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.
Sat 29 Nov, 13:00 | Day Centre open event | Simpson dementia care day service, Simpson Rd, MK6 3AF, has an open day, 13:00 – 15:00, with a singer performing at 14:00 (contact email) |
Sat 29 Nov, 14:00 | Christmas crafts and cake | 14:00 – 16:00 at 13 Hanmer Road, Simpson, MK6 3AY: handmade gifts and refreshments, raising money for St Thomas’ |
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 |
Sun 30 Nov, 11:15 | Service of the Word | Advent Sunday service – all welcome |
Sun 7 Dec, 11:15 | All-age Christingle service | Led by Lynn Castle – all welcome |
Sat 13 Dec, 19:00 | Concert | “A Winter’s Song” – a variety concert with bring-and-share supper and collection for church funds |
Sun 14 Dec, 11:15 | Holy Communion | Led by Rev Ian Herbert – all welcome |
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) |
Sun 11 Jan 2026, 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 23 Jan, 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 (beneficiary TBC) |
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