This Sunday, June 28, is the 4th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8). The Gospel lesson for this Sunday (Matt. 10:40-42), is a short passage- only 84 words long. But the word, "Welcome," is used 6 times by Jesus in this lesson. It is an important reminder to us that Jesus wants us to embrace everyone and be welcoming of all- regardless of any differences or issues.
St. Thomas' is going to have an in-person, outside worship service on Sunday, July 5. The service will only be held if it is not raining.People are asked to bring their own chairs (if possible) and everyone will be asked to wear a mask. The service will follow the guidelines prescribed by our Diocese (which can be found here). If you would like to attend on this day, please send a message to the priest (see contact information tab at the top of this page).
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
JUNE 17- CONGREGATIONAL UPDATE
This Sunday is the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7) and it is part of the green season in the church year (see left column). The Episcopal Diocese of RI has released guidelines for resuming worship at churches across the state. Those guidelines are here. Several churches are currently having small indoor services, or larger services outside. St. Thomas' plans to have outdoor services beginning in July (contact the priest for details).
This past Monday, members of St. Thomas', delivered food to the WARM Center to be used in its brown bag meal distribution. Thanks to St. Elizabeth's in Hope Valley who also donated items for this meal.
This past Monday, members of St. Thomas', delivered food to the WARM Center to be used in its brown bag meal distribution. Thanks to St. Elizabeth's in Hope Valley who also donated items for this meal.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
JUNE 10- CONGREGATIONAL UPDATE
The Church has now entered the Green Season (see the column on the left about this season of the church year). As our nation continues to struggle with injustices and a pandemic, Christians are encouraged to pray, read, their Bibles and speak out in LOVE in all situations.
Our diocesan leaders are working on guidelines to help congregations get back to in person worship services. At St. Thomas', we hope to have a Sunday morning service outside- sometime early this summer.
We continue to pray together three times a week (see right column). If you would like to receive a Sunday video, or if you would like to get the weekly emails, send a message to the email address listed in the contact information tab.
Our diocesan leaders are working on guidelines to help congregations get back to in person worship services. At St. Thomas', we hope to have a Sunday morning service outside- sometime early this summer.
We continue to pray together three times a week (see right column). If you would like to receive a Sunday video, or if you would like to get the weekly emails, send a message to the email address listed in the contact information tab.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
JUNE 3- CONGREGATIONAL UPDATE
The Church across the globe celebrated Pentecost last Sunday in the midst of a pandemic and as this country struggles with injustices and violence across the land. Pentecost, and the reality of the Trinity of God (which the Church celebrates this Sunday), remind us that God and the power of the Holy Spirit, and the love of Christ, need to be the foundation of life. Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, has been in the news several times this past week. His message is always the same- Love God, love neighbor. This is the only way to move forward when the challenges of life start to overwhelm us. Bishop Curry's words can be found here.
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