Welcome to
St. Thomas' Church, Douglas
WELCOME
We are here to witness to the presence of Christ in the parish we serve, to offer faithful worship and to extend in His name a warm welcome to all.
Upcoming Events
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Sunday 1oth August - 11.00am Holy Communion
Monday 11th August - 2.00pm Craft Group
Wednesday 13th August - 7.45pm Summer Concert - The Summer Singers Choir
Friday 15th August - 10.30am to 12.00pm Coffee and Chat
Sunday 17th August - 9.30am Holy Communion NB Early start time because of MGP
Monday 18th August - 2.00pm Craft Group
Wednesday 20th August - 7.45pm Summer Concert - Crosby Silver Band
​Friday 22nd August - 10.30am to 12.00pm Coffee and Chat
Sunday 24th August - 9.30am Holy Communion NB Early start time because of MGP
Monday 25th August - 2.00pm Craft Group
Wednesday 27th August - 7.45pm Summer Concert - Glenfaba Chorale
​Friday 29th August - 10.30am to 12.00pm Coffee and Chat
Sunday 31st August - 11.00am Holy Communion
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FURTHER INFORMATION​
​Keep an eye on our Facebook Page and our X Page (formerly Twitter) too.​
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Check out our latest article in our history section about Miss M L Wood's connection with St. Thomas' and remember that, "The past is a foreign country​; they do things differently there.".
Biosphere Isle of Man
We are delighted to announce that St. Thomas' Church is now a Biosphere Isle of Man Partner. As well as being a registered Eco-Church, becoming a Biosphere Partner shows our committment to sustainability, heritage and community engagement. For details click on the biosphere logo below.
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Friday 5th September
N.B. There will be no Light Lunch in August
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Summer Concerts
​Our Summer Concert Programme runs weekly throughout the summer months until Wednesday 10th September. Admission to the concerts is free and delicious cakes and tea or coffee are served after each concert. Donations in aid of church funds are welcomed. The full programme is available to view on our Summer Concerts 2025 page. If you are able to help with catering etc. please let us know. Extra help is always welcome. Thank you.
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The Churches Bookshop
The Churches Bookshop, which stocks a wide variety of books, cards and gifts, is open Monday to Saturday between 10.00am and 4.00pm and is located in the Lower Vestry of St. Thomas' Church. The entrance is via the door at the bottom of St. Thomas' Walk.
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Give to go green
We are having another fundraising period from August 18th to September 28th when we will be raising funds for infrared heaters. If we can raise up to £5,000 we can receive match funding from the Church of England. All donations will be gratefully received.
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Notices
To donate using your smart phone scan the QR code and follow the on screen prompts
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Sunday 10th August
Holy Communion
“God is light; In him there is no darkness...”
[1 John 1:5]
Since its opening in 1849 St. Thomas' Church, which was built in the very early days of Douglas' development, has seen many changes. Douglas has grown from a small fishing port to the Island's capital. The age of mass tourism has come, and largely gone, to be followed by the growth of the finance and insurance sector, an expanding retail area and the services and facilities needed to support a constantly increasing population. As the twenty first century progresses, we are aware that further, as yet unknown, but far reaching changes are on the way. In the meantime, the roads around the church, which in the mid nineteenth century may have seen the passage of the occasional horse drawn dray or carriage, now echo to the constant roar of modern traffic!
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In the midst of so much change the ministry of the church has remained the same. We are here to witness to the presence of Christ in the parish we serve, to offer faithful worship and to extend in his name a warm welcome to all. Whether you are a long standing resident, a recently arrived "comeover" or a holiday maker, you will be made very welcome and we look forward to seeing you. Our normal service pattern can be found by clicking on the services button at the top of this page. Any alterations will be published on this site in good time.
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With every good wish and blessing.
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For Baptisms & Weddings or Pastoral Visits please contact Rev. Liz Hull (Vicar) at liz.hull@sodorandman.im or Tel 01624 677711
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Help us further our work in the parish we serve.
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”