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Ministries Overview

Junior Church

Junior Church meets most Sundays during term time, in the Parish Hall alongside the 10am Sung Parish Eucharist. We welcome children from early years to 12. Children take part in a wide range of activities including Bible stories, art and craft, and games and drama.  We rejoin family and friends in church at 10.45 and the children enjoy sharing what they have learnt with the rest of the congregation.

At Christmas, the Junior Church enjoys preparing for a very special Nativity play performed in the church on Christmas Eve.  We welcome any new children, whether you are just visiting or a regular attenders. 
For further information contact besshulme@yahoo.co.uk

Choir

The choir plays an important role in the worship at St Thomas’. We have a flourishing choir of all ages with around 15 members. The choir sings every Sunday morning and enables us to sings God’s praise.

Thomas' Tots

Meets in the Church Hall on Wednesday mornings between 10.00 and 11.30. It is open to any Parent/Carer and their pre-school children, and is a great chance to meet with other people. There is no charge for the sessions or for the tea, coffee, juice and biscuits which are prepared by volunteer helpers from the church. You are encouraged to play freely with your child/ren using a range of play equipment. At the end of the morning at there is a sing along. If you would like to see what goes on come along and join us. You will find a warm welcome and good company.

Rainbows

The 1st Hanwell Rainbows meet at St Thomas’s Church Hall on Tuesday evenings from 6.15pm – 7.10pm. Rainbows are aged between five and seven. We follow a programme that helps to develop their self-confidence, build friendships, learn new things and have fun.

Brownies

The 10th Hanwell Brownies meet in St Thomas’s Church Hall on Mondays from 6:00 to 7:30pm. Brownies are aged between 7 and 10 years old.  We welcome girls of all faiths or no faith at all,  but we do support the Church in its many events and  encourage girls to attend our Family Parade Services.

We give girls the chance to discover their  full potential and encourage them to think of others  We give them opportunities to have fun,  through games, crafts and outings.

Guides

The 8th Hanwell Guides meet at St Thomas’s Church Hall on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30pm. Guides are aged between 10 and 14 years old.  We give them a girls only space to have fun.  We encourage girls to choose, plan and organise activities in small groups called patrols  They are also able to follow their individual interests and earn badges for their efforts.  Our camps, holidays and trips give the girls a chance to try new adventures.

To put names on our waiting list for our Girl Guiding Groups go to their website Girlguiding website and follow the JoinUs tab.

Over 50’s Group

They meet on the first Wednesday of every month for food and fellowship. In the church hall from 12.15 – 2.30.

Pictures by the Park

Come and watch a film in the Church hall with others and have a chat starting at 7.15. Generally once a month – see calendar.

Youth Group

The St Thomas Youth Group, meets on a Sunday tea time (4-5.30). Age from Year 6 upwards. We enjoy games/ Bible reflection and food. All are welcome.

Eco Church

The aim of this group is to enable St Thomas to be more Eco aware. We are a member of A Rocha – a charity supporting all churches to work towards this aim.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you want to get involved with any of our activities contact the parish administrator.