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Holy Trinity Church, Ship Street
1932 YEAR BOOK OF
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
SHIP STREET, BRIGHTON
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
SHIP STREET, BRIGHTON
The Church in which F. W. ROBERTSON Preached, 1847 – 1853
PRICE THREEPENCE
“Trinity Chapel” was built in the spring of 1817 by the then Lord of the Manor—Thomas Read Kemp—as a Dissenting place of worship. For a time Mr. Kemp officiated himself, but was succeeded later by “Lawyer Faithful,” a practising solicitor in the town.
It is with the termination of Mr. Faithful’s ministry that its association with the Church of England begins. In 1825, the freehold was purchased by the Rev. Robert Anderson, who had it converted into something more in accordance with the Anglican rite.
A special Act of Parliament was obtained and the Church was consecrated on April 21st, 1826.
Mr. Anderson was incumbent of Holy Trinity for seventeen years. He was revered by rich and poor, not only as a scholar of high erudition but as a man of exemplary holiness of life.
Among the outstanding men (other than Robertson) who followed him, mention must be made of the Rev. Ralph Daly Cocking, an eloquent preacher who attracted large congregations, and during whose incumbency the Church property was purchased from Mr. Anderson’s representatives. Associated with him was the Rev. Henry Christopher son, also a distinguished preacher and one who endeared himself greatly to the congregation.
Mr. Cocking was followed by the Rev. Felix Asher, who remained in charge of Holy Trinity for over nineteen years. As a man of wide culture and divine grace, his name will never be forgotten in Brighton. In 1917 he exchanged livings with the Rev. Alan Hunter Watts, the saintliness of whose character is still a fragrant memory to many in the town.
Later and more familiar are the names of Chancellor R. J. Campbell and the Rev. F. C. Baker.
The permanent influence of all these illustrious men is due to the fact that they were teachers as well as preachers, and Holy Trinity of to-day is making a real effort to be true to its ancient traditions.
There was no specific memorial to F. W. Robertson, beyond the window in the Sanctuary, until the new Church Hall was erected and, at the spontaneous wish of the people, called Robertson Hall. It is here that a large part of the work is carried on.
Yet Frederick William Robertson had no special advantages of wealth or position. Born in 1816 of a military family—both his father and grandfather were soldiers—he was just one of seven children.
A radiant, eager, healthy child, he excelled in games and was always leader in the daring exploits of his companions. Added to this was a fondness for reading and a love of quiet unusual in one of his age.
During the first four years of his life, his father personally superintended his education. The subsequent scenes of his training were Beverley Grammar School, Tours (where his family went to live), Edinburgh University, and finally Brasenose College, Oxford. His earnest wish was to go into the Army and bring Christianity into a soldier’s life, but a chain of circumstances led him to enter the Church instead, and he was ordained in 1840 by the Bishop of Winchester, who gave him as his motto “Endure hardness as a good soldier of Christ.”
Before coming to Brighton, he occupied Curacies at Winchester and Cheltenham. But it was with his arrival at Holy Trinity in Brighton that his greater ministry began.
His views, which at first had been Evangelical, had undergone considerable change, and he could not be considered as belonging to either of the great parties in the Church. This independence of view, combined with the power and eloquence of his sermons, attracted large congregations.
In 1848 he took an important part in founding the Brighton Working Man’s Institute, and was blamed by many for his sympathetic attitude towards labour. He suffered, too, from the sectarian bitterness of Brighton society, but he tells us himself that he found rest, comfort, inspiration and power in Brighton’s natural beauties of sea and land.
We learn from one of his biographers that he was at once a loftily spiritual preacher, a fierce advocate for social justice, the least insular of English preachers, the most virile of thinkers and the most sensitive of men. Had he devoted himself to literature, it is said he would have been in the foremost rank of writers.
The impression his sermons produced on the Christian public were immense and immediate. They have passed through edition after edition; have been translated into many languages and been welcomed in regions where no other English preacher has obtained recognition—perhaps more particularly in America.
But the stress of extemporary preaching told on his delicate health, and his six years ministry was brought to a close by his death, in 1853, at the early age of thirty-seven.
Yet this relatively obscure Brighton preacher left a mark on the spiritual life of his countrymen, and made his name a “household-word” all over the world.
We believe that God is Light, and that if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another.
We believe that God is Love, and that everyone that loveth is born of God and knoweth God.
We believe that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that God hath given us Eternal Life and this Life is in His Son.
