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.
Sun 29 June, 15:00 | Songs of Praise | MK Salvation Army band concert in the churchyard (or in church if wet), with refreshments, to celebrate our Patronal festival of St Thomas (note: NO service in church this morning) |
Sat 5 July, 14:00 | Summer fayre | At St Mary’s, Woughton on the Green, until 16:00, with cream teas, cake stall, raffle, tombola, honey stall |
Sat 5 July, 19:00 | Quiz* | In aid of Streetlight Trust (charity no. 1117789) |
Sun 6 July, 11:15 | All-age service | Led by Lynn Castle – all welcome |
Fri 11 July, 11:00 | Citizens Advice Bureau session | Drop-in session at Ashland Lakeside hall running 11:00 – 14:00 for residents of Simpson, Ashland and Old Woughton civil parishes (more info at simpsonashland-pc.gov.uk/events) |
Sat 12 July, 14:00 | Afternoon teas | Strawberries and cream teas in church until 17:00, with donations for church funds |
Sun 13 July, 11:15 | Morning service | Led by Iola Samuels, including an opportunity for church members to hear about possible future changes in WEP |
Sun 13 July, 12:30 | Bring-and-share lunch | An opportunity to continue discussions on WEP’s future and give feedback to the church’s WEP Trustees and PCC members |
Sat 19 July, 19:00 | Quiz* | In aid of church funds |
Sat 26 July, 19:00 | Concert | A variety concert with bring-and-share supper and collection for church funds |
Sun 27th July, 11:15 | Holy Communion | Led by Rev Ian Herbert – all welcome |
Sun 27th July, 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 1st Aug, 19:00 | Quiz* | In aid of Unity MK (formerly the Winter Night Shelter; charity no. 1149480) |
Sat 16 Aug, 19:00 | Quiz* | In aid of Soroptimists (supporting MK Act to help refugees from domestic abuse) |
Sat 30 Aug, 19:00 | Quiz* | In aid of NSPCC (charity no. 216401) |
Fri 10 Oct, 10:00 | Citizens Advice Bureau session | Drop-in session at St Mary's church, Woughton, running 10:00 – 13:00 for residents of Simpson, Ashland and Old Woughton civil parishes (more info at simpsonashland-pc.gov.uk/events) |
Sat 18 Oct, 19:00 | Concert | A variety concert with bring-and-share supper and collection for church funds |
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) |
* 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