Our Church
At St Thomas’ we want to share God’s love with Stanningley and Swinnow. We hope there are many different ways that we as a church can bless our local community and that this church will be a place of welcome, joy, peace and hope. Whether you have been to church many times or never at all, you are so welcome.
Safeguarding at St Thomas’
St Thomas’ is committed to encouraging an environment where all people, and especially children and those who may be vulnerable, for any reason, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety. If you have a safeguarding concern please contact our safeguarding officer Betty Butcher, bettybutcher3@gmail.com or Revd Lottie Jones, vicar@stthomasstanningley.org.
For more detailed information about our safeguarding procedures and policies please go to our safeguarding page.
Contact us
If you need to contact St Thomas’ parish office for more information or to hire our church hall phone 0113 3183664 or email office@stthomasstanningley.org
AChurchNearYou website will give you information about which parish you live within.
History of St Thomas’
St. Thomas’ has stood as a place of worship, serving the community of Stanningley, since 1841. The church is a little unusual in that it does not have a central aisle but two side aisles, similar to a Methodist chapel, reflecting the Methodist influence in Leeds during the mid 19th century. The six stained glass windows are of typical Victorian craftsmanship, the most singular being on the south side, in memory of two young Sunday School teachers who were struck by lightning in 1869 and are buried in the Churchyard. More historical information can be found at www.calverley.info.
The National Churches Trust have funded essential works on St Thomas’ church fabric. This is an important step in re-vitalising and ensuring the longevity of this beautiful building and its worshipping community.
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