Wednesday, August 19, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-AUG. 23

This is the 13th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16A). The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

This Sunday,  the Rev. Tom Hobin will be the guest preacher at St. Thomas'. Tom is a deacon surrently serving in our diocese. 

The parish picnic will be held Saturday, Aug. 29 at 2 pm. There will be great food, fellowship and swimming! Bring a chair and a dish to share. Message the church for all the details.

On Sunday, Sept. 6, Mr. Pace Willisson will visit St. Thomas' and be our guest orgnaist.

Baptisms will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13 during the 9 am service. Send us a message if you are interested in being baptized or havingyour child baptized,

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-AUG. 16

This is the 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15A). The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

On Sunday, Aug. 23, the Rev. Tom Hobin will be the guest preacher at St. Thomas'. Tom is a deacon surrently serving in our diocese. 

The parish picnic will be held Saturday, Aug. 29 at 2 pm. There will be great food, fellowship and swimming! Bring a chair and a dish to share. Message the church for all the details.

Baptisms will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13 during the 9 am service. Send us a message if you are interested in being baptized or havingyour child baptized,

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-AUG. 9

This is the 11th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14A). The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

On Sunday, Aug. 23, the Rev. Tom Hobin will be the guest preacher at St. Thomas'. Tom is a deacon surrently serving in our diocese. 

The parish picnic will be held Saturday, Aug. 29 at 2 pm. There will be great food, fellowship and swimming! Bring a chair and a dish to share. Message the church for all the details.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-AUG 2

This is the 10th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13A). The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

During the month of July, we will read the Book of Revelation together. The last book discussions is on July 30 from 7-7:45 pm to talk about this book. This will be in person and on Zoom. Read more about it here.

On Sunday, Aug. 23, the Rev. Tom Hobin will be the guest preacher at St. Thomas'. Tom is a deacon surrently serving in our diocese. 


Tuesday, July 21, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-JULY 26

This is the 9th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12A). The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

During the month of July, we will read the Book of Revelation together. There will be book discussions on July 23 and 30 from 7-7:45 pm to talk about this book. This will be in person and on Zoom. Read more about it here.

Our parish luncheon will be held on Tuesday, July 28 at 12 noon. All are welcome! Send us a message if you would like to attend.

Did you know that there are Episcopal Dominican friars and sisters? Father Kevin Goodrich, the rector at Christ Church, Westerly, is a Dominican friar. He will have a Zoom presentation on Aug. 8 from 4-5pm to talk about spirituality and prayer.  For more information, contact Christ Church at 401-596-0197.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-JULY 19

This is the 8th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11A). The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

During the month of July, we will read the Book of Revelation together. There will be 3 book discussions on July 16, 23 and 30 from 7-7:45 pm to talk about this book. This will be in person and on Zoom. Read more about it here.

Due to the heat wave, the parish luncheon has been postponed until July 28. All are welcome! Send us a message if you would like to attend.

Did you know that there are Episcopal Dominican friars and sisters? Father Kevin Goodrich, the rector at Christ Church, Westerly, is a Dominican friar. He will have a Zoom presentation on Aug. 8 from 4-5pm to talk about spirituality and prayer.  For more information, contact Christ Church at 401-596-0197.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-JULY 12

This is the 7th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10A). The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

During the month of July, we will read the Book of Revelation together. There will be 3 book discussions on July 16, 23 and 30 from 7-7:45 pm to talk about this book. This will be in person and on Zoom. Read more about it here.

On Wednesday, July 16, there will be a parish luncheon at a home in Exeter. Send us a message if you need directions. 

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-JULY 5

Happy July 4th Weekend!

On Saturday we weill join other churches across the country in ringing church bells at 2:50 to mark our nation's birthday. On Sunday we will sing some patirotic hymns.

This is the 6th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9A). We are in the Green Season-read about it here.  The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

Also this Sunday, July 5, we will have a coffee hour video about the Book of Revelation. Then, during the month of July, we will read the book together. There will be 3 book discussions on July 16, 23 and 30 from 7-7:45 pm to talk about this book. This will be in person and on Zoom.  All are welcome! 

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-JUNE 28

This is the 5th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8A). We are in the Green Season-read about it here.  The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

On Sunday, July 5, we will have a coffee hour video about the Book of Revelation. Then, during the month of July, we will read the book together. There will be 3 book discussions on July 16, 23 and 30 from 7-7:45 pm to talk about this book. This will be in person and on Zoom.  All are welcome!

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-JUNE 21

This is the 4th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7A). We are in the Green Season-read about it here.  And it is Father's Day! The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

On Sunday, July 5, we will have a coffee hour video about the Book of Revelation. Then, during the month of July, we will read the book together. There will be 3 book discussions on July 16, 23 and 30 from 7-7:45 pm to talk about this book. This will be in person and on Zoom.  All are welcome!

