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 November 2024

The clocks have gone back and Remembrance Day is upon us. We will have services in each church plus an afternoon zoom service when we remember those who died from the World Wars last century. The service in Annscroft will be AT THE LATER TIME OF 10.50am and the reading of names at Longden will be followed by a Holy Communion Service. On Monday 11^th November there will be a short Act of Remembrance at 10.55am at the Hanwood Memorial. Do join us for any of these.

Then we start Advent on Sunday 1^st December when we will have our first Christingle Service at 4pm in Annscroft Church. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHRISTINGLE ORANGES. Ask if you need help with this. If you miss that there will be a Christingle Service combined with a Gift Service – when we receive presents (unwrapped) for local families who otherwise may not receive a present – at Hanwood Church at 4pm on Sunday 15^th December.

Upcoming events

Thursday 7th November

10:00am - 11:00am -

Holy Communion

Sunday 10th November

10:30am -

Remembrance Service

4:30pm -

Remembrance Service on Zoom

7:00pm - 8:00pm -

Meditation service at St. Georges, Pontesbury

On the third Sunday at Hanwood at 4.30pm we've introduced a new service – Songs of Praise. 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