COMING UP SUNDAY- NOV. 19

This is the 24th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28).  Church school will meet.  They are preparing notes and table favors to share with the WARM Center as part of their Thanksgiving dinner.
Last Sunday, St. Thomas celebrated the service of 11 veterans in our congregation.  It was a wonderful party.  Check out the photos on our Facebook page on the lower right column.
On Wednesday, Nov. 21, St. Thomas will host the Ecumenical Thanksgiving service at 7pm which will include participants from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, First Baptist Church and St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, all of Hope Valley.  There will be Scripture readings and traditional Thanksgiving hymns.  A reception will follow.  The offering that night will be donated to Episcopal Relief and Development for their work in Puerto Rico.  See the right column for more information.

COMING UP SUNDAY- NOV. 12

This is the 23 Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 27).  Church school will meet and they are working on a Thanksgiving project for the WARM Center. 
This Sunday  is our annual Veterans Day Celebration.  Our special guest will be Major Timothy Bourquin, chaplain to the RI National Guard. All are welcome.  If you are a veteran, bring a photo of you in your uniform.  The celebration begins at 10am- bur you are welcome to come for worship at 9am. 

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY- NOV. 5

This is one of the seven great feast days in the Church calendar.  We will read aloud the names of loved ones who have died and we will sing wonderful hymns!
There is no church school this Sunday.  There will be a Vestry meeting following the worship service.
Next Sunday, Nov. 12, is our annual Veterans Day Celebration. Our special guest will be Major Timothy Bourquin, chaplain to the RI National Guard. All are welcome.  If you are a veteran, bring a photo of you in your uniform.
During the month of November, our parish challenge is to collect 50 boxes of pasta for the WARM Center as a way to reach out in love and service to our community. 

COMING UPI SUNDAY- OCT. 29

This is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 25).  Church school will meet.
Last Sunday the congregation assembled Blessing Bags to be distributed to those in need.  Check out some photos on our Facebook page on the lower right side of this post.
All Saints Sunday will be celebrated on Nov. 5.  We will read aloud the names of loved ones who  have died. 
On Sunday, Nov. 12, we will have our annual Veterans Day Celebration.  Our special guest will be Major Timothy Bourquin, chaplain to the RI National Guard. All are welcome.  If you are a veteran, bring a photo of you in your uniform.

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCT. 22

This is the 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24).  Church school will meet.  During coffee hour fellowship this week, the congregation will work on Blessing Bags. What is a Blessing Bag? Have you ever seen a person in a parking lot who is asking for monetary assistance?  Now you can help out by handing that person a Blessing Bag.  It will have some snacks and personal care items, as well as a note about God's love.  If you have any extra samples or travel size toiletries that you don't need, we can use them for this project. 
All Saints Sunday will be celebrated on Nov. 5.  
Our annual Veterans Day celebration will be on Nov. 12.  Worship is at 9 am and the party begins at 10 am.  Bring a veteran with you!
See the notice (upper right column) about the upcoming Learn and Lead.  On Friday, Nov. 3, there will be a day filled with workshops.  Everyone is welcome to sign up for this free event!  Our Diocesan Convention will be held the next day, Nov. 4

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCT. 15

This is the 19th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23).  The WARM meal will be prepared this Sunday. Church school will meet and this week the class will be making Blessing Bags.  What is a Blessing Bag? Have you ever seen a person in a parking lot who is asking for monetary assistance?  Now you can help out by handing that person a Blessing Bag.  It will have some snacks and personal care items, as well as a note about God's love.  If you have any extra samples or travel size toiletries that you don't need, we can use them for this project.  The church school class will be working on this throughout October and we will all stuff some bags and write a note  during coffee hour on Oct. 22.
Save these dates!  Nov. 5 we will celebrate All Saints Sunday and baptisms will be celebrated (contact the priest if you want more information.)  Nov. 12 is the annual Veterans Day Celebration.  All veterans and their families are welcome to join us.  

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCT. 8

This is the 18th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22).  There is no church school since this is a holiday weekend.  There will be a vestry meeting after worship this week.
Last Sunday, there was a great turnout for the Blessing of the Animals-1 horse, 2 goats, 9 dogs and 17 humans.  Check out the pictures on our Facebook page (click the link on the lower right side of this page).
There are many events coming up in the weeks ahead.  For more information, click on the tab at the top of the page.