FUTURE PLANS
17th December 2021
After delays caused by Covid-19 we are now able to announce the next phase of the planned redevelopment of St. Thomas' Church. Below are some further ideas as to how we hope to be able to develop the building. These are design concept drawings only and are a starting point for discussion before more detailed plans are agreed. Please  take a few minutes to have a look at the drawings and animations and let us have your thoughts. We are are keen to 'get this right' and need to have input from all interested parties. You can contact us via this website, Facebook, Twitter, email, letter or by telephone using any of the numbers on our Contacts page. Printed copies of the plans are available for viewing at the back of church. Over to you!



























28th October 2020
Earlier this month the congregation undertook a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats)  analysis of St. Thomas' Church. The document will now be used to help us plan the future development of our church. The full analysis can be viewed by clicking on the PDF icon below.



 
 
2nd September 2020
Following the Parish Meeting a summary document has been produced which outlines many of the views expressed at the meeting. You can read the document by clicking on the PDF icon below. Please take time to read the document and if you have any ideas, suggestions or views please let us know before the 20th September 2020. We have a golden opportunity to ensure that St. Thomas' Church will be here for future generations to enjoy and worship in if we act now.
 
 
 

23rd August 2020
During the meeting on the 23rd August it was agreed that all suggestions, ideas and objections should be given to Rev. Frear or the wardens before the Parish A.G.M. on Sunday 20th September. It was also suggested that meetings be arranged for anyone interested to view, St. Ninian's, St. Peter's, Onchan and The Cathedral to see how they have developed their churches  in a similar fashion to what is being proposed for St. Thomas'.

10th August 2020.
The future survival of St. Thomas' Church as a place of worship is dependent on raising sufficient funds to meet its running costs. One of the major keys to this is to make the building more 'user friendly' to both the congregation and the wider community.

Thanks to the generosity of a benefactor there are funds available to enable us to make a start on restructuring the interior of the building. At this stage there are no firm plans in place. However, the P.C.C. is keen to start this project as soon as possible.

There will be a meeting on Sunday 23rd August 2020 at 12.15pm, after the morning service, so that the congregation can have a say and  offer suggestions as to how best to progress the plans.

Below is a 'Sketchup' plan of just one idea which would create a new entrance and also create more flexible multi-use spaces. Please note this is simply an initial idea and is not a fully developed plan.

So, please come along on the 23rd August and let us know your thoughts and ideas. Doing nothing is not an option if we are to ensure that St. Thomas' will be available for the next generation to worship in.