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.
Upcoming Events
​Friday 6th March - 10.30am to 12.00pm Coffee and Chat
- 12.00pm to 1.30pm Lent Lunch
Saturday 7th March - 8.30am Working Party
Sunday 8th March - 11.00am Holy Communion
Monday 9th March - 2.00pm Craft Group
Friday 13th March - 10.30am to 12.00pm Coffee and Chat
- 12.00pm to 1.30pm Lent Lunch
Sunday 15th March - 11.00am Mothering Sunday Family Communion
Monday 16th March - 2.00pm Craft Group
Friday 20th March - 10.30am to 12.00pm Coffee and Chat
- 12.00pm to 1.30pm Lent Lunch
Sunday 22nd March - 11.00am Holy Communion
Monday 23rd March - 2.00pm Craft Group
Tuesday 24th March - 7.00pm PCC Meeting
Friday 27th March - 10.30am to 12.00pm Coffee and Chat
- 12.00pm to 1.30pm Lent Lunch (This is the last of this year's Lent Lunches)
Sunday 28th March - Clocks go forward
- 11.00am Palm Sunday Holy Communion
Monday 30th March - 2.00pm Craft Group
Thursday 2nd April - 7.00pm Maundy Thursday Holy Communion
Friday 3rd April - 10.30am Good Friday Holy Communion
Sunday 5th April - 6.00am Dawn Service (provisional)
- 7.00am Easter breakfast (provisional)
- 11.00am Easter Family Communion Communion with Easter Egg Hunt
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Next Light Lunch​ - Lent Lunch
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Friday 6th March 2026 - 12.00pm to 1.30pm
Choice of 3 soups (Vegan and Gluten Free options available), bread, manx cheese (cheese and butter kindly donated by IOM Creameries - thank you!), choice of delicious deserts and tea or coffee. Donations towards church funds are welcomed.
(Suggested donation £7)
NEWS UPDATE - What's new at St. Thomas'
ACCESS
St. Thomas' has been successful in its application for a grant to improve access via the entrance to church and will begin the process of applying for all relevant permissions to install a ramp and automatic opening doors to improve the access for all, including wheelchair users, parents with prams or puschairs and anyone with mobility issues.
SUSTAINABILITY
The church has achieved a Bronze Eco Church Award and is working towards
the Silver and Gold awards.
We have also been successful in our application to become a
Net Zero Demonstrator Church and will receive a grant to help us transition to a more sustainable, carbon neutral heating system. As part of this transition we are looking to prevent any water ingress so that we can protect the unique Nicholson Murals. We are looking for corporate sponsors to help us raise the much needed funds to complete this vital work. We are hoping that you will share our vision with anyone who can assist in this, i.e. your employers, colleagues, families and other organizations and charitable donors. Please also consider contributing your own energy, time or expertise in helping our fund raising efforts. So, if you know of anyone who may be in a position to help please ask them to get in touch.
Target 25 As a Diocese inspired by A Rocha(Eco Church) each parish is committing to working towards the conservation of two species from a list of 25 endangered groups of species in the Isle of Man working in conjunction with Manx Wildlife Trust, and many other local charities. At St Thomas’ we are committing to working to protect swifts and butterflies. St Thomas’ has 3 swift boxes in the church tower and has a device that emits swift calls to encourage swifts to nest there. Last summer on two separate occasions we saw 4 swifts flying around the church. We also have worked with the Manx Wildlife Trust and Douglas Council previously with our Rainbows groups to grow plants in our Dragonflies Den planters at the entrance to church. We will grow plants to encourage butterflies around the church including some that might be considered weeds but that are good for caterpillars and so are important in the life cycle of butterflies. If you would like to help with these projects, come to speak to Liz or Steve Hull.
LENT LUNCHES
Our annual Lent Lunches will be served every Friday between Friday 20th February and
Friday 27th March inclusive. There will be a choice of delicious home made soups (Vegan and Gluten Free options available), fresh bread, cheese, a choice of delicious deserts and tea or coffee afterwards. There is no charge but a donation towards church funds would be much appreciated. (Suggested minimum donation £7)
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The Churches Bookshop
The Churches Bookshop, which stocks a wide variety of books, cards and gifts, is open Monday to Saturday between 10.00am and 4.00pm and is located in the Lower Vestry of St. Thomas' Church. The entrance is via the door at the bottom of St. Thomas' Walk.
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Charitable Giving
This year to date our monthly income, as a church, has averaged £3,388. Over the same period our average monthly expenses were £4,740 which is a shortfall of some £1,352 per month or £16,224 per year. Clearly, this is unsustainable in the long term. We have already tried to make savings where possible and there is little room for further cutbacks. Our only option is to appeal to those who hold St. Thomas' Church dear to their hearts to consider making a donation or to set up a regular monthly Standing Order. Any help, no matter how small, will be much appreciated. Full details showing the various ways you can help can be found on our "Donate Page"
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Keep an eye on our Facebook Page and our X Page (formerly Twitter) too.​​​
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Notices
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WEEKLY NEWS SHEET - 22nd February 2026
Click the icon below to view this week's notices
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HYMNS FOR
Sunday 8th March 2026
Holy Communion
“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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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.”