Rev Alison Thomas

Priest in the Church of England. All views my own

[Rev Alison Thomas @AlisonThomass]

Happy Staffordshire Day! Delighted to welcome Staffy dog sculpture Artie to Stoke Minster - part of the #followstaffy art & heritage trail. Artie is here for 10 weeks. Do come and visit him, and explore our beautiful church and its historic grounds in the heart of Stoke on Trent

[Jeff Nash @JefferyinE]

Something for everyone in Stoke Town this weekend! The beer festival, Longest Yarn and the last weekend of the @BCBfestival . I just popped i to all three on Friday lunchtime and all were packed, with lots of people going to all three.

Nice Lobby for lunch at the Beer Fest!

[BBC Stoke & Staffordshire @BBCRadioStoke]

Huge knitted WW2 exhibition goes on display https://t.co/4BcoCTGmGh

[Paul Williams @PaulWilliams207]

Call to knit poppies for ⁦@StokeMinster⁩ new display.

Simon Drakeford: With the Minster having this role within the life of the city, it’s good that people can feel they are part of what’s going on. https://t.co/1RGE1BaAr6

[Rev Alison Thomas @AlisonThomass]

@PaulieBi Possibly paraphrasing Augustine of Hippo

[Rev Alison Thomas @AlisonThomass]

Join us at @StokeMinster as we commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8 May, 7pm.
Everyone is warmly invited to join this community celebration service. Let's come together to honour the past, celebrate courage, and pray for peace in our world today #VEDay80

[Rev Alison Thomas @AlisonThomass]

All are welcome at @StokeMinster as we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special service on Thursday 8th May at 7pm.
Join the Lord Mayor and community leaders as we honour the sacrifices that brought Victory in Europe in 1945, and pray for peace in our world today

[Rev Alison Thomas @AlisonThomass]

Holy Week & Easter @StokeMinster We welcome all —whether you’re seeking quiet reflection or celebrating Easter’s joy and hope! Bring your family, friends, and neighbours to share in this time of renewal and community

[Rev Alison Thomas @AlisonThomass]

@boys_nicholas We rely on volunteers to keep our church building open. If you know anyone who would like to help out, please do get in touch! Email [email protected]

[Rev Alison Thomas @AlisonThomass]

Delighted that @StokeMinster is attracting more and more visitors. All are welcome to visit, and to join in our services - 8am and 10.30am Sundays, plus 10.30am Wednesdays

[Paul Williams @PaulWilliams207]

#ChurchTourism is a mission opportunity.

Unlocking the power of innovative storytelling techniques can help to provide a deeper understanding of, and connection with @StokeMinster history, alongside offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the culture and traditions of a site that enshrines the spiritual heritage of Stoke-on-Trent.

[Rev Alison Thomas @AlisonThomass]

Tomorrow, 26 March 2025, 10:30am at @StokeMinster I will be licensed as Interim Minister in the Stoke and Fenton Team Ministry
The service will be led the Rt Revd Matthew Parker, Bishop of Stafford and the Ven Megan Smith, Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent
All welcome!

[Rev Alison Thomas @AlisonThomass]

All welcome at Stoke Minster, Stoke-on-Trent, for our Lent Quiet Day on Saturday 22nd March
Admission free—donations welcome! Full details on Stoke Minster's Facebook page

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

RETWEET if you are with Bishop Budde!

[Ray Gaston @RevdRay]

He lies in a manger, but he holds the whole world in his hands; he sucks his mother's breasts, but feeds the angels; he is swaddled in rags, but clothes us in immortality; he is suckled, but also worshipped; he could find no room in the inn, but makes a temple for himself in the hearts of believers. It was in order, you see, that weakness might become strong, that strength became weak. Let us therefore rather wonder at than make light of his birth in the flesh, and there recognize the lowliness on our behalf of such loftiness. From there let us kindle charity in ourselves, in order to attain to his eternity.
St Augustine of Hippo Sermon 190
Picture: Ethiopian Orthodox Icon

[Rev Alison Thomas @AlisonThomass]

All are warmly invited to Stoke Minster for our Christmas events and services. Looking forward to leading our Advent Quiet Day next Saturday - music, crafts, prayer stations and reflections. Do join us for all or part of the day. 'Bring and share' lunch

[Rev Alison Thomas @AlisonThomass]

Getting the jams and chutneys (plus teddy bears and rag dolls) ready for Stoke Minster Christmas Fayre! Saturday 16th November from 11am

[House of Bread QAVS @hobstafford]

@hobstafford are delighted to be partnering with @staffsWildlife and @PrimaMag to mark the official opening of our #CommunityGarden Thursday at noon 👍 All are welcome supporting the #vunerable #homeless in the community 🙏🏾

[House of Bread QAVS @hobstafford]

Come see @hobstafford at St Mary's Stafford tomorrow. Bringing #BreadChurch Make two loaves of bread by hand🖐️one to keep and one to give away 🙏 Part of #WeavingDreams event mhttps://hobstafford.co.uk/ Supporting the #vunerable #homeless in the community #JesusSaves

[House of Bread QAVS @hobstafford]

Wow 🤗 #PizzaChurch @hobstafford Cafe43 today. All are welcome to share time, listen and share stories. Supporting the #vunerable #homeless in the local community through food. The friends family that eats together stays together 🙏🏾

[Rev Alison Thomas @AlisonThomass]

Alleluia! Happy Easter everyone!