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The Holy Trinity Church is part of the worldwide Anglican community as a parish in the Northeastern Caribbean and Aruba Diocese.
The Holy Trinity Church holds a very special place in the Barbudan community; it was established during the days of slavery as the first church on the island. The Anglican Church introduced education in Barbuda and governed and operated the Holy Trinity School from its inception until 1950, when the Government of Antigua took over fully.
The present building, erected in 1924 after the previous one was destroyed by a hurricane in 1922, is showing some wear and tear; the ceiling in particular. Members of the vestry and congregation have embarked on a fund raising drive by holding various events, including early morning breakfasts on Saturdays and barbecues.
We are appealing to fellow Barbudans for assistance. We appeal especially to those Barbudans, who live abroad, in the USA, Canada, and the UK. Recently a guest at the Coco Point Lodge donated light fixtures and fittings. Many, many thanks to you sir.
We have raised funds at home and abroad, notably in St Thomas, USVI, to have a plaque donated and presented posthumously to the Rt Revd Father Alfred Edwin Hatch-Syrett, who was one of the most effective priests and headmaster of the Holy Trinity School from 1944 to 1952. The plaque has taken pride of place in the sanctuary on the east wall of the church.
We must mention Nurse Mrs Lillian Sebastian whose tremendous effort brought about this event. Thank you very much Nurse Sebastian. Holy Trinity holds you in high esteem.
Holy Trinity continues to host various inter-denominational events and opens its doors to all races, creeds, and beliefs.
The Holy Eucharist is celebrated on Sundays at 9.30 am, with Sunday School at 3.00 pm, and our youth group meets on Mondays at 7.00 pm. The church celebrates the special festivals of Lent, Easter, Harvest, Advent, and Christmas. We provide a very tasty brunch during Easter and Harvest times. At Christmas the splendid choir gives carol performances at the various hotels and programmes at the church itself. For further information contact Mrs Alice Webber David on 268 460 0265.