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Talk for Second Sunday before Advent - The Parable of the Talents

Friday 20th November 2020

Read here how we should not feel too guilty if we are "people of the one talent" during this pandemic crisis. There are also signs of the growth of the five and two talent slaves.

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Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 8th November 2020

We marked today by a Zoom service on line, and by a very brief Act of Remembrance outside at the war memorial in the churchyard, with a wreath laid by PCSO WIll Malcolm. Thanks to Helen for a copy of her painting of poppies to mark the occasion. Read Phil Baker's Zoom talk here

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All Souls - reading the names of those who have died

Monday 2nd November 2020

Revd Alison and Ian Totterdell, our Churchwarden, read the names of those who have died and have links to this community. We have produced this recording due to restricted numbers at the All Souls service where this list is also read. See and hear the recording here

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Sermon for All Saints Day

Monday 2nd November 2020

The feast day of All Saints challenges us to consider our own understanding of eternal life. Read Sarah's talk here

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Craft Display

Tuesday 27th October 2020

During Lockdown, lots of us started craft projects as a way of creating something positive out of challenging times. Come and see the results at a free display this Sunday, 1st November from 12-2 in St Thomas Parish Hall (behind the church).

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St Thomas Times

Friday 16th October 2020

Read the latest news and views in the St Thomas Times

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Trinity 18, 11 October. Philippians 4.1-9

Friday 16th October 2020

Read what Alison had to say here about these verses from St Paul's letter to the Philippians.

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Ribbons of Remembrance

Saturday 10th October 2020

As the weather changes, the ribbons outside St Thomas Parish Church are being taken indoors. On Saturday 17th October from 10-11.30 anyone who tied a ribbon is invited to carry it into church and light a candle. The ribbons will be made into an artwork which will be placed in the St Thomas Chapel during November.

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Harvest talk, 4th October

Monday 5th October 2020
Ian Totterdell, Churchwarden

Harvest is a time for being thankful to God for all he has given to us and done for us, through the year. Read Ian's talk here

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Trinity 16 Sept 26th Sermon

Monday 28th September 2020
Fr Terry

Jesus is confronted by the Chief Priests and Elders in the Temple when he counters their question about his authority with a question they cannot answer. Read Fr Terry's talk here

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