Friday, July 31, 2015

COMING UP SUNDAY- AUG. 2

This is the 10th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13B).  The Episcopal Church has announced that our newly elected presiding bishop, The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, will be installed on Sunday, Nov, 1 at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC.  More information can be found here.
St, Thomas' continues to have very successful Fridays at the Charlestown Farmer's Market selling hand made goods from Haiti. Check out this diverse market every Friday from 9-1pm.  Follow this link for details.
Backpacks and school supplies will be distributed at St. Thomas' at 10am on Sunday, August 16.  Contact the vicar for more information.

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

COMING UP SUNDAY- JULY 26

This is the 9th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12 B).  Some of the best things about summer worship at St. Thomas' is that we welcome visitors who are enjoying local rentals and campgrounds, our altar is adorned with  beautiful flowers from family gardens and we have AIR CONDITIONING!
So far we  have sold over $500 for 1000 Jobs Haiti at the Charlestown Farmer's Market.  Join us there every Friday from 9:30 to noon.
Do you need food this summer?  If so, contact the Jonnycake Center at 377-8069, or leave a message at the church 364-3113.

Friday, July 17, 2015

COMING UP SUNDAY- JULY 19

This is the 8th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11B).  The Summer Splash food distribution is in full swing.  If your family needs food this summer, contact the Jonnycake Center and you can pick it up at St. Thomas' on Tuesday between 9:30 and 10:30,
On Thursday, July 23, a summer book group will meet at Church of the Holy Spirit in Charlestown from 12-2pm (bring a bag lunch).  The book is titled, Big Lessons from Little Places, and it explores the role of small congregations and the important role they have in the church.  All are welcome to attend.  Learn more about the book by going to our Facebook page
Vacation Bible School will be held at Aug. 10-14 at Christ Church in Westerly from 9am-noon.  This FREE program is open to youth from ages 3-18.  Follow this link for more information.

Friday, July 10, 2015

COMING UP SUNDAY- JULY 12

This is the 7th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10).   Come visit our table every Friday at the Charlestown Farmer's Market located on the grounds of the Church of the Holy Spirit.
Have you heard about the Presiding Bishop elect of the Episcopal Church?  The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Bishop of North Carolina, will be installed in November.  Follow this link to hear the closing sermon that he preached last week at General Convention.
Check out our new e-resource of the month!  Read the column posted on the right of this page.