In 1977 conversations began about a Joint Worship Community in Santa Rosa Heights, Arima. Anglican Bishop Rev. Clive Abdulah had seen a similar project in Jamaica and suggested to Archbishop Anthony Pantin that it would be a witness of Christian Unity. The name, Church of the Annunciation, was suggested by Fr. Clement Francis as it was the greatest Feast closest to March 30th, the Sod Turning date. A temporary plywood structure served as a church building for over ten years. 

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On April 7th 1997, the new church was blessed. The Joint Management Committee of the Church of the Annunciation (JMCCA) , comprising clergy and laity, manages the affairs of the church. 

Joint celebrations held are the Feast of the Annunciation, March 25th, Christmas Dinner, and a biennial Family Day. There are separate events unique to each congregation, such as the annual Divine Mercy Rally in the Santa Rosa/Malabar Cluster, hosted by the R.C. community. 

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The Church of the Annunciation is the second such Church in the Caribbean. It is the first and still is, the only one of its kind in Trinidad and Tobago.