The adventure of Trinity Church began in 1983 when a small group of Christians met in a house in Lower Earley, to plan services in a new community centre. From that small beginning Trinity Church has grown rapidly to what it is today.

In 1983 members of Christ Church Woodley (then a Methodist Church) and Park United Reformed Church came together to form a new joint Church in Lower Earley - a huge new housing estate on the outskirts of Reading. Services commenced in the new Radstock Community Centre in June of that year, and the new Church was formally recognised by both denominations in 1984.

Strong lay-leadership (always a feature at Trinity) saw the congregation grow and flourish to over 100 members.

The new building was opened on November 7th 1987 by the Revd Bernard Arnold (our first minister) assisted by the Church's then minister - the Revd John Stephens, and the leaders of the URC, Church of England and the Methodist Church. This was followed by further rapid growth in the congregation.

Church of England participation in Trinity had begun that year with support from St Peter's Earley, in whose parish Trinity was located, and in Jan 1988 the Revd Neil Davies joined Trinity as the Church of England priest.

The Revd Nina Mead served as a non-stipendary Minister of the URC from 1988 until 1990, and the Revd Judy Davies succeeded John Stephens in 1989 as a part time Methodist Minister prior to taking up the post of Chaplain at Reading University.

The Methodist Church and the URC had agreed on an alternating ministry and in September 1991 the Revd Terry Hinks was introduced as Trinity's first full-time URC minister. Terry was also given responsibility for the Three Mile Cross Methodist Church and Spencer's Wood URC.

In 1992 the process to establish a new Church of England parish (Earley Trinity) was completed. This was celebrated on 16 January 1993 in the first 'beating of the bounds' - a walk around the Parish boundary. 1993 also saw the first of a series of ministers in training come to Trinity for placements as part of their training.

Trinity took part in a 'Share Jesus' mission in 1992 and in the 'Thames Valley Alive' mission in 1994, a mission that involved Churches across Reading of all the main traditions.

In July 1995 Neil and Judy Davies moved on to a new parish and in September 1996 Revd Simon Howard came to Trinity as the Church of England priest. Simon was given the additional responsibility of working on behalf of Churches Together in Earley and East Reading (CTEER) as schools work co-ordinator.

In 1997 Trinity celebrated the 10th anniversary of the opening of the building at Chalfont Close, giving thanks to God for all that has been achieved, looking at its future work in serving the community and glorifying God.

In 1997 Trinity hit the headlines when the press and television featured our celebration of the Harvest Festival (together with other CTEER churches) in the local Asda superstore next door. Where better to celebrate Harvest Festival than surrounded by Asda's fine display of greengrocery?

In 1998 Revd Terry Hinks moved on to pastures new, and the Revd Nick Thompson joined us as Methodist Minister.

In 2004 Trinity embarked upon a buildings scheme, to add a new main entrance, a new chapel, new kitchens and toilets and improved side entrance, with a view to completing fund raising and building within 2 years. 

In May 2005 Revd Simon Howard departed us, leaving us with just one minister for the first time.