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-JUNE 14

This is the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 6A). We are in the Green Season-read about it here. The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can!

This Sunday we will celebrate graduations during coffee hour. There will also be a vestry meeting this week after the worship service.

On June 28, there will be coffee hour video about reading the Book of Revelation. And in July, we will read the this book together! On 3 Thursdays, we will gather for a discussion and end with Compline. Details to follow.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-JUNE 7

This is the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost-and the beginning of the Green Season! Read about the green season here. The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can!

This Sunday, June 7, our resident art historian will speak to us about the 16th century painting by Caravaggio titled, The Calling of Saint Matthew. The Gospel lesson for this day includes the moment that Jesus picked Matthew to be a disciple. The worship service will meet in the back room.

In July, we will read the Book of Revelation together! On 3 Thursdays, we will gather for a discussion and end with Compline. Details to follow.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-MAY 31

This is Trinity Sunday! Read about the signifigance of the day here. The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can!

This Sunday we will celebrate 4 baptisms!

Looking ahead-on Sunday, June 7, our resident art historian will speak to us about the 16th century painting by Caravaggio titled, The Calling of Saint Matthew. The Gospel lesson for this day includes the moment that Jesus picked Matthew to be a disciple.

In July, we will read the Book of Revelation together! On 3 Thursdays, we will gather for a discussion and end with Compline. Details to follow.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-MAY 24

This is the Feast of Pentecost!  And it is Memorial Day Weekend! The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! This is one of the major holidays in our church year. It is the day that the Holy Spirit descended on the followers of Jesus in the form of tongues of fire. That is why we wear red on this day!

We had a wonderful celebration on Ascention Day. Check out some photos here.

Looking ahead-on Sunday, June 7, our resident art historian will speak to us about the 16th century painting by Caravaggio titled, The Calling of Saint Matthew. The Gospel lesson for this day includes the moment that Jesus picked Matthew to be a disciple.

In July, we will read the Book of Revelation together! On 3 Thursdays, we will gather for a discussion and end with Compline. Details to follow.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-MAY 17

This is the 7th Sunday of Easter. The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

Ascension Day is Thursday, May 14. We will have a service followed by our annual hotdog, potluck dinner. All are welcome. Send us a message if you are coming so we know how many hotdogs to get!

The Feast of Pentecost is next Sunday, May 24. This is one of the major holidays in our church year. It is the day that the Holy Spirit descended on the followers of Jesus in the form of tongues of fire. That is why we wear red on this day! 

Looking ahead-on Sunday, June 7, our resident art historian will speak to us about the 16th century painting by Caravaggio titled, The Calling of Saint Matthew. The Gospel lesson for this day includes the moment that Jesus picked Matthew to be a disciple.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-MAY 10

This is the 6th Sunday of Easter.  And it is Mother's DayThe worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

Ascension Day is Thursday, May 14. We will have a service followed by our annual hotdog, potluck dinner. All are welcome. Send us a message if you are coming so we know how many hotdogs to get!

During the month of May, our food donatin for the month is rice for RICAN. Of course any type of donation is welcome!

Looking ahead-on Sunday, June 7, our resident art historian will speak to us about the 16th century painting by Caravaggio titled, The Calling of Saint Matthew. The Gospel lesson for this day includes the moment that Jesus picked Matthew to be a disciple.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-MAY 3

This is the 5th Sunday of Easter. The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

This week there will be a coffee hour video about the Book of Revelation. It will meet from 10-10:45. 

Ascension Day is Thursday, May 14. We will have a service followed by our annual hotdog, potluck dinner. All are welcome. Send us a message if you are coming so we know how many hotdogs to get!

Looking ahead-on Sunday, June 7, our resident art historian will speak to us about the 16th century painting by Caravaggio titled, The Calling of Saint Matthew. The Gospel lesson for this day includes the moment that Jesus picked Matthew to be a disciple.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-APR. 26

This is the 4th Sunday of Easter.This week is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday since all of the Scripture readings carry the theme of God and Jesus caring for the people as shepherds do their sheep-and goats!  The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

Looking ahead-on May 3, there will be a coffee hour video about the Book of Revelation. It will meet from 10-10:45. 

Ascension Day is Thursday, May 14. We will have a service followed by our annual hotdog, potluck dinner. All are welcome. Send us a message if you are coming so we know how many hotdogs to get!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-APR. 19

This is the 3rd Sunday of Easter.   The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! There will be an audit meeting following the service this week.

Looking ahead-on May 3, there will be a coffee hour video about the Book of Revelation. It will meet from 10-10:45. 

