Facilities and features
Accessibility
We do our best to include everyone. If there's something you think we should be doing and aren't, please let us know! There's an open space near the back of the church which can be used by anyone who would prefer more space to move during the service. Books and toys are available.
There is level access into the building
There is level access into the building and around most of it
Individual portions of oat milk are available to add to your tea or coffee, and there are usually dairy-free biscuits
Gluten-free biscuits are always available (and sometimes cake too)
The bread used at Holy Communion is usually gluten-free
Assistance dogs are always welcome, and other well-behaved dogs are welcome any time the church isn't too full
One of our toilets is wheelchair accessible
We have autistic church members who find the church accepting and accessible
We have members who are living with dementia. Several others have specific experience and training in supporting people with dementia. A group from the church leads regular hymn-singing sessions at Simpson day centre.
A hearing loop covers all the main seating area
Parking is available by the west entrance to the churchyard and in the nearby Parks Trust car parks on Simpson Road and Simpson Drive
We have large print versions of hymn books and service books - please ask if they aren't obvious
There's a baby changing table in the disabled toilet
Our Building
The building is grade 2* listed (https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1160223)
There are two toilets, one of which is wheelchair accessible
Music and Worship
We host community concerts a few times a year - see the church diary on our website for details
Music at our services varies depending on who is available to play it! Typically members of the congregation play the organ at two services a month and guitars on other weeks. We use recorded music if no musicians are available.
Groups, Courses and Activities
Coffee mornings take place from time to time in support of various charities - see the church diary on our website for details
We run various social events for the local community, including quizzes, coffee mornings and concerts - see the church diary on our website for details
ABC - Adults, Babies and Children - meets at St Thomas' on Thursday mornings in MK school term times, 09:45 - 11:45. Babies, toddlers and preschool children are welcome with their parents or carers. Art, craft, stories, play and refreshments. More info at https://www.woughton.org/abc.htm.
Help for Visitors
Well-behaved dogs are welcome any time the church isn't too full
Other Features
We are a Fairtrade church
We collect for the MK Food Bank (https://mkfoodbank.org.uk/)