St Thomasʼ church diary
In addition to our regular services at 11:15 each Sunday, the following events are planned in the coming months (all in St Thomasʼ church, MK6 3AD, unless stated otherwise). This page is regularly updated so please check back from time to time! For a downloadable spreadsheet diary, click here.
Events in italics are not church-related but are being held in Simpson village with input from church members.
* All the quizzes listed are organised by Pat Hodges, and have food served (bring your own drinks). Places must be booked in advance.
Wed 8th May, 19:30 | WEP AGM | The parish’s annual business meeting for all members, to be held in St Thomas’ church – report pack here |
Sun 12th May, 11:15 | Holy Communion | Led by Rev Ian Herbert – all welcome |
Sun 12th May, 16:00 | Welcome service | A service of welcome for Rev Nicola Vidamour in her new role, at Wesley church, Cambridge CB1 1LG (book here) |
Sat 18th May, 19:00 | Quiz* | In Simpson village hall (Hanmer Rd, MK6 3AD), in aid of Water Eaton Community Hub (chairty XN31844) |
Sun 19th May, 11:15 | Pentecost all-age service | Led by Lynn Castle – all welcome |
Sun 26th May, 11:15 | Holy Communion | Led by Rev Ian Herbert – all welcome |
Sat 1st June, 19:00 | Quiz* | In Simpson village hall (Hanmer Rd, MK6 3AD), in aid of Bucks Vision (charity 1147814) |
Sun 2nd June, 11:15 | Service of the Word | Led by John Careford, Methodist local preacher – all welcome |
Wed 12th June, 19:30 | Theatre trip | To see Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at Milton Keynes Theatre – tickets must be reserved and paid for by 20th November 2023 |
Sat 15th June, 19:00 | Quiz* | In Simpson village hall (Hanmer Rd, MK6 3AD), in aid of Two Mile Ash Pre-school (chairty 1186248) |
Sat 29th June, 14:00 | Concert | Performed by Hilary O’Donoghue’s junior students, with collection for church funds |
Sat 29th June, 19:00 | Quiz* | In Simpson village hall (Hanmer Rd, MK6 3AD), in aid of NSPCC (charity 216401) |
Sun 30th June, 15:00 | Songs of praise concert | MK Salvation Army band concert in the churchyard (or in church if wet), with refreshments, to celebrate our Patronal festival of St Thomas |
Sat 6th July, 19:00 | Concert | “Stars and Stripes” summer variety concert, with collection for church funds |
Sat 13th July, 19:00 | Quiz* | In Simpson village hall (Hanmer Rd, MK6 3AD), in aid of Tinkers Bridge Community Fridge (charity 1155783) |
Sat 10th Aug, 19:00 | Quiz* | In St Thomas’ church, in aid of Wader Quest (charity 1193674) |
Sat 7th Sept, 19:00 | Quiz* | In St Thomas’ church, in aid of Angel Tree (charity 1102254) |
Sun 8th Sept, 12:30 | DCC meeting | For members of the District Church Council – please contact Ruth Thomas (secretary) if you have any items you believe should be discussed |
Sat 26th Oct, 19:00 | Quiz* | In St Thomas’ church, in aid of RNLI (charity 209603) |
Sat 7th Dec, 19:00 | Quiz* | |
Sat 14th Dec (time TBC) | Coffee morning | With stalls selling home-made gifts, in aid of St Mark’s Meals (chairty 1180087) |
Fri 20th Dec, 19:00 | Concert | Carol concert with the MK Salvation Army band (charity 214779) |
* All the quizzes listed are organised by Pat Hodges, and have food served (bring your own drinks). Places must be booked in advance.