Building Project
Since being planted in 2021, Trinity Chester has been growing. We are now looking to move into a building of our own and develop the ministry further.
Our Story
From the beginning, the vision for Trinity has been that it might become something of a hub - a church thriving under a faithful gospel ministry from which future church plants can be supported. In order to continue moving towards this goal, we now need our own permanent building.
In the late 1600s, a thriving church like the one we envisage existed in Chester under the ministry of Matthew Henry. The famous Bible commentator and Presbyterian pastor ministered here initially to around 45 people gathered in homes. As the richness of the gospel was preached and taught, the congregation quickly grew to over 250 people. Like us, they soon needed a building of their own. And in the early 1700s the first Presbyterian church building in Chester was built, which later became known as Trinity Chapel.
Fast-forward over 300 years to the present day. Our prayer is that we might see in our generation another church, bearing the same name, holding to the same confession, where hundreds of men and women, boys and girls flourish under the ministry of the gospel – as was once the case here in Chester.
Our opportunity
Due to the generous offer of a soon-to-close Baptist church, we are in the process of acquiring Zion Chapel, Chester. The building sits in the centre of Chester, a vibrant focal point within reach of many who live, work, and study in this historic city. It was designed and built by a renowned Chester architect named John Douglas in 1880. Over the last 45 years the building has been restored and well-maintained, and is now in need of some modernisation and alterations to make it accessible for people of all ages in a growing congregation.
Given this incredible opportunity, our aspiration is to raise £500,000 in total to cover costs of the acquisition and to undertake a high-quality, full-scale remodel. Architects are already working towards finalising plans which will then be submitted to local authorities and construction professionals. Our hope is that we can raise our total quickly and complete the renovation soon in order to enable the ministry of Trinity Chester to develop and thrive in a purpose-built facility. In addition, due to the low cost of the acquisition, money spent on both the acquisition and remodel will not surpass the building’s value, making this a wise investment.
Target: £500,000 ($675,000)
Our appeal
Pray
Would you join us in praying – that Trinity Church Chester would continue to grow and that through this church many people would be blessed?
Give
Could you help us along the way towards reaching our fundraising target? For individuals, tax-efficient giving is possible both here in the UK and in the US.
Share
Perhaps you know of other like-minded brothers and sisters in a position to support – could you help connect us and share our vision?
How to give
UK Givers
Individual tax-payers can give via Stewardship and select the option to claim gift aid so that Trinity receives an additional 25% (minus fees).
Alternatively, you can get in touch and give directly via bank transfer and complete a gift aid declaration form.
Non-tax-payers can give via the above methods without gift aid.
Stewardship
US Givers
Individual tax-payers in the US can give in a tax-efficient manner via the PCA Foundation.
Alternatively, you can get in touch and give directly via bank transfer (includes small fee, not tax-efficient).
PCA FoundationQuestions
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We are working towards completing early summer 2026.
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We are hoping to begin large-scale works by the end of 2026, with smaller-scale works to improve the building’s functionality in the meantime to take place soon after completion.