On Sunday, we keep the anniversary of the Feast of Dedication of Saint Thomas Church. Now, strictly speaking, it is not the actual date of the original dedication service
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Choir School Update from Mo. Turner on September 28, 2025
Posted onAs we come to the end of our third full week at the Choir School, I am delighted to report that the day-to-day pattern of the boys musical, academic, and residential routine is firmly established.

The Rector’s Message for the Week of September 28, 2025
Posted onI have been asked where Governor Cox found the words of Charlie Kirk that he quoted in his recent speech that I repeated in my sermon on Holy Cross Day and in my weekly message of last week

The Rector’s Message for the Week of September 21, 2025
Posted onThe way that the dates of September fall this year means that we have a whole stream of feast days that we are keeping!

The Rector’s Message for the Week of September 14, 2025
Posted onLast Sunday was a splendid day of music, preaching, and fellowship!

The Rector’s Message for the Week of September 7, 2025
Posted onThere was much excitement this week as the boys returned to the Choir School and we prepared to welcome new students

The Rector's Message for the Week of August 24, 2025
Posted onOn Sunday August 25 we kept the Feast Day of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle. Bartholomew is named in the list of the Twelve in all three synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, but we know very little about him.

The Rector's Message for the Week of August 10, 2025
Posted onLast weekend I attended the official opening of the York Minster Center of Excellence – an initiative to encourage and train young people in the traditional crafts of stone masonry, wood carving, stained glass, and metal work.

The Rector's Message for the Week of August 3, 2025
Posted onOn Wednesday, August 6, we keep the Feast of the Transfiguration. In addition to the lunchtime Shrine Prayers followed by mass, the Saint Thomas Consort will sing at 5:30pm followed by cheese, wine, and soft drinks.

A Message from The Rector for the Week of July 27, 2025
Posted onWhat a joyful celebration we had on Tuesday, the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, when Bishop Andrew St. John celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of his ordination as a Bishop

A Message from The Rector for the Week of July 20, 2025
Posted onAlison and I had a lovely visit with our children and grandchildren in England