COMING UP SUNDAY-NOV. 16

This is the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 28. The service is at 9 am. Stay for coffee hour if you can.  If you are not able to join us in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. The sermon this week is the last in a series entitled, Jesus was an Episcopalian (and you can be one, too) based on a book of the same title by the Rev. Chris Yaw. It is part of our confirmation preparation program. There will be a vestry meeting following the service.

During the month of November we are collecting canned tuna to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!). If you know of someone in need of emergency food, visit the Caring Closet located in our church parking lot. It contains a few basic food items.  Take what you need and leave food if you can.

This month the teenagers in the confirmation class will prepare the meal for guests at the WARM Center. 

COMING UP SUNDAY-NOV. 9

This is the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 27. The service is at 9 am. This Sunday is our annual Veterans Day celebration. There will be a special coffee hour reception to honor all veterans and active duty milatary personnel and all are invited.
If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. 

During the month of November we are collecting canned tuna to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!). If you know of someone in need of emergency food, visit the Caring Closet located in our church parking lot. It contains a few basic food items.  Take what you need and leave food if you can.

This month the teenagers in the confirmation class will prepare the meal for guests at the WARM Center. 

COMING UP SUNDAY-NOV. 2 ALL SAINTS' SUNDAY

This is the All Saints' Sunday! It is one of the 7 principal feasts in the Episcopal Church calendar.  Read about it here. As part of the liturgy, we will remember our loved ones who have died. The worship service is streamed at 9 am and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. Stay for coffee hour if you can.  

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night.

Next Sunday, Nov. 9, is our annual Veterans Day celebration. All vets and active duty military are welcome to join us. The service  is at 9am, followed by a special coffee hour reception.

If you know of someone in need of emergency food, visit the Caring Closet located in our church parking lot. It contains a few basic food items.  Take what you need and leave food if you can.

COMING UP SUNDAY-OCT. 26

This is the 20th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 25. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. The sermon this week is part of a series entitled, Jesus was an Episcopalian (and you can be one, too) based on a book of the same title by the Rev. Chris Yaw. 

During the month of October we are collecting personal care items to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).

The annual Convention of the Diocese will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Park Theatre in Cranston. Each church sends its elected delegates, as well as their ordained clergy members who are the voting members of Convention. The event will be live streamed and you can watch it here. The Eucharist begins at 8:30 and the business meeting begins at 9:30 am.

COMING UP SUNDAY-OCT. 19

This is the 19th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 24. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Rich Schweinsburg. This week the services will not be live streamed

During the month of October we are collecting personal care items to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).

The annual Convention of the Diocese will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Park Theatre in Cranston. Each church sends its elected delegates, as well as their ordained clergy members. These are the voting members of Convention, but everyone is invited to attend the event. Go to the diocesan website here and register.

COMING UP SUNDAY-OCT. 12

This is the 18th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 23. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. Stay for coffee hour if you can. There will be a vestry meeting following the service.

During the month of October we are collecting personal care items to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).

The annual Convention of the Diocese will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Park Theatre in Cranston. Each church sends its elected delegates, as well as their ordained clergy members. These are the voting members of Convention, but everyone is invited to attend the event. Go to the diocesan website here and register.

COMING UP SUNDAY-OCT. 5

This is the 17th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 22. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. The sermon this week is part of a series entitled, Jesus was an Episcopalian (and you can be one, too) based on a book of the same title by the Rev. Chris Yaw. 

During the month of October we are collecting personal care items to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).

On Saturday, Oct. 4, members of St. Thomas' will take a trip to Church Beyond the Walls and join in their 2 pm worship service. If you would like to join us, send the church a message.

COMING UP SUNDAY-SEPT. 28

This is the 16th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 21. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. 

During the month of September we are collecting canned soups to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).

On Saturday, Oct. 4, members of St. Thomas' will take a trip to Church Beyond the Walls and join in their 2 pm worship service. If you would like to join us, send the church a message.

COMING UP SUNDAY-SEPT. 21

This is the 15th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 20. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. 

During the month of September we are collecting canned soups to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).

What do you think about angels?  Scripture tells us that they are guardians, defenders, messengers, and probably more present than we think.   On Sunday, Sept. 21 we will have a coffee hour video, titled, Meditating on Angels.  All are welcome!

Also on Sept. 21-this is the first in a series of sermons that are part of our Confirmation preparation. On Sunday, Jan. 4, we will welcome Bishop Knisely to our 9 am service. He will confirm and receive new members into the church. Learn more about it here or send the church a message for more information. 

On Saturday, Oct. 4, members of St. Thomas' will take a trip to Church Beyond the Walls and join in their 2 pm worship service. If you would like to join us, send the church a message.