We believe that He is the resurrection and the life, and whosoever believeth on Him, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
We believe that we are the children of God and that He hath given us His Spirit.
We believe that the Spirit of Truth will take of the things of Christ and will show them unto us, and will lead us into all truth.
We believe that if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.
We believe that the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the Will of God abideth for ever.
Standing thus, in the succession of those who wore able to speak the Word of God to their own ace because they themselves were looking to the future, as all true leaders should, Holy Trinity can only maintain its tradition by capturing anew the spirit of the religious pioneers.
This, its trust, it can fulfil more truly because it continues to enjoy the liberty that has always been its privilege. The freedom and independence which it claims are needful in order that it may be loyal to the very clear call in these days for adventure and experiment in worship no less than preaching. Holy Trinity, Brighton, may best serve the Church at large by using its freedom to explore the untried ways of the spirit.
The forward look can only be a keen, alert and penetrating vision, while the Church is able to attract to itself in each succeeding period the youth of the day. Holy Trinity, accordingly, assured that it can depend upon its established members, seeks always to win also the loyalty of its youth in framing its policy for the future. But apart even from the far-reaching wisdom of seeking the confidence and advice of the young, Holy Trinity values for its own sake the spirit of cheerfulness, courage, and friendliness which youth brings to the whole congregation.
Holy Trinity stands for the teaching office of the Church, and therewith for the freedom of the pulpit, goes without saying. It is worthwhile, however, to place on record some of the underlying principles which govern the work and witness in this Church.
Holy Trinity stands for World-Peace, and believes that the nations are right in renouncing war as a means of settling international disputes. But world-peace is a far richer ideal than politics can define or attain. World-Peace is a religious good, and can only be reached by way of the Christian Gospel. World-Peace is included within, and is a consequence of World-Evangelization.
Holy Trinity is a Missionary Church, for, knowing that Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the World; it is assured that the Church which is not missionary is to that extent not Christian. Wherefore, by study, prayer, and almsgiving, this Church seeks to further the spread of the Gospel.
Missionary work being all one, whether overseas or in our own land, Holy Trinity stands for the application of Christian teaching in our own midst at the same time that it is being spread in distant lands. The world being, to-day, so essentially one, it is not possible to restrict or localise the work of the Church. Not only do international policies require the inspiration and guidance of the Gospel of Christ, the industrial organization likewise stands in need of the Christian spirit of co-operation. The brotherhood of man, so evidently desired by men and demanded by circumstances, is only to be experienced as a result of God’s Fatherhood, revealed and made real in the perfect Sonship of Jesus Christ.
Because the task which confronts the Church to-day is so great, but much more because disunion is a denial of the spirit of Jesus Christ, Holy Trinity looks for the re-union of the visible Church of Christ on earth, and seeks now and always comradeship with all Christians, whatever their denomination, who are pursuing the same ideals in loyalty to the leadership of Jesus Christ.
That Holy Trinity should stand especially for Religious Education is what would be expected from such a Church. Several courses of lectures are delivered each year on various aspects of Christian Truth, its foundation—the Bible and its application to modern life and thought.
But we can only learn God’s truth and know God’s Will for our own day when we ourselves enter into the ministry of prayer. Holy Trinity, therefore, seeks to be a Fellowship of Intercession on behalf of all sorts and conditions of men. And as an outcome of prayer, the Church believes that it may be a means of moral and spiritual help to all who are afflicted, whether in body, mind or estate.
At all times and in all ways, Holy Trinity seeks to bear witness to the evangelical truth that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God unto salvation.
Week Days.—Holy Communion at noon on Saints’ Days and on First Thursday in month.
Representatives on Diocesan Council: Mr. J. G. Bellamy and Mr. E. H. Veale.
Representatives on Run-decanal Council: Mr. J, G. Bellamy Mr. H. C. Peak, Mr. E. H. Veale and Mr. C. H. Wood.
Parochial Church Council: Messrs. E. J. Clode, V. N. Diplock, F. Hayllar, E. Joy, Col. Lee, A. Pumfrey, H. Stewart, *A. G. Wickens, J. Waters, Mrs. Coleman, Miss Cheale, Miss Foot, Mrs. Fort, Miss Mannall, Miss Reason, Mrs. Warne, Mrs. Whytock, Miss Willis, Miss Woolley.
Hon. Sec. : W. Marsh, 46, King’s Road, Brighton.
