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 Hall14:00 – 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