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Church and tea-room open on Open Monumentendag

On Saturday 14 September and Sunday 15 September, Open Monumentendag takes place. This is a day when many monuments in The Netherlands can be visited which are usually not accessible to the public. This year Holy Trinity is taking part again, but only on Saturday 14 September; the church will be open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. Perhaps just as important, you can enjoy homemade cakes and tea or coffee in our tea-room. Once…

Alpha Course

We’re excited to announce a new Alpha course starting on 17th September, running every Tuesday through the autumn at Parsonage Hall, next to the church. Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith, designed for anyone curious about life, faith, and meaning. Each evening begins at 7pm with a meal, followed by a short film and open discussion. It’s a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of your faith experience or background, and all…

Choral Evensong

Sunday 8 September at 5.00 pm, Choral Evensong will be sung at Holy Trinity once more. This September service puts the music of Charles Villiers Stanford centre stage; this year is the 100th anniversary of his death. All music will be from his hand, including the Jubilate and Purest and Highest (Introit). The full list: Introit: Purest and HighestOpening Hymn: When in our music, God is glorifiedStanford ResponsesPsalm 138Office hymn: O for a closer walk…

Newcomers’ Lunch 8 September

Are you new to Holy Trinity Utrecht?  Do you feel like you don’t know many people yet?  Then you are warmly invited to the Newcomers’ Lunch, at the home of the Crew Family, upstairs in the Parsonage.  This will be a relaxing way to get to know each other a bit better and find out more about the church.  No strings attached, just an informal meal to meet others who are in the ‘same boat’.  After the…

Garden Party – with sing along Choral Evensong

On Sunday 9 June Holy Trinity will hold a Garden Party for our 111th birthday. You can join in various workshops, such as Painting and Balfolk Dance, and there are many activities for children, including a Treasure Hunt.And do not worry, there will be plenty of refreshments and fortifying food, and a chance to indulge in one or more of the many cakes.You can find a list of all the activities in the image below.…

Appeltaart Concert

The second Appeltaartconcert at Holy Trinity takes place this week, on Thursday 16th May at 10.30 in the morning. During this Appeltaart concert Rosina Fabius (mezzo-soprano), Lauretta Bloomer (piano), Prunella Pacey (alto violin) en Michiel Holtrop (alto violin) will play the most beautiful  British music for singers, piano and alto violin. For more information and tickets visit appeltaartconcerten.nl.

Ascension Day

We celebrate Ascension Day with Choral Holy Communion, starting at 10.00 am (!), a slightly different time to our Sunday morning services.Hymns will include Hail the day that sees him rise and Crown him with many crowns, and the service music is by Patrick Hopper.

Praise & Prayer

At our next Praise and Prayer we are going to sing some amazing songs.You can find them on the following Spotify playlist (click the link). And we are also going to do something very important: pray for the children and the teenagers in our church. Please come and join in our prayer, especially if you are involved in the creche, Sunday school or the teen activities. But of course anyone is welcome! We will meet in the…

Holy Week and Easter

Looking ahead to Holy Week and Easter, the services you can join are listed in the image below.You are most welcome to join us for worship at this special time. For the online Evening Prayer on the Monday to Wednesday of Holy Week, please contact the office for more information.

Ash Wednesday

Tomorrow, Wednesday 14 February, Lent begins with a service of Choral Holy Communion for Ash Wednesday.This will include the Imposition of Ashes.Everyone is welcome to join us to mark the beginning of Lent. Daily Reflections for Lent will be available from the Church of England; you can find out more by visiting the Church of England website.