Hon. Treas. : E. H. Veale, 15, Davigdor Road, Hove.
Committees :
Standing Committee : Messrs. W. Marsh, H. C. Peak, W. Russell, E. H. Veale and C. H. Wood.
Fabric Committee : Mrs. Coleman, Messrs. *A. G. Wickens and C. H. Wood.
Hall Committee : Messrs. H. C. Peak, W. Pumfrey, W. Marsh, W. Russell, E. H. Veale and Miss E. M. Olley, Manager (Co-opted).
Electoral Roll Committee : Mr. J. G. Bellamy and the Misses Cheale and Mannall.
Free-Will Offering Committee : Messrs. Russell and Veale, the Misses Cheale, Reason, Woolley and A. M. Tyler, Hon. Treas. (co-opted).
Sidesmen : Messrs. J. G. Bellamy, Dr. D. R. Clarke, E. A. Coleman, V. N. Diplock, G. C. Henson, J. H. Gilkes, E. Joy, W. Marsh, H. C. Peak, A. Pumfrey, P. C. F. N. Renny, A. F. Stevens, H. Stewart, W. L. Trower, E. L. Whytock, *A. G. Wickens, H. Willis, F. Walter and C. H. Wood.
Lay Reader : Mr. W. Marsh.
Voluntary Lady Worker : Miss M. Woolley.
Organist and Choirmaster : Gordon Davis, “St. Pirans,” Avondale, Hove.
Hon. Collector of Pew Rents : Miss F. J. Cheale, c/o “ Koinonia,” Davigdor Road, Hove.
Hon. Treas. Free-Will and Duplex Envelope Scheme : Miss A. M. Tyler, 57, Regency Square, Brighton.
Verger : Mr. Ernest Buckett, 34, North Road, Brighton.
* Deceased
Men—Tenors—E. J. Clode, J, Stevens, P. Willis, W. McPhail and F. Lovegrove. Bases—Col. Lee, J. Waterhouse, T. Willis, H. Joy, T. Halton.
Bell Ringer : F. Blunden.
Boys—A. Holman, A. Wood, C. Wren, M. Hunter, V. Fairway, G. Walthoe, D. Tindall, G. James, P. Wood, W. Swaysland, J. Baker, R. Benwell, Wotherspoon, Linington and Oakley.
Probationers—Terry, Kinsey and Killham.
Ladies Choir. Soprano : The Misses Brown, Chamberlin, Kelly, Portberry, Silver, Waterhouse and Willis. Mesdames Duffield and Stewart.
Contralto : Miss Young, Mesdames Baskin, Joy and Croydon.
Probationers are accepted for the Boys’ Choir between the ages of 9 and n. Musical training and good remuneration are given.
New members for all sections of the Adult Choir are welcome, and prospective members are requested to make application to the Choirmaster after any service or at the Practice on Friday.
Choir Practices—Boys—Monday 6.45 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Friday 7.30 p.m.
Full practice—Friday 8 p.m.
Since there can be no more important field of education than that which is concerned with religious knowledge, the Church will never be satisfied with anything less than the most effective methods of teaching. The Church will likewise regard it as essential to see that the substance of what is taught is in line with the assured results of modern biblical knowledge.
Such considerations as these govern our efforts in religious education at Holy Trinity, and while we are still far from the goal of our desires, we feel that a start has been made in the right direction. What follows is but the bare outline of the scheme. The best way of obtaining a clear idea of our aims and ideals is to make occasion to see the scheme in action in its various departments.
PRICE THREEPENCE
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, BRIGHTON
Although
this Church lays claim to neither beauty or antiquity, it is
nevertheless world famous for the many gifted men who have ministered
there, and above all as the place where Robertson of Brighton—as
he is affectionately called—gave utterance to his wondrous
discourses.“Trinity Chapel” was built in the spring of 1817 by the then Lord of the Manor—Thomas Read Kemp—as a Dissenting place of worship. For a time Mr. Kemp officiated himself, but was succeeded later by “Lawyer Faithful,” a practising solicitor in the town.
It is with the termination of Mr. Faithful’s ministry that its association with the Church of England begins. In 1825, the freehold was purchased by the Rev. Robert Anderson, who had it converted into something more in accordance with the Anglican rite.
A special Act of Parliament was obtained and the Church was consecrated on April 21st, 1826.
