Tuesday, June 30, 2015

COMING UP SUNDAY- JULY 5

     This is the 6th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9).  This week, St. Thomas' is honored to have a guest vocalist at the 9am service.  Ms. Lauren Wedertz, who is a member of the singing group, Timothy's Gift, will be with us.    This musical group, based in Nashville, Tennessee,  has a prison ministry which touches the lives of those who are incarcerated and spreads a message of love and hope.  They appeared last December in the television show, The Sing Off. You won't want to miss this! Click here to learn more about the ministry of Timothy's Gift. 
FREE FOOD FOR FAMILIES!  The Summer Splash program has begun!  There are free groceries available at St. Thomas' on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30.  Call the Jonnycake Center in Westerly to sign up for the program.  Contact them at 377-8069

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

COMING UP SUNDAY- JUNE 27

This is the 5th Sunday after Pentecost- Proper 8.  After church there will be a celebration to honor two of our graduates.  The audit committee will also meet.
Follow along with news from the General Convention of the Episcopal Church and the triennial meeting of the Episcopal Church Women.  Look to the column on the left for the links.
This Friday, the Charlestown Farmer's Market begins on the ground of Church of the Holy Spirit.  For the 4th year, St. Thomas' will be selling goods from 1000 Jobs Haiti.  The market is open from 9:30-1pm,
FREE FOOD FOR FAMILIES!  The Summer Splash program begins next week!  Call the Jonnycake Center in Westerly to sign up for free groceries that you can pick up at St. Thomas'.  Contact them at 377-8069.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

COMING UP SUNDAY- JUNE 21

This is the 4th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7).  It is also Father's Day!  There are many activities coming up in June and July.  
The final numbers for the Episcopal Charities campaign are in and St. Thomas' pledged  $2295, which exceeded our goal.  Well done!!
Saturday, June 27, is the Greater Westerly Relay for Life.  If you would like to support our team, click here.
The General Convention of the Episcopal Church will meet from June 25- July 3.  Read the column on the left for more information.  The Triennial meeting of the Episcopal Church Women will be held at the same time.  You can read about that meeting on the left column, also. 
The Charlestown Farmer's Market begins on June 26.  Every Friday we will be selling items for 1000 Jobs Haiti at this market.  The Summer Splash Program will also begin later this month. This program provides free food for families with school age children during the summer.  Register by calling the Jonnycake Center at  377-8069.
There will be a new program for youth at St. Thomas' this summer sponsored by South County Community Action.  If is for youth ages 12-14.  They will meet at the church on Wednesdays from 1-2 pm beginning July 8.   To register, call 596-7272 x4116. Click on the tab at the top of the page labeled "In the Coming Weeks" for a complete list. 

Thursday, June 11, 2015

COMING UP SUNDAY- JUNE 14

This is the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 6).  There will be a Bishop's Committee meeting this week and the WARM meal will be prepared after church.
Read about the E-resource of the month for June on the right side of this page.
With June comes new programs!  St. Thomas' is sponsoring a team for the Greater Westerly Relay for Life to be held on June 27.  Click here for more information. The Charlestown Farmer's Market begins on June 26.  Every Friday we will be selling items for 1000 Jobs Haiti at this market.  The Summer Splash Program will also begin later this month.  This program provides free food for families with school age children during the summer.  Register by calling the Jonnycake Center at 

There will be a new program for youth at St. Thomas' this summer sponsored by South County Community Action.  If is for youth ages 12-14.  They will meet at the church on Wednesdays from 1-2 pm beginning July 8.   To register, call 596-7272 x4116

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

COMING UP SUNDAY- JUNE 7

This is the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 5).  We are back to the Green Season also known as Ordinary Time in the church.  Read the column to the left to learn more about this.
Last Saturday we had a wonderful Pasta Dinner Fundraiser.  There were over 60 people in attendance and great food.  We raised money for our church and for the summer camp program at ECC in Pascoag.
Read about the E-resource of the month for June on the right side of this page.
With June comes new programs!  St. Thomas' is sponsoring a team for the Greater Westerly Relay for Life to be held on June 27.  Click here for more information. The Charlestown Farmer's Market begins on June 26.  Every Friday we will be selling items for 1000 Jobs Haiti at this market.  The Summer Splash Program will also begin later this month.  Check the tab at the top of this page for more events that are coming up.
Also in June, the General Convention of the Episcopal Church will meet. The General Convention is the is the governing body of The Episcopal Church that meets every three years. The Convention is a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. The work at Convention is carried out by deputies and bishops representing each diocese. During its triennial meeting deputies and bishops consider a wide range of important matters facing the Church.  At the same time the General Convention is meeting, the Episcopal Church Women have their triennial meeting.  Stay tuned for more information!