Music Contact

Organist & Choirmaster: Charles Pavey
GTCL ARCO PGCE

Phone - 01684 893590
Email - cpavey48@yahoo.com
Website - www.cpaveypianoandorgan.wordpress.com

Born and bred on the Surrey/Greater London border, he was educated at Glyn School, Epsom, and Trinity College of Music in London. A year of teacher training at Homerton College, Cambridge, preceded his first teaching post at Dyson Perrins C.E. Academy here in Malvern. After three years he held a second teaching post in Plymouth for a further seven years before returning to Malvern.

For the next ten years or more, Charles played the organ elsewhere, notably in the neighbouring Malvern Link Parish. He also sang with the Choir – as other commitments allowed – before becoming Organist and Choirmaster at Holy Trinity on Harvest Sunday in 2011.

By day Charles teaches piano and organ; some of his teaching takes place in Holy Trinity as well as at his home and in the homes of some of his students. He also conducts Malvern Male Voice Choir which has rehearsed in the church for fourteen years and currently accompanies Powick Community Choir which has staged two concerts for Holy Trinity.

Assistant Organist: Billy Colbourne

Billy has been playing the organ under Charles' tuition since 2014. Now an accomplished organist in his own right, when not rehearsing for church services he enjoys playing contemporary music including film music by Hans Zimmer and arrangements by Anna Lapwood.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Welcome

You are very welcome to come along and join us for any of our services. Here is some information about what to expect.

Where and When

We meet at Holy Trinity Church (details here) for our main Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. When you arrive, you will be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a red lanyard. You will be given a service sheet and hymn book to follow the service.

Find somewhere to sit where you feel comfortable. Not sure what to do? Don't worry, we're all very friendly so please do ask.

Accessibility: There is step-free wheelchair access and parking available right outside the door. We also have a sound loop, large print material and different colour overlays available. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. We have an accessible toilet in the church.

Our Service

The service begins at 10.30am with a warm welcome to everyone. The service consists of hymns accompanied by the organ, bible readings and prayers. There is usually a sermon which is based on a bible reading that we've heard and that we can apply to our everyday life. During Holy Communion services there is an opportunity to receive bread and wine or a blessing. You are invited to join in with as much or as little of the service as you wish.

Please see our services page to find out more about all of our services.

After the service, you are welcome to stay for tea/coffee and biscuits. It is a great way to meet people and find out about all the activities that happen during the week. Refreshments are free, donations are welcome.

Want to see more?

Watch these short videos to see what a typical Sunday morning looks like at Holy Trinity.

Children & Young People

Children and young people are welcome to attend any of our services. We have a children's corner in church where younger children can play and colour during the service. We have some services which are particularly suitable for families (please see our calendar). We also have Creative Church on one Sunday afternoon per month during term time which is an informal service designed specifically for children and families - find out more.

Getting Connected

Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Coming to one of our activities in the week allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a range of regular activities happening throughout the year (see our Church Life page). We also run bible study groups and short courses at various times throughout the year - let one of our Ministry team know if you would be interested in joining the next one.

Serving and Volunteering

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in the running of the church. This could be joining a team to help Sunday services run smoothly, helping with our work with children, or doing something behind the scenes like gardening and flower arranging. If you would like to volunteer your time and skills, please get in touch with one of our churchwardens team to discuss how you could help keep our community thriving.

Get in touch with us before you visit

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