St Thomas Church, Swansea

St Thomas Church is a parish church in the St Thomas district of Swansea in Wales. It is a Grade II listed building and is the only church in Swansea to operate a 24/7 congregation and food bank.

St Thomas Church, Swansea
St Thomas Church and Spire Cafe
St Thomas Church, Swansea
St Thomas Church, Swansea Location in Swansea
51.622°N 3.928°W / 51.622; -3.928
Location	Swansea
Country	Wales
Denomination	Church in Wales
History
Status	24/7 open parish church and food bank
Founded	Late 19th century
Dedication	Saint Thomas
Dedicated	1842-45
Architecture
Functional status	Active
Heritage designation	Grade II
Designated	February 2004
Architect(s)	Grenfell family of Maesteg House
Architectural type	Church
Style	Early English style
Specifications
Capacity	300
Administration
Province	Wales
Diocese	Swansea and Brecon
Deanery	Rev Steve L Bunting (Swansea St Thomas and Kilvey)
Parish	Swansea St Thomas and Kilvey

History

The church hall of St Thomas Church, also used as a food bank and a cafe called the "Spire Cafe".

The church was originally built in 1842–45 to serve the growing St Thomas suburb of Swansea in Wales.

Present day

The church was designated a Grade II listed building in February 2004. The church also has a tall spire at 196 ft (60 m) tall making it one of the tallest buildings in Swansea.