Teaching

Lenten Study

Lent is the Christian season of preparation before Easter. In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the count). Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ - his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death, burial and resurrection.

Alpha Course

The Alpha course is designed primarily for people who aren't churchgoers and each course is open to everyone who would like to attend. Most courses attract a diverse range of guests of different ages and backgrounds, holding many different viewpoints.

People find out about the Alpha course in a number of ways - a recommendation from a friend, a poster, flyer, newspaper article or advert, or through the website or an internet search.

Guests attend for a wide variety of reasons - some want to investigate whether God exists; others are concerned about what happens after death. Some people have particular questions that they would like to discuss; others want to understand other peoples' beliefs or would like to explore what the purpose of life is. Many guests have never been to church, others may have attended church occasionally but feel they have never really understood the basics of the Christian faith.

Please contact the St Thomas' Office for future course dates.

Library

St Thomas' has a small library located in the Parish Centre. We are wanting to increase the Library with books that are relevant to the Christian doctrine. Any donations of books, both reference, general reading, and for children, are most welcome. Please contact the Office.

Advent Study

We hold Advent and Lent study groups each year.

Each week in our Pew Bulletin we have our Prayer Fellowship. In provides daily readings and prayer suggestions for each day of the week. these are used in conjunction with our Daily Prayer Service to be used in your own time.

Bible Discussion

We have a Bible discussion and morning tea session each Wednesday starting at 10.30am in the Parish Centre. Everyone is welcome.