Parish News
News from and about the parish of St Thomas with St Stephen
Terry Donovan 1948–2009
19 January 2010—We mourn Terence (“Terry”) Donovan (1948–2009) who died shortly before Christmas. Claire Rennie delivered this tribute at his funeral.
The Wave
5 Dec 2009—Several from the STwSS church family attended The Wave march, to pray and speak out to influence our politicians in advance of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference. Charis Gates made a video diary of the event.
Work at St Thomas' has begun!
30 Oct 2009—Work has at last begun at St Thomas', a little later than expected, on Phase 1 of the redevelopment to include new lighting, heating, a kitchen, disabled access facilities, storage and a new creche and Sunday School facility. Planning consent has also been granted for Phase 2 of the project. Works on Phase 1 will be finished by March when we shall be re-launching our 9.30 am Service.
Follow the Step Team in Peru
August 2009—Our Step Team are now in Peru, working with Latin Link to build a feeding centre in La Florida. You can follow their progress at www.stepteams.org.
STwSS HAS got talent!
17 May 2009—...and in what variety and skill! We are an amazingly gifted group of people. People took their talents, used their imaginations and got to work! From the start, when far too many people paid for the Vicar to be pied, we knew this campaign would go well.
Farewell to Joel Ani
10 May 2009—After not quite a year with us, we say farewell today to the Rev Joel Ani, our curate.
Give Up to Build Up
12 April 2009—We continue the story of the great generosity of our church with our Lent appeal.
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