COMING UP SUNDAY- DEC.15

This is the 3rd Sunday of Advent, also known as Rose Sunday or Gaudete Sunday (read about it on the Advent tab at the top of this page).  Church school will meet and the WARM Center meal will be prepared. 
On Sunday, Dec. 22, there will be a special presentation on a piece of artwork called the Annunciation Triptych, also known as the Merode Altarpiece.  Reflecting on pieces of religious art is another way we are drawn into prayer and listening as we await the celebration of the birth of Jesus.
We are also collecting new socks and underwear for residents of the WARM Center.  Bring them to church any time before the end of December.
As part of our Advent observance, we have a Way of Love Christmas tree in our sanctuary.  We will decorate it with ornaments that reflect our Way of Love practices.

COMING UP SUNDAY- DEC. 8

This is the 2nd Sunday of Advent.  Church school will meet and there will be a vestry meeting after the service. This is the week that the wrapped gifts are due back at church for anyone who took a gift tag last month.  We are also collecting new socks and underwear for residents of the WARM Center.  Bring them to church any time before the end of December.
As part of our Advent observance, we have a Way of Love Christmas tree in our sanctuary.  We will decorate it with ornaments that reflect our Way of Love practices.

COMING UP SUNDAY- DEC. 1

This is the First Sunday of Advent.  There is no church school this week.  To learn more about the season of Advent, click on the tab at the top of this page.  At St. Thomas' we observe Advent using blue altar hangings and vestments.
This year the focus of Advent will be on the Way of Love (see post in left column).  Follow along using the Way of Love Advent calendar that you can find here.
The Christmas tree in the church sanctuary will be adorned with ornaments that show how our parishioners follow the Way of Love.  Join us each week and share in the adventure!

THANKSGIVING ECUMENICAL SEVICE

Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at First Baptist Church in Hope Valley for a Thanksgiving service at 6:30 pm.  This yearly event brings together St. Thomas' Church as well as three churches in Hope Valley- First Baptist, St. Elizabeth's Episcopal and St. Joseph's Roman Catholic.  It is a time for words of praise, singing and fellowship.

COMING UP SUNDAY-NOV. 24

This is the Last Sunday after Pentecost (which means that Advent begins on Dec. 1- see the tab above to learn all about Advent).  Church School will meet.  
This Saturday, Nov. 23, Episcopal Charities will host a Thanks Giving Evensong at 4pm at St. Luke's in East Greenwich.  Bishop Knisely will officiate and the choirs from St. Luke's will sing. 
On Tuesday, Nov. 26, there will be a Thanksgiving Ecumenical service at 1st Baptist Church in Hope Valley beginning at 6:30 pm.  All are welcome!

COMING UP SUNDAY- NOV.17

This is the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.  Church school will meet. There will be a vestry meeting after worship and the monthly meal for the WARM Center will also be prepared this week.  

Last Sunday there was a wonderful Veterans Day Celebration that included veterans from WW2 and active duty military personnel. Check out some photos from the Facebook page in the lower right side of this page. 

The annual Thanksgiving Ecumenical service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 at 1st Baptist Church in Hope Valley.  All are welcome

COMING UP SUNDAY- NOV. 10

This is the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 27). Church school will meet.  This Sunday is the annual Veterans Day Celebration!  St. Thomas has many veterans and several active duty parishioners.  This is the day we honor them. Worship is at 9 am followed by the reception at 10 am.
All are welcome!
The Episcopal Diocese of RI will hold its annual Convention this weekend, Nov. 8-9 at St, Luke's Church in East Greenwich.  At this meeting, there are elections for committees, a presentation of the next year's budget and the Bishop's address.  More details can be found on the diocesan website.