A Church Built on the Word and the Cross
St Thomas’s is a warm and vibrant church family centred on our Lord Jesus Christ, whose love shapes our life together and our teaching. We are a growing congregation of all ages, and we value every individual. We want everyone who joins us—whether for a single visit or a lifetime—to feel genuinely welcomed and at home.
Our worship is low‑church in style. We hold regular Holy Communion services and lay‑led Service of the Word. Our services focus on clear biblical teaching and relaxed, accessible worship. Music includes both contemporary and traditional worship songs and we occasionally gather in a café‑style setting. We also offer daily online Compline with regular opportunities for prayer.
Delph Junior Church is long‑established and thriving, supporting children and their families as they grow in faith. Our Elders group, for young people aged 11 and over meets monthly during the morning service.
Our Pastoral Team provides practical help, prayer and home visits when needed.
We enjoy strong links with the local village primary school. A member of our congregation leads weekly assemblies, takes part in school events, and helps run Experience Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost for the children
We are proud to be at the heart of our village community and cherish links with other community organisations. A range of social activities also helps us connect with and serve the wider village.
Our Vision Group prayerfully considers how we can continue to grow in worship, discipleship and service to our community. This has led to initiatives such as our “Faith and Questions” group and shared teaching themes across our different worship styles.
As part of our commitment to mission, we give 10% of our church income to support God’s work beyond our parish. The congregation and PCC choose the organisations we support on a three‑year cycle. We also have a long‑standing partnership with the Kampala Children’s Centre.
A brief history of our Church
The Church and Hall were built in the 1880s to provide a place of worship and a school for the growing village, offering a more accessible location than Heights Church, which stood high on the hillside above Delph.
Originally dedicated to St Hilda, the Church was renamed St Thomas’s in 1963 when Heights Church closed for regular worship and was entrusted to the Churches Conservation Trust.
More recently, thanks to the generous giving of the congregation, the Church and Hall were refurbished and re‑ordered in 2021. Today, our modern and welcoming space—with comfortable seating and a relaxed atmosphere—supports our worship and community life. Fully accessible facilities, including meeting rooms and kitchen areas, are used throughout the week by a variety of local groups.