Holy Trinity, Colton

Holy Trinity, Colton is out of the way but when you find it, you will realise it is in of the best spots locally and has a commanding view down over the fells and the surrounding countryside.

Holy Trinity, Colton is found up the hill from the small village of Colton itself, which comprises little more than six dwellings and two farms. However, the parish of Colton extends over a very large area that encompasses High and Low Nibthwaite, Bandrake Head, Oxen Park, the major population centre of the parish — Bouth, and finally a small part of the village of Spark Bridge.

The church building itself was first consecrated in 1578, though it is said that before this time a temporary Chapel of Ease existed for monks from Furness Abbey to use for their daily office when they were using the fells for their sheep. In the early 17th century the tower was added, and then the north transept in 1721. The building was restore by the prolific Victorian architects Paley, Austin & Paley in 1890, and Holy Trinity is now a Grade II listed building. The church building is surrounded by a churchyard that is still open for burials.

If you would like to know any more history of Holy Trinity, Colton then please do download our booklet "Holy Trinity Church Colton, notes on its history and environs" by Enid Barwell, or visit our webpage on the History of Holy Trinity, Colton.

The pattern of worship at Holy Trinity, Colton draws entirely from the Church of England's Common Worship and uses contemporary language for both Morning Worship and Holy Communion. In October, the church celebrates a Farmer's Harvest Supper, and in December there is a candlelit Carol Service, both of which are very popular.

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Giving & Donations

Naturally, we always welcome financial support for the work in the parish of Colton and the surrounding areas. If you would like more information on how to give financially and why it is important then please do go to our Giving & Payments webpage.

If you would like to make a one-off donation or a regular donation to the work at Holy Trinity, Colton then please click on the corresponding button below:

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Baptisms, Weddings & Funerals

The congregation of Holy Trinity, Colton are always delighted to welcome families who are exploring having their child or children baptised, couples who are looking to get married at the church, or families wishing to say goodbye and celebrate the life of a loved one.

For more information please go to our Baptisms, Weddings & Funerals webpage or please do be in contact with the vicar or go to Contact Us.

Electoral Roll

The Electoral Roll is the means of establishing Church Representation for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). The APCM is an annual meeting where the churchwardens, Parochial Church Council (PCC) members and deanery synod representatives are elected. If someone has their name enrolled on the electoral roll then they are able cast a vote in any of the election for posts that are part of the APCM.

In addition, if you are a member on the electoral roll you are also entitled to certain rights as if you were a resident of the parish, i.e. to be married in the parish church.

If you are interested in becoming a member on the electoral roll in the Parish of Holy Trinity, Colton then please do download and complete an Application for Enrolment on the Electoral Roll in Word or as a PDF. Please send the completed form to the vicar at Contact Us.

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