The Parish of St Thomas, Exeter

08/09/2026

It was wonderful to see the church packed last night, as Bishop Moira, the Bishop of Crediton, led the service of institution and licensing of our new Rector, Hannah Alderson.

We're grateful to the University chapel choir who, having sung for Hannah's last service as the University chaplain, came and sang for her first service at St Thomas. Likewise to the representatives of other churches in St Thomas, St Gabriel's School, and various other St Thomas organisations and groups who spoke, welcoming Hannah to the community.

It was a very special service to recognise a very special priest. Welcome Hannah!

07/09/2026

After a summer of grateful thanks to God and ambitious prayers for the future, we are delighted to finally welcome our new Rector, the Rev'd Hannah Alderson.

Hannah will be instituted and licensed in a special service tonight at 7:30PM at St Thomas. Everyone is warmly invited to come along and join in officially welcoming her.

She has lived and ministered in Exeter for a long time, but she is looking forward to getting to know people on this side of the river better, and to serving this community. We are thrilled that she will be leading us and excited about the future of the parish.

03/09/2026

You are welcome to join us this Sunday morning for an all-age service to celebrate the start of the new school year.

We will thanking God and praying for our schools, colleges, and university; their teachers and tutors; and for everyone who helps to educate those in our community.

And of course we'll be singing some absolute assembly bangers! What's your favourite school hymn/song? Let us know in the comments!👇

St Gabriel’s Church of England Primary School
West Exe School
St Thomas Primary School
Friends of Montgomery School

13/08/2026

Just a reminder that we're welcoming our wonderful new Rector to St Thomas Parish Church on Mon 7th Sept at 7.30pm. We'd love for you to join us. Please RSVP to: [email protected]

27/07/2026

Someone was due to be collecting a bag of books left in the church hall on the day of the Love St Thomas festival, but the books could not be found. They have since showed up, so if that was you, please contact us about collecting them (or come to the hall after a service (around 11:45) on Sunday morning. Thanks!

09/07/2026

06/07/2026

As temperatures soar again, we are once more extending the daytime hours the church is open and repeating the invitation for people to come and use it as a refuge from the heat.

The tall trees in the churchyard are some of the best outdoor heat shelters around, and the stone building is naturally cool. Passers-by are always welcome to come in, but in this weather it is especially worth factoring a cool break.

05/07/2026

Really wonderful to see so many people enjoying themselves in the churchyard, church hall, and church yesterday on what is always a very special day in St Thomas. Massive thanks to all the team behind Love St Thomas Summer Festival—it is a huge privilege to host what was once again an amazing event.

30/06/2026

It's today! Come and make some art with us between 3.30pm and 5pm. Activities for adults and children. We want to brighten up the church for the Love St Thomas Summer Festival Find us in the church rather than the hall. See you soon!

23/06/2026

Just a reminder that our free Summer Crafternoon is in less than a week on Tues 30th June from 3.30pm in our nice and cool church. Come in through the porch and we'll be round the corner on the left.

We are making some art for the Love St Thomas Summer Festival

Come on your own or in a group! All ages welcome!

CB St Thomas
St Gabriel’s Church of England Primary School