The Holy Trinity Church () is an inter-denominational Christian church in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is part of the Chaplaincy of Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. It was founded on 5 April 1970, on the land granted by the Emir of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
The church has strong ties to the Anglican tradition, but the church compound is used by over 120 different Christian groups like Dubai City Church, with 10–11,000 worshippers attending weekly.
Rev Harrison Chinnakumar was appointed as Chaplain in August 2016 and was licensed by The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf, Rt Reverend Bishop Michael Lewis, who began his ministry in 2007.
Location The Holy Trinity Church in Dubai is situated in the area of Oud Metha, and is near the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dubai.
Chaplains
The Chaplain of Holy Trinity Church has, to date, also been the Senior Chaplain of the Chaplaincy of Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern EmiratesRev Kenneth Ridgewell 1969-1971Rev Canon Haydn Parry 1971-1972Rev Phillip Sturdy 1972-1978Rev John Paxton 1978-1981Rev Phillip Saywell 1981-1984Rev Canon Dennis Gurney 1984-2001Rev Peter Roberts 2001-2002Rev John Weir 2004-2010Rev Canon Stephen Wright, Chaplain of Christ Church Jebel Ali (interregnum) 2010-2011Rev Dr Ruwan Palapathwala 2011 to 2014Rev Timothy Heaney (Associate Chaplain) 2012 to 2014Rev Harrison Chinnakumar 2016Rev Prema Mitra 2023
See also Anglican Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf Chaplaincy of Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates Christ Church Jebel Ali Mission to Seafarers Bishop Michael Lewis
References
Sources http://www.cypgulf.org/index.php?option=com_qcontacts&view=section&Itemid=69 http://www.oikoumene.org/en/news/news-management/eng/a/article/1634/in-dubai-christians-pray.html?tx_ttnews[cat]=113&cHash=238e679cac25143867f81c1c1b530136 http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/community-reports/holy-trinity-church-reflects-dubai-s-ethnic-diversity-1.658812
External links Anglican Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf Chaplaincy of Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates Holy Trinity Church, Dubai Christ Church Jebel Ali, Dubai St Martin's Church, Sharjah St Luke's Church, Ras Al Khaimah St Nicholas' Church, Fujairah St Andrews Church, Abu Dhabi St Thomas' Church, Al Ain The Flying Angel Mission to Seafarers