Mr. Anderson was incumbent of Holy Trinity for seventeen years. He was revered by rich and poor, not only as a scholar of high erudition but as a man of exemplary holiness of life.
Among the outstanding men (other than Robertson) who followed him, mention must be made of the Rev. Ralph Daly Cocking, an eloquent preacher who attracted large congregations, and during whose incumbency the Church property was purchased from Mr. Anderson’s representatives. Associated with him was the Rev. Henry Christopher son, also a distinguished preacher and one who endeared himself greatly to the congregation.
Mr. Cocking was followed by the Rev. Felix Asher, who remained in charge of Holy Trinity for over nineteen years. As a man of wide culture and divine grace, his name will never be forgotten in Brighton. In 1917 he exchanged livings with the Rev. Alan Hunter Watts, the saintliness of whose character is still a fragrant memory to many in the town.
Later and more familiar are the names of Chancellor R. J. Campbell and the Rev. F. C. Baker.
The permanent influence of all these illustrious men is due to the fact that they were teachers as well as preachers, and Holy Trinity of to-day is making a real effort to be true to its ancient traditions.
There was no specific memorial to F. W. Robertson, beyond the window in the Sanctuary, until the new Church Hall was erected and, at the spontaneous wish of the people, called Robertson Hall. It is here that a large part of the work is carried on.
ROBERTSON of BRIGHTON
1847— 1853
It
has been said that “in the religious history of England during
the nineteenth century. Robertson of Brighton holds a place apart.1847— 1853
Yet Frederick William Robertson had no special advantages of wealth or position. Born in 1816 of a military family—both his father and grandfather were soldiers—he was just one of seven children.
A radiant, eager, healthy child, he excelled in games and was always leader in the daring exploits of his companions. Added to this was a fondness for reading and a love of quiet unusual in one of his age.
During the first four years of his life, his father personally superintended his education. The subsequent scenes of his training were Beverley Grammar School, Tours (where his family went to live), Edinburgh University, and finally Brasenose College, Oxford. His earnest wish was to go into the Army and bring Christianity into a soldier’s life, but a chain of circumstances led him to enter the Church instead, and he was ordained in 1840 by the Bishop of Winchester, who gave him as his motto “Endure hardness as a good soldier of Christ.”
Before coming to Brighton, he occupied Curacies at Winchester and Cheltenham. But it was with his arrival at Holy Trinity in Brighton that his greater ministry began.
His views, which at first had been Evangelical, had undergone considerable change, and he could not be considered as belonging to either of the great parties in the Church. This independence of view, combined with the power and eloquence of his sermons, attracted large congregations.
In 1848 he took an important part in founding the Brighton Working Man’s Institute, and was blamed by many for his sympathetic attitude towards labour. He suffered, too, from the sectarian bitterness of Brighton society, but he tells us himself that he found rest, comfort, inspiration and power in Brighton’s natural beauties of sea and land.
We learn from one of his biographers that he was at once a loftily spiritual preacher, a fierce advocate for social justice, the least insular of English preachers, the most virile of thinkers and the most sensitive of men. Had he devoted himself to literature, it is said he would have been in the foremost rank of writers.
The impression his sermons produced on the Christian public were immense and immediate. They have passed through edition after edition; have been translated into many languages and been welcomed in regions where no other English preacher has obtained recognition—perhaps more particularly in America.
But the stress of extemporary preaching told on his delicate health, and his six years ministry was brought to a close by his death, in 1853, at the early age of thirty-seven.
Yet this relatively obscure Brighton preacher left a mark on the spiritual life of his countrymen, and made his name a “household-word” all over the world.
OUR FAITH
We believe that God is Spirit, and they that worship Him, must worship in Spirit and Truth.We believe that God is Light, and that if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another.
We believe that God is Love, and that everyone that loveth is born of God and knoweth God.
We believe that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that God hath given us Eternal Life and this Life is in His Son.
We believe that He is the resurrection and the life, and whosoever believeth on Him, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
We believe that we are the children of God and that He hath given us His Spirit.
We believe that the Spirit of Truth will take of the things of Christ and will show them unto us, and will lead us into all truth.
We believe that if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.
We believe that the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the Will of God abideth for ever.
