(Holy Trinity Church / Back Hamlet / Bishops Hill / Ipswich IP3 8AJ)
Holy Trinity Church in Ipswich (by the Waterfront/Docks in Ipswich), is a traditional evangelical church which is very welcoming and friendly Ipswich Waterfront Church and has a traditional feel to it. A range of services is offered within a manageable sized congregation where you can get to known people and be known. We aim to be a congregation that practice faith that is relevant today, based on the Bible, and filled with the Holy Spirit.
This historic Ipswich Church is located near the Ipswich Waterfront and is open each week day for visitors and quiet prayer between 10am-2pm and many residents, people who work on the Ipswich Quayside / Waterfront/ Docks and visitors to the area come along and visit. The East Window (tribute to the Great War) - really needs to be seen in person!
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In 1835 Holy Trinity Church was built (Frederick Hall - Architect) at the Ipswich Docks as a Chapel of Ease to St Clement’s Church, and dedicated to the Holy Trinity by the Reverend John Thomas Nottidge, M.A., Patron and Rector of St. Clement's and St. Helen's Churches. This was the first Anglican parish church to be built in Ipswich since the Reformation and is one of the few churches in the whole country that was built during the reign of King William IV (the “Sailor King”) and is very much a historic church. Holy Trinity Ipswich was built in response to the needs of the new industrial area at Ipswich Docks and Port. The hall was added in 1891 and the chancel in 1895 in similar style. The nave and the chancel have rusticate quoins and semi-circular arched windows. More details in the church history.
Large Hall and Meeting Room available for hire
Sundays @ 11am
1st & 3rd Sunday of month @ 11am = Morning Worship
2nd & 4th Sundays @ 11am = Holy Communion
5th Sundays @ 10.30am = Benefice Service [venue alternates]
every FRIDAY @ 8.30am = Morning Prayer
Annual Parochial Church Meeting 2012 At the Annual Meeting in March reports of the work of Holy Trinity Church were presented and accepted by the meeting. Jay Harvey and Lorna Hammett were re-appointed as Churchwardens of Holy Trinity Ipswich Della Graves, Hazel Rose and Colin Wright were elected to the PCC for a 3 year period |
Easter Services 2012 - More Details |
Latest News from Holy Trinity Church Ipswich Waterfront March 2012 Newsletter |
Farwell to Rev Sharon Potter Members of the Ipswich Waterfront Churches gathered at Holy Trinity on 28/01/12 to say a 'special good bye' and 'best wishes' to Rev Sharon Potter who left the Benefice to take up the role of Rector of Bradfield St Clare, Bradfield St George with Little Whelnethm, Cockfield, Felsham and Gedding A presentation was made and a special cake shared by all present Images |
Successful Concert Over 130 members of the public attended a fantastic programme of music led by Suffolk Concert Band on 28/01/12 |
New Year Concert with Suffolk Concert Band a traditional wind band concert featuring music from the shows, overtures, marches and much much more! 7pm - Saturday 28th January 2012 Free Entry - No Tickets Needed Flyer
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Christmas Services 2011 More details |
A message from Rev Sharon Potter - 30th November 2011 I am delighted to tell everyone about my appointment as Rector of the Cockfield Benefice. Cockfield is situated in the West of Suffolk, about 2 miles north of Lavenham and 5 miles south of Bury St Edmunds. I will have 5 parishes under my care, Bradfield St Clare, Bradfield St George with Little Whelnethm, Cockfield, Felsham and Gedding. I will be living at the rectory in Cockfield village. There are just over 2,000 people living in the villages, and am looking forward to getting to know as many of them as I can. I haven’t got a firm date for my licensing as yet, but it is possibly going to be 20th or 21st February 2012, and everyone will be welcome to attend. I will, of course, miss everyone in the benefice and all the support you have given me over the past 5 years. UPDATE - Sharon will be licenced on Monday 20th February 2012 @ 7.30pm - Cockfield Church |
Ipswich Winter Night Shelter The PCC of Holy Trinity Church Ipswich have agreed to become part of the Ipswich Winter Night Shelter and will be opening the Church Hall one night each week during December, January and February. MORE DETAILS Ipswich Winter Night Shelter Information Evening - Tuesday 11th October - Hope Church Ipswich @ 7.30pm - Poster Special Speaker Coming to Morning Service - Sunday 16th October - Holy Trinity Church Ipswich @ 11am |
Harvest Festival 11am on Sunday 2nd October will be our annual Harvest Festival Family Service. Please bring some dried and tined food which will be given to St Elizabeth Hospice |
New Lay Elder - Jay Harvey Jay Harvey (Churchwarden) has been commissioned as a Lay Elder at Holy Trinity Church (near Ipswich Waterfront). The service took place in August and was led by the Rev Sharon Potter. The commissioning was made by the Archdeacon of Suffolk (The Right Rev Judy Hunt) |
Heritage Weekend - 10th & 11th September Holy Trinity Church Ipswich, will be open from 10am-4pm as part of the Heritage Open Churches Weekend Please feel free to come along - chance to pray - chill out - find out about the history - drink coffee! |
Lay Reader - John Andreasen After more than 40 years of faithful service to the Diocese, Deanery and Local Parishes, John Andreasen has decided to "hang up his scarf" He will be retiring on 25th September during a special Benefice Service @ 11am. There will be a "bring and share" lunch after the service |
Celebration of British Music Saturday 18th June saw an audience of over 100 people of all ages engaged in a fantastic concert performed by Suffolk Concert Band. A varied variety of British Music was played by the large band in Holy Trinity Church ending with traditional rousing "last night of the proms" style songs. Cheese and wine was enjoyed. The next concert by Suffolk Concert Band at Holy Trinity Church will be on Saturday 28th January 2012 @ 7.30pm |
