Sunday services starting at 9:15am and10:30am. There is a small car park at the rear of the church (access from Bedford Street) but it is on a steep slope, so we recommend parking in Baker Street car park opposite the church. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

Accessibility

There is a ramp at the front of the church and a lift for those who enter from the rear car park, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please speak to one of the Welcome Team on your arrival and they will give you any assistance you need.

Sunday Services

Our 9.15am Early Church service meets in the Hall is aimed at families and includes choruses, activities and a message. The 10.30am is more traditional worship and is led by ministers, lay preachers or members of the congregation.

Children are welcome

Children are welcome at both Early Church and 10:30 services however we have no Sunday School during the 10:30am service. Early Church gives plenty of opportunities for children (of all ages!) to join in with songs, prayers and activities. Once a month (every 3rd Sunday 4:00pm-6:00pm) we have a Messy Church service, which is an interactive, all age friendly service which ends with a light meal.

Evening Sunday worship

Every week we have a zoom evening service starting at 6:00pm which is particularly appreciated by people who can no longer get to the services in person. Contact us if you would like zoom login details.

Midweek service

Each Tuesday we hold a short (30min) service starting at 10am, which is followed by tea/coffee and biscuits. This usually includes 3 hymns, bible readings and prayers, and of course lots of chat over coffee after.

Getting Connected

As well as worship services we have a number of groups which meet at the church or in homes. Check Church Groups for more information or Contact us if you can’t see what you are looking for or would like to speak to the minister.

We look forward to meeting you.