OUR WORKING FAITH
Holy
Trinity Church, Brighton, occupies a unique position in the life of the
Church to-day. The tradition of the Church marks it out as a centre of
preaching and teaching. The inheritance from Frederick W. Robertson is
a rich inspiration, and the pulpit has not lacked prophetic voice
either before or since his clarion message was delivered. The names of
Christopher son, Cocking, Asher and R. J. Campbell are treasured
memories in this place.Standing thus, in the succession of those who wore able to speak the Word of God to their own ace because they themselves were looking to the future, as all true leaders should, Holy Trinity can only maintain its tradition by capturing anew the spirit of the religious pioneers.
This, its trust, it can fulfil more truly because it continues to enjoy the liberty that has always been its privilege. The freedom and independence which it claims are needful in order that it may be loyal to the very clear call in these days for adventure and experiment in worship no less than preaching. Holy Trinity, Brighton, may best serve the Church at large by using its freedom to explore the untried ways of the spirit.
The forward look can only be a keen, alert and penetrating vision, while the Church is able to attract to itself in each succeeding period the youth of the day. Holy Trinity, accordingly, assured that it can depend upon its established members, seeks always to win also the loyalty of its youth in framing its policy for the future. But apart even from the far-reaching wisdom of seeking the confidence and advice of the young, Holy Trinity values for its own sake the spirit of cheerfulness, courage, and friendliness which youth brings to the whole congregation.
Holy Trinity stands for the teaching office of the Church, and therewith for the freedom of the pulpit, goes without saying. It is worthwhile, however, to place on record some of the underlying principles which govern the work and witness in this Church.
Holy Trinity stands for World-Peace, and believes that the nations are right in renouncing war as a means of settling international disputes. But world-peace is a far richer ideal than politics can define or attain. World-Peace is a religious good, and can only be reached by way of the Christian Gospel. World-Peace is included within, and is a consequence of World-Evangelization.
Holy Trinity is a Missionary Church, for, knowing that Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the World; it is assured that the Church which is not missionary is to that extent not Christian. Wherefore, by study, prayer, and almsgiving, this Church seeks to further the spread of the Gospel.
Missionary work being all one, whether overseas or in our own land, Holy Trinity stands for the application of Christian teaching in our own midst at the same time that it is being spread in distant lands. The world being, to-day, so essentially one, it is not possible to restrict or localise the work of the Church. Not only do international policies require the inspiration and guidance of the Gospel of Christ, the industrial organization likewise stands in need of the Christian spirit of co-operation. The brotherhood of man, so evidently desired by men and demanded by circumstances, is only to be experienced as a result of God’s Fatherhood, revealed and made real in the perfect Sonship of Jesus Christ.
Because the task which confronts the Church to-day is so great, but much more because disunion is a denial of the spirit of Jesus Christ, Holy Trinity looks for the re-union of the visible Church of Christ on earth, and seeks now and always comradeship with all Christians, whatever their denomination, who are pursuing the same ideals in loyalty to the leadership of Jesus Christ.
That Holy Trinity should stand especially for Religious Education is what would be expected from such a Church. Several courses of lectures are delivered each year on various aspects of Christian Truth, its foundation—the Bible and its application to modern life and thought.
But we can only learn God’s truth and know God’s Will for our own day when we ourselves enter into the ministry of prayer. Holy Trinity, therefore, seeks to be a Fellowship of Intercession on behalf of all sorts and conditions of men. And as an outcome of prayer, the Church believes that it may be a means of moral and spiritual help to all who are afflicted, whether in body, mind or estate.
At all times and in all ways, Holy Trinity seeks to bear witness to the evangelical truth that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God unto salvation.
SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
Sundays.—Holy
Communion every Sunday at 8, also on First and Third Sundays in month
at noon. Matins and Sermon at noon. Children’s Service at 3.15 on
the last Sunday in the month. Evensong and Sermon at 7.Week Days.—Holy Communion at noon on Saints’ Days and on First Thursday in month.
CLERGY
Rev.
Horace Fort, B.D. (Incumbent), “Koinonia,” Davigdor Road,
Hove. (Tel. Hove 4295). Rev. Cyril H. Valentine, Ph.D.,
“Charisma,” Old Shoreham Road, Hove.PAROCHIAL OFFICERS & CHURCH COUNCIL
Churchwardens : Mr. E. H. Veale, 15, Davigdor Road, Hove. Mr. W. Russell, 1, Chatsworth Road, Brighton.Representatives on Diocesan Council: Mr. J. G. Bellamy and Mr. E. H. Veale.
Representatives on Run-decanal Council: Mr. J, G. Bellamy Mr. H. C. Peak, Mr. E. H. Veale and Mr. C. H. Wood.
