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
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Manx to be heard in Douglas (Please note the change of speaker)
Friday 6th February - 10.30am to 12.00pm Coffee and Chat
- 12.00pm to 1.30pm Light Lunch
Sunday 8th February - 11.00am Holy Communion
Monday 9th February - 2.00pm Craft Group
Friday 13th February - 10.30am to 12.00pm Coffee and Chat
Sunday 15th February - 11.00am Holy Communion
Monday 16th February - 2.00pm Craft Group
Wednesday 18th February - Ash Wednesday Services at 10.30am and 7.00pm
Friday 20th February - 10.30am to 12.00pm Coffee and Chat
- 12.00pm to 1.30pm Lent Lunch (Every Friday during Lent until 27.3.26)
Sunday 22nd February - 11.00am Holy Communion
Monday 23rd February - 2.00pm Craft Group
Tuesday 24th February - 7.00pm PCC Meeting
Friday 27th February - 10.30am to 12.00pm Coffee and Chat
- 12.00pm to 1.30pm Lent Lunch
Sunday 1st March - 11.00am Holy Communion
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Friday 6th February 2026 - 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 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.
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
To donate using your smart phone scan the QR code and follow the on screen prompts
WEEKLY NEWS SHEET - 1st February 2026
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HYMNS FOR
Sunday 1st February 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.”