Church members and friends were delighted to attend a special service of Holy Communion, Confirmation, and Celebration of Ministry on Sunday 8th September 2024, when Elizabeth was confirmed by Bishop Saju Muthalaly, Bishop of Loughborough. The joyful occasion included a celebration of all who have led worship and preached during our current vacancy, with the Churchwardens reading the names of 30+ visiting clergy and lay ministers. The afternoon concluded with tea / coffee - and cake!Photo: Kev Tebbutt
Church members and friends were delighted to attend a service of Holy Communion on Sunday 4th August 2024, during which David Beck was authorised as a Locally Authorised Minister at St Michael and All Angels, Thurmaston by the Rev Canon Dr Stuart Burns, Director of Parish Transition and Ministry Development. After the service, the congregation enjoyed tea / coffee - and cake!Photo: Kev Tebbutt
John Hewer, Associate Minister, led a special service on Sunday 30th June 2024, where parishioners gave thanks for their pets.The service was followed by tea - and cake!Photo: Kev Tebbutt
The congregation and parishioners were joined by representatives of civic and community groups, including Thurmaston Parish Council (represented by Cllr Mark Lowe, Chairman), Thurmaston Branch Royal British Legion (represented by Cllr Andy Dent, Branch President), Thurmaston Scouts & Guides, and others. Cllr Lowe led civic and community representatives as wreaths were laid at Thurmaston War Memorial. After which, the congregation enjoyed tea - and cake - in church.Photo: Kev Tebbutt