This Sunday, May 31, is the Feast of Pentecost. This is one of the major holidays in the church year as it celebrates the day the Holy Spirit descended upon the crowd in Jerusalem in the form of wind and fire. The story is recorded in the Book of Acts 2:1-21. We recognize this day as the birthday of the Church. This powerful Scripture reading is a good reminder to us during these unsettling times- the Holy Spirit has been given to us- and will inspire each person to live a life of faith and love. Bad times will come and go, but the good news of God in Christ last forever!
Everyone is welcome to join in a virtual evening prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 6pm. See the column on the right for details.
If you want to be on the church email list, or if you want to receive Sunday videos, send a message to the address listed in the contact info. above.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
MAY 20-CONGREGATIONAL UPDATE
This past Monday, St. Thomas' donated snacks, drinks and sandwich meats for bag meals to be distributed to WARM Center guests. Thanks to Dunns Corner Market and the parishioners at St. Elizabeth's for their help with the project this month.
This Thursday, May 21, is Ascension Day. Normally at St. Thomas', we would celebrate with at worship service at 6pm, followed by a potluck, hotdog dinner. This year, we will pray at home and remember the day that Jesus ascended into heaven- 40 days after Easter. The Scripture lessons for the day can be found here.
Our Bishop and his team are writing guidelines for Episcopal churches in this diocese that will help as churches begin the re-opening phase in Rhode Island. Stay tuned for updates!
The vestry at St. Thomas' has been working to keep its budget on track, even in the midst of the pandemic. Donations can be made by sending a check to the PO Box address in the Contact tab above, or by using PayPal (see right column).
This Thursday, May 21, is Ascension Day. Normally at St. Thomas', we would celebrate with at worship service at 6pm, followed by a potluck, hotdog dinner. This year, we will pray at home and remember the day that Jesus ascended into heaven- 40 days after Easter. The Scripture lessons for the day can be found here.
Our Bishop and his team are writing guidelines for Episcopal churches in this diocese that will help as churches begin the re-opening phase in Rhode Island. Stay tuned for updates!
The vestry at St. Thomas' has been working to keep its budget on track, even in the midst of the pandemic. Donations can be made by sending a check to the PO Box address in the Contact tab above, or by using PayPal (see right column).
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
MAY 13-CONGREGATIONAL UPDATE
This coming Sunday is the 6th Sunday of Easter. The Gospel lesson appointed for this week begins with these great words from Jesus, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." At a time when we are missing our routines, we are missing our social times, and we are missing our worship services, it is so helpful to hear Jesus share this message. It may be hard to live a normal life these days, but it is not hard to be a Christian. Jesus makes it so simple. Follow his rule- Love God and love each other. Be creative and find ways to share that love- especially with those who need it at this time. If you are aware of someone who has a need, contact the priest (info in the contact info. box).
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
MAY 6- CONGREGATIONAL UPDATE
While the building continues to be closed, the parishioners of St. Thomas' are busy being the church at work in the world. They donate food to the WARM Center, they make masks, they support Episcopal Charities, they give rides to medical appointments, they shop for others, they write notes and make phone calls, and they do jobs around the church building. There is also an active Facebook group where people connect with one another and show encouragement (send a message if you want to join this group!) A Zoom prayer meeting is held every Wednesday at 6pm.
Go forth and be the Church!!
Go forth and be the Church!!
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