Benefice of Bradford on Avon Holy Trinity, Westwood & Wingfield
Exciting News!
Holy Trinity launches its new Vision on September 6th
A Vision for Holy Trinity
Rooted - Growing - Fruitful
Life in all its fullness
I have come that you may have life and have it in all its fullness. John 10.10
Rooted in Christ
Jesus says: I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. Abide in me as I abide in you. John 15.1
As a Christian community, we are rooted in the love of Jesus Christ and in his saving death and resurrection. Nourished by the scriptures and the sacraments, we want to grow in prayer, living our lives close to God. We want to be more faithful in our discipleship and allow God to shape our priorities and values. We pray that we may know Christ better and that Christ may be better known.
Growing in Faith
Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. John 15.4
As we grow in faith and love, we seek to become an intergenerational church in which everyone is valued, encouraged and equipped to flourish.
We long to see children, young people and families move from the sidelines to the heart of our common life, growing in their knowledge and love of God. We want to be a church where ministry is shared, where every age group belongs, every person has a place, and every disciple is encouraged to discover and use their God-given gifts.
Fruitful in Love
My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. John 15.8
We want to make a difference in the world and witness to God’s love and justice, especially here in Bradford on Avon. Working in partnership with others who are transforming people’s lives, we seek to serve our local community with joy so that all may flourish. With Jesus as our companion and guide we believe we can travel through life differently. We hope that others will want to share the adventure with us and discover life in all its fullness.
September & October 2026
We look forward to welcoming you to our warm sacred space — and the doors are open every day!
September
Sunday, 6 September –
Holy Trinity:
8am – BCP Holy Communion
9.30am – Sung Eucharist – Sharing the Vision!
6pm – Evensong
St Mary’s Wingfield:
9.30am – Holy Communion
St Mary the Virgin, Westwood:
11.15am – Holy Communion
Sunday, 13 September –
Holy Trinity:
8am – BCP Holy Communion
9.30am – In the Round – All Creatures Great and Small – please bring pets, creatures, photos of your pets and cuddly animals. This service is for all the family. We look forward to welcoming you!
St Mary’s Wingfield:
9.30am – Holy Communion
St Mary the Virgin, Westwood:
11.15am – Holy Communion
Sunday, 20 September –
Holy Trinity:
8am – BCP Holy Communion
9.30am – Sung Eucharist – continuing to share the new Vision
St Mary’s Wingfield:
9.30am – Chuppa Harvest Festival – including coffee and cake!
St Mary the Virgin, Westwood:
11.15am – Harvest Festival
Sunday, 27 September –
Holy Trinity:
8am – BCP Holy Communion
9.30am – Harvest Festival Eucharist – continuing to share the new Vision
St Mary’s Wingfield:
9.30am – Morning Praise
St Mary the Virgin, Westwood:
11.15am – Morning Praise
October
Sunday, 4 October –
Holy Trinity:
8am – BCP Holy Communion
9.30am – Sung Eucharist – continuing to share the new Vision
2pm – ‘Come and Sing Evensong’ – please do get in touch for more information – beneficeoffice@htboa.org
2pm – Rehearsal
4.15pm – Cornish Cream Tea
5.00pm – Evensong begins – all welcome
St Mary’s Wingfield:
9.30am – Holy Communion
St Mary the Virgin, Westwood:
11.15am – Holy Communion
Sunday, 11 October –
Holy Trinity:
8am – BCP Holy Communion
9.30am – In the Round – ‘Mapping our Future Together’
St Mary’s Wingfield:
9.30am – Holy Communion
St Mary the Virgin, Westwood:
5pm – Evensong with Cantare
Sunday, 18 October –
Holy Trinity:
8am – BCP Holy Communion
9.30am – Feast of St Luke
St Mary’s Wingfield:
9.30am – Chuppa – including coffee and cake!
St Mary the Virgin, Westwood:
11.15am – Matins
Sunday, 25 October –
Holy Trinity:
8am – BCP Holy Communion
9.30am – Dedication Festival – and sharing our new MAP (Mission Action Plan)
St Mary’s Wingfield:
9.30am – Morning Praise
St Mary the Virgin, Westwood:
11.15am – Morning Praise
All are warmly welcome!
The Centenary of the Holy Trinity Willis Organ 1926 - 2026
This year we are celebrating our organ’s centenary. The Holy Trinity instrument is no ordinary church organ, having been built by one of the world’s leading organ builders, Henry Willis & Sons Ltd.
By 1926, the Willis firm, founded by the renowned ‘Father’ Henry Willis, had installed many magnificent and highly successful organs in England’s cathedrals during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The company was a leader in innovation, both tonally and technologically.
In 1926, the firm was under the general management of Henry Willis III, the founder’s grandson. This was an important year for the company, as it completed its huge instrument for Liverpool Cathedral and was also engaged in work at Westminster Cathedral. Fortunately for us, it still found time to build several smaller instruments, including our own.
Although our organ suffered over the years from damp, cold, dirt and even mice, it continued to serve faithfully. After many years of careful maintenance, it was extensively rebuilt in 2017 by the leading Durham organ builders, Harrison & Harrison. The work included largely new action, the addition of two new stops, and the painting of the case pipes in gold, as they appear today.
The organ is ideally suited to this church and possesses a versatile specification. Henry Willis himself expressed satisfaction with several stops of this design, and with the instrument as a whole.
There will be plenty of opportunities to hear the organ for yourself by attending our centenary celebrations.
We look forward to welcoming you. Do watch out for details of our continuing organ-related events at Holy Trinity, August – October.
Saturday 12th September – 17.00 –Hymns and Pimms
Thursday 24th September – 12.00 – Marcus Sealy – Lunch hour Concert
Monday 28th September – 19.00 – Salisbury Cathedral Choir – Autumn Concert
Sunday 4th October – ‘Come and Sing Evensong’ directed by Simon Lole – 5pm
