News Stories for all Circuit ChurchesLauren Scott, Harpist, at Trinity We had fears that the sound of Trinity’s heating system would disturb the recording but, fortunately, the sound for the recording was added to the video later, so we needn't have worried. Trinity do the annual sponsored walk for Christian Aid
In the days leading up to the event, the weather had continued relentlessly wet but, as luck would have it, on the day of the walk the weather started bright and sunny and continued dry to the end. As usual there was a good crowd of people ready to set off at the official start time of 10.00, though quite a few people we met on the way looked like sponsored walkers who had set off earlier. Being keen young things, the three of us wanted to get to the front of the crowd and press ahead! We managed to slide through almost to the starting tape and then made a succession of nifty overtakes. Read more: Trinity do the annual sponsored walk for Christian Aid Advent Hope at Trinity
Members of the congregation and friends had prepared a presentation in words, songs and hymns from the Roger Jones Organisation. They are not a trained choir but once nerves subsided and the music flowed, it proved to be a valuable experience for both singers and congregation. Audley Male Voice Choir Concert at TrinityTrinity hosted a concert by Audley Male Voice Choir, led by their wonderful musical director, Christopher Cromar, and their star accompanist, Anna Chiu. The event was organised by Douglas Parker of Trinity who is also a member of the choir. The event raised more than £1,400 for church funds.
Community Carol Service at WellspringOn 17th December, the third Sunday of Advent, the regular 4pm service at Wellspring was outdoors(!) in our car park. Happily, the weather was fine, though a bit blustery.
Fortunately, the outside mobile refreshment bar serving hot drinks and mince pies was able to cope and was very much welcomed in the cool fresh air. The augmented Wellspring music group, consisting of violin, guitar, flute and electric piano, worked splendidly to accompany the singing of the carols including :- O come, all ye faithful; Many years ago, in a stable far away; Hark! The herald angels sing; Riding out across the desert. |
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A request to use Trinity Church for a publicly released recording was certainly a first for us. 
Trinity’s Enid Munro and Dennis Wood, accompanied by Neil Munro, joined the annual sponsored walk around Tittesworth Reservoir, near Leek, to raise funds in support of Christian Aid. 
For the afternoon Circuit Service at Trinity on 3rd December, the first Sunday in Advent, Trinity Singers & Friends celebrated Advent by performing Advent Hope at Trinity. 
The numbers attending built up slowly initially but, swelled by young people, parents, local residents and our own folk, there were in the region of 120 attending soon after the start. Our stewards were kept busy wheeling out more and more chairs! More orders of service needed to be printed hastily too.