Wednesday, February 27, 2019

COMING UP SUNDAY- MAR. 3

This  is the Last Sunday after Epiphany.  Church school will meet. The Gospel reading for this Sunday always includes the story of the Transfiguration of Jesus.  It is the last Sunday that we will say the word Alleluia until Easter.
During coffee hour this week, we will show the short video that is part of a series titled, Traveling the Way of Love.  If you can't be there on Sunday, you can watch it here.
Ash Wednesday is March 6.  There will be a service at 12 noon at St. Thomas' and at 7 pm at St. Elizabeth's in Hope Valley.
For more information about upcoming events, visit the In Coming Weeks page.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

COMING UP SUNDAY- FEB. 24

This is the 7th Sunday after Epiphany.  Church School will meet. 
Ash Wednesday is March 6.  There will be a service at St.Thomas at 12 noon and at St. Elizabeth's in Hope Valley at 7pm.  Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent.  During Lent, St. Thomas will focus on the Way of Love.  We will focus on our own path of discipleship as we continue to go out into the world and share our blessings.  Stay tuned for more details! 
The Confirmation program has started!  If you are interested in being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, speak to the priest for more information.    This year, the Confirmation program is titled, Jesus Was An Episcopalian (and you can be one, too).  It is based on the book by that title written by The Rev. Chris Yaw.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

COMING UP SUNDAY- FEB. 17

This is the 6th Sunday after Epiphany.  Church school will not meet because of the holiday weekend.  The WARM Center meal will be prepared after worship.
This Sunday will be the first of four sermons that are part of the Confirmation preparation program.  This year, the Confirmation program is titled, Jesus Was An Episcopalian (and you can be one, too).  It is based on the book by that title written by The Rev. Chris Yaw.
Confirmation will be held on Sunday, June 2 at the 9 am service when Bishop Knisely comes to St. Thomas' for his biennial visit.  If you wish to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal church on that date, contact the priest.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

COMING UP SUNDAY- FEB. 10

This is the 5th Sunday after Epiphany.  Church school will meet and there will be a Vestry meeting following the service. 
Last Sunday, for the Souper Bowl of Caring, we collected $105  and 10 cans of coffee to donate to Church Beyond the Walls. Thanks to everyone for their generosity!
At the Annual Meeting last month, St.Thomas' came up with 3 goals for 2019: Develop a Creation Care ministry at our church, Encourage parishioners in their ministries and in leadership roles at church, Continue to support the community and be the living presence of God's love.  The vestry will work on ideas and projects to help the church fulfill these goals.  All suggestions are welcome!