Ascension Day is Thursday, May 14. We will have a service followed by our annual hotdog, potluck dinner. All are welcome. Send us a message if you are coming so we know how many hotdogs to get!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-APR. 12

This is the 2nd Sunday of Easter.   The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! There will be a vestry meeting following the service this week.

On Easter Sunday there was a full church at St. Thomas'. Check out some photos here.

During the month of April, we are collecting canned tuna for the food pantry at RICAN. Of course all donations are accepted.

Thursday, April 2, 2026

COMING UP GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER

Good Friday is April 3. This is the day that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. There will be a church service at 12 noon using the liturgy in the Book of Common Prayer.  All are welcome!

Easter Sunday is April 5!   The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  There will be an Easter Egg hunt for the kids following the service and there will be coffee hour. 

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

COMING UP MAR. 29-PALM SUNDAY

This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It commemorates the day that Jesus rode into Jerusalem and the crowds honored him by waving palm branches. The service will begin outside at 9 am with the blessing of the palms. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! The entire schedule for Holy Week can be found here. 

This Thursday is the last week for Compline. It is held on Zoom at 7 pm on Thursdays during Lent. This is a short evening prayer service followed by some fellowship time. Message the church if you want the link. 

Good Friday is April 2 and there will be a service at 12 noon. The Easter Sunday service is Apr. 5  at 9 am and will be followed by an Easter Egg hunt for the children. All alre welcome.


Wednesday, March 18, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-MAR. 22

This is the 5th Sunday in Lent.   The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! Read about the season of Lent on the tab on this page.

Compline is held on Zoom at 7 pm on Thursdays during Lent. This is a short evening prayer service followed by some fellowship time. Message the church if you want the link. 

BOWLING AND PIZZA on March 22 from 3-5pm!  This is a free event for everyone Pizza and soda provided-bring a dessert. Send the church a message if you want to attend.

Palm Sunday is March 29. The service will begin outside with the blessing of the palms. The entire schedule for Holy Week can be found here. 

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-MAR. 16

This is the 4th Sunday in Lent-also known as Rose Sunday or Mid Lent Sunday. Read about it on the Lent tab found on this page.  The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! 

During coffee hour this week, there will be a discussion of the book, Angels of the BibleCome join in the discussion, even if you didn't read the book. 

Compline is held on Zoom at 7pm on Thursdays during Lent. This is a short evening prayer service followed by some fellowship time. Message the church if you want the link. 

BOWLING AND PIZZA on March 22 from 3-5pm!  This is a free event for everyone Pizza and soda provided-bring a dessert. Send the church a message if you want to attend.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-MAR. 8

This is the 3rd Sunday in Lent.  The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! Read about the season of Lent on the tab on this page.

There will be a vestry meeting following the service.

Compline is held on Zoom at 7pm on Thursdays during Lent. This is a short evening prayer service followed by some fellowship time. Message the church if you want the link. 

BOWLING AND PIZZA on March 22 from 3-5pm!  This is a free event for everyone Pizza and soda provided-bring a dessert. Send the church a message if you want to attend.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-MAR. 1

This is the 2nd Sunday in Lent.  The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! Read about the season of Lent on the tab on this page.

Compline is held on Zoom at 7pm on Thursdays during Lent. This is a short evening prayer service followed by some fellowship time. Message the church if you want the link. 

In the parking lot at the church, there is a wooden shed owned by St. Pauly that accepts used clothing, shoes, linens and stuffed animals. In 2025, we collected 15,161 pounds of clothes in our shed. This was enough to clothe about 2,793 people. And because of this volume of clothing, the church received $606. Thanks to everyone who contributed!  Keep those items coming!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-FEB. 22

This is the 1st Sunday in Lent.  The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! Read about the season of Lent that can be found on the tab on this page.

During coffee hour this week, there will be  a video titled, Introducing Lent. At St. Thomas' everyone is encouraged to keep a holy Lent. Some ways to do that can be found on the sheet here.

In our Souper Bowl of Caring that was held last Sunday, there was $41 collected and 7 food items. These things were donated to RICAN. Thanks to everyone who participated!

ASH WEDNSEDAY

There will be a service at 12 noon on Ash Wednesday with the imposition of ashes. All are welcome.

At St. Thomas' everyone is encouraged to keep a holy Lent. Some ways to do that can be found on the sheet here.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-FEB. 15

This is the Last Sunday after Epiphany.  It is the last Sunday that we will say "Alleulia" until Easter.  Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (Feb 18) .  The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! There will be a vestry meeting following the service.

There will be an Ash Wednesday service at the church on Feb. 18 at 12 noon. If you would like to receive ashes, but cannot come to church that day, send a message to the church. 

