Giving at Trinity

Regular giving is the main source of income at Trinity and it is vital to enable the work of our church to continue.

You can give in many different ways:
1) Regular Giving via Standing Order (Please contact the Church Treasurer for more information)
2) On Sundays using the weekly envelope scheme
3) Give online! Fill in the secure form below (If we are able to claim gift aid on your donation, please fill in the email address box below)

The Church Treasurer is always available to discuss the church finances and give more information about the envelope scheme, standing orders and gift aid.

In 2021/22 regular giving to the church amounted to about £59,000. Gift Aid brought in a further £12,000. We had £12,5000 income from the use of our building.

Our largest expenditure is the Circuit Assessment which pays for our Minister, the Manse, work of the Circuit, District and the Connexion (i.e. being a Methodist Church). The amount we pay is based mainly on the number of members in our church (currently 125) and will be £58,300 this year. This amounts to £466 per member or just under £9.00 per week. This is what it takes for us to stay open as a church. Other costs, including the upkeep of our building, publicity and outreach, has to be found on top of the circuit assessment.

Please think and pray about how you can help the work at Trinity. We are not like a golf club, there is no membership fee, and you are not required to be a church member to be a regular giver. And most importantly, we want each person to consider what they can afford to give for the work of Trinity Church.

Thank you.

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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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.