Welcome to St Thomas Parish Church, Exeter
Our Mission is to be a church community that is welcoming, outward-looking and outward-reaching, rooted in prayer and worship.
We are an inclusive Anglican Church in the liberal Catholic tradition on the west side of the River Exe in Exeter. You are very welcome to join us at any of our services and events — please find more details about upcoming events here and meet our team here.
The church is open from 10AM–3PM, Monday to Friday for anyone who would like to light a candle or say a prayer.
Location
St Thomas Parish Church is at 54 Cowick St, St Thomas, EX4 1AP.
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The St Thomas Centre, our church hall, is just behind the church, where we also have a private car park (accessible off Church Rd).
Our Worship
We meet for a Sung Eucharist service at 10:30AM every Sunday. (Please note that currently, from late November until the end of March, our Sunday morning services are held in the church hall.)
There is also a traditional service of Holy Communion every Wednesday at 10AM.
More information about these services, including prayers and readings for the day, can be found on the weekly pew sheet here
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This Sunday
Join us on Sunday 29th March for Palm Sunday
We will be gathering at 10:20AM, before setting off on a procession from the Church Hall around the block and back to the church for our service (those who need to go slowly or who'd prefer a shorter walk can just cross the churchyard).
The Palm Sunday procession recalls the story of Jesus' last visit to Jerusalem and when, as he arrived into the city, the crowds pulled down branches from the palm trees and used them to greet him like a king. They shouted "HOSANNAH!" (which means "save us!") and "Blessed is the King!". However, only a few days later, Jesus was executed—not as a king, but as a criminal.
This coming week is known in the church as Holy Week. It is the last week of Lent and is the period in which we particularly remember the events that led up to Jesus' trial and execution, and prepare ourselves to celebrate Easter. See our list of Holy Week services below.
Holy Week
We have services each day during Holy Week as we remember together the last week of Jesus' ministry.
We will think about how when he told them he would die, his male disciples refused to believe him; about how when he was scared and asked them to keep watch while he prayed, they fell asleep; about how when he was arrested, they first wanted to fight to protect him but later tried to pretend they didn't know him; about how when he was given an unfair trial, condemned, tortured, and led away to be executed, a kind stranger carried his cross for him; and about how when he died his followers thought their friend was gone and the movement that he'd begun was over.
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Worship
We hold a Eucharistic service every Sunday at 10.30AM, as well as a more traditional Mass each Wednesday at 10AM.
Weddings, Funerals & Baptism
If you would like to know any more information about Weddings, Funerals, or Baptism, please see more info here
What's On?
We have a number of events throughout the month, the majority of which are regularly repeated.
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Finance & Fundraising
The church receives no central funding, so we are grateful for all forms of support, including financial.
To donate online please follow this link to our fundraising page.
You can find details of contributing to the restoration of St Thomas Church by joining the 200 Club monthly draw
Safeguarding Information
The Parish of Exeter: St Thomas is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.
We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officers are:
Carolyn Bryant (contact on 07780 707183) and Jane Vowles (contact on 07759 263410)
This is our parish safeguarding prayer
The Diocese of Exeter’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.
If you have immediate concerns about someone's safety, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services. If you are a young person and you feel unhappy about something happening to you, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11
We would like to highlight the following service for people experiencing Domestic Abuse
Devon Domestic Abuse Service Tel: 0345 155 1074