COMING UP SUNDAY-SEPT. 14

This is the 14th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 19. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings.

This Sunday, we will welcome a special guest organist. Mr. David Hagen has offered to play for us that day. Come and join us!  There will also be a vestry meeting following the service. 

During the month of September we are collecting canned soups to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).

What do you think about angels?  Scripture tells us that they are guardians, defenders, messengers, and probably more present than we think.   On Sunday, Sept. 21 we will have a coffee hour video, titled, Meditating on Angels.  All are welcome!

Also on Sept. 21-this is the first in a series of sermons that are part of our Confirmation preparation. On Sunday, Jan. 4, we will welcome Bishop Knisely to our 9 am service. He will confirm and receive new members into the church. Learn more about it here or send the church a message for more information. 

On Saturday, Oct. 4, members of St. Thomas' will take a trip to Church Beyond the Walls and join in their 2 pm worship service. If you would like to join us, send the church a message.

COMING UP SUNDAY-SEPT. 7

This is the 13th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 18. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. 

During the month of September we are collecting cannded soups to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).

Next Sunday, September 14, we will welcome a special guest organist. Mr, David Hagen has offered to play for us that day. Come and join us!  There will also be a vestry meeting that day following the service.

What do you think about angels?  Scripture tells us that they are guardians, defenders, messengers, and probably more present than we think.   On Sunday, Sept. 21 we will have a coffee hour video, titled, Meditating on Angels.  All are welcome!

On Saturday, Oct. 3, members of St. Thomas' will take a trip to Church Beyond the Walls and join in their 2 pm worship service. If you would like to join us, send the church a message.

COMING UP SUNDAY-AUG. 31

This is the 12th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 17. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. 

During the month of August we are collecting peanut butter and jelly to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).In September, the food of the month will be canned soups.

This Sunday, August 31, we will welcome a special guest organist.  Mr. Pace Willisson will be in town on vacation and has offered to play for our Sunday morning service. When not on vacation, he serves as the orgainist at Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Cambridge, MA. He was here last summer and has graciously offered to play again for us this year.

What do you think about angels?  Scripture tells us that they are guardians, defenders, messengers, and probably more present than we think.   On Sunday, Sept. 21 we will have a coffee hour video, titled, Meditating on Angels.  All are welcome!

COMING UP SUNDAY-AUG. 24

This is the 11th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 16. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. 

During the month of August we are collecting peanut butter and jelly to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).

On Sunday, August 31, we will welcome a special guest organist.  Mr. Pace Willisson will be in town on vacation and has offered to play for our Sunday morning service. When not on vacation, he serves as the orgainist at Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Cambridge, MA. He was here last summer and has graciously offered to play again for us this year.

What do you think about angels?  Scripture tells us that they are guardians, defenders, messengers, and probably more present than we think.   On Sunday, Sept. 21 we will have a coffee hour video, titled, Meditating on Angels.  All are welcome!

COMING UP SUNDAY-AUG. 17

This is the 10th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 15. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. 

During the month of August we are collecting peanut butter and jelly to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).

On Sunday, August 31, we will welcome a special guest organist.  Mr. Pace Willisson will be in town on vacation and has offered to play for our Sunday morning service. When not on vacation, he serves as the orgainist at Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Cambridge, MA. He was here last summer and has graciously offered to play again for us this year.

COMING UP SUNDAY-AUG. 10

This is the 9th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 14. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. 

During the month of August we are collecting peanut butter and jelly to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).

There will be a parish luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 12 noon at the Wood River Golf Course. All are welcome! Send us a message if you would like to attend.

COMING UP SUNDAY-AUG. 3

This is the 8th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 13. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. 

During the month of August we are collecting peanut butter and jelly to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).

There will be a parish luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 12 noon at the Wood River Golf Course. All are welcome! Send us a message if you would like to attend.

To read about things coming up in August at St. Thomas', click here.

COMING UP SUNDAY-JULY 27

This is the 7th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 12. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This year we are using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. 

We will celebrate BAPTISMS this Sunday at the 9 am service. If you want to be baptized, send a message to stthomasalton@gmail.com.

This Sunday, July 27, we we will have a special coffee hour video presentation title, "Courage for Caregivers."  One in three Americans will serve as a caregiver, and caregivers are often neglected in their role of self-giving. This 45 minute session will look at 5 Scripture based themes that can help those who are tending to the needs of loved ones. All are welcome.

This month we are collecting cereal to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).To read about things coming up in July at St. Thomas', click here.

COMING UP SUNDAY-JULY 20

This is the 6th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 11. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  This is the green season in the church year.  We will be using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. Read all about that on the menu tab labeled the Green Season.  

