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Inclement Weather Policy
It's that time of year again! When weather strikes, we want to make sure you know where to look for St. Thomas' closing status. We will send out a special eCommunique if we decide to close for inclement weather. Please also note that the parish office follows the closing schedule of the Richmond City Public Schools. If they're closed or delayed, we are too! ​

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The Mary Whittle Concert Series presents Bluegrass Meets Singer-Songwriter | Saturday, January 25th at 7:00 pm 
Mark your calendars for our next Mary Whittle concert, Bluegrass meets Singer-Songwriter on Saturday, January 25 at 7:00 pm, featuring Damian Muller’s Songs of Family, Faith, and Fun and Muller Family Harmonies. Check out reviews of Damian's music below!

 

• “Damian has a way with words.  He can weave a story in 3 verses, with humor, feeling and sensitivity.  His melodies feel familiar yet they're new and fresh." - Mike Kear (Music from Foggy Hollow, Sydney, Australia & WAMU Bluegrass Country in Washington, DC)

•  “It's a terrific CD.  I will be featuring a lot of songs from it on Back to the Blue Ridge.” - Kinney Rorrer (WVTF - Roanoke, VA)

• “Great album.  Great artist.  Radio Satellite2 is playing You’ve Still Got It daily.”  - Pierre Khabout (Radio Satellite2, Paris, France)

• “The songwriting is exceptional.” – Kerry Hay (Hay Holler Records)

• “One of the most refreshing recordings I have heard in a long time.” - Jack Hinshelwood (Abingdon, VA)

• "Suffice it to say that if some of these songs don’t tempt a tear or two, then you’d be well advised to check your pulse and ensure your heart’s still beating." - Bluegrass Today

• "You’ve Still Got It proves to be something of a bluegrass bonanza, not only due to its adroit delivery, but also because it provides a message well worth heeding, especially in these times of disappointment and disconnect. There’s something to be said of faith, even in the face of futility, and for that reason alone, Muller might very well make believers of us all."  - Bluegrass Today

• "I love your voice and songs. Great album! Great stuff! I loved it the moment I listened to the first track".  The song "You've Still Got It" was selected as one of the show's 2018 Picks of the Year!! - Tony Corner (Corner Blues, Rock Radio UK, Portsmouth, England)

• “This CD is a fine "Must Have" addition to any good music collection.  The writing and performance are exceptional. We have marked most of the CD for rotation on The Bluegrass Connection.”  – Chris Fullerton (WBAA - West Lafayette, IN)

•  "It was my pleasure to feature your wonderful work."  - Dave Helman (WTCC - Springfield, MA)

• "Great songs.  I am sure our listeners on God's Country will love this stuff!  I will also play it on my shows, The Bluegrass Wrap and Drive Time, on BluegrassMix.com"  - Carl Towns (Wilderness Radio)

• "It’s a top-notch effort. There's definitely something here for everybody." - Tim Timberlake (DJ, Richmond, VA)

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Here are a few comments about Performances:

• "The world should be filled with your music.  Thank you for gifting us with it.  What a delightful program.  We smiled the whole time."       - Kathy Hughes, Tappahannock Presbyterian Church 

• "Damian is a brilliant lyricist. You will want to listen to the words and stories of each song."   - Fr. Dan Brady, St. Michael Church, Glen Allen, VA

• "I am now addicted to your music and have a hard time driving my truck without it playing." - Fr. Dave Stanfill

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This performance is presented by St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church and the Mary Whittle Concert Series. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased through St. Thomas’s Paypal (please indicate that you are purchasing a ticket for the Mary Whittle Concert Series). Cash and check are accepted in advance or at the door.  

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Women's Retreat Cancelled

Due to low registrations, the Women's Retreat next month has been cancelled. Please contact Katie Cosby if you have any questions, or if you've already paid, so that a refund can be issued.

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Annual Parish Meeting is Sun., Jan. 26 at 9:30 am 

Our Annual Parish Meeting is on Sunday, January 26 at 9:30 am. Join us for updates from 2024 on our Ministries, Programs, Activities, and Finances. The meeting will be streamed for those who are not able to attend in person, with the link provided at a later date.

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Host a Coffee Hour 
We've got many openings for coffee hour hosts in the coming weeks and months, including this coming Sunday, Jan 12.  Individuals, families, groups of friends, supper club groups, and ministry teams are all welcome to sign up... Let's keep offering the great coffee hours we've had so far this program year!  You can sign up at this link.

 

Sign up for Altar Flowers in the New Year

Sign up is now LIVE for 2025 Altar Flower sponsorship through the start of Lent! Donate flowers to honor, celebrate or remember a loved one. Flowers are $25/vase & your special words & acknowledgement are notated in the bulletin. Click here for available Sundays, and thank you for helping to make our church beautiful. ​​​