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# St. Thomas' and St. Luke's Church, Ashton-In-Makerfield

St. Thomas' and St. Luke's

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## Posts

- [Recent News](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourchurch/recentnews/)
- [Welcome!](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/welcome/) - Welcome to St Thomas' church web site There's lots of information on our website and some people may just be looking for the church notices sheet. However we'd like to encourage you to take a look around to see what kinds of things go on at St. Thomas' in Ashton-in-Makerfield. If you have any questions
- [Fairtrade stall](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/fairtradestall/) - Our next Fairtrade stall will take place in the church after the 10.45 service on Sunday 17th May. You can make a real difference to people's lives by buying some food or gifts. Please try and support this worthwhile cause even if you only purchase one item. If you buy any fair trade goods from
- [Litter Picking](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/litter-picking/) - Our next church and community litter pick will take place on Saturday 16th May. We'll meet on St Thomas' church hall car park at 10am and anyone is very welcome to come along and join in.
- [Easter and Beyond](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/easter2026/)
- [Tapas Evening](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/tapas-evening/)
- [Bishop Ruth Christmas Message 2025](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/bishop-ruth-christmas-message-2025/)
- [Christmas 2025](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/christmas2025/)
- [Christmas Countdown](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/christmas-countdown/)
- [Comedy Night](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/comedy/)
- [Mothers’ Union Annual Communion Service](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/mothers-union-annual-communion-service/)
- [Church Magazine](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/newchurchmagazine/) - The July edition of the Church magazine is now available.
- [Christmas 2024](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/christmas-2024/)
- [Food Pantry Building Project](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/food-pantry-building-project/)
- [Shining a Light on Halloween](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/lighthalloween/)
- [Church Hall Building Works](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/churchhallsurvey/)
- [Giving](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/giving/) - Your giving matters more than ever. Our churches are dependent on the your generosity never more so than now. We are doing everything we can to offer help to those who need it through our through our support of the asylum seekers and the food pantry and at the same time continuing to provide all of the
- [Prayer](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/prayer/) - A very important part of our mission is to pray for God's world. We are committed to praying for both the people of Ashton and our global neighbours in the wider world. If you have a prayer request then we would like to be able to pray for it. Please visit our prayer request page
- [Online Services](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/online/) - Each Sunday we broadcast our 10:45 service of Family Worship. The live stream will normally start shortly before the service is scheduled to begin so as to give you time to get setup for the beginning of the service. Our services are broadcast on YouTube.
- [What's On](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/whatson/) - You can view a short summary of some up and coming events. Alternatively please see our complete calendar to find out about everything which is happening.
- [Call to Prayer](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/calltoprayer/) - Archbishops of Canterbury and York urging the nation to pray every evening from February 1st Dear friendsAs we reach the terrible milestone of 100,000 deaths from Covid-19, we invite everyone in our nation to pause as we reflect on the enormity of this pandemic.100,000 isn’t just an abstract figure. Each number is a person: someone
- [Alpha Course](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/alphacourse/) - Curious about Faith? Alpha is a series that explores the basics of the Christian faith in a welcoming, open and friendly environment. It's free and there's no pressure or follow-up. Each session you'll be hosted in a group where you'll hear hear different topics on Christianity and have time to chat through any thoughts. You Curious about Faith? Alpha is a series that explores the basics of the Christian faith in a welcoming, open and friendly environment. It's free and there's no pressure or follow-up. Each session you'll be hosted in a group where you'll hear hear different topics on Christianity and have time to chat through any thoughts. You
- [Ashton Pantry Video](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ashton-pantry-video/)
- [Interview with Sam](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/saminterview/) - Our curate Sam was recently interviewed by the Diocese of Liverpool and tells us a bit about his Christian journey.
- [ADVENT TEAS AND SUPPERS](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/adventteassuppers/)
- [Pray and Worship](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/prayandworship/)
- [Church Wigan Vision 2021](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/church-wigan-vision-2021/) - Church Wigan's Vision for 2021 is now available.
