Thought for the Month
from
Rev'd Canon David Linaker |
Prayer for January
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'Be the change you wish to see in the world'.
Attributed to Mahatma Ghandi
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Lord,
As we journey into a New Year,
may we have the courage to trust in your Grace,
place our ultimate destiny in your care and
launch ourselves afresh into showing in our lives the changes we wish to see in the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.
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Trip to Windsor Castle - 21 March
Do you fancy a private tour of Windsor Castle, St George's Chapel, the State and Semi State Apartments?
Sally Peel is an Accredited Windsor Castle Guide and Blue Badge Guide and will be taking us around this wonderful set of buildings. Coach travel to and from Salisbury leaving at 9am and returning at 6pm.
More info here.
Roast Sunday Lunch
Save the date - 15 Feb at 12.15pm in St Thomas's House. Only 30 places available - sign up on the sheet on the noticeboard at the back of church. Only £5 per head.
We're Hiring!
Fantastic opportunity for two 16-24 yr olds. We have 2 vacancies for Business Admin Apprentices working as admin receptionists in both the church and the Parish Office. Closing date: 14 Feb. If you are interested, please visit Wiltshire College website and complete the application form on the Apprenticeship vacancy page.
The Friends AGM and Alex Langlands
The Friends were delighted to welcome over 60 people to their AGM at the beginning of January. Alex Langlands, historian and archaeologist gave an excellent presentation on the early history of Sarum. To find out more and read Alex's article, go to The Friends page.
Our Links page
Have you visited our Links page yet? Details of a variety of organisations that may be of interested are listed. If you know of a website or organisation that may be appropriate, do contact the webmaster.
Thank you to the Tues Coffee Morning team!
An amazing £8,696 was raised after cake expenses. What an effort! A huge thank you to helpers, bakers and the all important customers! The money is donated to the church funds.
Lent Giving 2015
It is a tradition at St Thomas's that bids are submitted from members of the church to the PCC, for the opportunity of being the chosen recipient of the annual Lent Giving. Please submit any bids, with a brief outline of the organisation to the Parish Office up and including Monday March 9th.
Grant awarded!
We have been awarded a grant of just under £5,000 by the Community Foundation. We can now update our office IT systems and provide Wifi in church. Our thanks to Lynn for her hard work in putting in the application and to the Foundation for the Award.
Link Magazine 2014 - out now
The latest Link Magazine is available now in church or online (click on the image to view). Have a peek and find out what has been going on and what's in store this Advent and Christmas time.
Bell Ringers needed
If you are interested in keeping this very British tradition alive, please contact Nigel - nigel.orchard@btinternet.com or Margaret - 01722 503 178.
Our Hand-bell ringers will be performing this year at the Christmas Tree Festival, the Salisbury Christmas Market and in church on 21st Dec. Details here. Come and find out more.
Redevelopment of the Church
The PCC has made decisions about the redevelopment of the church on behalf of the congregation. The following projects will be pursued:
A new West Door; new Nave Altar design; new Font design; new seating; new Children's area; new Bookstall area; new sound and lighting arrangements.
Please pray for the Redevelopment Team as they continue their work.
Choir Members needed
If you are interested in joining any of our choirs - Junior, Boys, Girls or Adult, please contact John Dempster, our Choir Master after a service or on choir@stthomassalisbury.co.uk.
"Don't miss this little gem of a church - still retains all the love that was endowed on it by its builders. Very peaceful inside, although life throbs outside. Close your eyes and soak up the atmosphere."
A Contemplative Walk around the church
We have a new leaflet to help you walk thoughtfully around the church. Click here to view it.
Renting a room in St Thomas's House
Do you know any groups that might be interested in renting a room in St Thomas’s House? We now have three rooms available:
- On the ground floor: the Canterbury Room is our largest room with a capacity of up to 45 people and a well equipped kitchen. This floor has 4 toilets. One of them has disabled access and baby changing facilities.
- On the first floor: the Abingdon Conference Room is set out with a large table situated with a capacity for up to 16 people.
- The Sarum Room also on the first floor is a flexible room which has a capacity for up to 20 people. On this floor we have a kitchenette and two toilets.
Please contact Lynn in the office about room bookings. The Parish Office: Open Monday to Thursday from 09.30am until 2pm.
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