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
Saturday 8th August - 8.30am Working Party
Sunday 9th August - 11.00am Holy Communion
Monday 10th August - Ladies Craft Group
Tuesday 11th August - 6.00pm Fellowship group AGM followed by a visit to Ballaugh Church and meal
Wednesday 12th July - 7.45pm Summer Concert - Simon Fletcher, Jenny Derbyshire and
Gareth Moore
Friday 14th August - 10.30am -12.00pm Coffee and Chat
Sunday 16th August - 10.30am Holy Communion NB Early start time because of MGP Road Closures
Monday 17th August - 2.00pm Ladies Craft Group
Wednesday 19th August - 7.45pm Summer Concert - Summer Singers
Friday 21st August - 10.30am -12.00pm Coffee and Chat
Sunday 23rd August - 10.30am Holy Communion NB Early start time because of MGP Road Closures
Monday 24th August - 2.00pm Ladies Craft Group
Wednesday 26th August - 7.45pm Summer Concert - Shenanigans Folk Group
Friday 28th August - 10.30am -12.00pm Coffee and Chat
Sunday 30th August - 11.00am Holy Communion
Monday 31st August - 2.00pm Ladies Craft Group
Wednesday 2nd September- 7.45pm Summer Concert - Mines a Shanty
Friday 4th September - 10.30am -12.00pm Coffee and Chat
- 12.00pm to 1.30pm Light Lunch
Sunday 6th September - 11.00am Pet Service All welcome especially furry friends.
Friday 4th September
12.00pm to 1.30pm
Choice of 3 soups (Vegan and Gluten Free options available), bread, cheese choice of delicious deserts and tea or coffee. Donations towards church funds are welcomed.
(Suggested minimum donation £7)
NEWS UPDATE - What's new at St. Thomas'
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
All of our Stained Glass Windows are in need of repair. Some require major work whilst others only need relatively minor work. As part of an ambitious programme of repair and maintenance we are inviting individuals or businesses to sponsor a window. Full details of the windows available for sponsorship can be found on our, "Stained Glass Window Repairs" page.
FUTURE PLANS
For all of our latest church building development and improvement plans please check out our new "Future Plans 2026" page or click on the PDF icons below.
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.
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"
Keep an eye on our Facebook Page and our X Page (formerly Twitter) too.
Notices
To donate using your smart phone scan the QR code and follow the on screen prompts
WEEKLY NEWS SHEET - 5th July 2026
Click the icon below to view this week's notices
HYMNS FOR SUNDAY
Sunday 9th August 2026
“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!
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.
With every good wish and blessing.
For Baptisms & Weddings or Pastoral Visits please contact Rev. Liz Hull (Vicar) at liz.hull@sodorandman.im or Tel 01624 677711
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.”