Holy Trinity

Introduction

Holy Trinity in Lockerbie, in the Diocese of Galloway, is a Gothic church designed by Ford Mackenzie and built in Corncockle sandstone with a large rose window.

History

The structure was acquired as a Catholic Church in 1973. Before that acquisition, Catholics in Lockerbie worshipped for many years in 'St Mungo's' or the 'Tin Hut' in Sidney Place. A resident priest arrived in the town around 1959-60. The church was built as Trinity Church for the United Presbyterian Church in 1874 and became a Church of Scotland in 1929.

Architecture and furnishings

The church has a good square tower at the SE corner with a spire, red ashlar with polychrome arches. The off-set third (belfry) stage is broached to support an 8-sided lucarned tall spire. The interior retains organ tubes on the N gable but the organ has been replaced by an altar. The gallery at the S has an elaborate panelled front and is supported on a pair of cast-iron columns.

The church contains a plaque dedicated to the memory of the 270 victims of the Lockerbie Air Disaster on 21st December 1988. A copy of the Lockerbie Book of Remembrance is on display in the church.

The church was built in 1874-5 as a well-detailed rectangular-plan gothic church. The tower has two lower stages with plate-traceried ground floor windows and diagonal buttresses. Holy Trinity has a choir that people can join.

Parish life

The parish serves the Catholic community in Lockerbie, Moffat and the surrounding area. The parish of Holy Trinity, Lockerbie also serves the church of St Luke's, Moffat.

The Catholic Secondary school for the parish is St Joseph's College in Dumfries. The parish runs the Ababa Project, a parish mission team that welcomes new members. The parish offers Lectio Divina, a program of reading, meditating, praying, and contemplating on the Word of God. The parish has a Youth Ministry Team that organises events, activities, and programs for young people.

The parish has a social media team that manages its online presence. The parish has a Parish Finance Committee that manages financial affairs. The parish has a grounds team that maintains the church grounds. The parish runs a small shop selling religious items to support the parish financially. The parish has a minibus and seeks volunteer drivers to provide opportunities to the community.

Sacraments and pastoral care

The parish offers Sycamore, an informal course about the Christian faith and its relevance for life. Eucharistic Ministers take Holy Communion to the sick, housebound, or residential care homes. A group of dedicated visitors visits nursing homes and brings Holy Communion.