Trinity Audenshaw

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Ministers

Rev Kim Ratcliffe
Rev Richard Bradley (URC)
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Trinity Audenshaw's 
New Building is now open for worship - everyone welcome

 A short history of the new building development

Trinity Church was formed in 2004 from the union of three churches, Red Hall Methodist Church, Guide Lane Methodist Church and Audenshaw United Reformed Church. Since then, the united congregation has been responding to local needs and these have become the inspiration for an innovative new building due to be opened in 2008.

Deacon Roger Hensman notes that a blue banner painted above the sanctuary in the demolished building used to read 'Worship The Lord In The Beauty of Holiness'. He asks whether the holiness is in the building or in us?  

Trinity already provides much needed meeting space for local groups in an area where there are few other accessible facilities. Its work has been supported by user groups, local businesses and the MP Andrew Gwynne. With their encouragement, Trinity is set to create a flexible, multi-purpose facility.  

The old Red Hall Church has been 
demolished to make way 
for the new building.

On Saturday 1st December 2007 an outdoor service was held to mark completion of foundations of the new church building. Deacon Roger Hensman says "We didn't have a civic stone-laying ceremony but an informal service of thanksgiving and prayer for the site, the workers and the future mission of the church. We pasted printed prayers on some of the girders in strategic places like the main entrance, Sanctuary, etc." 

The following reading from the Old Testament book of Ezra (Ch3 v10-11), was used in the service:

When the builders completed the foundation of the LORD's Temple , the priests put on their robes and took their places to blow their trumpets. And the Levites, descendants of Asaph, clashed their cymbals to praise the LORD, just as King David had prescribed.

With praise and thanks, they sang this song to the LORD:
                           "He is so good!
                            His faithful love for Israel endures forever!     

Then all the people gave a great shout, praising the LORD because the foundation of the LORD's Temple had been laid.

To view or download copy of the full Order of Service used click here. 

a simple alter made of breeze blocks was used in the service

The new building will be run with renewable energy, using a ground source heat pump for under-floor heating and solar power for the hot water supply. Creation of green space, including refurbishment of a small memorial garden and a new community garden, will enhance the immediate environment.  

Not only will existing community groups continue to use the church, but the congregation is extending its involvement with the local primary school, which will relocate its Before and After School Club to the new premises.

Circuit property Steward and Trinity Church member Audrey Hensman, acknowledges that it has been a long journey for the three original churches. Audrey says, "Each congregation has had to come to terms with the closure of a much-loved building, but Trinity has been securely rooted in its aim of serving Christ in the community and with God's help the new church will be equipped to spread the gospel amongst the communities of Audenshaw, Guide Bridge and Denton well into the 21st century." 

The new church through the old railings