Holy Trinity Seaton Carew About the Church
We welcome you in the name of Christ
Who are we?
To be honest, we're discovering who "we" are all the time. We are on a journey together to find out, and we would welcome you to join that journey. One thing we do know is that we are trying, with all our different backgrounds, to live a life of witness to Jesus Christ and to work at making His kingdom here on earth a reality, through worship and witness. That doesn't mean becoming a cosy church club. It means becoming involved in the life of the community around us and in the wider world.
We seek to work together in the service of God and his world. Don't expect us to be perfect and have all the answers. We know that we are far from perfect, but we do our best to support each other, seeking God's guidance along the journey. We need your help, your friendship, your witness and your prayers, if we are to succeed.
Church may be unfamiliar to you, and it can seem strange if you are not used to it, but we want you to feel as comfortable as possible. We believe it's part of why we are here - to let people know how much God cares for them. He wants you to relax and enjoy yourself, and so do we.
Where are we located?
Please click on the image above to activate the interactive map. | We are located in a small town called Seaton Carew, on the coast of Hartlepool, in the North East of England. The church is only 500 yards walk from a beautiful sandy beach coastline and is 10 to 15 minutes drive from the main A19 dual carriageway. 
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Please ask for a Welcome Pack if you are visiting us for the first time and would like more information about us.
Life at Holy Trinity
As well as the usual activities to do with running a church, such as the Parochial Church Council and different roles (see Key People page), we believe in having a rich social life at Holy Trinity, to enrich our worshipping and build a strong sense of community and a family atmosphere - the family of God. Important elements of our activites are:
Friends of Holy Trinity - a fund raising group;
Social Committee - an informal group which produces ideas and organises social events;
Church magazine - to keep everyone informed;
Regular quiz nights
Concerts in church - recent events have included the Police Silver Band, Hartlepool Male Voice Choir & Opera Nova
Coffee mornings, Summer Fayre (themes have included Grease, Wild West and Pirates!), Easter Fayre and Christmas Fayre
Trinity Tots
Trinity Tots is for children up to the age of 5 years. The group meets every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month in the Parish Centre during the 10.30 am service. There is a wide range of activities during the meeting. Special events are also held, e.g. Christmas Party and Easter Fun Day. The children return to the service in time to say The Lord's Prayer together and during Communion can go to the altar rail with their parents for a blessing.
Trinity Juniors
Trinity Juniors is for children aged from 5-6 up to 8 years. The group meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month in the Parish Centre during the 10.30 am service. They also have a wide range of activities. The children return to the service in time to say The Lord's Prayer together and during Communion can go to the altar rail with their parents for a blessing.
A Brief History
A Parish History was published as part of our Millennium celebrations: Trinity 2000. It is available from church, price £5.95.
Holy Trinity Church stands in a secluded spot about 100 metres from Seaton Carew beach. It began its life as a chapel within the parish of Stranton, and was consecrated on 29th September 1831 to care spiritually for the needs of the growing number of local villagers and workers in this area. On October 21st 1841, consent was given for Seaton Carew to become a parish in its own right. Funds were raised to extend the church building with a chancel and gallery, a clock was added to the church tower, and the churchyard was extended. In 1842 a vicarage was built and a wing added in 1860.
In the four years from 1890 there was much new development to the church: the chancel was re-ordered, an organ chamber built and a new organ installed. A vestry was added with access to the chancel, and with that, much of the shape of the church we know today was in place. On Sunday 6th February 1921, a new clock, a ring of bells and a plaque to the fallen in the nave were unveiled. Sadly the vicarage had to be demolished, but over the last thirty years much restoration has taken place.
The parish now extends across a wide area from the Tees to Stranton and from the North Sea to Owton Manor. It also has spiritual oversight for the tourists and industrial workers in its bounds. Faithful hands have made Holy Trinity a very beautiful House of God, and for each succeeding generation, times of joy and jubilation, of sadness and despair, high days and holidays as well as national occasions have all found full expression here.
Holy Trinity Church is now in the safe hands of Reverend Captain Paul T Allinson CA, otherwise known as Paul, Father Paul, Vicar or anything else respectful!