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St. Thomas' Episcopal Church is an inclusive and diverse Christ-centered faith community in the Episcopal (Anglican) tradition. We come from many different backgrounds and perspectives, sharing a common commitment to growing faith and love of God and neighbor. We are dedicated to knowing about Christ and making him known.
St. Thomas' is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, the largest diocese in the country. There are over 189 congregations serving under the leadership of Bishop E. Mark Stevenson. We are a middle-sized Episcopal church.
No matter your age, race, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and no matter where you are on your faith journey, we welcome you and invite you to participate fully in every aspect of our parish life.
We seek to be a compassionate presence in our neighborhood and at large, deepening our own faith and experience through the welcoming of newcomers and service of the poor, the hungry, the young, and all seeking wholeness of life and spirit.
Summer Sunday Worship Schedule at St. Thomas'
8:30 am - Holy Eucharist
10:30 am - Holy Eucharist, in person and online
St. Thomas' Food Pantry
Need food? Let us feed you!
Food Distribution Thursdays from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. Click here for more information.
Parish Office
Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Quick Links & News
The Practice of Contemplative Prayer | Mondays at 7:00 pm, beginning October 20
Please join Herbert on Monday evenings for a time of contemplative prayer and quiet presence with God. We will discuss and participate in different forms and types of contemplation with God and each other. Some examples are centering prayer, different forms of prayer with scripture including lectio divina, body prayer and holy listening. No preparation is necessary. Just be present and begin the week in a few moments of peaceful nourishment and refreshment.
Support Deacon Christine for CVCU Kairos Weekend
Deacon Christine will be participating in Kairos Weekend at CVCU in October. Here are some agape opportunities that are meaningful to this community. She would ESPECIALLY love help with providing cookies, as described below! All offerings are due this coming Wednesday, October 22.
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Cookies - if you feel led to bake cookies, please click the link in your Ecommunique for guidelines. Deacon Christine needs to bring THIRTY DOZEN, so this would be a particularly helpful ministry! Please bring to St. Thomas' for Christine on or before Weds, Oct 22.
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Posters & Placemats- we can use encouraging posters & placemats! Please bring to St. Thomas' for Christine on or before Weds, Oct 22.
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Prayer Vigil -you can sign up for a 1/2-hour slot (OR MORE) of our Prayer Vigil! Sign up at https://www.prayervigils.net/vigil.php?pvId=2597
Taizé Eucharist returns Sunday, October 26 @ 5:30 pm
Our 2nd & 4th Sunday Taizé Eucharist will resume for the program year on Sunday, October 26 at 5:30 pm. After the service on fourth Sundays, we have a practice of gentle yoga, led by Heather Morgan. She will gently guide you into your own best yoga wellness practices to improve flexibility, balance, and sleep. See you then!
Book Club | Monday, October 27 at 6:30 pm
All are welcome in the St. Thomas' book club! We meet on fourth Mondays at 6:30 pm at church, and we would love to see you. Our October read is 'State of Wonder' by Ann Patchett, and we'll be meeting to discuss it on October 27th. Contact Katie Cosby with any questions, and happy reading!
All Souls' Day Service | Sunday, November 2 at 5:30 pm
On the evening of All Souls' Day (November 2), we will offer a service to remember and honor all whom we have lost this year. All the departed we have prayed for during worship in the last year are already included on the list. If you have another loved one's name you'd like to be mentioned during the service, please email Abby.
Enrich our worship
We have many opportunities available to help enrich our worship together. Want to be a worship assistant for Sunday services? Email Father Dale to be added to our list of volunteers! Would you like to sponsor the altar flowers to help make our church beautiful? Click here for available dates! Interested in hosting a coffee hour, either by brewing coffee or bringing treats to share? Click here to sign up! Thank you for all the ways you support our parish life together.