- [Bishop Paul’s 2021 Christmas message](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/bishop-pauls-2021-christmas-message/) - The Bishop of Liverpool has recorded a special message for the worship communities across the Diocese of Liverpool
- [Pray and Worship](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/pray-and-worship/)
- [Praise for Africa](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/praise-for-africa/) - This will take place in St Thomas’ church at 7:30pm on 9th October and will be a great evening of sung worship. It will also provide an opportunity to learn a bit more about the projects which the Africa Fund supports. Tickets are reasonably priced at only £4 and are available by emailing Chris Wooff
- [Fit for the Future Update](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/fitfutureupdate/) - After a long wait, the refurbishment of our church building, in accordance with our Fit for the Future programme, has begun. The slowly rotting and decaying wooden floors will be replaced with an entirely new concrete floor which will incorporate a new under floor heating system. This will replace the very elderly boilers and radiators
- [Easter Activities](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/easter/) - For several years we've enjoyed welcoming hundreds of families into church as our contribution to the Always Ashton Easter and Halloween trails. Unfortunately we can’t do that this year due the Coronavirus restrictions. Instead we hope this resource will help families to enjoy this time safely together. You’ll find sheets to colour, videos to watch,
- [Fit for the Future](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/fitforthefuture/)
- [Church Wigan News](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/churchwigannews/) - November's Church Wigan News is now available.
- [Alpha Stories](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/alphacountdown/)
- [Caring for God's creation](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/caringforcreation/) - We have just released a new web page which has advice on how we can be better stewards of our planet and our neighbourhood. Please visit: http://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourworld/environment/ and take a look.
- [Together Sunday](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/togethersunday/) - On Sunday 15 April join us and others from our hub for contemporary worship at St Luke's, from 6.45 for a 7 o’clock start
- [Messy Easter](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/messyeaster/)
- [Mothering Sunday](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/motheringsunday/) - Our Mothering Sunday services will be held on Sunday 11th March. We'd love you to come and join us. Please see details of all our Sunday services.
- [Transforming Wigan: Update January 2018](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/transformingwiganupdatejanuary2018/) - Transforming Wigan's latest update is now available.
- [Launch of Sunday Drop In](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/launchsundaydropin/) - On Sunday 11th February we launch our Sunday Drop In to enable anyone who is feeling lonely and would like some company to join us in the church hall for a chat, refreshments and games.
- [Monthly Prayer Diary](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/monthlyprayerdiary/) - The monthly prayer diary for December is now available. Please consider using this as part of your daily prayer routine and lift to God those people and issues which are listed.
- [Messy Church](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/messychurchpost/) - Thursday November 30th St Thomas' Church Hall 3.30-5pm We've got all sorts planned Messy Church is really relaxed and fun. You walk around the different activity tables choosing which you would like to join in with. Someone will explain what you need to do and the grownup who is with you will give you a
- [Church leaders urge social care to be at the heart of the election campaign](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/hopecharter/) - The Hope Charter movement is calling for political candidates to put care for the vulnerable at the heart of their election promises Church leaders across Merseyside and beyond are backing a faith led campaign to put the protection of services to the vulnerable at the heart of the election campaign. The Hope Charter, a document
- [Archbishops of Canterbury and York voice election concerns](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/2017election/) - Ahead of the general election, the Church of England's most senior clergymen: the Most Reverend Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Most Reverend John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York have written a pastoral letter to parishes and chaplaincies. The archbishops call for a "just economy"; one not over-reliant on debt that "risks crushing
- [Bishop Paul's Easter message](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/bishop-pauls-easter-message/) - View this year's video Easter message from Bishop Paul to all in the Diocese of Liverpool.
- [2017 Africa Fund Brunch](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/africafundbrunch/) - We are holding a brunch to raise monies for our Africa fund on Saturday 1st April from 10:30 to 1pm in the church hall. Delicious soups, sandwiches and homemade cakes will be on offer. There will also be a number of stalls including a tombola and raffle. Please come along and help support this life
- [Carol Singing](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/carolsinging/) - A group of Carol singers from St Thomas', St Luke's and other churches were in good voice this morning at the Gerard Centre.
