Welcome to St Thomas' of Canterbury,
the Parish Church for Brentwood, Essex
a vibrant, Christian, community
We are your Church, and if you need prayers, help or just someone to talk to please call us at 01277 231629.
The Church is open for worship and private prayer. You are very welcome to join us, all upcoming services can be found below.
Church Opening Times
THE CHURCH is open for private prayer at the following times:
Mon to Fri: 10.00am until 3.00pm
Saturday: 10.00am until 12.30pm
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Morning & Evening Prayer are streamed daily via our Facebook page at 9.00am and 5.00pm respectively, except for Choral Evensong on Sundays which is streamed at 6.00pm
N.B. The Church Office is open on Wednesday (9am to 12 noon) and Thursdays (9am until 3pm).
For enquires outside of these hours, please contact us via email using the following address:
brentwood.st.thomas.martyr@gmail.com
Advent & Christmas
Alpha Group Courses
The ALPHA is back at St Thomas’ from Thursday 8th January 2026 at 7pm.
Running over nine weeks each session begins at 19.00 and we meet in the Hall in the Church Centre. To register interest, please complete this form.
For further details, please see our leaflet here or visit the Alpha Course website.
You can also email us any questions at:
brentwood.st.thomas.martyr@gmail.com
Upcoming Services & Events
Advent Procession & Carols
Sunday 30th November
Join us for this beautiful candlelit service as we signal the start of the Christmas season together through a symbolic journey from darkness to light.
6pm start
Blue Christmas - Choral Evensong
Sunday 7th December
Join us for this peaceful service where we come together to remember those we miss at Christmas.
To find comfort and remind ourselves that, despite our sadness, we're never alone.
Refreshments to follow the service
6pm start
Carols & Chilli Around the Christmas Tree
Friday 12th December
Community carol singing at 6pm and 7pm with the choirs of St Thomas of Canterbury.
Children's Craft Area
Nachos with Chilli Con Carne
Hotdogs
Licenced Bar
Mince Pies
5pm to 8pm
9 Lessons & Carols
Sunday 21st December
Join us for this traditional service with carols and readings.
Followed by refreshments
6pm start
Christingle
Sunday 24th Dec - 4pm & 6pm Services
4pm service for younger members of the congregation
6pm service accompanied by the orchestra
Entry: Free, donations to the children's society are welcomed
Christmas Day
Monday 25th Dec
8am - Mass of the Dawn
10am - Sung family mass for Christmas
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Where to find us?
St Thomas' of Canterbury Parish Church
St Thomas' Church Centre
St Thomas' Road
Brentwood
CM14 4DF
01277 201094
