Welcome - St Thomas’s is a Church of England Church within the Diocese of Worcester

Dear Friends,

Welcome to St Thomas' website.

St Thomas is an attractive Georgian Church to be found in the town centre of Stourbridge, affectionately known as "St Thomas' opposite Waitrose".

Its worship and tradition is liberal catholic,but it is also a place where we hope people are challenged by the gospel teaching (see services).

The church was founded to serve the townspeople of Stourbridge and built by public subscription. It was here for over 100 years before being fully incorporated into the structures of the Church of England (see History).

The present congregation is of a good age and social mix and very welcoming and can be met at coffee after the Sunday morning service. The church also has a fine musical tradition (see Music).

We hope you enjoy visiting St Thomas' website, and we hope to welcome you to the church itself.
- Church Notices -
Christmas Services - Click here to see the schedule
TOY SERVICE Sunday December 7th at 10am

You are invited to bring new gifts to this service for children aged from 1 ~ 16 years of age. The gifts will be taken to Halesowen Women’s Refuge and Coventry Refugee Centre. We ask that gifts are unwrapped or put in Gift bags. Thank you
Confirmation at St Thomas’s

There will be a Confirmation service at St Thomas’ during the 10am service on February 1st 2009.

Rev Ron will be starting preparation and discussion for people of all ages who would like to explore the possibility of Confirmation. Sessions for young people, who should normally be aged 10 and over, will take place in the Vestry on Tuesday evenings between 6.30 and 7pm

Adults will be invited to a few separate discussions early in December and January. Time to be arranged.

Confirmation is an important step in our Christian faith within the Church of England, and, in addition to receiving the consecrated bread and wine during Holy Communion, it is part of our closer relationship with God and Jesus.

CHRISTIAN AID - Present Aid 2008

The “Present Aid Catalogue” contains the “virtual gifts” offered by Christian Aid . A “Present Aid Gift” helps to bring genuine, lasting change to those in the developing world who need it most. We can browse the catalogue and buy “gifts” that “go on growing “ this Christmas.

The money received by Christian Aid for each “gift” will be directed into one of six project funds related to the type of gift (Agriculture and Livestock, Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness, Healthcare, Water and Environment, Training and Education, Power and Energy) . In return for our donation we receive a “Gift Card” that we can give to friends and family, the Gift Card relates to what we chose from the catalogue.

If you would like to choose a “gift” that supports the work of Christian Aid please take a catalogue from the South Porch, phone 01375 484561 or 0121 200 2283 for a catalogue or visit www.presentaid.org. Ordering is easy with a form that can be posted off, or a hotline to call or order online through www.presentaid.org.
ANNUAL FAIR ~ Many Thanks!

Annual Fair 2008 raised £2129.42 for Church Funds. Many thanks to all who made this event so successfule.
Historic Churches trust.

Once again this year on Saturday Sept 13th Rev Ron took part in sponsored cycle ride visiting 20 churches in support of the Historic Churches. Ron wishes to pass on his sincere thanks for the generous support people have given him. Half the money raised will be returned to St Thomas’ for the Appeal Fund. The total raised will be about £500.

Stourbridge Food Bank

Stourbridge Food Bank is an organisation run by Chawn Hill Church. This charity was set up to help local people who were going through a crisis, enabling them to obtain a few days food supply and also information about the available support networks to help them find their way forward in life. All types of ‘long life’ foods are acceptable. toiletries are also welcome. We would be pleased to accept donated food in the Parish Office or in Church
Mission & Social Concerns

Mission Garden Party raised £234.29 which will go towards the support
of pupils at Itamba High School, Tanzania.
Many thanks to all who helped make the afternoon so enjoyable.

Colbitz Return Visit 2009

Thursday July 9th ~ Monday 13th 2009
Do please put this date in your diary and try and join us for the return visit.
Diocesan Assembly at Swanick July 11th ~ 13th July

A talk given by Virginia and Hugh Williams to the congregation of St Mary’s Church, Oldswinford, Stourbridge on 20th July, 2008.
Click here to read the talk in full.

Nave Roof Repairs

Our Nave roof repairs are complete - Click here for an update from Brian Shaw.
- Latest Site Updates 03/12/08 -
Click the links for the full stories...
From the Vicarage- Revd. Ron Curtis' article for December and January - click here
Diary - Dates for December and January - click here
Mission & Social Concerns - click here
Churches Together in Stourbridge - click here
Latest Fundraising News Including good news about the nave roof - click here

Music at St Thomas

Our Music Forecast for 2008-2009 and has been published by Director of Music Andrew Fletcher. Click here for full details.

Andrew will be giving a lunch-time Organ Recital from 1.00 - 1.45pm on the first Friday of each month from October to June. You can now download details of the 2008-2009 programme. Click here for full details.