- [Christmas shoebox appeal](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/shoeboxappeal/) - If you are able to, please fill a shoe box with useful and fun items for a child in desperate poverty this year. Ready decorated shoe boxes are available to buy again this year (40p each from Cheryl). Leaflets containing all of the necessary information are on the table at the back of church. Filled
- [Christian View of Halloween](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/christianviewhalloween/) - As the world talks about Halloween we have a different way to engage with the themes of death with this excellent video produced by Andy Dykes of Liverpool Cathedral.
- [ACT food bank celebrates 4 years](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/actfoodbank4years/) - The Mayor and Mayoress of Wigan Ron and Janet Conway recently came to help the ACT food bank celebrate 4 years of existence. The Mayor praised the work of the churches and people in the community who are helping to meet the needs of those in crisis.
- [The Children's Society](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/childrenssociety/) - The Children's Society has recently released a great video to their supporters. If you don't already support the Children's Society then please consider doing so.
- [Flower Guild Coffee morning](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/flower-guild-coffee-morning/) - This will take place on 29th October at from 10am until noon. As well as teas, coffees and cakes, there will be: a raffle, tombola, cake stall, accessories, bags, scarves etc. Contributions gratefully received. Please come and support us and enjoy the fellowship.
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- [Messy Play for 0-2s](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/messyplay/) - We will be starting to host messy play sessions on a Tuesday morning at St Luke’s from 10-11.30. If you would like to help, maybe on a rota basis or would just like to know more, then please contact Sue on 727275
- [Messy Tots Launch](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/messytotslaunch/) - The start of Messy Tots is on 20th September. Our poster will give you more details and we now have our own Facebook page too.
- [Praise in the Park](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/praiseintheparkthanks/) - Thanks to all who helped in any way to make the picnic and praise in the park a success. From cake bakers to sheep knitters- over 200 were given out to children- to the marquee assemblers and the litter pickers, the teams who manned the refreshment tent, the craft tents, face painters coconut shy operatives
- [Readers in Schools](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/readerinschools2016-17/) - For the last two years we have run an initiative to support our primary schools by providing help with reading. Volunteers attend school on a regular basis and listen to children read. This service is particularly important to children who do not get the opportunity to read to an adult at home. Most volunteers really
- [Social Media](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/socialmedia/) - Twitter Tweets by @StThomasStLuke [/av_textblock] [/av_one_half]
- [What's so 'good' about 'Good Friday'](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/whats-so-good-about-good-friday/) - [fb_button] April 3rd, 33AD may not have a ring to it, but events from 1979 years ago were so dramatic, they're still celebrated even to this day. It was on this day in history that a hastily arranged execution took place. Jesus of Nazareth had been arrested the night before and between the Roman and Jewish authorities in Jerusalem,
- [Shape](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/shape/) - We begin our SHAPE course at St Thomas church next Tuesday 12th Nov at 7.30pm. Whether you've served in church for many years or are looking to serve in a new way, then the course will help you to find your own unique direction. Tailored from Saddleback's SHAPE course for our own churches, Alan Harrison
- [Meals on Wheels](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/mealsonwheels/) - Please get in touch with Anne Wooff on 724207 if you know someone who is unwell and would like meals brought to them at home for a week or so, or if you would like to help.

## Pages

- [Home page](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/)
- [Ashton Pantry](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourtown/foodpantry/)
- [The Environment](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourworld/environment/) - The earth is the Lord's, and all it contains, The world, and those who dwell in it. For He has founded it upon the seas And established it upon the rivers. (Psalm 24:1-2) God made mankind stewards of His creation. We are called to take care of the earth and to pass on a healthy
- [Groups for children & young people](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/young-people/childrenyoungpeople/)
- [Old Home](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/oldhome/)
- [Litter Picking](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourtown/litterpick/)
- [Safeguarding](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourchurch/safeguarding/) - We follow Liverpool Diocese's advice on Safeguarding Matters. Wigan South Parish takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the national Church of England's robust procedures and guidelines. You can find out more about the national policies and procedures on the Church of England's web site. You can also email the
- [Church Magazine](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourchurch/churchmagazine/) - Read past and present editions of our church magazine.
