Notice: Who Moved the Pulpit? Latest Heritage Lecture From Holy Trinity Church

Published on: 8 May, 2018
Updated on: 13 May, 2018

At 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 30, the Revd Adrian Leak will give a free talk entitled ‘Who Moved the Pulpit?’ at the Trinity Centre in Guildford.

The talk will consider changes in church lay-out, furnishing and ornaments through the centuries.

Picture postcard view of the inside of Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, in the early 1900s.

From the earliest times to the present-day, churches and the design of their interior have reflected the changing demands of liturgy and the theological beliefs underlying them.

Adrian will illustrate his talk with pictures, showing the changing designs and positions of the altar, font, chancel screen, choir stalls, pulpit and pews in the English parish church.

Adrian Leak is an Anglican priest and freelance writer. He is a published author of articles on church history and biography and a regular contributor to the Church Times and is honorary assistant curate at Holy Trinity Church in Bramley.

Holy Trinity Church Guildford has received significant Heritage Lottery Funding to be used for substantial repairs and restoration work on their Grade I listed building.

The congregation of Holy Trinity Church celebrating the completion of its Big Appeal fundraising programme.

As part of the grant, the church is committed to a variety of community engagement activities in 2018, including organising a heritage lecture series which is free to attend. Donations will be accepted to cover costs of refreshments.

For more details contact the Parish Office, Holy Trinity & St Mary’s, 5 Trinity Churchyard, Guildford GU1 3RR, telephone 01483 567716 or email office@holytrinityguildford.org.uk

Office opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1pm in term time.