COMING UP SUNDAY- JAN. 29

This is the 4th Sunday after Epiphany.  Church school will  meet.  This is the Sunday of our Annual Parish meeting.  It will take part after the worship service.  Bring a dish to share for our potluck brunch.
Next Sunday, Feb. 5,  is Boy Scout Sunday and it is the Souper Bowl of Caring (see the column on the right).
Confirmation class is underway.  Anyone interested in being baptized or confirmed or received into the Episcopal church can contact the parish office.

COMING UP SUNDAY- JAN. 22

This is the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany.  Church school will meet.  This Sunday marks the beginning of the Confirmation program.  The program will include 4 sermons and 4 after-church discussions. The schedule can be found under the tab, In the Coming Weeks.  Bishop Knisely will be here on Apr.2 for confirmation.  Anyone wishing to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church- and anyone who just wants a refresher course- is welcome to attend.
The Annual Parish meeting will be held on Jan. 29 after church.  There will be a potluck brunch during the meeting.  Bring a dish to share.
February 5 will be a busy day!  It is Boy Scout Sunday and the Souper Bowl of Caring.  See the post on the right for more details.

COMING UP SUNDAY- JAN. 15

This is the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.  Church school will meet and there will be a vestry meeting after worship.
Confirmation classes will begin next week.  Anyone wishing to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church is welcome to take part in these classes.
The Annual parish meeting will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29 from 10-11am.  This is also the same date as Souper Bowl of Caring- look at the column on the right for more information.
Boy Scout Sunday is February 5. All Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are welcome to join us for worship followed by a special coffee hour reception.

NO CHURCH SERVICE ON JAN. 8

No church this Sunday due to the weather and a parking ban in Richmond.

If you want something to do at 9am tomorrow, you can read the Morning Prayer worship service from your Prayer Book (page 75).  You can also find it at this link.  

http://www.missionstclare.com/english/index.html

Also, you can listen to a 35 minute presentation given by The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers.  Canon Spellers is the Evangelism officer for the Episcopal Church.  This presentation was given at an evangelism workshop in November.   Go to the link and drop down to the Livestream video frame that says Church

http://www.evangelismmatters.org/

COMING UP SUNDAY- JAN. 8

This is the 1st Sunday after Epiphany, also celebrated as the Baptism of Jesus.  There are no baptisms scheduled for this Sunday, but as part of the liturgy, the congregation will renew its baptismal vows.
After church, the Vestry will meet to brainstorm parish goals for 2017.  Everyone is welcome to join this conversation.  Or speak to a vestry member if you have an idea.
The Annual Parish meeting will be on January 29.  For a list of all upcoming events, click on the tab at the top of this page.

COMING UP SUNDAY- JAN. 1

January 1 is a major feast day in the Episcopal Church as it is the Holy Name of Jesus.  To learn about the meaning of this feast day, follow this link.  Or better yet, join us for worship at 9am to celebrate with us!!

January 1 also marks the start of St. Thomas new status as a parish.  After months of paperwork and meetings, the Episcopal Diocese of RI has agreed to make us a parish.  Our Bishop's Committee will now be a Vestry .

Next Sunday is the beginning of a very busy Epiphany season.  Confirmation preparation will start in anticipation of the bishop's visit in early April.  Contact the church  for more information. 

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

The Christmas Eve Service will be at 5pm.  Join us for the Blessing of the Creche, Eucharist and carols.  The children's choir will also sing that night.  There is plenty of parking on the street and all are welcome.  There will be no Christmas Day service at St. Thomas'.  If  you would like to attend a Christmas Day service, these churches will have services:  Church of the Holy Spirit in Charlestown at 9:30 am, St. Elizabeth's in Hope Valley at 10am (no music), Christ Church, Westerly at 10 am (with music),