What's On: Activities and Notices
For the details of upcoming services, check out the list on our home page.
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​Notices
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Electoral Roll 2026
The Church Electoral Roll is now open for revision until the 5th April.
If you consider yourself a member of this church, you are invited to join the official church roll which is the membership list recognised by the Church of England for this parish in the Carlisle Diocese.
Joining the Electoral Roll allows you to vote on church matters at the APCM and stand for the PCC. You can see if you’re already on the roll by checking the list on the PCC notice board. There is also a map of the Parish.
Being on the Electoral Roll does NOT make you a “member” of the Church; simply regarding St. Thomas’s as your spiritual home does that.
If you’d like to go on the roll, please fill in a form available from the Office or Barbara Handley and return to either of them
Amblers and Ramblers
This month we will walk from New Barns Caravan Park in Arnside along the coast to Far Arnside and then through the NT Heathwaite land. Just under 5 miles. Mostly flat with 1 stile and an uphill section near the end.
We will have lunch at Bob In cafe,
If you would like to join the walk and need more details meeting time directions etc please let me know.
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"I will give you rest" - World Day of Prayer
WDoP is an international, women-led, ecumenical movement. This year the women of Nigeria have created a service that speaks to our need for peace and solace in a world filled with struggle and anxieties. 2pm, Friday 6th March at Stricklandgate Methodist Church, followed by refreshments. All are welcome.
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Women's Prophecy Evening. Wednesday 11 March 7.30-9.00 STK.
Practice, learn, receive prophecy (scriptures, words, pictures etc) - an evening for all women interested in blessing others through God's prophetic gifting. Contact stephjorysz@hotmail.com for info.
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New Wine
A group are heading to New Wine this year New Wine Festival 2026 - New Wine which is 28 July - 2 August. If you would like to go and camp together, then message Samara Earl via the office admin@stkmail.org.uk.
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Men's Fish and Chip Meal
The next Men's meal will be on Thursday, 19th March 2026. An invite email has gone round - if you didn't receive one and would like to come, let the office know.
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Foodbank update
Still needed:- tins of beans, ham, corned beef, tuna or fruit, packs of noodles, rice or pasta sauce.
Items may be left in the box in the Narthex or at collection points in Supermarkets.
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​Love God's Creation
Hawfinch spotting at Sizergh: March is a great time to look for hawfinches at Sizergh Castle. Even those who aren’t keen birders will appreciate the beauty of these distinctive birds. Arriving early gives you the best chance of spotting them, from dawn to mid-morning, or join one of the National Trust Hawfinch Watch events (book on their website). Their Facebook page sometimes has a ‘Hawfinch count’ too: www.facebook.com/SizerghCastleNT
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Join us on Tuesday 3rd March for our monthly prayer meeting at 7.30pm!
Office Hours are Tuesday 10am-1pm, Wed & Thurs 10am-2pm​​​
(The office is closed week starting 23rd February as the team are away at New Wine Leaders conference in Harrogate)
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Prayer & Pastoral Support
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STK Pastoral Team - If you feel you need some support (or know others who do) please contact anyone on the team. All conversations and contacts will be confidential and held within the Pastoral Team. Details on how the team works and who to contact are here or by contact the church office at admin@stkmail.org.uk, or by contacting Pete Jorysz (Pastoral Coordinator) on 01539 730683.
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STK Prayer Ministry Team - Individual, confidential appointments available for a deeper time of listening and prayer ministry. Speak to Lorraine Gibbard for more details. For general prayer requests contact the church office at admin@stkmail.org.uk or phone 01539 730683. For more confidential prayer please contact Julie Barker at prayerconfidential@stkmail.org.uk.