Wednesday, January 30, 2019

COMING UP SUNDAY- FEB. 3

This is the 4th Sunday after Epiphany.  Church school will meet.  This is the week for the  Souper Bowl of Caring!!!  In 2018, Americans spent $15 billion on food and entertainment related to the Super Bowl.  As a way to show our support for those in need,  parishioners at St. Thomas' will be asked to put $1 in a soup pot which we will donate to Church Beyond the Walls- a worship and outreach ministry held at Burnside Park in Providence. 
Last Sunday was our annual parish meeting!  We reviewed our accomplishments and goals for 2018 and we voted on a new budget and set new goals for 2019 (see tab at top of page).  We will continue to do God's work and share God's love in our community.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

COMING UP SUNDAY- JAN. 27

This is the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany.  Church School will meet.  Our Annual Parish meeting will be held after the service and will include a potluck brunch.  Bring a dish to share- all are welcome.  Come hear about the great things we did in 2018 and choose to be a part of our ministries in 2019.
The Souper Bowl of Caring will be held on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3.  In 2018, Americans spent $15 billion on food and entertainment related to the Super Bowl.  On this Sunday, parishioners at St. Thomas' will be asked to put $1 in a soup pot which we will donate which will be donated to a local outreach agency.  

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

COMING UP SUNDAY- JAN. 20

This is the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.  Church school will meet.  The Church is now back to the green season during this season after Epiphany.  This will last until Ash Wednesday on March 6.
The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Jan. 27, following the worship service.  There will be a potluck brunch and all are welcome.  Come hear about the great things we did in 2018 and choose to be a part of our ministries in 2019.
The Souper Bowl of Caring will be held on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3.  In 2018, Americans spent $15 billion on food and entertainment related to the Super Bowl.  On this Sunday, parishioners at St. Thomas' will be asked to put $1 in a soup pot which we will donate to Church Beyond the Walls. 

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

COMING UP SUNDAY- JAN.13

This is the 1st Sunday after Epiphany, also known the day to celebrate the Baptism of Jesus.  The baptism story is another epiphany moment in the life of Jesus.  The word epiphany means manifestation and these stories tell us how the true identify of Jesus was revealed to his community.
Church school will meet this week and there will be a vestry meeting following the service.
The annual parish meeting will be held on Jan. 27.
During the season of Epiphany, some parishioners are participating in the Good Book Club which is reading through Paul's letter to the Romans.  This is open to everyone!  For more information, see the post on the right column.

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

COMING UP SUNDAY- JAN. 6

This is the Feast of Epiphany.  It marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas.  The word Epiphany means manifestation and during this season (which lasts until Lent), the Scripture readings remind us of the many ways in which Jesus was manifested to the world. 
There is no church school this week.  There will be a 3 Kings Party during coffee hour to celebrate the three magi who came to visit baby Jesus in Bethlehem (Matt. 2:1-12).  All are welcome!
The annual parish meeting will be held on Jan. 27.