Welcome to the Trinity Methodist Church Website

We hope that you will find useful information in the following pages. On this website you will find the history of the church, a statement of our vision and priorities for the future and details of activities which take place on our premises.

Our congregation is a friendly and caring group of people, interested in local, national and international issues. We believe that we can make a worthwhile contribution by working within the church and at the heart of our community and welcome new partnerships and relationships. We would love to see you in worship or at one of our community events.

We are within a short walk of the seafront.

If you have any questions or queries, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. We will do our best to help. Please also see our Facebook pages.

Peace and Love,

Diane Smith
(Minister)
01394 282023

Diane's latest Minister's Message can be seen here.

Annual Report

You can download the Report for the Annual Church Meeting held in June 2019 by clicking here.

Sunday Services

11:00 and 18:00. Children's Sunday Club and creche at 11am service.
Further Service Details

Dates for your Diary

22 January
09:15 to 11:15 - 'Open for You'.

23 January
10:00 to 12:00 - Coffee Morning.

24 January
10:00 to 15:00 - Day Centre.

25 January
10:00 to 12:00 - Coffee Morning.

26 January
11:00 - Morning Service with Prof David Welbourn.
18:00 for a 18:30 start - Annual Unity Service for Churches Together in Felixstowe at the Salvation Army Church, Cobbold Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7EL.

27 January
10:00 to 11:00 - Bible Study Group. Please read the following passages before we meet.

• 1 Kings 17 v 8-16.
• 1 Corinthians 1 v 18-31.
• Matthew 5 v 1-12.

10:00 to 12:00 - Coffee Morning.
12:30 to 13:00 - Silent Prayer.
14:00 to 16:00 - 'Inspirations' Hobbies Club.

28 January
10:30 - Reflection and Prayer at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

29 January
09:15 to 11:15 - 'Open for You'.

30 January
10:00 to 12:00 - Coffee Morning.

31 January
10:00 to 15:00 - Day Centre.

1 February
09:30 to 15:00 - Study Day on the 'God in Love Unites Us Report' at Bramford Road Methodist Church, 270 Bramford Rd, Ipswich IP1 4AY. If you would like to go please register for catering purposes by emailing Emma Bowyer, our Circuit Secretary, - circuitsecretaryipswich@gmail.com.
10:00 to 12:00 - Coffee Morning.

2 February
11:00 - Morning Service with Alyson Ellis.
16:00 - The first Anniversary Party for Time 4 You! Buffet tea followed by a story time. Please let Rev'd Diane Smith know you are coming so the organisers have an idea of what size buffet needs to be prepared! Please do invite friends and family.
18:00 - Healing Service with Rev'd Jo Jacobs and Elizabeth Storey.

3 February
10:00 to 11:00 - Bible Study Group. Please read the following passages before we meet.

• Isaiah 58 v 1-12.
• 1 Corinthians 2 v 1-16.
• Matthew 5 v 13-20.

11:00 - 'God in Love Unites Us Report' Study Day feedback session in the small hall.
14:00 to 16:00 - Cafe for those suffering with dementia and their carers/friends at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

4 February
10:30 - Reflection and Prayer at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

7 February
11:30 - Short Service of Holy Communion at Trinity. All welcome.

9 February
11:00 - Holy Communion with Rev'd Diane Smith.
18:00 - Contemporary Worship with the Worship Band including our welcome into church membership for Marianne Sherborne.

10 February
10:00 to 11:00 - Bible Study Group. Please read the following passages before we meet.

• Deuteronomy 30 v 15-20.
• 1 Corinthians 3 v 1-9.
• Matthew 5 v 21-37.

11 February
10:30 - Reflection and Prayer at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

12 February
14:30 - Meeting at the Manse to discuss and plan further joint worship sessions with the United Reformed Church.

15 February
10:00 to 12:00 - Safeguarding Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

16 February
11:00 - Café Worship.

17 February
10:00 to 11:00 - Bible Study Group. Please read the following passages before we meet.

• Exodus 24 v 12-18.
• 2 Peter 1 v 16-21.
• Matthew 17 v 1-9.

