A church in Norwich has been saved from closure, ensuring its continued use as a place of Christian worship and community hub. Trinity United Reformed Church (URC), a Grade II listed building designed by celebrated architect Bernard Feilden, has been sold to the Catholic Diocese of East Anglia.

The church will be integrated into St John’s Cathedral, allowing the Syro-Malabar Catholic community to have a sustainable base.

The purchase will enable the church to continue to be used for worship, including services for the Syro-Malabar Catholic community, offer teaching and meeting spaces, clergy accommodation, and a new home for the Diocesan Archive and increase car parking capacity for the cathedral

Trinity URC was built in 1956, replacing the Unthank Road Baptist Church. Its architectural significance and historical value make it a beloved landmark in Norwich. The church’s preservation ensures that its rich history and cultural significance will be protected for future generations.

The Moderator of the United Reformed Church Eastern Synod, Rev Lythan Nevard, expressed hope that the building would become a new place of worship once again.

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