thamechurchesunited.org is a new initiative to facilitate effective partnerships between churches working together in and around Thame – for the sake of the community.

‘TCU’ was born out of fresh relationships between church leaders involved in supporting inititives like Lighthouse and St Georges Day Festivals.

Ian Mountford (Vicar Barley Hill Thame and St Catherine’s Towersey) comments, “Our hope isn’t to create a framework for all interchurch projects, but for those which serve the wider community. We have a heart to make a lasting and coherent impact in the community, by building a network of diverse events that work together to show and speak of God’s love for people in this area.”

When asked about the choice of logo, Andy O’Connell (Leader, communitychurch Thame) said, “We hope that over time TCU will become recognised by the man-in-the-street as a label that says ‘this event is good fun and good quality’.

“So, we looked for a logo that was fresh and bright, and said something about different churches working together for good. The sun brings warmth, life and light to our world – perhaps a picture of the role the church is supposed to play!”

Over the coming months, it is expected that an annual pattern of major inter-church events for the community will be come together. Into that overall framework we would encourage churches to partner in hosting other more focused events, perhaps for older folk, kids or youth.

TCU will encourage and enable churches to work together with harmony and trust, serving the wider community beyond the church as they demonstrate and explain God’s love for people!