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.

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 2 Nov, 11:15 

All-age service 

Led by Lynn Castle – all welcome 

Sun 9 Nov, 10:30 

Remembrance service 

With act of remembrance at Simpson War Memorial, led by Rev Ian Herbert – all welcome

Sat 15 Nov, 11:00 

Christmas fair 

11:00 – 15:00, at Christ the Vine, Coffee Hall, with the Grapevine wellbeing hub

Sun 16 Nov, 11:15 

Café-style service 

Led by Linda Kirk – all welcome 

Sun 23 Nov, 11:15 

Holy Communion 

Led by Rev Ian Herbert – all welcome 

Sat 29 Nov, 14:00 

Christmas fayre 

14:00 – 16:00, at St Mary’s, Woughton on the Green; Christmas gifts, cards, craft, cakes, honey, tombola, raffle, mulled wine, mince pies and more

Sat 13 Dec, 19:00

Concert

“A Winter’s Song” – a 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)

Sun 21 Dec, 11:15 

Carol service 

A traditional service of nine lessons and carols – all welcome 

Wed 24 Dec, 21:30 

Christmas Holy Communion 

Christmas midnight (Bethlehem time) Communion service, led by Rev Ian Herbert – all welcome 

Sun 28 Dec, 10:00 

WEP combined service 

At Christ the Vine, Coffee Hall (no service at St Thomasʼ today)

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) 

Sat 7 Feb, 19:00 

Concert 

“Love & Roses” – a variety concert with bring-and-share supper and collection for church funds

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