Parish of St Thomas and St Edmund

Welcome to St Thomas’s, the parish church of Salisbury city centre – a majestic building and a lively Christian community. God has called us to ministry at the heart of the city. In the beauty of our worship, we reflect the beauty of God’s love. Richly blessed, we aim to be a blessing to others: inclusive, compassionate, generous. Whatever brings you to this page or to our church, we hope you will be nourished in faith, and find us welcoming, praying, transforming.

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Parishioners say what they like about St Thomas’s way of living in faith:
“the welcome was generous and the sense of family, community and belonging was instant”
“peace and calmness of the building”
“a feeling of community and where you can meet other people who you may not otherwise have met who enjoy the same sort of things as you”
“thoughtful preaching”
“a family lovingly embracing everyone, warts and all”
“ability to celebrate at the drop of a hat”
“Tradition without stiffness; Love without compromise”
“refreshes me through word, music and friendship”
“spiritual,friendly and supportive community”
“wonderful bunch of people who gather at 8am to pray together”
“tradition AND innovation”
“powers of spiritual renewal and refreshment”
“superb music which enriches the services”
“I love the sense of family, love and common purpose”
“sacramental well central to a community of prayer, support and learning”
“I absolutely love the music at St Thomas’s and I’m forever thankful for the wonderful group of people I have met”
“warmth and welcome – whether someone comes as a worshipper, visitor, seeker after ancient sites, or something they know not what”
“sense of belonging”
“opportunities to explore and develop our faith”
“one of the best things about St Thomas’s is the choir (and getting paid)”
“like a second family”
“an education team arranges opportunities for learning, reflection, discussion, spiritual growth”
“that old drama school exercise when one person stands in the middle, goes rigid and falls, trusting everyone else in the circle around them to catch them – that’s us, always.”
“I value the people and what I learn from them, clergy or laity”
“ability to embrace and enjoy change”
“people rooted and grounded in prayer, aware of their love for, and dependence on, a loving Creator”
“community, people, inclusivity”
“our second family and home”
“traditional services”
“I like the communion wine”
“quality of the preaching”
“being able to be involved and feel a part of what is going on”
“I love being part of the choir and the joy of biscuits and juice at the end”
“strong bonds”
“general ambiance of camaraderie and willingness to help”
“the friendly welcome I get every Sunday”
“strong community spirit”

Bell Tower Captain

The PCC and Rector-designate welcome qualified people to apply for the role of Bell Tower Captain of St Thomas’s Church. The role description is available here. Please contact St Thomas’s Parish Office office@stthomassalisbury.co.uk for an application form. Closing date is 7 August.

St Thomas’s PCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointment are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

WELCOMING

Visit us

Visitors can drop in any time from 9am to early evening to view this medieval 800-year-old [more]

Contact the team

The position of Rector is currently vacant. A team of full- and part-time clergy supported by the Parish [more]

Hire us

Whether it’s for large public events, concerts or small meetings, St Thomas’s has the facilities to [more].

Stay safe

We welcome everyone and try to make sure that all – especially vulnerable children, young people and adults – are safe to [more]

Celebrate with us

The benefitting charities for 2026 will be announced shortly. For more details please click here.

PRAYING

Worship with us

We offer three Sunday services plus 8am weekday services every day except Saturday using [more]

Bring the kids

“Tommy’s Corner” in the church is a quiet refuge for parents during services. School age [more]

Sing with us

Sing hymns with our fine all-age choir at our Sunday services, with music from different periods and [more]

Listen to our bells

Our bellringers ring us to worship on Sundays: click here for a 30-second sample of our ring of eight [more]

Remember the departed

We offer a quiet, appropriate setting for a church funeral and [more]

TRANSFORMING

Ask us for help

Our clergy team can give personal advice and help with homelessness and financial troubles, so do [more]

Learn and grow with us

Different study and discussion groups can help to deepen and grow your faith by [more]

Tie the knot

Make your wedding vows in the beautiful and historical setting of St Thomas’s. Our clergy are [more]

Join as new members

You can become a Christian at any age, so speak to us about baptism and confirmation [more]

Support our charities

We give to several charities – overseas, in the UK and in Salisbury – to help transform the lives [more]