Our Grade II listed church building will be open on Friday 19 September and Saturday 20 September from 10am to 4pm. It will be open again from 1pm on Sunday 21 September, following usual morning service. The weekend ends with "Songs of Praise" in church at 4pm on Sunday. The theme will be Architecture. Expect to see displays on the church going back to its opening in 1864, and going forward as we plan for future work to ensure its sustainability to serve the town and its people for coming generations. Expect to find refreshments and guides on hand. Expect to see banners in church from local primary schools, and church records going back in history. Expect fun activities for all ages including hearing the historic pipe organ playing.

We are taking part in this national scheme to explore and celebrate our diverse heritage. 5000 events across the nation will be providing countless opportunites for more people to come together and enjoy, often surprising, always interesting, doorstep discoveries! Our sister church, St Mary's near Close Park, will be open in a similar way the previous weekend, 12-14 September.

We look forward to welcoming you.

The church will be open with heritage displays

Drop in for coffee, tea, cake, toasted teacake, etc

Morning Eucharist service with light refreshments after.

As we are in vacancy, some weeks Service of the Word will be held.

Church will be open with special displays

Popular choices of hymns and songs

There will be a Midweek Worship on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, at St. Mary's; and on 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays at St Thomas and St John's. While we are in vacancy, this is usually Service of the Word led by Irene Thirkell our Reader Emeritus. There will be light refreshments afterwards. All welcome.

A weekly gathering to study the Bible together. At present we are studying the Letters to Timothy. [No meetings in August 2025]

A short service based on Common Worship Prayer During the Day, with prayers for the Church, the World and those in need. Followed, for those who wish to stay, by eating together the lunch we have brought. Drinks provided.