St Thomas Blog

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Easter 3 Zoom Talk

Monday 19th April 2021
Ian Totterdell, Churchwarden

Ian considers how we, and all Christ's followers, can be witnesses to Jesus's death and resurrection and so spread the message of repentance and forgiveness of sins to all. Read his talk here

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'Easter Joy' photo competition winner U14 category!

Tuesday 13th April 2021

Congratulations also to Seren Woodland, the winner of the U14 category, for her fabulous Spring-time picture!

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'Easter Joy' Photo competition winner!

Tuesday 13th April 2021

Congratulations to Karen Williams, the winner of our 'Easter Joy' Photo competition! Karen has chosen the Royal British Legion to receive her charity donation. Thank you to all who entered; it certainly brought a lot of joy!

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Easter 2 sermon

Monday 12th April 2021
Revd Sarah

Revd Sarah considers the disciples' confusion and doubt as they encounter the risen Christ. How do we face our own questions and fears? You can read her sermon here.

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Easter Season

Saturday 10th April 2021

Happy Easter Alleluia, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Here is the link for our Zoom services until the end of June using this Order of Service for our Eastertide worship. Click here for Fr David's zoom talk on Easter Day. You can find other talks in separate Blog entries for each Sunday.

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HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021

Saturday 10th April 2021

Here are a series of prayers for the late Duke of Edinburgh: God of our lives, we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip, for his love of our country, and for his devotion to duty. We entrust him now to your love and mercy, through our Redeemer Jesus Christ. Amen. Merciful God, be close to all who mourn, especially The Queen and all members of the Royal Family. May they know the comfort of your love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Eternal God, we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip, founder of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. We remember his vision and imagination, his interest in young people and his support for them. Inspire…

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Holy Week Trail 6 - Resurrection!

Sunday 4th April 2021

Happy Easter! Join with Christians as we celebrate the life changing event of Jesus' resurrection from the dead!

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Holy Week Trail - 5 Jesus in the tomb

Saturday 3rd April 2021

On Holy Saturday, we join the first disciples as they watch and wait. Can we depend on the Easter promise given by Jesus?

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Good Friday 2nd April 2021

Friday 2nd April 2021
Phil Baker

Read Phil Baker's homily at the Good Friday Liturgy here

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Holy Week Trail 4 - The death of Jesus

Friday 2nd April 2021

The cross is a powerful symbol. To some, it suggests an agonising death, for others it is part of their story of forgiveness and salvation. What does the cross mean to you?

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