Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-Upon-Avon
About Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-Upon-Avon
Holy Trinity is part of the Church of England, serving the community of Stratford-upon-Avon. It is also Shakespeare's church and is visited by more than 250, 000 visitors a year who want to see where Shakespeare worshipped, was baptised & buried.
Reviews
On Sunday, 4 August 1918, the fourth anniversary of the declaration of war, King George V and Queen Mary joined members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords for a special service at the Church of Saint Margaret, Westminster. The King had asked that 4 August 1918 should be observed as a National Day of Prayer: 100 days later the war ended.
On 4 August 2018 churches across the country, across the spectrum of denominations, start 100 days of prayer, peace and reconciliation.
If you would like to share in this 100 days of prayer, daily prayers and reflections and other resources can be found at https://www.remembrance100.co.uk/100-days /
Visitors to Holy Trinity Church will be able to see The Angel of Dresden by Charles Walker Hazzard, which we are hosting until Sat 18 August, as part of the centenary of the Church of England Diocese of Coventry. The sculpture reflects on the bombing of Dresden at the end of World War II and reminds us of the effort towards peace and reconciliation that Coventry Cathedral has sought with Dresden and subsequent spheres of conflict. Photo by Harry Lomax.
On Sunday we blessed the sacramental oils that will be used throughout the parish. The Oil of Chrism is used for anointing at confirmations and for priests at their ordination, the Oil of Catechumens is used at baptisms and the Oil of Infirmity is used for anointing the sick. Photos by Harry Lomax.
Until 18 August we are hosting a display of photos and information from Quinary, a group of artists committed to contemporary textiles. The work on display reflects themes of reconciliation and renewal and is part of an arts programme to celebrate the centenary of Church of England Diocese of Coventry The display also features costumes supplied by the Royal Shakespeare Company as part of their Stitch in Time campaign.
Some pictures from Patrick’s journey up the scaffolding to the top of the South Transept, and the new cross on the top in all its glory.
This morning Revd Patrick took a perilous journey, to the top of the South Transept to bless a new stone cross. You may have noticed that over the last few months some work has been carried out on the South Transept. The work is nearing completion and one of the final jobs was the installation of a new cross at the top of the roof, to replace the previous one which had disintegrated.
If you want to keep up to date with our Choirs trip to Holland, like their Facebook page. https://m.facebook.com/holytrinitystratfo rdchoir/…
Our vergers David and Gail are welcoming visitors to Holy Trinity today and celebrating receipt of our Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_ Review-g186399-d21…
Fantastic to see our choir drawing a crowd at the Wonderfeel Festival in the Netherlands.
We love this photograph showing an elevated view of Holy Trinity taken by local photographer, Richard Fulford.
If you see these two out and about in Stratford today and wonder what they are doing, it's all part of a video we are making with Ben of Ats Films asking people in Stratford what they think about church.
It’s the last Trinity Tots tomorrow, before the Summer Holidays, so we’re having a teddy bear’s picnic. 1:30-3pm in the Parish Centre. Teddy bears welcome & donations of food for our buffet appreciated.
Our choir are waving goodbye as they set sail on their performance tour of Holland, but you can hear them before they go at a FREE concert on Saturday 14 July at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity with a programme of English choral music. Photo by Harry Lomax.
With the sunshine set to continue for the weekend, don't forget that it is the Parish Picnic this Sunday, 15th July - bring your own food and drink. All ages welcome!
Don’t miss hearing Konya Kanneh-Mason, guest musician at Soundbites at 1pm on Wednesday 11th July at Holy Trinity. Part of the talented Kanneh-Mason family (her brother Sheku played cello at the Royal Wedding), Konya has been awarded the prestigious Sir Elton John Scholarship to The Royal Academy of Music for September 2018 and, at just 17, is an upcoming talent in piano and violin. Our Soundbites concerts are free although we take a retiring collection.
We have a wonderful programme of Soundbites concerts coming up at Holy Trinity. Mike Ashley joins us this Wednesday 4th July for some Tudor treats on the lute, returning on 18th and 25th of July and on Weds 11th July, the very talented Konya Kanneh-Mason, as seen on The One Show and Britain’s Got Talent performs. Recitals start at 1.00pm with refreshments from 12.30pm and are free although there is a retiring collection.
Magnifical and Mighty - come and hear the Holy Trinity Choir on Saturday 14th July at 7.30pm in a FREE concert ahead of its tour to Holland later in the month. Featuring the best of English choral music from composers including Britten and Elgar in the glorious setting of Holy Trinity Church it is an evening not to be missed and, whether you are a choral music aficionado or classical music is an unexplored world, you will be most welcome. Entry is free with a retiring collection towards the choir's tour. Their fundraising page is https://www.justgiving.com/crow…/holytr initychurchchoirtour…
Our social events team would like to remind those wanting to join with the Severn Valley Railway Trip on 8th September to book their space during July either at the parish office or with a member of the team on Sundays.
