The tradition of Compline dates back to at least the 6th century. It is a contemplative liturgy, and is a way to conclude the waking day and seek God’s protection through the night. We are holding a weekly service of Compline in St Thomas’ on Wednesday at 7:30pm, with refreshments beforehand.
After Trinity Sunday comes the countdown to the penitential season of Lent. The liturgical colour is Green.
During these weeks we celebrate Christ’s Resurrection. The pulpit, lectern and altar are decorated in white as a sign of this celebration. Christ is Risen The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! Alleluia!
He is risen indeed!
The Church Cantatas of J.S. Bach are numbered among the most important church music of all time. They were composed to correspond with the Sundays of the church year, and each one is a compact masterpiece of choral writing, consisting of about 20 minutes of music for soloists and choir. The Belfast Bach Consort is … Continue reading Bach Cantatas at St Thomas’
The Easter General Vestry meeting of the parish will be held in St Thomas’ Church at 7pm on Monday 16th March 2026. All parishoners are welcome to attend this important annual meeting.
Another poem by one of our parishoners… The Birch The birch is still and quiet now it hangs its fan-like boughs as if it had not pleaded with wind like a girl’s wildly tangled hair to set her free or let her die. Bent last night almost to the ground it’s up again. Dewdrops glow on … Continue reading The Birch
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Saint Thomas’ church is now open on Sunday mornings at 10:30am for socially distanced worship. You’re welcome to join us in person, or via Facebook, where the service is streamed. Here’s a video showing how we’re keeping you safe (more info here).
I thought you might like to read this wonderful poem by one of our parishioners: Autumn In this damp corner, where Nasturtiums star the hedge And unseen cobwebs stretch, Autumn’s already here; While on the silver birch The catkins’ shrivelled rust Falls at the slightest touch. I crumble one to dust To hold the winter … Continue reading Autumn
