Save Holy Trinity by colourful Reformation

Sir, – As a St Andrean born and bred, I have always been proud of the venerable Holy Trinity church, which I attended as a Sunday school pupil and later member, under the benevolent guidance of the late Rev Charles Armour. In particular I was impressed by the thought of John Knox dominating from the pulpit as he preached his powerful message that brought about the Reformation.

But the church’s influence has lessened considerably from those heady days of the 15th Century. Like many other congregations, the members of Holy Trinity have been working hard to increase dwindling attendances.

The church organ, one of the finest in Scotland, has recently been refurbished at a cost of £50,000, and a service for younger members is held before the main Sunday worship.

Now however the Kirk authorities refuse to permit Holy Trinity to upgrade the toilets to modern requirements, despite the congregation being prepared to pay the costs.

To add insult to injury, one of the main reasons for deciding Holy Trinity is redundant to requirements is a lack of upgraded toilet facilities.

Meanwhile, in the same edition of the Courier, a former Toys ‘R’ Us store in Dundee looks likely to have its application for a revamp as an activity centre approved.

Even if the local presbytery do not wish the St Andrews Holy Trinity to continue as a place of worship, it stands as a building of immense historical interest.

Perhaps it might be saved by painting it in lurid colours and calling it HYMNS ‘R’ US!

Norman Allan.

21 Stratheden Road, Broughty Ferry.