Encounter God through warm hospitality and inspired worship.

Holy Trinity Church and St John the Baptist Cookham Dean together form The Benefice of The Cookhams.  The two churches work together for the whole community under the same Ministry Team. Whoever you are, wherever you are from, whatever your background, you are welcome here, and you will always be welcome in our church.

Building works at Holy Trinity

The church is currently closed till May 2025 for major re-ordering works which include installing underfloor heating in the nave and south aisle, fitting supplementary radiators there and in the east end, and laying a new stone floor in the nave and south aisle. Details are on our Building Project page. The Parish Centre and Parish Office are unaffected by this closure and most services will be held in Holy Trinity School.  Evening services will be held in St John the Baptist Church, Cookham Dean.

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY… CHURCH REOPENING CELEBRATION
We are planning a special Festival Eucharist at 11:00am on Pentecost, Sunday 8th June, to mark the grand reopening of our church. The service will the led by the Ven Stephen Pullin, Archdeacon of Berkshire. Following the service, we are planning a Parish Lunch and hope that as many as possible will join this service to showcase our transformed church.

Trinity Tots every Wednesday 9.30-11.30am for 0-5 years in Parish centre. Details here. If you would like to volunteer and help Lara at Trinity Tots, please call 07421 193352.

Restoration Day – Saturday 24th May

Works in the church are almost finished. The new sound system is being upgraded and we’re arranging a full “sparkle” clean, probably in the week ending Friday 23 May. We are then planning to hold a “Restoration Day” on Saturday 24 May to put the
furniture back in place and arrange the chairs, and to polish the brasses. Many thanks to people who have already volunteered to help ready the church for worship, but we still need more able bodied people to help please. Please put this date in your diary if you are able to help.
Bernadette Clark and Andy Oxley

Our Baptism and Confirmation course

We are pleased to confirm the dates for the upcoming confirmation classes. These will be held at the Vicarage at 7:00 pm on the following Monday evenings:
• Monday 26th May (Bank Holiday)
• Monday 2nd June
• Monday 9th June
• Monday 16th June
The sessions will be informal, discussion-based sessions where we can explore faith together in a relaxed and welcoming setting. If anyone would like to be baptised, confirmed, or formally received into the Anglican Communion, you would be very warmly welcome. Please email Father Stephen or contact the Parish Office if you would like to find out more or are interested in joining the preparation classes. The Diocese has now confirmed that the Confirmation Service will take place in Bray on Sunday 13th July at 4:00 pm.

Make a Lasting Impact in Our Community Volunteer with Us!

Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children in our community? We invite you to join our dedicated ‘Open the Book’ team! This initiative offers a unique opportunity to bring the joy and wisdom of the Bible to children in our local primary schools through lively and engaging storytelling.

Why Volunteer?
Inspire Young Minds: Help children explore the rich narratives of the Bible. Connect with the Community: Work alongside a team of passionate volunteers.

Enhance Your Skills: 
Gain valuable experience in storytelling and public speaking.

Who We’re Looking For:
Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for education and the Christian faith. Volunteers available during school hours and willing to commit to regular sessions. No previous experience required—just a willingness to learn and engage!

How to Get Involved:
Please contact Fr Stephen or the Parish Office to express your interest. We will provide all necessary training and support to ensure you are fully equipped to participate in this rewarding programme. Join us in making a profound impact on the spiritual
and educational journey of children in our community. Your contribution can truly light up young lives!

Safeguarding statement from Father Stephen 2025 Safeguarding letter here

Parish safeguarding policy

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, victims/perpetrators of domestic abuse and vulnerable adults. The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding, including the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy Statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church‘. More details can be found on the Church of England’s website.

Our Safeguarding Officer is Huw Thomas and he can be contacted via the church or by e-mail: safeguardingofficerhtc@cofe-thecookhams.org.uk

For urgent safeguarding concerns, the diocesan safeguarding team can be contacted via telephone on 01865 208295 or email: safeguardingreferrals@oxford.anglican.org.  Please see our safeguarding page for more details.