St Thomasʼ church diary
In addition to our regular services at 11:15 am 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. For a flyer of events going on over Christmas 2024, 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.
Sat 30 Aug, 19:00 | Quiz* | In aid of NSPCC (charity no. 216401) |
Sun 31 Aug, 10:00 | Joint WEP service | At Trinity church, Fishermead – a joint service at which Rt Rev Dave Bull, Bishop of Buckingham, will be preaching (note NO service at St Thomas’ this morning) |
Sun 7 Sep, 11:15 | All-age service | Led by Lynn Castle – all welcome |
Sat 13 Sep, from 10:00 | Ride + Stride | The annual fundraising event for Bucks Historic Churches Trust – St Thomas’ church (and others across Bucks) open until c. 16:00 |
Sat 13 Sep, 19:00 | Quiz* | In aid of Soroptimists (charity no. 1179433) |
Sat 14 Sep, 11:15 | Service (details TBC) |
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Sat 20 Sep, 14:00 | Skills for healthy living | In Simpson Village Hall, 14:00 – 16:00, theme “Healthy mind, healthy body”; free including light refreshments |
Sun 21 Sep, 11:15 | Café-style service | Led by Linda Kirk – all welcome |
Sun 5 Oct, 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 |
Fri 10 Oct, 10:00 | Citizens Advice Bureau session | Drop-in session in St Mary’s church, Woughton-on-the-Green, 10:00 – 13:00 for residents of Simpson, Ashland and Old Woughton civil parishes (more info at simpsonashland-pc.gov.uk/events) |
Sun 12 Oct, 11:15 | Harvest Festival | Worship for harvest, followed by a bring-and-share lunch – all welcome |
Mon 13 Oct, 10:30 | Harvest service | A special service for users of Simpson day care centre, led by Fr Ian Thomas – all welcome |
Sat 18 Oct, 14:00 | Skills for healthy living | In Simpson Village Hall, 14:00 – 16:00, theme “Keeping connected”; free including light refreshments |
Sat 18 Oct, 19:00 | Concert | A variety concert with bring-and-share supper and collection for church funds |
Sun 9 Nov (time TBC) | Remembrance service | With act of remembrance at Simpson War Memorial |
Sat 13 Dec, 19:00 | Concert | A Christmas variety concert with bring-and-share supper and collection for church funds |
Fri 19 Dec, 19:00 | Concert | Carol concert with the MK Salvation Army band and a bring-and-share supper; collection for church and Salvation Army funds (Salvation Army charity no. 214779) |
Fri 23 Jan 2026, 11:00 | Citizens Advice Bureau session | Drop-in session in Simpson village hall, 11:00 – 14:00 for residents of Simpson, Ashland and Old Woughton civil parishes (more info at simpsonashland-pc.gov.uk/events) |
Fri 17 Apr 2026, 10:00 | Citizens Advice Bureau session | Drop-in session in St Mary’s church, Woughton-on-the-Green, 10:00 – 13:00 for residents of Simpson, Ashland and Old Woughton civil parishes (more info at simpsonashland-pc.gov.uk/events) |
* All the quizzes listed are organised by Pat Hodges, and have food served (bring your own drinks). Places must be booked in advance.
WEP charity no. 1172298