- [Weddings and Baptisms](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/imnewhere/weddingsbaptisms/)
- [Asylum Seekers and Refugees](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourtown/asylumseekers/)
- [Events for Notices](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/eventsnotices/) - Introduction This page provides a list of everything happening this week in a form which is suitable for the church notices. This Week
- [Contact Us](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/imnewhere/oldcontactus/)
- [Find Us](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/imnewhere/findus/) - St. Thomas' Church Warrington Rd. Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PL For any enquiries, please see our contacts page. St. Luke's Church Bolton Road Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8UN For any enquiries, please see our contacts page.
- [Foodbank](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourtown/ourtown-pantryparcels/) - The foodbank is a community project which provides emergency help for local people in financial crisis. It operates on St Thomas' car park and is supported by local churches, as well as schools, businesses and individuals. Parcels are distributed from the cabin twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9.30 to 12. In
- [Contact Us](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/imnewhere/contactus/)
- [Giving](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourchurch/financialsupport/) - Introduction Maintaining and regularly improving our church building as a great location for Christians to meet and worship has a significant financial cost. In addition, there are costs associated with much of our outreach. We can only continue to do what we do through the generous support of our church members and friends. This page
- [Fair Trade](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourworld/fairtrade/)
- [Kigezi Diocese Water and Sanitation Project](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourworld/africafund/kigeziwaterandsanitationproject/)
- [Christian Aid](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourworld/christianaid/) - Christian Aid is a Christian organisation which is committed to changing the world to a place where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. Christian Aid works globally for profound change which eradicates the causes of poverty, striving to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, regardless of faith or nationality. Christian Aid provides urgent, practical and effective
- [Prayer](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/getinvolved/prayer/) - Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship. (Romans 12:1) Prayer enables us to communicate with God and is therefore central to our Christians lives. Prayer is a critical part
- [War Memorials](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourchurch/history/warmemorials/) - Contents World War One Memorial Roll World War One Soldiers Buried in St Thomas' Churchyard World War One Soldiers with graves within in St Thomas' Churchyard at Heath Road Additional World War One Soldiers - St Thomas' Heath Road Churchyard World War One Memorial Roll - St Luke's Church, Stubshaw Cross World War One Soldiers
- [Prayer Request](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/prayerrequest/) - Please use this form if you want us to pray for you or for an issue which is troubling you. We need some information on what you want us to pray for, but your contact details are optional. Clearly if you would like us to contact you then we do need some information in order
- [Africa Fund](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourworld/africafund/) - A number of our church members provide regular donations to what is called our Africa fund. This money supports two projects in south-west Uganda: The Kigezi Diocese Water and Sanitation Project which reaches out to the rural poor and water stressed communities in the Diocese of Kigezi, BIOJEMMSS which which cares for Ugandan children and
- [Church Notices](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/notices/) - Church Notices Here you can access recent editions of our weekly church notices. If you wish, you can signup to have your own copy emailed each week.
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- [WPMS HTML Sitemap](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/wpms-html-sitemap/) - metaseo_html_sitemap
- [Children's Story](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/young-people/childrenstory/) - John 10.1-10 • Penning the sheep in for the night back in Jesus’ time was very different from farming today. Although the sheep would be securely hemmed in by stone walls or some other kind of barrier, there would be a space where, instead of a gate, the shepherd would lie down: to watch his
- [Church Calendar](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourchurch/events/churchcalendar/)
- [Subscribe to Notices Sheet](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/subscribenoticessheet/) - If you would like to receive a copy of our weekly church notices plus other important announcements, direct to your inbox, then please complete this form and then press the Submit button. First Name Last Name Email Address
- [Compassion](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourworld/compassion/) - We have worked closely with Compassion UK since 2007. Sponsoring a child not only transforms the life of people in dire need, but also encourages us, the sponsors when we see what a difference we are making! The Compassion UK web site contains more information about sponsorship and provides you with the opportunity to sign up.