Next Sunday, July 27, we we will have a special coffee hour video presentation title, "Courage for Caregivers."  One in three Americans will serve as a caregiver, and caregivers are often neglected in their role of self-giving. This 45 minute session will look at 5 Scripture based themes that can help those who are tending to the needs of loved ones. All are welcome.

This month we are collecting cereal to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).To read about things coming up in July at St. Thomas', click here.

COMING UP SUNDAY-JULY 13

This is the 5th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 10. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  This is the green season in the church year.  We will be using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. Read all about that on the menu tab labeled the Green Season.  

There will be a vestry meeting after the worship service.

This month we are collecting cereal to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).To read about things coming up in July at St. Thomas', click here.

COMING UP SUNDAY-JULY 6

This is the 4th Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 9. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  This is the green season in the church year.  We will be using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. Read all about that on the menu tab labeled the Green Season.  

In advance of Sunday, July 6,  The Episcopal Church recognizes July 4 as Independence Day. It is one of the other "Major Feasts" in the church calendar. Read about it here.

This month we are collecting cereal to donate to RICAN (of course any food item is welcome!).To read about things coming up in July at St. Thomas', click here.

COMING UP SUNDAY-JUNE 29

This is the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 8. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  This is the green season in the church year.  We will be using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. Read all about that on the menu tab labeled the Green Season.

If you missed the Witness Stones Project celebration this week, you can see some photos here. And for a quick overview of the life of the Rev. DanIel Davis, listen to this podcast that aired last week. The interview starts at around the 11:45 minute mark and lasts about 8 minutes. The link is here.

WITNESS STONE PROJECT CEREMONY

Join us this Tuesday, June 24 at 10:30 am for a special ceremony

as we accept a marker from the 

Witness Stones Project

 to honor the life of The Rev. Daniel Davis

 All are welcome and the church is air conditioned.

COMING UP SUNDAY-JUNE 22

This is the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 7. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  It is the beginning of the green season in the church year.  We will be using Track 2 of the Scripture readings. Read all about that on the menu tab labeled the Green Season.

During coffee hour this Sunday, there will be a Safe Church training session. The diocese asks vestry members and other church leaders to review the guidelines every 3 years. We will watch  a series of short videos. It will take 1 hour and 20 minutes. 

On Tuesday, June 24, at 10:30am  there will be a ceremony at St. Thomas' to install the Witness Stone in honor of the Rev. Daniel Davis. All are welcome. Read more about it here. You can also listen to a RI NPR story about Davis that will air at 4:30 pm on June 20 on the Weekly Catch show. The podcast will also be available later here.

PARISH LUNCHEON ON JUNE 19

Unfortunately the parish luncheon planned for this Thursday is cancelled. It will be rescheduled later this summer. 

COMING UP SUNDAY-JUNE 15

This is the 1st Sunday after Pentecost, also celebrated as Trinity Sunday.  And it is Father's Day!  The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. This Sunday, the monthly meal for the WARM Center will be prepared.

Last week was a great Pentecost day of joy and baptisms. Check out some photos here.

Next Sunday, there will be a time of safe church training during coffee hour. This will be a series of short videos that remind us how to keep children and vulnerable adults safe. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

There will be a parish luncheon on June 19 at the Wood River Golf Course. Send us a message if you would like to attend.

On Tuesday, June 24, at 10:30am  there will be a ceremony at St. Thomas' to install the Witness Stone in honor of the Rev. Daniel Davis. All are welcome. Read more about it here. 

COMING UP SUNDAY-JUNE 8

This is the Feast of Pentecost!  We will celebrate several baptisms at the 9 am service. followed by special coffee hour reception. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. To learn more about this major feast day in the church calendar, click here.

On Tuesday, June 24, at 10:30 am, there will be a ceremony at the church to install a Witness Stone for the Rev. Daniel Davis. All are welcome. Details are here.   

COMING UP SUNDAY-JUNE 1

This is the 7th Sunday of Easter.  The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. 

Baptisms will be held at St. Thomas' on Sunday, June 8, the Feast of Pentecost at the 9 am service. Send us a message if you would like to be baptized. 

On Tuesday, June 24, at 10:30 am, there will be a ceremony at St. Thomas' to honor the Rev. Daniel Davis. The Witness Stones Project will place a marker at the church in remembrance of him. This event is open to the public.

COMING UP SUNDAY-MAY 25

This is the 6th Sunday of Easter.  And it is Memorial Day weekend. The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. 

Thursday, May 29 is Ascension Day! This is one of the seven principal feast days in the church year. Join us at 6 pm for a short service, followed by a hotdog, potluck dinner. A great event for families and you will be home by 7:30. See the details here.

