Welcome to St Thomas' Church, Scotton. We are a small rural parish church, built in the Victorian era and consecrated in May 1889 as a chapel of ease for the parish church of Farnham. It was licenced for marriages in 1922.The interior is simple and contains examples of the work of Robert Thompson of Kilburn and an east window by Anne Sutherland. There is a Garden of Rest behind the west wall. St Thomas' is a friendly church, welcoming people of all ages, and we have a close relationship with the Scotton Methodist Church. We currently have a routine of two services a month (a family Village Service on the second Sunday of the month at 10 am and a Holy Communion Service on the fourth Sunday of the month at 9.30 am.
From September 2025, a Messy Church will be held in Scotton Village Hall from 1030 am until 1200 noon on the fourth Sunday of each month (following the Holy Communion Service).
The church is open every Saturday and Sunday from about 9am to dusk (4 pm in winter and 6 pm in summer). Private openings can be arranged through one of the church wardens.
Our parish of Scotton is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).Our Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Sarah Shipman 01423 340515 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Narinda Lyon 0113 353 0256.
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.