We believe there is a huge opportunity at this moment in history, using the best of church history, as we seek to proclaim the Lord Jesus.

Each one of us needs to deal with the objective moral failings of our own soul, and we need the forgiveness and love of God (see interview with Ben Sasse in bonus section below). At the same time, there seems to be a ‘way in’ with a coming generation who are struggling with their identity, or more precisely their lack of identity, who see the attraction of the deep rootedness arising from connection to the church throughout history. And as the Lord Jesus is the Lord of history, his gospel is not simply a philosophical idea, but a historical reality being worked out in history, what they will find with the Lord Jesus and his people is the true identity, history, reality, relationship, body - all of which they were made to inhabit. In bowing the knee to Jesus as Lord we do not have the tyranny of having to create our own identity, but the liberation to receive the one we were made for.

Therefore, one of our aspirations at Trinity Church Westminster, in a similar way to what Gavin Ortlund’s articulates below, is to lean into some history and liturgy from our own evangelical tradition, both to encourage those of us who already know the Lord Jesus and to actively embody this historical rootedness to those who are searching for something more. In practice this will not look hugely different to the shape of many evangelical church gatherings, but will include a few more of the liturgical elements that have dropped out of popular church practice in recent times. These elements included the singing of psalms, biblical based set prayers and scripture responses. (Please find an example service sheet here).

A huge opportunity: geographically

Given our aim to reach and serve Londoners - particularly those who work in West Central London and those who can easily commute into there, there can scarcely be a better place to gather than our Church Hall venue on Castle Lane in Westminster. It is within around a 10 minute walk from the tube stations pictured above, at the crossroads of the working centres in Westminster (which is populated by 1 million people on a working day). These factors make it an easy place to come for a Bible study or event after work on a Wednesday evening, and an easy place to get to on a Sunday.

Furthermore, with people coming to London from all over the UK and all over the world, and many then going back to places all over the UK and all over the world, our prayer is that, under God, he might use this church over time to play a small part in reaching people across the country and the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

If you know people moving to London to work in Westminster, or moving somewhere within easy reach of Westminster, who might like to partner with us, please share our website:

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A huge opportunity: practically

Please come and join us for our next Prayer and Planning Meeting is on Sunday 26th April at 16:15-17:30 in St Michael’s Cornhill Rectory (access via the Rectory Garden behind the back of the church building). Anyone who would like to find out more or who would like to support the plant in any way is welcome. It is a great chance to meet some of the team, to hear about and contribute to developing plans, and to pray!

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A huge opportunity: to pray

• That we would continue to gather a core team to launch the church plant

• For gifted musicians to serve us in singing

• For unity, prayerfulness, protection, gospel passion and perseverance amongst those in the plant team

• ⁠⁠For growing relationships with workers in Westminster who we can partner with evangelistically

• That the Lord would provide all we need financially and practically as a church

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Bonus: A huge opportunity not to be wasted

Ecclesiastes tells us that although we are commanded to enjoy the good gifts of God in life: “Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do” (9:7), if we are seeking to live wisely, we will pay close attention to reality of death: “It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind, and the living will lay it to heart” (7:2). This thoughtful testimony from Ben Sasse below, who is likely facing death this year, is a word of wisdom to those following Jesus, and a word of hope to those who do not yet know him.

An exciting time to plant a church!

We have been greatly encouraged by the book of Kings recently. One of the things it tells us is that even while living in a nation with a compromised national church, it is an exciting time to be part of local gathering that takes God at his word. For when churches fail to be reformed by the word of God, they will be re-formed by the word of God. As by his Spirit through his word the Lord continues his unstoppable purpose to see the nations discipled and his glory fill the earth.

The Church of England, as well as other mainline denominations, are failing to guard the gospel (See a great interview from our Spiritual Overseer Vaughan Roberts at GAFCON 2026 in Abuja here). Yet, there seems to be a growing interest from people to hear about real, robust, biblical Christian faith. We believe it is an exciting time to be planting a church in Westminster, to gather a group of believers who want to go out and proclaim the gospel in all areas of life, and see how the Lord uses his church in the next generation.

This recent sermon includes some of the biblical reasoning behind our decision to begin outside the current Church of England structures. Although we want to be a Reformed Evangelical Anglican Church, we think as we are starting something new, given the mess in the Church of England, we will be best served beginning outside the official structures. We will get on with seeking to build the church, while remaining closely connected to, supported by, and overseen by fellow evangelicals, leaving the option to rejoin should a sufficient settlement come to pass. (Find out a bit more on our ‘about’ page).

Giving thanks

We have had a few super information sessions so far this month, as we have sought to explain the vision, spread the word and ask people to consider being founding partners at Trinity Church Westminster.

But we would love to spread the word further, and invite anyone to consider joining us, who would be excited to join a church looking to maximally apply the Bible to every area of life, meeting in Westminster. If you would like to consider that yourself, or you know someone who might, please do get in touch here, and we can arrange a coffee with one of the team to help you find out more:

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Come and see… and pray

Our next Prayer and Planning Meeting is on Sunday 29th March at 16:15-17:30 in St Michael’s Cornhill Rectory (access via the Rectory Garden behind the back of the church building). William Taylor, the Senior Pastor of our sending church, St Helen’s Bishopsgate, will be addressing us. Anyone who would like to find out more or would like to support the plant in any way is welcome. And it is a great chance to meet some of the team, to hear about and contribute to developing plans, and to pray!

Please pray

• For 25 founding partners to be committed by 27th April (our sending church’s annual meeting)

• We would find an individual/individuals who are willing and able to lead us musically, particularly in singing Psalms

• For us to continue to establish connections and partners in Westminster who we can work with to reach out with the gospel

• That the legally processes that need to take place to set up the church plant serve us well and go smoothly and quickly

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Welcome to the first monthly pre-launch briefing for Trinity Church Westminster.

And please don’t miss the invitation for our Supporters Information Session below!

Our vision is Christian maximalism for the glory God. We are seeking to live maximally Christian lives applying all of the Bible to every area of life, unashamedly proclaiming Christ, and utilising the best of historic church practice as we meet together.

We believe there is a great opportunity to reach and serve Londoners who are looking for robust Bible believing theology in a church that feels historically connected.

God willing, our first Sunday will be 13^th September 2026 and, as of just last week, we are excited to announce that we have confirmed our venue for our first year, which is a super spot in the heart of Westminster – a short walk from St James Park, Victoria, Westminster and Green Park stations.

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One big thing this month: Supporters Information Session

If you are in London please join us for our supporters briefing on Sunday 1^st March 15:45-17:00 at St Michael’s Cornhill Rectory (access via the garden around the back of the church building down St Michael’s Alley). This is for anyone who might be interested in joining us or simply for those wishing to find out more and support the plant.

We will have further prayer and planning meetings on 29^th March, 19^th April, 24^th May, 21^st June, 26^th July (locations to follow in future monthly briefings).

Please pray the Lord would

• Continue to gather a strong launch team

• Send us people with just the right gifts to serve the church: one area we would love assistance with is music

• Provide the resources needed for this church to launch, including finance and accommodation

Other ways to support

• Please spread the word: We would love to grow the group of people supporting and praying for us and to reach people who don’t yet know who may wish to join us

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• Partner with us financially: if you would to partner with us financially please visit our ‘Give’ page.

• Get in touch if you would like to connect with us in any way, or if you would like to speak more about what it might look like to join the team