Parochial Church Council: Messrs. E. J. Clode, V. N. Diplock, F. Hayllar, E. Joy, Col. Lee, A. Pumfrey, H. Stewart, *A. G. Wickens, J. Waters, Mrs. Coleman, Miss Cheale, Miss Foot, Mrs. Fort, Miss Mannall, Miss Reason, Mrs. Warne, Mrs. Whytock, Miss Willis, Miss Woolley.
Hon. Sec. : W. Marsh, 46, King’s Road, Brighton.
Hon. Treas. : E. H. Veale, 15, Davigdor Road, Hove.
Committees :
Standing Committee : Messrs. W. Marsh, H. C. Peak, W. Russell, E. H. Veale and C. H. Wood.
Fabric Committee : Mrs. Coleman, Messrs. *A. G. Wickens and C. H. Wood.
Hall Committee : Messrs. H. C. Peak, W. Pumfrey, W. Marsh, W. Russell, E. H. Veale and Miss E. M. Olley, Manager (Co-opted).
Electoral Roll Committee : Mr. J. G. Bellamy and the Misses Cheale and Mannall.
Free-Will Offering Committee : Messrs. Russell and Veale, the Misses Cheale, Reason, Woolley and A. M. Tyler, Hon. Treas. (co-opted).
Sidesmen : Messrs. J. G. Bellamy, Dr. D. R. Clarke, E. A. Coleman, V. N. Diplock, G. C. Henson, J. H. Gilkes, E. Joy, W. Marsh, H. C. Peak, A. Pumfrey, P. C. F. N. Renny, A. F. Stevens, H. Stewart, W. L. Trower, E. L. Whytock, *A. G. Wickens, H. Willis, F. Walter and C. H. Wood.
Lay Reader : Mr. W. Marsh.
Voluntary Lady Worker : Miss M. Woolley.
Organist and Choirmaster : Gordon Davis, “St. Pirans,” Avondale, Hove.
Hon. Collector of Pew Rents : Miss F. J. Cheale, c/o “ Koinonia,” Davigdor Road, Hove.
Hon. Treas. Free-Will and Duplex Envelope Scheme : Miss A. M. Tyler, 57, Regency Square, Brighton.
Verger : Mr. Ernest Buckett, 34, North Road, Brighton.
* Deceased
CHOIR
Choirmaster and Organist: Mr. Gordon Davis, A.R.C.O., A.T.C.L Trin. Coll., London.Men—Tenors—E. J. Clode, J, Stevens, P. Willis, W. McPhail and F. Lovegrove. Bases—Col. Lee, J. Waterhouse, T. Willis, H. Joy, T. Halton.
Bell Ringer : F. Blunden.
Boys—A. Holman, A. Wood, C. Wren, M. Hunter, V. Fairway, G. Walthoe, D. Tindall, G. James, P. Wood, W. Swaysland, J. Baker, R. Benwell, Wotherspoon, Linington and Oakley.
Probationers—Terry, Kinsey and Killham.
Ladies Choir. Soprano : The Misses Brown, Chamberlin, Kelly, Portberry, Silver, Waterhouse and Willis. Mesdames Duffield and Stewart.
Contralto : Miss Young, Mesdames Baskin, Joy and Croydon.
Probationers are accepted for the Boys’ Choir between the ages of 9 and n. Musical training and good remuneration are given.
New members for all sections of the Adult Choir are welcome, and prospective members are requested to make application to the Choirmaster after any service or at the Practice on Friday.
Choir Practices—Boys—Monday 6.45 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Friday 7.30 p.m.
Full practice—Friday 8 p.m.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious
education ought to be thought of as a life sentence. A teaching Church
ought to recognise the need for the guidance and instruction of its
members from the cradle to the grave. Therefore, no scheme of religious
study will be reckoned as adequate which comes to an end at
Confirmation.Since there can be no more important field of education than that which is concerned with religious knowledge, the Church will never be satisfied with anything less than the most effective methods of teaching. The Church will likewise regard it as essential to see that the substance of what is taught is in line with the assured results of modern biblical knowledge.
Such considerations as these govern our efforts in religious education at Holy Trinity, and while we are still far from the goal of our desires, we feel that a start has been made in the right direction. What follows is but the bare outline of the scheme. The best way of obtaining a clear idea of our aims and ideals is to make occasion to see the scheme in action in its various departments.
