St Thomas' Church, Crookes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Thomas' Church, Crookes |
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| 53°22′57″N 1°30′27″W / 53.38243°N 1.50743°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK328873 |
| Location | Nairn Street, Crookes, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 1UL |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England and Baptist |
| Churchmanship | Charismatic |
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| Dedication | St Thomas |
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| Deanery | Hallam |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Sheffield and Rotherham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Sheffield |
| Province | Province of York |
St Thomas Church, Crookes is a special church in Crookes, Sheffield, England. It is also known as 'STC Sheffield'. This church brings together two Christian traditions: Anglican (Church of England) and Baptist. It is a large and active church located in the western part of Sheffield.
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Discovering St Thomas' Church
St Thomas' Church is a place where people from both the Church of England and Baptist traditions worship together. This is called an ecumenical church, meaning different Christian groups work together. It's a big part of the community in Crookes.
The Church Building: A Look Inside
The church building has changed quite a bit over the last 40 years. It still has many of its original features, showing its history. In the 1980s, a large part was added to the building. Later, in 2011, another extension connected the church to the old Crookes Endowed School. The main area where people worship looks like a classic Victorian church. It has a square tower and beautiful stained glass windows with pointed arches.
A Brief History of St Thomas' Church
St Thomas Crookes was started in 1840. People wanted a church for the growing number of people living in the countryside nearby. The church and its burial ground were officially opened on October 1, 1840. This was done by the Archbishop of York.
In 1982, St Thomas Crookes joined with Crookes Baptist Church. They formed a partnership that continues today. The old Baptist church building was taken down. Now, there are twelve apartments for older people on that site.
The Crookes Endowed School was built in 1790. It taught local children for many years until it closed in 1981. The church bought the school building in 1981. After some repairs, it reopened in 1982.
Past Leaders of the Church
Many rectors and vicars have led St Thomas' Church over the years. Here are some of them:
- 1840–1844 John Haigh
- 1845–1854 Francis Owen
- 1854–1855 Vacancy: services taken by Rev. Thomas Howarth
- 1855–1882 Charles G. Coombe
- 1882–1901 Constantine Clementson
- 1902–1916 Henry Martin
- 1916–1929 Norton Fleetwood Duncan
- 1930–1934 Cameron P. Newell
- 1934–1938 S. H. Maycock
- 1938–1942 L. J. Todd
- 1942–1950 J. S. Hepworth
- 1950–1956 W. J. Sawle
- 1957–1964 C. C. Jack Butlin
- 1964–1971 Michael J. Cole
- 1971–1992 Robert P. R. Warren
- 1992–2003 Mike Breen
- 2003–2021 Mick Woodhead
- 2022–present Tom Finnemore
Community Involvement and Support
St Thomas' Church has been involved in many community projects. One example is the S6 Foodbank. This foodbank helps people in need by providing food. It is based at St. Thomas' Church and run by Network Church Sheffield.
Conservative Party Member of Parliament (MP), Miriam Cates, and her family were members of St Thomas' Church. She also worked as the operations director for Network Church Sheffield from 2016 to 2018. Her husband created a mobile app to help foodbanks. The S6 Foodbank at St. Thomas' Church was the first to use this app.
