This is the 3rd Sunday in Lent. (To learn about Lent, go to the tab at the top of this page) Church School will meet. After worship, there will be a discussion of the book Grace Sticks-The Bumper Sticker Gospel that several people have been reading during Lent. There are several of the sample bumper sticker slogans posted around the parish hall. Come join the discussion even if you haven't read the book.
March and April are the months of the Feinstein Food Challenge (see the column on the left). The food pile in the narthex is growing!
Next Sunday (March 30) there will be a baby shower coffee hour to celebrate the 3 new babies joining the St. Thomas' family this spring.
There are 2 teams of the St. Thomas' Tom Katz bowling in the WARM bowl-a-thon on April 6. If you would like to sponsor the team, you can do it online at this website- FirstGiving.com
There are lots of events happening in March and April at St. Thomas'. Click on the tab at the top of the page to learn more.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
COMING UP SUNDAY- MARCH 16
This is the 2nd Sunday in Lent. Church school will meet. The WARM meal will be prepared. Since it will be served on March 17, the church is preparing a special St. Patrick's Day meal.
The Diocesan Council of the Episcopal Diocese of RI will meet at St. Thomas' on March 20 at 6pm.
There are now enough people for 2 teams from our parish to participate in the WARM bowl-a-thon on April 6 at Alley Katz lanes in Westerly.
St Thomas' will be sending an Easter care package to a young man serving his fifth tour of duty in Afghanistan. Toiletries and snack foods will be collected until April 6.
The Diocesan Council of the Episcopal Diocese of RI will meet at St. Thomas' on March 20 at 6pm.
There are now enough people for 2 teams from our parish to participate in the WARM bowl-a-thon on April 6 at Alley Katz lanes in Westerly.
St Thomas' will be sending an Easter care package to a young man serving his fifth tour of duty in Afghanistan. Toiletries and snack foods will be collected until April 6.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
COMING UP SUNDAY- MARCH 9
This is the 1st Sunday in Lent. Church school will meet and there will be a Bishop's Committee meeting after church. During March and April we will participate in the Feinstein Food Challenge (read the column on the left).
There are several Lenten meditation books and posters at the church to help families keep a Lenten discipline. If you want to learn more about Lent, click on the tab at the top of this page.
There several many parish activities coming up in the next few months. They are listed under the tab, "In the Coming Weeks."
There are several Lenten meditation books and posters at the church to help families keep a Lenten discipline. If you want to learn more about Lent, click on the tab at the top of this page.
There several many parish activities coming up in the next few months. They are listed under the tab, "In the Coming Weeks."
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
COMING UP SUNDAY- MARCH 2
This is the Last Sunday after Epiphany. Church school will meet and there will be a liturgy committee meeting after church to pick hymns for the Lenten season. Everyone is welcome to join in that meeting. There will be some special vocalists during our service this week. At the end of the liturgy, we will put the "Alleluias" in the church away and they won't come out again until Easter.
Ash Wednesday is March 5. Refer to the column on the left to learn about service times.
Last Monday parishioners took a field trip to RICAN in Charlestown. Some pictures of this trip are posted on the Facebook page. Click on the link on the right side of this page.
March will be a very busy month at St. Thomas'. All of the events are listed under the tab "In the Coming Weeks" found at the top of this page.
Ash Wednesday is March 5. Refer to the column on the left to learn about service times.
Last Monday parishioners took a field trip to RICAN in Charlestown. Some pictures of this trip are posted on the Facebook page. Click on the link on the right side of this page.
March will be a very busy month at St. Thomas'. All of the events are listed under the tab "In the Coming Weeks" found at the top of this page.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
COMING UP SUNDAY- FEBRUARY 23
This is the 7th Sunday after Pentecost. Church school will meet. After the service, there will be a conversation during coffee hour to discuss funeral preparations. This is often a difficult topic for family members to discuss. During coffee hour we will have forms and resources available and we will talk about some of the things to consider when planning your own funeral. Come join us!
On Monday, Feb. 24, we will take a field trip to RICAN. This is the social service agency that accepts our weekly food donation. They are located at the corner of routes 91 and 112 in Charlestown. We will meet there at 1:30. All are welcome to join us.
On Monday, Feb. 24, we will take a field trip to RICAN. This is the social service agency that accepts our weekly food donation. They are located at the corner of routes 91 and 112 in Charlestown. We will meet there at 1:30. All are welcome to join us.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
COMING UP SUNDAY- FEBRUARY 16
This is the 6th Sunday after Epiphany. Church school will not meet due to President's Day weekend. The WARM meal will be prepared after church.
Following the service, we will have a special coffee hour reception/baby shower to celebrate the pending arrival of a new parishioner!
February and March will be busy at St. Thomas'. Click on the tab at the top of this page to see what is happening In the Coming Weeks.
Next Sunday, February 23, we will have a session after church to talk about making your funeral arrangements. This is often a difficult conversation, but one that every family should have. Come join us and bring a friend!
Following the service, we will have a special coffee hour reception/baby shower to celebrate the pending arrival of a new parishioner!
February and March will be busy at St. Thomas'. Click on the tab at the top of this page to see what is happening In the Coming Weeks.
Next Sunday, February 23, we will have a session after church to talk about making your funeral arrangements. This is often a difficult conversation, but one that every family should have. Come join us and bring a friend!
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
COMING UP SUNDAY- FEBRUARY 9
This is the 5th Sunday after Epiphany. Church school will meet. There will be a Bishop's Committee meeting after church this week.
Last Sunday we celebrated Boy Scout Sunday and Souper Bowl Sunday. There were 55 people in church, including 17 cub scouts, boy scouts and leaders. They shared in worship and enjoyed a bountiful feast at coffee hour! We collected $75 in our Souper Bowl collection pot which was sent to RICAN in Charlestown.
During Lent, we will be reading the book, Grace Sticks by Kristina Robb-Dover. If you would like the church to order you a book, the cost is $10. Sign up at church. It is also available in a Kindle version. We will meet after church on Mar. 23 and Apr. 6 to talk about it.
Check out the tab at the top of this page titled, In the Coming Weeks, to learn about all of the events happening at St. Thomas'.
Last Sunday we celebrated Boy Scout Sunday and Souper Bowl Sunday. There were 55 people in church, including 17 cub scouts, boy scouts and leaders. They shared in worship and enjoyed a bountiful feast at coffee hour! We collected $75 in our Souper Bowl collection pot which was sent to RICAN in Charlestown.
During Lent, we will be reading the book, Grace Sticks by Kristina Robb-Dover. If you would like the church to order you a book, the cost is $10. Sign up at church. It is also available in a Kindle version. We will meet after church on Mar. 23 and Apr. 6 to talk about it.
Check out the tab at the top of this page titled, In the Coming Weeks, to learn about all of the events happening at St. Thomas'.
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