- [Biojemmss](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourworld/africafund/biojemmss/) - Biojemmss is a Christian mission based organisation which cares for children and youth in the absence of their parents. It supports orphans, street children and those rescued from either conflict or abuse. Its mission is equip those it supports for adulthood. Biojemmss' main base is at Rukungiri but there is also a smaller site in Uganda's
- [Alpha Course](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/getinvolved/alphacourse/)
- [Bible Resources](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/bibleresources/)
- [Prayer Form](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/prayerform/) - [php_everywhere]
- [Notices Form](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/notices-form/) - [php_everywhere]
- [Duke of Edinburgh's Award](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/young-people/dukeofedinburgh/) - Introduction If you are in Y10 or above, then come along and join in the fun, excitement and adventure. The awards are challenging, offer new experiences, and are a great addition to your CV. We meet most Sundays from 6.30pm until 8.30pm in the church hall. Bronze level We meet weekly to work through and
- [Mothers' Union](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/getinvolved/mothersunion/) - Introduction The Mothers' Union at St Thomas and St Luke's is part of the Mothers’ Union worldwide. Our organisation spans 83 countries and has over four million members. Our aim is to promote the well-being of families globally, something we've been focused on since 1876 when Mary Sumner held the first Mothers Union meeting. Central
- [Tuesday Coffee](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourtown/tuesdaycoffee/) - Looking for somewhere to go on Tuesday mornings? Come along for a cuppa in the Church Hall at St. Thomas'. We're open to everyone from 10.00am to 12.00pm on a drop in basis. We serve refreshing teas, coffees, toast and teacakes. Please pop along and taste them for yourself! The money raised from Tuesday Coffee
- [Our services](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/imnewhere/services/) - We offer a warm welcome to everyone who joins us at St. Thomas' or St. Luke's. We are all different and we all have different needs. When it comes to worship, we want to help people relax and focus on God by creating an environment which they are comfortable with. Some of our services are
- [Sunday Drop In](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourtown/sundaydropin/)
- [House Groups](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/getinvolved/housegroups/) - Both our churches offer a number of different house or small groups. Groups vary in size but typically consist of 5 to 10 individuals who meet regularly to: study God's word, pray together and support one another. Most groups meet in the home of one of the group's members. Different groups meet on different nights
- [SHAPE Course](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/shape-course/) - “Your ministry will be most effective and fulfilling when you are using your gifts and abilities in the area of your heart’s desire in a way that best expresses your personality and experience.” – Rick Warren God made you to make a difference. Over three weeks, we will explore how we are each uniquely SHAPED to serve. Looking at ‘SHAPE’
- [Conferences](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/getinvolved/conferences/) - Christian conferences provide a great opportunity to grow our faith, to worship God, to hear inspiring teaching, to meet other Christians and to have fun! Over the years, our church members have attended the following conferences: The Keswick Convention which is held in late July and early August, New Wine hold a summer conference and
- [Up and Coming](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourchurch/events/highlights/) - Here's a short summary of some up and coming events. Click on one of the entries to obtain more information. For details of everything which is happening, including our regular weekly services and meetings, please see our complete calendar of events.
- [Parish History](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourchurch/history/parishhistory/) - Our parish history page uses text from the late Syd Hibbert's book Come Let Us Worship. This fascinating work was published in 1993. The following information does not reflect changes and developments which have taken place since the publication of Syd's book. Contents The Parish of St Thomas Early History The Old Church The Rev
- [Messy Church](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/young-people/messychurch/)
- [Churchyards](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourchurch/churchyards/) - We work hard to make our churchyards as places where you will feel close to God, and we want to keep them well maintained. The PCC have adopted the Diocese of Liverpool Churchyard regulations 2014 to ensure that our graveyards are places of reverence and respect. We also provide information on those points considered most
- [Church Hall Bookings](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/hallbookings/)
- [Puppet Ministry](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/getinvolved/puppetministry/) - Our puppets generally make an appearance in church on the first Sunday of each month and at some special services. If you are interested in joining the team (over 11s and adults), please contact us. The purpose of the show is to help everyone worshipping with us to better engage with the theme of the
- [aaax](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/aaax/)
- [I'm New Here](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/imnewhere/)
- [History](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourchurch/history/) - This page provides you with access to detailed information on the history of our churches. It is split into two sections. The first section covers the history of our parish whilst the second provides details on our war memorials.
