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 5 Oct, 11:15 | All-age service | Led by Lynn Castle – 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 – Holy Communion | Worship for harvest led by Lynn Castle and Rev Ian Herbert, 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 | “Autumn leaves are falling” – a variety concert with bring-and-share supper and collection for church funds |
Sun 19 Oct, 11:15 | Café-style service | Led by Linda Kirk – all welcome |
Sun 26 Oct, 11:15 | Holy Communion | Led by Rev Ian Herbert – all welcome |
Sun 9 Nov, 10:30 | Remembrance service | With act of remembrance at Simpson War Memorial |
Sat 15 Nov, 11:00 | Christmas fair | 11:00 – 15:00, at Christ the Vine, Coffee Hall |
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