Welcome to
St. Thomas' Church, Douglas
WELCOME
We are here to witness to the presence of Christ in the parish we serve, to offer faithful worship and to extend in His name a warm welcome to all.
“God is light; In him there is no darkness...”
[1 John 1:5]
Since its opening in 1849 St. Thomas' Church, which was built in the very early days of Douglas' development, has seen many changes. Douglas has grown from a small fishing port to the Island's capital. The age of mass tourism has come, and largely gone, to be followed by the growth of the finance and insurance sector, an expanding retail area and the services and facilities needed to support a constantly increasing population. As the twenty first century progresses, we are aware that further, as yet unknown, but far reaching changes are on the way. In the meantime, the roads around the church, which in the mid nineteenth century may have seen the passage of the occasional horse drawn dray or carriage, now echo to the constant roar of modern traffic!
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In the midst of so much change the ministry of the church has remained the same. We are here to witness to the presence of Christ in the parish we serve, to offer faithful worship and to extend in his name a warm welcome to all. Whether you are a long standing resident, a recently arrived "comeover" or a holiday maker, you will be made very welcome and we look forward to seeing you. Our normal service pattern can be found by clicking on the services button at the top of this page. Any alterations will be published on this site in good time.
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With every good wish and blessing.
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For Baptisms & Weddings or Pastoral Visits please contact Rev. Liz Hull (Vicar) at liz.hull@sodorandman.im or Tel 01624 677711
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Upcoming Events
Please keep up to date with what's happening during the GAIA visit by checking this site regularly. New updates are being announced almost daily.
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Access to view GAIA is limited so pre-booking your ticket will ensure that you get in to see this amazing art work at the time of your choosing. Viewing will be possible without booking but at peak times there may be a queue to get in.
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For tickets etc. visit www.netzero.im/gaia
Admission during the day is free with donations to St. Thomas' Church welcome.
Evening opening session tickets are £3.00. Concert Tickets are £5.00.
Sunday 21st April - 11.00am Holy Communion
- 1.oopm to 4.00pm Gaia open for public viewing
- 6.30pm Songs of Praise under GAIA. Come along and join in with a selection of people's favourite hymns. This event is free to enter and is unticketed. However, donations towards church funds will be welcomed.
Monday 22nd April - 10.00am to 4.00pm & 6.00pm to 8.00pm GAIA open for public viewing.
Tuesday 23rd April - 10.00am - 10.45am GAIA Quiet Session
- 10.45am to 4.00pm and 6.00pm to 8.00pmGAIA open for public viewing
Wednesday 24th April - 10.00am to 4.00pm GAIA open for public viewing
Thursday 25th April - 10.ooam to 4.00pm GAIA open for public viewing
Friday 26th April - 10.00am to 4.00pm and 6.00pm to 7.30pm GAIA open for public viewing
- 7.30pm Concert under GAIA Mine's a Shanty. Tickets £5
Saturday 27th April - 10.00am to 4.00pm and 6.00pm to 7.30pm GAIA open for public viewing.
- 7.30pm Concert under GAIA - Shenanigans Band. Tickets £5
Sunday 28th April - 11.00am Holy Communion
- 2.00pm to 9.00pm Manx Music Festival in St. Thomas'. Admission with Guild tickets only.
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Advance Notice - Concerts
For Tickets and further information log on to www.netzero.im/gaia
check out our Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/stthomasiom
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26th April - 7.30pm Gary Corkhill's Sea Shanty Band
27th April - 7.30pm Shenanigans Band
3rd May - 7.30pm The Bop Katz (Rocking around the world)
7th May - 7.30pm Manx Voices
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Manx Music Festival in St. Thomas' Church
Sunday 28th April - 2.30pm to 9.00pm
Tuesday 30th April - 6.30pm to 9.00pm
Admission by Guild Tickets Only
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Our very own Art Installation, "The Flower Tower", will be back too!
With special thanks to our very good friends the Laxey Mines Research Group.
When? 20th April onwards.
Why? To celebrate 175 years since St. Thomas' Church was first opened in 1849.
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Keep an eye on our Facebook Page and our X Page (formerly Twitter) too.
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ADVANCE NOTICE
Friday Light Lunches
Because of GAIA, TT Races and Tynwald Day clashes our Friday Light Lunches will be held on the following dates.
Friday 24th May
Friday 21st June
Friday 19th July
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Notices
To donate using your smart phone scan the QR code and follow the on screen prompts
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Hymns for Sunday 21st April
Holy Communion under GAIA
Some of the favourite hymns chosen for our songs of praise evening under GAIA at 6.30pm. Admission is FREE
Help us further our work in the parish we serve.
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”