Welcome.

St Thomas’ Church is part of a group of 4 churches served by our Rector and a small team of clergy. Each church has one or more church wardens, together with a group of volunteers who work within the church and the wider community. We also have a youth congregation which meets on Thursday evenings in the Rectory.

We invite you to share in our worship, friendship and activities. We believe that people of all ages can join in and benefit from the opportunities for Christian discipleship and fellowship made possible in this parish.

If you are not a church-goer, or if you haven't been to church for some time, come and try it for yourself, you may be pleasantly surprised. You will certainly be joining people who feel that church gives enrichment to their lives. We assure you of a warm welcome.

Sundays in May 2025

Welcome to our services in May. Christian Aid week starts on Sunday11^th May and we will learn about life in Guatemala. On 18^th May it is with pleasure that we welcome The Revd Dr Elizabeth Wild, Director of Mission and Ministry and Director of Vocations and Ordinands for Hereford Diocese. Elizabeth will Commission our Local Worship Leaders – Dr Susan Jones, John Mills, and David Fry – and Local Pastoral Visitors – Dr Susan Jones, Jenny Davies and Angela Jones whose ministries are so important. Then from Ascension Day – Thursday 29^th May – to Pentecost – Sunday 8^th June - we are all invited to pray for a handful of relatives/friends using the Thy Kingdom Come prayers provided by the National Church – do join in with this.

A Message from Sue Jones about the Foodbank

At the Ash Wednesday service, we heard from Isaiah how the Lord heals us and answers our calls for help when we share our bread with the hungry (Isaiah 58, 1-12). Perhaps Lent would be a good time to focus on the needs of those who are currently struggling to afford enough food. Could your household donate one needed item for the Foodbank every week during Lent? These items currently are:

Long-life semi-skimmed milk, tinned meat, cereals, pasta sauces, jam, tins of fruit, custard, biscuits, toilet rolls, cleaning products, and men and women’s deodorants.

There are collection points in Annscroft and Longden churches, as well as in the Longden Village Stores. Or call me (Sue Jones) on 07880912805 and I’ll come and collect from you. You can also donate money (cash, cheque or BACS: Rea Valley Foodbank, sort code 51-61-06, acct 76841804, with your email as Reference).

Thy Kingdom Come 2025 - 29th May - 8th June

Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus.

Since it began in May 2016, God has grown TKC from a dream of possibility into a movement which unites more than a million Christians in prayer, in nearly 90% of countries worldwide, across 85 different denominations and traditions- so that friends and family, neighbours and colleagues might come to faith in Jesus Christ.

Every person, household and church are encouraged to pray during the 11 days in their own way.

It is our hope & prayer, that those who have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ and His love for the world, will hear it for themselves and respond and follow Him.

Find out more about TKC here

Upcoming events

Thursday 1st May

10:00am -

Holy Communion, Longden

Sunday 4th May

11:00am -

Holy Communion and APCM

Sunday 11th May

11:00am -

Morning Worship

4:30pm -

Sunday Praise on ZOOM

On the third Sunday at Hanwood at 4.30pm we celebrate with a service of Songs of Praise. We usually meet in Vine Close Community Centre. This is an informal service in which people are asked to choose their favourite hymn and say why they have chosen it.
We also have reading(s) from the Bible, a short reflection and prayers. The service lasts about 45 minutes. Refreshments are provided after the service.

Do come and sing along with us. If you'd like to sing a particular hymn, please get in touch with our curate Freddie Strong who'd love to hear from you. revfreddiestrong@gmail.com

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