Holy Trinity Church, Ipswich (in-between Back & Fore Hamlet IP3 8AJ) [go to the downloads page to see the map of the parish]   Holy Trinity as it was In 1835 and as it is now (externally and internally)        Holy Trinity Church has a friendly, welcoming and traditional feel with a  mixture of traditional hymns and more modern songs accompanied on the organ. A range of services and activities is offered within a manageable sized congregation where you can get to know 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. If you haven't been to Church for a while then we recommend our Family Services which are held on the 1st Sunday of each month. During the week we run a parent and toddler group (Bumps n Babes) and we host the youth group (Grounded) as well as there being the opportunities to join in with midweek Housegroups. A mid-week shortened Holy Communion Service is held every Wednesday morning @ 10am. Many community organisations hire either our large Church Hall or meeting room (details). Please contact our Administrator if you would like to use it. Children and Youth Groups run by the Church are staffed by volunteers who are CRB Checked and we have a Safeguarding Policy in force. Our Sunday Services is held at 11am 1st Sunday of Month - Family Service 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday's - Holy Communion 5th Sunday - Held with St Helen's and St Luke's (venues vary) Children are most welcome to attend our services and a newly created children's area with activities is at the back of Church. Coffee and Refreshments are served each week and you are most welcome to join with us We hope to see you on Sunday..... Scroll down to see the special Holy Trinity Church 175 Events !! The "Great War Memorial Window" (designed by the Vicar's brother in 1920) The ancient seals of Holy Trinity Priory (which used to be where Christchurch Mansion is now built) HT 175  Described on an independent website as a "Church that squats like a dirty seagull about to take off" this then goes on to say "the interior of the Church is one of Ipswich's best kept secrets; it is fabulous and of outstanding interest, because there is simply nothing else like it anywhere. The East Window is remarkable with an idiosyncrasy of its own - there's nothing quite like it!" 2009 was very much a "year of preparation" with a substantial amount of work being carried out - mainly from grants and generous donations - which included; new disabled toilets, refurbishment of the kitchen, the children's room, the vestry and the removal of 4 rows of pews and subsequent creation of a new children's area and coffee area. The installation of a new PA system, repairs to stained glass windows (including the ancient Seals of Holy Trinity Priory). Currently new safety rails are being fitted to go around the balcony and a date booked for the total refurbishment of the ladies toilets. 2010 is now the year to celebrate 175 years of the Church being in the community with the intention of encouraging as many of the community as possible to be aware of the church through planned special events, visits by schools and encouragement to come along on a Sunday Special HT 175 Events for 2010 1st Saturday of Every Month - Coffee Morning with Homemade Cakes (starts 6th Feb) 1st Sunday of Every Month - Family Service (starts 7th Feb) February 27th - "The View From Here" 7pm - Admission Fre April 3rd - Children's Easter Egg Hunt April 24th - "Popular Songs Throughout The Ages" with Suffolk Concert Band (and St George's Day Bangers n Mash Supper) May 29th & 30th - Birthday Weekend - more details to follow July 4th - Marriage Rededication Service September 11th & 12th - Heritage Weekend Open Days November 6th - Winter Fayre Events Currently Being Planned Evening with Frank Grace (author of "Rags and Bones" book about local social economic history of the Ipswich Docks /Waterfront) Celebration Service with Bishop Clive Involvement in IP Art 2010 Souvenirs An updated Church History has been produced together with various postcards of the Church