Saint Thomas Church, Penycae is a Parish of the Church in Wales, Diocese of St Asaph, and a member parish of the Deanery of Llangollen.

In the sprawling Welsh village of Penycae, situated on Ruabon Mountain overlooking the Dee Valley and The Cheshire Plain, this beautiful little church was built in the early English style in Gardden Lodge stone which was supplied by Messrs. Tomley and Daniels. Its foundation stone laid by Lady Williams Wynn on 19th November, 1877. The church was roofed with slates with stained and varnished wood interior and finished with a bell turret over the chancel arch. The land was given by Sir Watkins Williams Wynn and the builders were a local firm Messrs. Phennah & Davies from Rhostyllen. The total cost of the building was £1,800.00. The building was consecrated on Friday 6th December, 1878. It is an attractive church was a steep, high roof, low walls and quite a distinctive steeple. Inside it has a nave and a broad chancel paved with ornamental tiles with two steps. A further two steps lead up to the altar and one on the north side. the Church will accommodate 200 worshippers.

Our website will link you to a number of pages which have been designed to give you an insight into the life of this place of Worship.

You will be assured of a warm welcome at Saint Thomas, Penycae. For more information please contact the Vicar.

When you have explored our site perhaps you would kindly wish to remember the work of the Church in this diocese in your prayers:

Almighty God, by the power of your Holy Spirit you sent your apostles to make disciples of all the nations, and to baptise them into your Church: renew with the same Spirit the Parish of Penycae, that with wisdom and zeal we may continue to proclaim your Gospel, until all are brought into the clear light and true knowledge of you and your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN