Welcome to St Thomas' Church, Scotton.
We are a small rural parish church, built during the Victorian era and consecrated in May 1889 as a chapel of ease for the parish of Farnham. The church was licensed for marriages in 1922.
Our simple yet beautiful interior features examples of the craftsmanship of Robert Thompson of Kilburn, together with an impressive east window by Anne Sutherland. Behind the west wall is our peaceful Garden of Rest, offering a quiet place for reflection and remembrance.
St Thomas' is a friendly and welcoming church for people of all ages. We enjoy a close relationship with Scotton Methodist Church and seek to serve our local community together.
We currently hold two services each month:
Messy Church takes place in Scotton Village Hall on the fourth Sunday of each month, from 10.30am to 12 noon, following the Holy Communion service. Everyone is warmly welcome.
The church is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from approximately 9.00am until dusk (around 4.00pm in winter and 6.00pm in summer). If you would like to visit at another time, private openings can be arranged through one of the Churchwardens.
Support the upkeep and running of our little Parish Church
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.