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.

SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE IN DECEMBER 2025 – The Joy of Christmas

 

Welcome to our Services for Advent – a period of Watching and Waiting preparing for the celebrations of Christmas - and then Christmas itself, the wonderful historical reality of the birth of God’s Son. We invite you to plumb the depths and engage with the awesome truths of the season.

See below for a guide to the Christmas celebrations at Hanwood. Celebrations in the Benefice can be foundby clicking here.

May you know the joy of the season and its true meaning and significance.

 

Upcoming events

Wednesday 3rd December
10:00am - 11:30am -
Sunday 7th December
11:00am -
Wednesday 10th December
10:00am - 11:30am -
Thursday 11th December
10:00am -

Saturday 13th December 6:30 pm Carols at the Cock Inn - meet in the car park ready to sing your heart out!

Sunday 14th December 4:00 pm: Christingle and Gift Service – a much loved Christmas Service of light. Bring a gift for a child in need.

Sunday 21st December 6.30pm  Carol Service. A beautiful way to engage with the greatest birth ever – followed by mince pies and mulled wine.

 

Wednesday 24th December 4pm Crib Service – be part of the greatest story in the world, come dressed as your favourite nativity character.

Wednesday 24th December 11am Holy Communion -  the final “Watching and Waiting” service.

Christmas Day 9.30am Family Communion.

Sunday 28th December 11:00 am Benefice Holy Communion with Carols at Pulverbatch Church

Join the Church of England 'The Joy of Christmas'

 

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