Friday, November 25, 2016

COMING UP SUNDAY- NOV. 27

This is the 1st Sunday of Advent.  It is the beginning of a new church year and the beginning of  Year A in the lectionary cycle.  At St. Thomas', we use the color blue for Advent.  For more information about Advent, follow the link at the top of this page.
Church school will meet.  After worship this week, there will be a craft session to Make Your Own Anglican Prayer Beads.  This beans are like a rosary.  There are plenty of supplies, so come join us.
Next Sunday, Dec. 4, there will be a coffee hour presentation from Ms. Loren Spears from the Tomaquag Museum.  She will speak about the history and cultural aspects of the Narragansett Indians.
St. Thomas' will provided gifts for a local family in need this year.  If you would like to help with this project, please contact the Vicar.
There are many other events coming up in the weeks ahead.  Check the tab at the top of the page for more information.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

COMING UP SUNDAY- NOV. 20

This is the Last Sunday after Pentecost- also called Christ the King Sunday.  It is the day the church celebrates the authority of God and Jesus.  Next Sunday, a new church year begins with the start of Advent.
This week church school will meet and the WARM meal will be prepared.
We had a wonderful Veterans Day celebration last week.  We were honored to have Director Kasim Yarn with us.  Check out all of the photos by clicking on the Facebook page link on the right.
On Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 7pm, there will be a Thanksgiving Ecumenical service to be held at St. Elizabeth's Church in Hope Valley.  All are welcome.
There are many activities coming up in the weeks ahead.  Click on the tab at the top of the page to learn about them.


Thursday, November 10, 2016

COMING UP SUNDAY- NOV.13

This is the 26th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28).  Church school will meet.  This Sunday is the annual Veterans Day Celebration.  Mr. Kasim Yarn, the Director of Veterans Affairs in RI, will be the special guest.  We will be joined by some talented young people who will share their musical gifts with us.  For more details, read the post on the right side of this page.
On Sunday, Nov. 27, we will have a session after church to make your own Anglican Prayer Beads. Sign up on the sheet in the parish hall to ensure that there are enough supplies.
The Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service for the Hope Valley area will be held at St. Elizabeth's on Wed. Nov. 23 at 7pm.  The Rev. Shyral Wallis from 1st Baptist Church will be the preacher.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

COMING UP SUNDAY- NOV. 6 ALL SAINTS' SUNDAY

All Saints' Sunday is one of the principal feast days in the church calendar.  There will be no church school- but children are welcome to wear their costumes to church this week.  During the liturgy we will read aloud the names of our deceased loved ones.  You are welcome to bring a photo to display in the sanctuary.
There will be a Bishop's Committee meeting after church this week.
Next Sunday is our annual Veterans Day celebration.  Read the post on the right for more information.
On Sunday, Nov. 27, we will have a session after church to make Anglican prayer beads.  All are welcome.
There are many more things happening in November and December.  Click on the tab above to see what is scheduled in the coming weeks.