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.

 

There are also regular Mother’s Union meetings, and a Sunday School every Sunday morning.

 

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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