Family Time is now established as a regular feature of worship provision at St Thomas’s every Sunday from 9.30 to 10.45am. Breakfast is a main feature with the beguiling smell of warm toast welcoming everyone on arrival.

Worship is planned in series. For example, a three week Epiphany series, leading to a three week Families series and on into a six week build up to Easter. Those six weeks will explore the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, including Mothering Sunday. We will then move on to Palm Sunday and the Passion until we arrive at the glory of Easter Sunday, when a party is planned. For the whole series and beyond please see the notice boards.

Another important feature of Family Time is Sacred Space, where reflective and meditative prayer stations are available for quiet thought and prayer, for adults, for children or for whole families.

The rest of the time is taken up with songs (lots!), prayer, Bible study and discussion. Toddlers have their own space enabling parents to join in whilst being with their children. Older children have supported activities appropriate to their age. Parents are invited to work with their children if they want to.

The Team is committed to being there every Sunday without fail. We don’t want to let any potential newcomers down by changing times, venues or anything else. So if you know of anyone who searching for faith but can’t find it through traditional church, let them know where we are. Or come give us a try yourself – you never know; you might love it!

The warmth and prayerfulness of Family Time, in the midst of its informal and relaxed setting is palpable and we thank God for His presence and guidance.

Sue Lee