Take a look at this new video celebrating our diocese and all those that are part of it. It's good to see Jo Howell, Head Teacher of The Willows Church of England Primary School in Stratford, featured!
We married here at our hometown church on 2nd December 2017 and what a privilege it was . Patrick was fabulous and made us feel at ease and our guests loved him . We love Holy T and drop by often . Thank you for making my dream come true and for making our day so lovely xx
Very beautiful and pious. In all a very gratifying experience
The best day my sister was gorgeous and bro in law is an absolute legend to join our family. Love you both xxxxx.
Really looking forward to the Easter Service tomorrow; especially the Jazz Trio(but I am biased)and Mother said she hopes Benedict is doing an orgsn recital again.
One of my favourite places to visit. Such a peaceful and welcoming place.
Lovely place , amazing Church , beautiful nature
Lovely church, really welcoming, so atmospheric.
Lovely church we enjoyed the peaceful tranquility of such a beautiful place
Lovely church got married here 25 years ago today.
Loved the stained glass windows, peaceful and calm.
Just beautiful. The stains glass is amazing and the vergers who were on duty delightful.
I love this place. We come back a few times a year. So peaceful.
Beautiful place to visit , great if you like history
Beautiful church, so peaceful, lovely little cafe. Will definitely visit again
Beautiful church spectacular stain glass windows lovely and well kept
Beautiful and very helpful staff, wonderful atmosphere
Beautiful and peacefully serene. I could have spent hours reading glasses the headstones
Beautiful ......................................... .
A wonderful nativity service . Beautiful church.
We married here at our hometown church on 2nd December 2017 and what a privilege it was . Patrick was fabulous and made us feel at ease and our guests loved him . We love Holy T and drop by often . Thank you for making my dream come true and for making our day so lovely xx
Very beautiful and pious. In all a very gratifying experience
The best day my sister was gorgeous and bro in law is an absolute legend to join our family. Love you both xxxxx.
Really looking forward to the Easter Service tomorrow; especially the Jazz Trio(but I am biased)and Mother said she hopes Benedict is doing an orgsn recital again.
One of my favourite places to visit. Such a peaceful and welcoming place.
Lovely place , amazing Church , beautiful nature
Lovely church, really welcoming, so atmospheric.
Lovely church we enjoyed the peaceful tranquility of such a beautiful place
Lovely church got married here 25 years ago today.
Loved the stained glass windows, peaceful and calm.
Just beautiful. The stains glass is amazing and the vergers who were on duty delightful.
I love this place. We come back a few times a year. So peaceful.
Beautiful place to visit , great if you like history
Beautiful church, so peaceful, lovely little cafe. Will definitely visit again
Beautiful church spectacular stain glass windows lovely and well kept
Beautiful and very helpful staff, wonderful atmosphere
Beautiful and peacefully serene. I could have spent hours reading glasses the headstones
Beautiful ......................................... .
A wonderful nativity service . Beautiful church.
We married here at our hometown church on 2nd December 2017 and what a privilege it was . Patrick was fabulous and made us feel at ease and our guests loved him . We love Holy T and drop by often . Thank you for making my dream come true and for making our day so lovely xx
Very beautiful and pious. In all a very gratifying experience
The best day my sister was gorgeous and bro in law is an absolute legend to join our family. Love you both xxxxx.
Really looking forward to the Easter Service tomorrow; especially the Jazz Trio(but I am biased)and Mother said she hopes Benedict is doing an orgsn recital again.
One of my favourite places to visit. Such a peaceful and welcoming place.
Lovely place , amazing Church , beautiful nature
Lovely church, really welcoming, so atmospheric.
Lovely church we enjoyed the peaceful tranquility of such a beautiful place
Lovely church got married here 25 years ago today.
Loved the stained glass windows, peaceful and calm.
Just beautiful. The stains glass is amazing and the vergers who were on duty delightful.
I love this place. We come back a few times a year. So peaceful.
Beautiful place to visit , great if you like history
Beautiful church, so peaceful, lovely little cafe. Will definitely visit again
Beautiful church spectacular stain glass windows lovely and well kept
Beautiful and very helpful staff, wonderful atmosphere
Beautiful and peacefully serene. I could have spent hours reading glasses the headstones
Beautiful ......................................... .
A wonderful nativity service . Beautiful church.