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.
Wednesday 8th May - 10.00am to 4.00pm GAIA open for Public Viewing (Free Admission)
- 6.00pm to 8.00pm GAIA open for Public Viewing (Extra session added) Tickets £3
Thursday 9th May - 10.00am to 4.00pm GAIA open for Public Viewing (Free Admission)
- 6.00pm to 8.00pm GAIA open for Public Viewing (Extra session added) Tickets £3
Friday 10th May - 10.00am to 2.30pm GAIA open for Public Viewing
- 2.30pm to 6.30pm Private Events
- 6.30pm to 8.00pm GAIA open for Public Viewing Tickets £3
Saturday 11th May - 10.00am to 4.00pm GAIA open for Public Viewing (Free Admission)
- 6.00pm to 8.00pm GAIA open for Public Viewing (Extra session added) Tickets £3
Sunday 9th May - 11.00am Holy Communion
FINAL DAY - 1.00pm to 4.00pm GAIA open for Public Viewing (Free Admission)
- 6.00pm to 8.00pm GAIA open for Public Viewing (Extra session added) Tickets £3
(Please note that the last session will end promptly at 8.00pm as the engineers will be in church at 8.15pm to begin dismantling the GAIA installation ready for its return to the UK)
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Further Information
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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Our very own Art Installation, "The Flower Tower", is 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 5th May
Family Service under GAIA
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.”