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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.
Sunday Worship Schedule at St. Thomas'
8:30 am - Holy Eucharist
10:30 am - Holy Eucharist, in person and online
2nd & 4th Sundays, 5:30 pm - Taize Holy Eucharist
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
Evening Series: Episcopal 101| Mondays, May 5, 12, 19 @ 6:00 pm
Join Herbert in this three-week course to learn more about the history, rituals, and theology that make the Episcopal Church unique. Newcomers and long-timers both welcome.
Mass on the Grass and Annual Parish Picnic | Sunday, May 18 at 10:30 am
Join your St. Thomas' family for our Annual Parish Picnic on Sunday, May 18 following our 10:30 am worship service. Worship and lunch will be on the church lawn, so don't forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit on for the service. We'll provide Lee's Fried Chicken, and you'll provide the sides! Check out the list below to know what to bring for the picnic, we look forward to seeing you!
If your last name begins with.....
A - I: bring baked beans, potato salad, or pasta salad
J - R: bring vegetable, fruit, or salad
S - Z: bring dessert
If you are able to help with set up and clean up, please sign up here. Many hands make light work, and thank you!!
Mark your calendars for the Summer Worship Schedule
Our summer worship schedule begins Memorial Day weekend. Starting May 25th, we will pause our Sunday morning formation offerings and evening Taizé services until the fall.
Sunday, May 18 —no 8:30 service!
Donuts with Dave - The Finale @ 9:30 am
Mass on the Grass & Parish Picnic @ 10:30
Bring your chair or blanket! And your side dish!
Sunday, May 25 - Sunday, September 7
Sunday services at 8:30 & 10:30
Note: 10:30 services on fourth Sundays will include a children's sermon & a community birthday blessing.
Wednesday, Morning Prayer @ 8:30
Mid-week Morning Prayer will continue uninterrupted throughout the summer.
Early Bird Shrine Mont Registration!
Click here for the Registration Form
If you sign up by June 1 for the Shrine Mont Retreat, you will automatically be enrolled in the Early Bird Raffle. The first name drawn wins one free adult registration fee! The second name drawn wins a $50 gift card from the Shrine Mont Gift Shop! Just go to www.stthomasretreat.org to find more information and to register. We look forward to receiving your registration!
The bishop is coming! The bishop is coming!
On Sunday, June 8, Bishop Goff will be at St. Thomas' for our 10:30 am service. We will have a lovely reception following worship. Mark your calendars, more info and sign ups to come!
Parish Office Closed Monday, May 26th
Our parish office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday the 26th. We will reopen at 9 am on Tuesday the 27th. Thank you!
Sign up for Altar Flowers
We are moving out of the season of Lent, which means the return of Altar Flowers and dedications! Donate flowers to honor, celebrate or remember a loved one. Flowers are $25/vase & your special words & acknowledgement are notated in the bulletin. Two vases are available per Sunday, and you may choose to sponsor one or both. Click here to sign up, and thank you for helping to make our church beautiful.
Host a Coffee Hour
We've got many openings for coffee hour hosts in the coming weeks and months. 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.