Pilgrimage to Israel in 2009

Fr Godfrey Henwood will be leading an eleven-day pilgrimage to Israel in 2009, leaving on May 14th and returning on May 25th. At the moment, the price looks about R22,000, and this includes:

  • Airfare and taxes
  • Porterage
  • Transport in air-conditioned luxury coach
  • English-speaking guide
  • Accommodation sharing in three-star kibbutz or hotel
  • Dinner, bed and breakfast daily
  • A Biblical meal
  • Taxi up Mt Tabor
  • Boat trip on Lake Galilee
  • Cable car at Masada
  • All tips
This promises to be a fantastic, fun-filled and life-changing time as we wander through the ancient ruins of Megiddo and Bet Shein and walk in the footsteps of Jesus.

For more information and a full itinerary, please contact Bea Ward (011 476 4476) or the church office (011 782 5585).

What's Happening

The Chanticleer Singers

  • Conducted by Richard Cock, with Kevin Kraak (organ)
  • Perform works by Vaughan Williams, Thomas Rajna, Poulenc,  Widor, Romantic anthems
  • On Monday 27th October 2008
  • At St Thomas' Anglican Church, Linden
  • For just R70 (includes sherry)
  • Tickets at the door, or from the parish office
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New Head Chorister

Nicolas Havenga and Karabo Mmasa (with her trophy for the Most Promising Singer from the Festival for the Advancement of Music, Johannesburg), together with Colleen Hart (Director of Music) and Claire Eachells (Treble Assistant).

Parish Magazine

The monthly magazine for July 2008 is now available. Click here to download it. (3.21MB PDF)

The monthly magazine for May/June 2008 is also available. Click here to download it. (2.22MB PDF)

The magazine for April 2008 is still available. Click here to download it. (3.25MB PDF)
The magazine for March 2008 is still available. Click here to download it. (1.75MB PDF)
The magazine for February 2008 is still available. Click here to download it. (4.59MB PDF)
The magazine for January 2008 is still available. Click here to download it. (4.74MB PDF)

Note that these PDF files are quite large, and will take some time to download. It might be better to right-click on the links, then select Save Link As ... or Save Target As ... from the context menu.

St Thomas' Mission Statement

We at St Thomas' seek to fulfil the mission statement of the Diocese of Johannesburg, whose intention is to achieve a shared vision through:

  • The practice of the ministry of all believers
  • Growth in faith and practice through spiritual formation
  • Empowerment of visionary, servant leaders
  • The growth and ministry of a vibrant Christian community
  • And focused outreach

St Thomas' celebrates 56 years of ministry: 1952 - 2008.