- [Picture Gallery](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourchurch/gallery/)
- [Events](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourchurch/events/)
- [Prince's Pantry](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourtown/princespantry/) - The Prince's Pantry takes place every Thursday at St Luke's from 11:30am to 1pm. All are welcome. We serve two main meals and also soup, sandwiches, salad and various snacks. There are also home made cakes and puddings available. There is a warm and friendly atmosphere where we hope people find good food and fellowship
- [Our Town](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourtown/)
- [Our Church](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourchurch/)
- [Ashton Street Pastors](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/streetpastors/)
- [Church Music](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/getinvolved/churchmusic/) - Church Music The worship in our churches is blessed by the existence of a choir and a music group. Information on St Thomas' choir fill follow in due course. St Thomas’ Music Group There has been a music group in one form or another since the early 1990s. It started when several musicians got together,
- [Men's Fellowship](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/getinvolved/mensfellowship/) - Here at St. Thomas' and St Luke's we have an active and vibrant Men's group who meet together on a regular basis. The aims of the group are as follows: 1. To introduce men to the person of Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Gospel. 2. To provide fellowship, with other Christian men, enabling discipleship
- [Malokai](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/young-people/malokai/)
- [Advent / Christmas, 2013](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/advent-christmas-2013/)
- [Rotating Posts Test](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/rotating-posts-test/) - A test of rotating posts [rotating-posts]
- [Get Involved](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/getinvolved/)
- [Our World](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourworld/)
- [Young People](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/young-people/)
- [Wednesday Weenies](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/wednesday-weenies/) - Weenies is our parent/carer toddler group for the under 5's. It’s a chance for adults to chat and catch up while supervising their children playing. There is always a bible theme linking a craft activity and a story followed by singing and dancing. It is held every Wednesday between 1.00 and 2.30pm in the church
- [Back To Church Sunday](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/back-to-church-sunday/) - September the 29th, 2013 is Back to Church Sunday. It's an opportunity for our 'regulars' to offer a warm invite to friends, family or neighbours. To anyone really who may benefit from being part of the Church family here at St. Thomas' or St. Luke's. It's also an ideal time for anyone who would just
- [Evas](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourworld/africafund/evas/) - Our churches support Rev Evas Kurama and her extended family. Evas is based in Kanungo diocese in sourh west Uganda. Each month a proportion of the money in our Africa fund is sent to her. Here is a copy of our most recent letter from Evas. Greetings in the Lord! This is Evas and family
- [Our Tweets](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourtweets/) - Tweets by @StThomasStLuke
- [Mothering Sunday](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/mothering-sunday/) - Where would we be without our Mums! We'd like to invite you to join us for our Mothering Sunday services to think more about mums and celebrate everything they do on a daily basis! We have Family Services at 10.45 (St. Thomas') and 11am, (St. Luke's). Both services are followed by refreshments.
- [Church 'open' day, Easter 2013](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/church-open-day-easter-2013/) - If you're a regular attender of St Thomas' Church then you'll know quite a bit about what we do and when we do it but for those who don't join us, its a completely different story. On Saturday 23rd March (Easter Saturday), We're inviting everyone to pay us a visit and take a closer look
- ['Living Sacrifices'](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/living-sacrifices/) - A preacher once commented: 'The problem with 'living sacrifices' is that they keep crawling off the altar' Although that is quite true, St. Paul still urges us to present ourselves to God in this way. Paul also points out that when we offer ourselves to God's purposes, it becomes our 'true and proper worship'. He
- [Verse of the day](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/verse-of-the-day/) - View Verse of the Day

## Calendars

- [This Week](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/calendar/thisweek/) - [start-time] [title] [location]
