The Parish Church of St. Thomas, Stockport

 

 

                               About Us

 

 

 

St. Thomas' Parish Church was opened in 1825 having been built as one of a hundred churches funded by grants from the government, and regarded as a thanksgiving for victory over Napoleon, hence the name "Waterloo" Churches.

 

St. Thomas was built in the classical style and is now recognised as a building

of national importance (Grade I Listed).

 

The Liturgy we use is Common Worship 2000 for most Services, during the penitential Seasons we use the Book of Common Prayer 1662 for Choral Evensong.

 

We have a mixed robed Choir who sing at the 10am and 4pm Services on Sundays, and at the 7.45pm Eucharist on Major Festivals.

 

 

We are in the process of restoration and over the last few years the dedicated congregation have raised funds of over £300,000 to renew the roof, and restore the tower and cupola and clock  faces. Future plans include modification of the interior; so that, as well as continuing as a Parish Church, it will be used as a superb venue for concerts and recitals etc., a wonderful asset to the town.

 

St. Thomas’ Church is a Joint Benefice, with St. Peter’s Church, Petersgate, Stockport. Both are run by Rector Rev. Kenneth Kenrick, dedicated Church Wardens, and two PCCs (Parochial Church Councils)

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