Early records show that in 1796 a Methodist Chapel was built in the Western District of Nassau by a band of slaves under the leadership of a man named Joseph Paul. In the year 1814 a large house was adapted to make the original Methodist Chapel, seating 500 persons. This West Chapel was at the southern end of Nassau Court.
In 1830, a new and larger West Chapel was built. The Congregation at the West Chapel felt the need for a larger and more centrally situated place of worship, this led to the building of Trinity Methodist Church on the present site.
The new building was constructed on plans furnished by W. W. Pocock of London, and was intended to serve as a chapel and a schoolroom, and to accommodate a congregation of 800 persons. The cost was estimated as £6,200. The official opening of the new Wesleyan Chapel took place on 2 April 1865 where it was named Trinity Church.
Just 18 months later, a hurricane almost totally destroyed the building leaving only the schoolroom. The Church was completely rebuilt with the roof lowered by ten feet. On 16 September 1928, two-thirds of the Western end was blown away, which resulted in the gallery disappearing and partial destruction of the organ. The building was soon repaired and restored, but the gallery was not replaced and the organ and choir were relocated to the eastern end of the sanctuary.
In 1973 the stained glass windows were installed, and were dedicated on Sunday 17th June of that year. These beautiful windows (with the exception of three) tell the story of Jesus from His birth, through boyhood, the the calling of the disciples, the telling of parables, to His triumphant ride into Jerusalem followed by his death on the Cross and His glorious resurrection on that first Easter Day.
Postcards
1956 – Curt Teich (6C-H Series)