- [CW test](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/calendar/cw-test-2/) - [event-title] Starts: [start-time] Ends: [end-date] - [end-time] [if-location]Location: [location][/if-location] [if-description]Description: [description][/if-description] [if-tooltip]xyz[/if-tooltip]
- [Front Pages](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/calendar/frontpages/) - [start-time] [title] [location]
- [Advanced](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/calendar/advanced/) - [start-time] [title] [location]
- [Inside Pages](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/calendar/insidepage/) - [start-time] [title] [location]
- [Full listing of Front Page events](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/calendar/full-listing-of-front-page-events-2/) - [event-title] [if-multi-day] From: [start-date] [start-time] to: [end-date] [end-time] [/if-multi-day] [if-single-day] From: [start-time] to: [end-time] [/if-single-day] [if-location] Location: [location] [/if-location] [if-description] Description: [description] [/if-description]
- [Front Page events for What's On Post](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/calendar/front-page-events-for-home-page-2/) - [event-title]: [if-single-day] [start-time] [/if-single-day] [if-multi-day] from [start-date] [start-time] to [end-date] [end-time][/if-multi-day]
- [Full listing of Inside pages events](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/calendar/full-listing-of-inside-pages-events-2/) - [event-title] [if-multi-day]From: [start-date] [start-time] to: [end-date] [end-time][/if-multi-day] [if-single-day]From: [start-time] to: [end-time][/if-single-day] [if-location]Location: [location][/if-location] [if-description]Description: [description][/if-description]
- [Next 7 days of Front Page events](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/calendar/next-7-days-of-front-page-events-2/) - [event-title] [if-location]([location])[/if-location] [start-time]
- [Next 7 days of Inside Pages events](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/calendar/next-7-days-of-inside-pages-events-2/) - [event-title] [if-location]([location])[/if-location] [start-time]
- [Front Page events more than a week in the future](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/calendar/front-page-events-more-than-a-week-in-the-future-2/) - [event-title] [if-location]([location])[/if-location] [start-time]

## Portfolio Items

- [The last one](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/the-last-one/) - [slider] [slideritem image="http://quickr.weblusive.com/wp-content/themes/quickr/images/demo/slider/full_width/slide1.jpg" title="Beauty and the Beasts"] Maecenas accumsan ullamcorper eleifend, lectus metus dignissim urna, adipiscing lacus ipsum id elit [/slideritem] [slideritem image="http://quickr.weblusive.com/wp-content/themes/quickr/images/demo/slider/full_width/slide2.jpg" title="Beauty and the Beasts"] Maecenas accumsan ullamcorper eleifend, lectus metus dignissim urna, adipiscing lacus ipsum id elit [/slideritem] [slideritem image="http://quickr.weblusive.com/wp-content/themes/quickr/images/demo/slider/full_width/slide3.jpg" title="Beauty and the Beasts"] Maecenas accumsan ullamcorper eleifend, lectus metus dignissim urna,
- [Another item](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/another-item/) - [slider] [slideritem image="http://quickr.weblusive.com/wp-content/themes/quickr/images/demo/slider/full_width/slide1.jpg" title="Beauty and the Beasts"] Maecenas accumsan ullamcorper eleifend, lectus metus dignissim urna, adipiscing lacus ipsum id elit [/slideritem] [slideritem image="http://quickr.weblusive.com/wp-content/themes/quickr/images/demo/slider/full_width/slide2.jpg" title="Beauty and the Beasts"] Maecenas accumsan ullamcorper eleifend, lectus metus dignissim urna, adipiscing lacus ipsum id elit [/slideritem] [slideritem image="http://quickr.weblusive.com/wp-content/themes/quickr/images/demo/slider/full_width/slide3.jpg" title="Beauty and the Beasts"] Maecenas accumsan ullamcorper eleifend, lectus metus dignissim urna,
- [Save them and be saved](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/wordpress-coding-on-your-ipad/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin vel lectus ut mauris convallis lacinia dapibus sit amet neq Praesent scelerisque tellus sit amet ante suscipit aliquet magna fringilla. Nullam a purus ut justo consectetur imperdiet. Sed lacinia, dui quis interdum tempus, lacus elit faucibus nisi, ut porta justo arcu quisit justo. Vivamus a fringilla mauris id lacus pellentesque et lacinia ligula gravida.
- [The light in you](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/photoshop-5-new-features/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin vel lectus ut mauris convallis lacinia dapibus sit amet neq Praesent scelerisque tellus sit amet ante suscipit aliquet magna fringilla. Nullam a purus ut justo consectetur imperdiet. Sed lacinia, dui quis interdum tempus, lacus elit faucibus nisi, ut porta justo arcu quisit justo. Vivamus a fringilla mauris id lacus pellentesque et lacinia ligula gravida.