Baptisms will be held at St. Thomas' on Sunday, June 8, the Feast of Pentecost at the 9 am service. Send us a message if you would like to be baptized. 

On Tuesday, June 24, at 10:30 am, there will be a ceremony at St. Thomas' to honor the Rev. Daniel Davis. The Witness Stones Project will place a marker at the church in remembrance of him. This event is open to the public.

COMING UP SUNDAY-MAY 18

This is the 5th Sunday of Easter.   The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. There will be a vestry meeting following the service.

This Sunday afternoon, we will show the film, Traces of the Trade from 2:30-4:30 at the church. This film documents the history of the slave trade in RI. All are welcome.

There will be a service on Ascension Day, May 29 at 6pm. The short service will be followed by a hotdog, potluck dinner. This is one of the principal feast days in our church calendar. It is the 40th day after Easter and it is the day that the Risen Lord ascended into heaven (see the Book of Acts 1:1-11).

 Baptisms will be held at St. Thomas' on Sunday, June 8 at the 9am service. Send us a message if you are interested.

COMING UP SUNDAY-MAY 11

This is the 4th Sunday of Easter.  And it is Mother's Day! The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. 

Baptisms will be held on June 8-the feast of Pentecost. Message the church if you want to be baptized that day.

This Saturday is the second event in our Witness Stones project (learn about it here). The group will walk to the cemetery of the Rev. Daniel Davis. It is a 1 mile walk each way. Bring sunscreen and tick repellent.. If you would like to join in, register here.  

COMING UP SUNDAY-MAY 4

This is the 3rd Sunday of Easter.  The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here. 

Baptisms will be held on June 8-the feast of Pentecost. This Sunday, after worship, there will be a discussion of baptism preparation for all who are interested. 

Last Sunday many members of the community joined with St. Thomas' to learn about the Witness Stones project. The next event is a walk to the cemetery of the Rev. Daniel Davis.It is scheduled for Saturday, May 10 from 1-3pm. If you would like to join in, register here.  

COMING UP SUNDAY-APR. 27

This is the 2nd Sunday of Easter.  The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  There will be a vestry meeting after the service.

We celebrated Easter Sunday with a full church last week. Check out some photos here. Thanks to all who helped prepare for the great event.

To learn more about upcoming events at St. Thomas, check out the link here.

This Sunday,  from 2:30-4:30, there is a special event at St. Thomas' to learn about the life of the Rev. Daniel Davis who preached at our church in the late 1800's. He was a formerly enslaved man who came to live in Alton. He and his wife are in this photo.  This event is sponsored by St. Thomas', the Richmond RI Historical Society and the Witness Stones Project. All are welcome!

COMING UP SUNDAY-APR. 20- EASTER!!

This is Easter Sunday!  The service is at 9 am, followed by an Easter egg hunt and coffee hour.   All are welcome!  If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.

HOLY WEEK

 The week between Palm Sunday and Easter in known as Holy Week. Many churches have worship services each day.

At St. Thomas', we will have a service on Good Friday at 12 noon. 

On Easter Sunday, there is the usual 9 am service, followed by coffee hour and an Easter egg hunt.

To learn more about the events at St. Thomas and the meaning of the days in Holy Week, go to this link.

APR. 13 IS PALM SUNDAY

This is Palm Sunday.  The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour. The service will begin outside with a procession with palms.  All are welcome!  If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.

Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday.  There is a short video that tells about the meaning of Palm Sunday that can be found here.

The schedule of services for Holy Week at St. Thomas' can be found here.

St. Thomas' is partnering with the Richmond, RI Historical Society and the Witness Stones Project to highlight the life of the Rev. Daniel Davis. Elder Davis was a formerly enslaved man who escaped from Maryland and came to live in Richmond. He was an itinerant preacher who sometimes preached at our church.  As part of this project, there are 3 events that are scheduled this spring. Read about them here.

COMING UP SUNDAY-APRIL 6

This is the 5th Sunday in Lent.  The service is at 9 am, followed by coffee hour.  This week,

 Ms. Kateryna Diachenko of Ukraine will be our guest soloist.  All are welcome!  If you can't come in person, the worship service is live streamed and it can be viewed live on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.

Holy Week begins next Sunday with Palm Sunday. The schedule of service for that week can be found here.

St. Thomas' is partnering with the Richmond, RI Historical Society and the Witness Stones Project to highlight the life of the Rev. Daniel Davis. Elder Davis was a formerly enslaved man who escaped from Maryland and came to live in Richmond. He was an itinerant preacher who sometimes preached at our church.  As part of this project, there are 3 events that are scheduled this spring. Read about them here.