18 February
10:30 - Reflection and Prayer at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

19 February
19:00 - Church Council Meeting.

20 February
14:00 - Film Club at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

22 February
14:00 - Showing of the film, I, Daniel Blake in preparation for Lent 2020 at Trinity Methodist Church. Free popcorn!!

23 February
11:00 - Mission Area Service with Rev'd Diane Smith.

24 February
10:00 to 11:00 - Bible Study Group. Please read the following passages before we meet.

• Genesis 2 v 15-17.
• Genesis 3 v 1-7.
• Romans 5 v 12-19.
• Matthew 4 v 1-11.

25 February
10:30 - Reflection and Prayer at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

26 February
Ash Wednesday (start of Lent)

2 March
14:00 - Start of Lent Course.
14:00 to 15:30 - Cafe for those suffering with dementia and their carers/friends at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

3 March
10:30 - Reflection and Prayer at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

5 March
19:30 - Trinity Players present 'Florence Nightingale' which is the story of Florence Nightingale’s life told in the form of a rehearsal of a play to be performed at a later time. The play is published by Samuel French. This production celebrates the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. Tickets are £8.00 from Anne Clarke on 01394 285305 or on the door. Refreshments will be provided. Profits will go to Walton Parish Nursing, a Christian charity which supports people in the Walton community towards whole person healthcare. This is care for the person’s overall well-being, incorporating body, mind and spirit.

6 March - World Day of Prayer
11:30 - Short Service of Holy Communion at Trinity. All welcome.
12:00 - The World Day of Prayer at Maidstone Road Baptist Church. The service is for everyone and will be followed by a lunch of soup and rolls in aid of Christian Aid. This year's service has been put together by the women of Zimbabwe and is titled 'Rise Take Your Mat and Walk'. As we participate in this service we are part of a great wave of prayer encircling the globe, which begins as the sun rises over Samoa and ends some 36 hours later back in the Pacific as the sun sets over American Samoa. We will be joining with people in over 120 countries and islands around the world.
19:30 - Trinity Players present 'Florence Nightingale' which is the story of Florence Nightingale’s life told in the form of a rehearsal of a play to be performed at a later time. The play is published by Samuel French. This production celebrates the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. Tickets are £8.00 from Anne Clarke on 01394 285305 or on the door. Refreshments will be provided. Profits will go to Walton Parish Nursing, a Christian charity which supports people in the Walton community towards whole person healthcare. This is care for the person’s overall well-being, incorporating body, mind and spirit.

7 March
19:30 - Trinity Players present 'Florence Nightingale' which is the story of Florence Nightingale’s life told in the form of a rehearsal of a play to be performed at a later time. The play is published by Samuel French. This production celebrates the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. Tickets are £8.00 from Anne Clarke on 01394 285305 or on the door. Refreshments will be provided. Profits will go to Walton Parish Nursing, a Christian charity which supports people in the Walton community towards whole person healthcare. This is care for the person’s overall well-being, incorporating body, mind and spirit.

10 March
10:30 - Reflection and Prayer at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

17 March
10:30 - Reflection and Prayer at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

19 March
14:00 - Film Club at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

20 March
19:30 - Community Light Orchestra concert at the River of Life Church, 2 Carr Rd, Felixstowe IP11 2FS. In aid of Felixstowe Christians Against Poverty Charity.

24 March
10:30 - Reflection and Prayer at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

31 March
10:30 - Reflection and Prayer at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

3 April
11:30 - Short Service of Holy Communion at Trinity. All welcome.

6 April
14:00 to 16:00 - Cafe for those suffering with dementia and their carers/friends at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

12 April
Easter Day.

16 April
14:00 - Film Club at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

1 May
11:30 - Short Service of Holy Communion at Trinity. All welcome.

4 May
14:00 to 16:00 - Cafe for those suffering with dementia and their carers/friends at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.

21 May
14:00 - Film Club at the United Reformed Church, 47 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7NY.