- [Generations of faith](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/generations-of-faith/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin vel lectus ut mauris convallis lacinia dapibus sit amet neq Praesent scelerisque tellus sit amet ante suscipit aliquet magna fringilla. Nullam a purus ut justo consectetur imperdiet. Sed lacinia, dui quis interdum tempus, lacus elit faucibus nisi, ut porta justo arcu quisit justo. Vivamus a fringilla mauris id lacus pellentesque et lacinia ligula gravida.
- [Web Development from Scratch](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/video-post-1/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin vel lectus ut mauris convallis lacinia dapibus sit amet neq Praesent scelerisque tellus sit amet ante suscipit aliquet magna fringilla. Nullam a purus ut justo consectetur imperdiet. Sed lacinia, dui quis interdum tempus, lacus elit faucibus nisi, ut porta justo arcu quisit justo. Vivamus a fringilla mauris id lacus pellentesque et lacinia ligula gravida.
- [Finding Nemo](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/finding-nemo/)
- [Incredibles](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/incredibles/)
- [Tempered Song](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/tempered-song/)
- [Hidden](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/hidden/)
- [Big Buck Bunny](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/big-buck-bunny/)
- [Thin Ice](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/thin-ice/)
- [Lentement](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/lentement/)
- [Gallery in lightbox](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/the-last-item/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin vel lectus ut mauris convallis lacinia dapibus sit amet neq Praesent scelerisque tellus sit amet ante suscipit aliquet magna fringilla. Nullam a purus ut justo consectetur imperdiet. Sed lacinia, dui quis interdum tempus, lacus elit faucibus nisi, ut porta justo arcu quisit justo. Vivamus a fringilla mauris id lacus pellentesque et lacinia ligula gravida.
- [Custom destination](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/fashionless/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin vel lectus ut mauris convallis lacinia dapibus sit amet neq Praesent scelerisque tellus sit amet ante suscipit aliquet magna fringilla. Nullam a purus ut justo consectetur imperdiet. Sed lacinia, dui quis interdum tempus, lacus elit faucibus nisi, ut porta justo arcu quisit justo. Vivamus a fringilla mauris id lacus pellentesque et lacinia ligula gravida.
- [The revelation](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/remember-the-time/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin vel lectus ut mauris convallis lacinia dapibus sit amet neq Praesent scelerisque tellus sit amet ante suscipit aliquet magna fringilla. Nullam a purus ut justo consectetur imperdiet. Sed lacinia, dui quis interdum tempus, lacus elit faucibus nisi, ut porta justo arcu quisit justo. Vivamus a fringilla mauris id lacus pellentesque et lacinia ligula gravida.
- [Vimeo Video](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/project-description/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin vel lectus ut mauris convallis lacinia dapibus sit amet neq Praesent scelerisque tellus sit amet ante suscipit aliquet magna fringilla. Nullam a purus ut justo consectetur imperdiet. Sed lacinia, dui quis interdum tempus, lacus elit faucibus nisi, ut porta justo arcu quisit justo. Vivamus a fringilla mauris id lacus pellentesque et lacinia ligula gravida.
- [Link to single page](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/link-to-inner-page/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin vel lectus ut mauris convallis lacinia dapibus sit amet neq Praesent scelerisque tellus sit amet ante suscipit aliquet magna fringilla. Nullam a purus ut justo consectetur imperdiet. Sed lacinia, dui quis interdum tempus, lacus elit faucibus nisi, ut porta justo arcu quisit justo. Vivamus a fringilla mauris id lacus pellentesque et lacinia ligula gravida.
- [YouTube Video](https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/portfolio-item/portfolio-item/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin vel lectus ut mauris convallis lacinia dapibus sit amet neq Praesent scelerisque tellus sit amet ante suscipit aliquet magna fringilla. Nullam a purus ut justo consectetur imperdiet. Sed lacinia, dui quis interdum tempus, lacus elit faucibus nisi, ut porta justo arcu quisit justo. Vivamus a fringilla mauris id lacus pellentesque et lacinia ligula gravida.

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