St Thomas’ Annual Meeting on 16 May, 11.30am
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St Thomas’ Annual Meeting on 16 May, 11.30am

On Sunday 16 May, St Thomas’ Church will hold its Annual Parochial Church Meeting at 11.30am. We’ll be in St Thomas’ church and live via Zoom and any telephone. To join the meeting via Zoom or phone, please contact news[at]charlton.church for details. Papers for the meeting Agenda 2020 Agenda 2021 Minutes 2019 Treasurer’s Report 2021...

Worship on Sunday 16 May
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Worship on Sunday 16 May

We will be worshipping in our church buildings and online this Sunday and we hope you can join us. At 10.00am we will be live in St Luke’s and St Thomas’ churches, and our service from St Thomas’ will also be livestreamed on Zoom, on our YouTube channel, or you can listen via any telephone. There’s no...

Evening Prayer Wednesday May 12th 2021
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Evening Prayer Wednesday May 12th 2021

Rick reads Psalm 50 where he considers sin and penitence, and Psalm 24 which reminds us that God is the creator and invisible sustainer of our universe. Rick reminds us that this is the last Rogation day, so he prays for all who rely on a bountiful harvest for their livelihood; That those who sow in...

Morning Prayer Wednesday May 12th 2021
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Morning Prayer Wednesday May 12th 2021

Blanca reminds us that today is the last Rogation day before Ascension day, we pray for those who work to feed us all, that everyone who asks receives, those who seek find, and if you knock it shall be opened to you. Blanca recites a prayer from Christian Aid to our Creator God, who loves...

Evening Prayer Tuesday May 11th 2021
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Evening Prayer Tuesday May 11th 2021

Evening Prayer with Rick who reads Psalm 128 and Psalm 130; “My soul waits for the Lord, more than the night watch for the morning”. Rick commends all living in the depths of despair and darkness to God’s mercy and faithful love. On this second Rogation day before Ascension Day, Rick prays for all working...

Morning Prayer Tuesday May 11th 2021
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Morning Prayer Tuesday May 11th 2021

“The night has passed and the day lies open before us”, Blanca leads our Morning Prayer and asks Christ our Morning Star who knows no setting, to help us find and keep Christ’s light ever-burning in our hearts. Blanca’s Christian Aid prayer reading calls to our God of reconciliation and grace – that we may...

Evening Prayer Monday May 10th 2021
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Evening Prayer Monday May 10th 2021

Our first Evening Prayer led by Rick who reads Psalm 121 this evening, which reminds us about trust; “I lift up my eyes to the hills; from where is my help to come? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.” Rick marks the first of three Rogation days before Ascension Day,...

Morning Prayer Monday May 10th 2021
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Morning Prayer Monday May 10th 2021

Christian Aid Week – as this charity campaigns for social justice, this year it asks us to examine how we are destroying our environment. Our climate crisis hurts all – but people living in poverty fight the worst of it every day. From drought to flooding, climate change robs people of control over their lives....

Evening Prayer Saturday May 8th 2021
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Evening Prayer Saturday May 8th 2021

Ansai’s final, calming Evening Prayer with us tonight – Psalm 118 reminds us of God’s protection; “he has given us light; link the pilgrims with cords right to the horns of the altar.” Ansai asks us to bring to mind the moment when Mary exclaimed; “‘I have seen the Lord!’ and grant us faith to believe!”...