Holy Trinity Church Madeira

Plant in the Church garden

Welcome to the Holy Trinity Church, Madeira!

Welcome to the web site of Holy Trinity Church, Funchal, Madeira. The church has stood since 1822 and is a vibrant part of life for many English-speaking residents on the island and for many thousands of people from all countries of the world here on holiday.

Our visitors come from many different Christian traditions and all are welcome to share fully in our worship and take communion with us: our church is truly a house of prayer for all people.

Rua do Quebra Costas 18, 9000-034 Funchal, Madeira t: (00351) 965 653 280

About us
How to donate
The entrance of Holy Trinity Church
Our Mission Statement
Holy Trinity Church exists to share the love of God in Christ Jesus will all people through its Welcome, Worship, Witness and works of Service. We recognise and value the worth and dignity of all people.
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Join us for church

Regular services are as follows:
Wednesday
10.30 am – Communion Service
Sunday
11.00 am – Holy Communion (Sung)

Our Sunday morning Parish Communion is the main service of the week.

People who are regular communicants in their own churches are invited to receive the sacrament with us or to come forward for a blessing.

After the service we have a reception where we invite you to sample one of the specialities of the island: a glass of Madeira wine or a cup of coffee/tea and a chat. We make a small charge for the reception.

On Sunday morning, we also have a stall offering books to read, preserves, cards for almost all occasions, cards, and many other items.

For details of special services, please click here!

What’s on right now?

Click below to learn more!

Themed meal and film night, 26 April 18.15
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Holy Week and Easter at Holy Trinity
Cartaz Páscoa 2025 HTC (1)Download
Welsh male choir, 22 April, 15.30
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Welsh Male Choir press release

Cor Meibion de Cymru is a Welsh Male Voice Choir formed in 1982. Following a concert of 1000 Welsh Male Voice Choir Voices in London’s Albert Hall, that was attended by several American music promoters. The promoters asked for a tour of the USA, and of the 1000 choristers present, 530 said “Yes! The tour was a success, with sell-out concerts in 5 states on the East Coast of the USA!

During the wash-up meeting afterward, 153 of those involved in the US concerts voted to continue to support the project, seeing it as a ‘touring choir.’  All choir members rehearse every three weeks as they all belong to smaller local choirs. Cor Meibion De Cymru was born and immediately received the Patronage of the then Prince of Wales – Prince Charles, who, has continued his Patronage, now as King Charles 3rd.  The only Welsh Male Voice Choir to be bestowed with such an honour!

However, like all things, Covid-19 affected the choir and its ability to tour. But this has not deterred the group and to date, they have undertaken 24 tours – 4 USA, 3 Canada, France, Gibraltar, Eastern Europe, and Australia.

The choir has also performed 7 tours of World War 1 and World War 2 battlefields, which are incredibly emotional for both audiences and the vocalists.

The idea of a visit to Madeira was born out of a holiday visit in 2023, and the Choir are performing, in 4 locations during their stay in Madeira between the 17th and 24th of April. This is their first visit to Madeira. 

Madeira.

Friday 18th of April – Hotel Enotel Lido, – R. Simplício dos Passos Gouveia 29, São Martinho, 9004-576 at 18:00 (6 pm).

Saturday 19th April – 17:00 (5 pm) – Ritz Café – Av. Arriaga 33, São Martinho, 9000-060 Funchal,

Tuesday 22nd of April – Holy Trinity Church (The English Church), Rua Quebra do Costas, Funchal. The concert starts at 17:30 (5.30 pm) and tickets are available at the door.  As well as old favourites, they will be performing a new hymn ‘Archangels and Seraphim;’ which has been written by two members of Holy Trinity Church.

Wednesday 23rd of April – at the Grand Hall of the Regional Assembly Building, Av. Do Mar Funchal at 20:30 (8.30 pm) with the Madeira Mandolin Orchestra and Grupo Coral Do Arco Da Calheta. Tickets at usual outlets.

A photo of the church taken from the garden.

Join us also for other activities

There is a lot going on at the church premises, both indoors and outdoors. For instance, there are regular themed film and meal nights, the occasional bingo evening or lecture, music events, mother’s prayers, gardening, and so on. For more information on what’s on right now, click one of the buttons below.

More activities

Meet some of us

Many people work at the church, most of them on a voluntary basis.

Rev. Michael Jarman

former Chaplain

Jonathan Pestana-Calvert

Worship Leader

Sam Gannon

Church Council, Churchwarden

Edwin John Barrow

Church Council, Churchwarden

Jean Faulkner

Church Council, Mother’s prayers

Erica Appelros

Church Council

Melvin Bird

Organist

Janet Ellison

Church Council,

Sacristan

Joy Menezes

Church Council

Tina Mongor

Church Council

Ian Norris

Church Council, Economy

Entrance of the church in a dark evening.

Holy Trinity Church

FAQs

I am not an Anglican, can I still come to communion?

Yes, if you take communion in your home church, you are welcome to share it here too. Or, if you prefer, you can come forward and receive a blessing instead.

Who can I contact if I need to talk to someone?

You can talk to the chaplain. For contact information, see the Contact page.

I want to donate to the church, how do I do that?

There is a box on the outside wall where you can put a donation. In the service, we collect donations for the church, and if you want to make a bank transfer, please click here for account details.

I am a victim of abuse, and/or I know of someone who is. Is there anything I can do?

Yes, you can speak to our Safeguarding officer, who will know what the next step will be. Contact one of our church wardens on email: samgan1@gmail.com. You can read our safeguarding policy here.