Welcome to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, a warm, inviting community committed to deepening Christian faith and fellowship.
 
St. Thomas Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Scripture, tradition and reason are often described as the three cornerstones of our faith.
 
St. Thomas' mission is based on the Great Commission given by Jesus in Matthew 28: 18-20: To receive God's love inwardly, to show God's love outwardly, and to take God's love forward.
 
We invite you to experience the St. Thomas' promise.

 
 
July 3   Church Office Closed

July 4-11   Youth Group Mission Trip

July 15   Hymn Sing-along

July 19   Sandwich Sunday

July 20   Funeral Planning Seminar

Aug. 12   Hymn Sing-along

Aug. 30   Sunday School Starts
                2nd Annual Johnny Cash Service

Funeral Planning Seminar
How many of you have talked to your children or family about your most loved Bible verses or the hymns you love and have sung all your life?  Do they know your favorite flowers and colors?  Are you going to be buried or cremated?  Monday, July 20th at 7 p.m., St. Thomas' is offering an opportunity for you to make some of these plans.  You will have the chance to pick your Bible Readings.  You can hear and choose hymns that are appropriate as well as the ones you love.  Make some of these decisions for your family.  They will greatly appreciate it and you will be able to share with all those in attendance at your funeral these special offerings which have been an important part of your life.  Please sign the "Funeral Planning Seminar" sheet on the Portico after church or call the church office and let us know you be in attendance.

Youth Schedule for July
As always, we will be meeting on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. in the youth room for food and fellowship.  Anyone is welcome to join us for this time as we share about life and look for God in our everyday experiences.  The youth will meet during the summer on Wednesdays from 6:45-7:30 p.m. following our Supper, Song and Prayer meal at 6 p.m.  Please note there will be no Youth Group meetings on July 5th or 8th due to the Mission Trip.

Please pray for our team as we head to Miami!  We'll be serving people who are homeless and with children during a Vacation Bible School program.  The mission trip team members this year are:  Jessi Ball, Alexandra Crawford, Tori Estren, Nick Georgevich, Michael Georgevich, Sean Patrick, Maya Schuller and Chris Swan.  Leaders are Sarah Kerr, Elaine Patrick and Fr. Chris.

Supper, Song & Prayer on Wednesday Nights
Supper, Song and Prayer continues on Wednesday evenings.  We begin at 6 p.m. with dinner in the Parish Hall followed by a brief service in the Sanctuary at 7 p.m.  Chefs, cooks, and food-lovers of all sorts are invited to bring any part of the meal they wish, even beer and wine.  Please also keep in mind that the Bread & Loaves principle applies to our Wednesday evenings in that we always have an abundance of delicious food and beverages. 

Special guest speakers for June are:  
      July 1st - Ted Steinwender
      July 8th - Marty Hallas
      July 15th - Hymn Sing-along
      July 22nd - Sarah Kerr
      July 29th - John Suhar

Summer Hymn Sing-Alongs
During the summer, one Wednesday per month will be dedicated to an old fashioned "Sing-Along".  The dates will be July 15th and August 12th.  If you have a favorite or a few favorite hymns, please call the church office or complete a form available at church.

Summer Schedule Date Changes
Several of our ministries take time off during the summer.  Below are the ministries and dates they will be on vacation.

Morning Prayer - 5/29 until 9/14
Women's Bible Study - 5/19 until 9/8
Scrappy Ladies - 5/19 until 10/15
Stretching & Toning - No Wednesdays
Sunday School & Children's Chapel - Returns 8/30
Yoga - 5/26 until TBA