Our Souper Bowl of Caring will be held this Sunday! Read about it here. This is a program to help the hungry in our nation on a day when millions of people will be celebrating at parties. Bring $1 or 1 food item to church that day.

Starting in Feburary, we will read a book together titled, Angels of the Bible: Finding Grace, Beauty, and Meaning, by the Very Rev. Kate Moorehead. If you are interested in reading it, sign up on the sheet in the parish hall. The church will order the books and pay for them. Read it on your own, then we will meet together to talk about it.

There are lots of things happening in February and March at St. Thomas'. Read about them here. 

Saturday, February 7, 2026

NO IN PERSON SERVICE ON FEB. 8

A big snowfall has caught us off guard! Unfortunately, there is a parking ban in Richmond until Sunday afternoon, and there can be no parking in front of the church. So, the in person service is cancelled.  Tune into our Facebook page here or our YouTube channel here at 9 am for a short service.
42 days until Spring!

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-FEB. 8

This is the 5th Sunday after Epiphany. It is back to the Green season and this will last until Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (Feb 18) .  The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can! There will be a vestry meeting following the service.

This Sunday, Feb. 8 is the Souper Bowl of Caring! Read about it here. This is a program to help the hungry in our nation on a day when millions of people will be celebrating at parties. Bring $1 or 1 food item to church that day.

Starting in Feburary, we will read a book together titled, Angels of the Bible: Finding Grace, Beauty, and Meaning, by the Very Rev. Kate Moorehead. If you are interested in reading it, sign up on the sheet in the parish hall. The church will order the books and pay for them. Read it on your own, then we will meet together to talk about it.

Friday, January 30, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-FEB. 1

This is the 4th Sunday after Epiphany. It is back to the Green season and this will last until Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (Feb 18) .  The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can!

The annual parish meeting will be held this Sunday, Feb. 1 after the service and it will be accompanied by a potluck brunch. This is an important meeting as we look to the future of our parish, so everyone is encouraged to attend.

Next Sunday, Feb. 8 is the Souper Bowl of Caring! Read about it here. This is a program to help the hungry in our nation on a day when millions of people will be celebrating at parties. Bring $1 or 1 food item to church that day.

Starting in Feburary, we will read a book together titled, Angels of the Bible: Finding Grace, Beauty, and Meaning, by the Very Rev. Kate Moorehead. If you are interested in reading it, sign up on the sheet in the parish hall. The church will order the books and pay for them. Read it on your own, then we will meet together to talk about it.

Friday, January 23, 2026

NO IN PERSON SERVICE-JAN. 25

Due to the snowy conditions, there will be no in person worship on Sunday, Jan. 25.

Tune into our Facebook page here or our YouTube channel here at 9 am for a short service.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-JAN. 25

This is the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. It is back to the Green season and this will last until Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (Feb 18) .  The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can!

The annual parish meeting will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1 after the service and it will be accompanied by a potluck brunch. This is an important meeting as we look to the future of our parish, so everyone is encouraged to attend.

Starting in Feburary, we will read a book together titled, Angels of the Bible: Finding Grace, Beauty, and Meaning, by the Very Rev. Kate Moorehead. If you are interested in reading it, sign up on the sheet in the parish hall. The church will order the books and pay for them. Read it on your own, then we will meet together to talk about it.

Sunday, January 18, 2026

NO IN PERSON SERVICE-JAN. 18

 Due to the icy, snowy weather, there will be no in person worship. 

Tune into our Facebook page here at 9 am for a short service

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-JAN. 18

This is the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. It is back to the Green season and this will last until Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (Feb 18) .  The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can!

The annual parish meeting will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1 after the service and it will be accompanied by a potluck brunch. This is an important meeting as we look to the future of our parish, so everyone is encouraged to attend.

Starting in Feburary, we will read a book together titled, Angels of the Bible: Finding Grace, Beauty, and Meaning, by the Very Rev. Kate Moorehead. If you are interested in reading it, sign up on the sheet in the parish hall. The church will order the books and pay for them. Read it on your own, then we will meet together to talk about it.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

COMING UP SUNDAY-JAN. 11

This is the 1st Sunday after Epiphany, and it is the day we celebrated the Baptism of Jesus.  The worship service is at 9 am. It is also live streamed and can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.  Stay for coffee hour if you can!

There will be a vestry meeting following the service this week.

The annual parish meeting will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1 after the service and it will be accompanied by a potluck brunch. This is an important meeting as we look to the future of our parish, so everyone is encouraged to attend.

Starting in Feburary, we will read a book together titled, Angels of the Bible: Finding Grace, Beauty, and Meaning, by the Very Rev. Kate Moorehead. If you are interested in reading it, sign up on the sheet in the parish hall. The church will order the books and pay for them. Read it on your own, then we will meet together to talk about it.