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 generosity of church members and friends of Trinity, we are in the process of purchasing City Road Presbyterian Church. 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.
But to enable the ministry here to thrive, we want to carry out important repairs, renovations, and remodels to this building which was built in 1865 – and so we have set ourselves the target of raising £650,000 in total.
Target: £650,000 ($870,000)
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 a completion date around Easter 2026.
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We are hoping to complete essential repairs to the building in the spring/summer 2026. We are currently working with architects and construction professionals to finalise a planned remodel. Timings for this are funding dependent - though of course we would like to complete as soon as possible.