On Saturday 13th August 2022, representatives of Thurmaston Parish Council, Thurmaston Heritage Group, the Methodist Church, St Michael & All Angels, Thurmaston, the Thurmaston Times, and others attended the unveiling by the Deputy Mayor of Charnwood of windows previously situated at the former Thurmaston Methodist Church.For the full story and more photos, see the October / November 2022 edition of the Thurmaston Times.Pictured left to right - Dave Lewis, Churchwarden; Cllr Margaret Smidowicz, Deputy Mayor of Charnwood; Cllr Mark Lowe, Chairman of Thurmaston Parish Council; Heather, representing the Methodist Church; Rev Tim Day, Vicar of Thurmaston; John Tebbutt, Churchwarden.
The Rev Tim Day, Vicar of Thurmaston and Royal British Legion Thurmaston Branch Chaplain 2014-2022 received an RBL Branch Certificate of Appreciation on Sunday 14th August 2022 with thanks for his service as Branch Chaplain. Rev Tim Day also returned the RBL Branch Chaplain's Stole on the occasion of his final Sunday service at St Michael's, Thurmaston.Pictured left to right - Dave Lewis, Churchwarden; Darren Gartside, RBL Branch Vice Chairman; Cllr Andy Dent, RBL Branch Chairman; Rev Tim Day, Vicar and RBL Branch Chaplain 2014-2022; Sheila Langley, Lay Minister; Richard Warrington, RBL Branch Treasurer and Joint Group Scout Leader, Thurmaston Scout Group; John Tebbutt, Churchwarden.
The Eco Church award scheme is to celebrate the ways that church communities have been engaging with caring for the earth as a key part of our Christian faith.For more information about Eco Church, see http://www.ecochurch.arocha.org.uk
