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Holy Trinity was originally built for the use of the English community on the Island, in 1822. This beautiful and unusual Church is now part of the Anglican Diocese of Europe and caters for a wide cross section of people from many countries and different Christian traditions, who would like a service in English. This is truly a “House of Prayer for all Peoples”, set in a tranquil garden. Ours is a very inclusive Church; whoever you are and from wherever you have come, you will find a warm welcome. We very much hope that you will stay on after the services for a glass or two, and to browse the Church Stall for home made jams and pickles, books, cards and gifts, so that we can get to know you better.
Regular Services at the Church
Times of Services
Sundays:
8.00am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
11.00am Parish Communion (Common Worship)
Followed by a reception in our gardens, a glass of Madeira, fruit juice or coffee with cake and biscuits.
Wednesdays:
10.30am Holy Communion
Followed by coffee and biscuits in the Parsonage
Daily: Morning prayer at 9.00am (Common Prayer)
The gardens and church are open from 8.45am to 6.00pm approximately. The historic British cemetery, dating from the 18th Century on Rua da Carreirra is open from 10.00am to 4.30pm on weekdays.
MUSIC AT HOLY TRINITY
Blue Danube Quartet: Thursdays at 9.00pm Three instrumentalists with vocal Accompaniment play a selection of popular classics and songs from the shows. €15 Tickets on the door.
Mandolin Orchestra Concerts: Fridays 9.00pm
The famous Mandolin Orchestra of Madeira continue their popular concerts in the church. Tickets from hotels, tourist offices and on the door, €20
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous, Portuguese and English spoken, contact number 916409609
Saturday Coffee mornings 10.30am – 12.30pm: Please come and join us in the newly refurbished Parish Centre. Books, videos and plants for sale. There is a chance for a good chat with locals and visitors from around the world. Your hosts, Sid and Julie Gifford, will make you very welcome.
To find out more about us and for up to date news of these and other activities, please visit our Web Site: Click Here
Harvest Festival
Harvest at Holy Trinity is to be celebrated on Sunday 4th October.
The service will also include "Back to Church Sunday" at which we are all encouraged to bring someone to church who normally does not attend.
If you have either flowers or produce, please could you bring them to church on Friday afternoon, or Saturday morning to assist the ladies decorating the church.
Harvest Supper is on Saturday 3rd October at 6.0pm in the Old LIbrary. It is to be a Bring and Share supper, tickets are 10€ each. We shall be having a Raffle, and Wine will be on sale. All of the proceeds of the evening will go to the Sopa do Cardoso in Funchal who provide care, support and assistance to the needy of Funchal. This is one of the local charities which the church supports.
If you would like to come, please obtain a ticket at the Stall on Sunday or phone Val. Thwaites on 291 220 452, as places are limited.