Individuals & Families in Need - FOOD NEEDED Holy Trinity Church is now collecting food to give to people who make direct contact with the church for practical support. With the Church being open during the week, individuals and families with particular needs are making approaches to the church for help. The PCC have decided that being able to give a box of food is an immediate way of providing practical support. If you would like to donate tins or dried food to help in this practical way then please leave this in the Church or bring to Trinity Bungalow. |
Road Closures - Sky Ride - Sunday 12th June Please note that Back Hamlet will be closed from Alexandra Park to the bottom of the hill for the day to enable traffic free cycling. This means that cars will not be able to enter our carpark that day and will need to make alternative arrangements. |
Celebration of British Music Concert - Saturday 18th June @ 7.30pm Suffolk Concert Band have kindly agreed to hold another of their fantastic concerts in Holy Trinity Church. A great programme including Henry Wood's "Fantasia on British Sea Songs" will entertain the audience....so don't forget your flags! Cheese & Wine will be available Free Entry - Donations Welcome - No Ticket Needed - EVERYONE WELCOME More details |
St George's Day - Saturday 23rd April On Saturday 23rd April 2011 - to celebrate St George's Day - Holy Trinity Trinity Church Ipswich dedicated their new flag pole on the church tower and new St George's Flag which can be seen flying across this Ipswich Church Parish and across the Ipswich Waterfront Quayside. |
Coffee & Cakes and Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Easter Saturday 23rd April 10am-12 Noon |
Annual Meeting 2011 The Annual Meeting of Holy Trinity Church Ipswich took place in the church near the Ipswich Waterfront this week. Reports were received from the work of the church, finances and community groups. Grateful thanks were expressed to Tax Assist Accountants (based on Ipswich Waterfront) for their work with examining the accounts Jay Harvey and Lorna Hammett were elected Churchwardens. It was agreed to send a questionnaire to all members to look at what the next steps are for the church Reports Now Downloadable [18/03/11] |
Ipswich FIND (Ipswich Families in Need Ipswich FIND (Ipswich Families in Need) are in need of food and household items for Families in Need in Ipswich. Please download list and bring to Church to go in the box for them LIST More details of FIND Ipswich [1st March 2011] |
Annual Parochial Church Meeting - 16th March 2011 The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place in Holy Trinity Church Ipswich on Wednesday 16th March 2011 at 7pm. During the meeting reports will be presented on the work and finances of the church over the past year and elections will be held for Churchwardens and Deanery Synod Representatives. Reports Now Downloadable [1st February 2011] |
Summer Concert Holy Trinity Church Ipswich are pleased to announce that there is going to be a Summer Concert as part of the Trinity Weekend featuring the fantastic Suffolk Concert Band Saturday 18th June 2011 More Information and tickets from Jay on 0773 199 1669 or email [31st January 2011] |
New Tables & Chairs The Holy Trinity Parochial Church Council (PCC) have this week agreed to replace the tables and chairs in the Church Hall. The Hall is one of the few available Community Hall and Halls available for hire for parties, meeting and community events etc on or near the Ipswich Quayside Docks Waterfront. The hall will be greatly improved with these tables and chairs. If you are interested in booking the hall then contact Jay on 0773 199 1669 or email [30th January 2011] |
BABY & TODDLER GROUP - Every Tuesday during term the "Bumps and Babes" Baby and Toddler Group meets in the Holy Trinity Church Hall. Pregnant Mums to be and babies and children with their carers are very welcome to attend. The session starts at 10am and finished at 12 Noon. This group is run for the community by the church.
YOUTH GROUP - Every Friday during term time "Grounded" Youth Group meets in the Church Hall at Holy Trinity for Young People. Meeting between 6.30pm-8.30pm all young people are welcome. This group is run for the community by the church.
HOUSE GROUPS - During the week members of the Benefice meet together informally - some weekly and others fortnightly - to have fellowship, study and pray together. Groups meet at different homes on different days and times.
HALL and MEETING ROOM available for HIRE - A large hall and separate meeting room is available for regular and occasional booking for groups, parties, conferences an events etc. More details
Organisations supported @ Holy Trinity Church Ipswich
FIND - Ipswich Families in Need - Web
Rwanda Direct - A charity set up by the Ipswich Churches of St Helen's, Holy Trinity and St Luke's working in Rwanda - More details
Children's Society
The Leprosy Mission
The Salvation Army
A new children's area has been created at the back of Holy Trinity Church Ipswich and provides an area for playing, reading and colouring during the service. This means that Mum and Dad can keep an eye on the children whilst being able to join in the service.
Some of the talks / sermons at Holy Trinity Church and can be downloaded in MP3 format for those who missed the service or who want to listen again.
A number of pieces of information can be downloaded which includes
* Holy Trinity Church History from 1835-date *
* Inscriptions from Memorials and Gravestones *
* Description and Photograph of East Window (Great War Memorial) *
* The Seals of Trinity Priory - Description and Photograph *
* Newsletters from the Ipswich Waterfront Churches *
For more information about Holy Trinity Church Ipswich or to arrange for a Christening/Baptism/Banns/Wedding/Funeral
For details of hiring the Hall or Meeting Room - Contact
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