The Re-ordering of S. Thomas the Apostle, Elson - A Pictorial Record

The Future of the Church Hall
Asking you what you think we should do.
Under the floorboards
What is below that raised bit?
Phase One Almost Complete
Where we have got to so far!
Inserting the Altar Stone
Transferred from the old high altar, the traditional altar stone is placed in the smaller altar - a tight but perfect fit!
Chairs in, Reredos Out
Pictures of the installation of the chairs and the removal of the chancel and reredos
Balcony Restoration
Removal of the Pews
Where Next?
What are we planning... and how we want to take S. Thomas the Apostle into the next 150 years
A Theology of Re-Ordering
A Sermon preached in 2006 setting out theological and liturgical principles of reordering
A Vision for the Parish
An extract of the document submitted to the Diocese on our vision for the future internal structure of our parish church
The Next Stage Application - Levelling the Floor of the Nave
Keeping the Parish fully informed about the Application Process, and what we have asked permission to do next
Pelican (ancient sacramental image behind altar)
Lamb & Flag (ancient sacramental image) - both painted on metal
Looking towards the west end
Altar Candle
Close-up of the Flower Pedestal
Streams of Living Water
Message

A journal of our journey to restore S. Thomas as a beautiful, modern sacred space