From outdoor worship and family activities to music, special services and our Harvest celebrations, there has been plenty happening at St Thomas’.
Here are just some of the highlights from June to October.
🌳 Outdoor Church Parade – Worshipping Together
July brought a wonderful opportunity to take our worship outdoors with our special Outdoor Church Parade on the Parish Field, near the Scout and Guide Huts.
With our fantastic Scouts and Guides taking part, the interactive service was followed by games and family fun. Families were also encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy spending time together.
It was a lovely opportunity to bring our church and wider community together in a relaxed and welcoming setting, with everyone warmly invited, whether regular churchgoers or visiting for the first time.
🫧 Bubble Church – Faith for Our Youngest Members
We have also continued to celebrate the importance of welcoming our youngest children and their families through Bubble Church.
These monthly Sunday services are specially designed for babies, toddlers and young families, combining action songs, Bible stories, puppets and simple activities.
With themes such as listening, the sessions provide a fun and engaging way for little ones to begin exploring faith, while giving families an opportunity to share time together.
We are delighted to offer this welcoming space for our youngest members and their families.
🕺 A Trip Back to the 70s!
September brought a chance to step back in time with our fantastic 70s Night at St Thomas’ Church Centre!
With music, fun, a quiz and refreshments, it promised to be a wonderful evening of entertainment and fellowship. Guests were encouraged to dig out their fabulous 70s outfits and join in the fun.
Events like these provide a great opportunity to enjoy one another's company and bring people together beyond our regular church activities.
🌾 Harvest Festival – Celebrating Together
October saw us preparing for our Harvest Festival celebrations, inviting the whole Lydiate community to join us in giving thanks for the harvest and all the blessings we enjoy.
There was plenty to see and enjoy at St Thomas’ Church over the weekend, including:
🌻 Beautifully decorated window sills created by local schools and uniformed organisations.
🎃 A fun scarecrow trail around the churchyard.
🐭 A search for the hidden harvest mice around the church!
☕ Refreshments and opportunities to enjoy our beautiful church.
🙏 Our special Harvest Service on Sunday, bringing together our church family and local community.
💚 Our Scouts and Guides – Getting Involved!
A particularly lovely part of our Harvest celebrations was the involvement of our Lydiate Scouts and Guides.
They joined us for a special Harvest Service, beginning with a very own 'Welly Parade' as they made their way from the Millennium Centre to church.
And there was something new to celebrate too – our very first Planting Party! With wellies on and hands in the soil, everyone had the opportunity to plant bulbs and start something that we can watch grow together.
It was a wonderful way to celebrate the changing seasons, encourage care for our environment and bring different generations together.
❤️ Supporting Our Local Community – Micah Foodbank
Harvest is also a time to remember those who may be facing difficult circumstances.
As part of our celebrations, we invited donations of harvest gifts for Micah Foodbank, helping to support local people in need.
We are very grateful for the generosity of everyone who contributed. Every donation, however small, makes a difference and is a lovely expression of the care and compassion at the heart of our Christian faith.
🙏 Thank You
All these activities reflect what makes St Thomas’ such a special place: a welcoming church at the heart of its community, where faith, friendship, family and fellowship come together.
We are enormously grateful to everyone who has helped organise events, supported our activities, volunteered their time and talents, and joined us in worship and celebration.
A special thank you goes to our wonderful Scouts and Guides, local schools, uniformed organisations and everyone who helps make St Thomas’ such an active and welcoming part of Lydiate.
Above all, we give thanks to God for the opportunities we have to share His love, welcome others and serve our local community.
As we look towards the months ahead, we hope to continue building on these happy memories and welcoming even more people to share in the life of St Thomas’.
💚 Everyone is welcome at St Thomas’ Church, Lydiate – we look forward to seeing you! ✝️
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