Christian Education at St. Thomas'

The Christian Education Ministry at St. Thomas' Church seeks to be relevant to context of our church and community. The Faith Formation Committee plans, coordinates, facilitates and evaluates the Christian Education programs of our church.

Listed below are specific details of the ministry of Christian Education at St. Thomas' Church. If you would like to find ways to participate in the ministry of Christian Education, please see our Service In Education page.

Middle School Sunday SchoolSunday School for ages 0 -18: Sunday Mornings - 10:10 AM Sept. - May.

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Children's Ministries: Children's Ministry at St. Thomas' is built around Sunday School, Lenten Programs, Church Seasonal Celebration and Children's Time during the adult sermon in worship

Youth Ministries and Youth Group Activities: The Youth Ministry at St. Thomas' is built upon the four areas of study, worship, service and fellowship.

Coffee and Conversation for Adults: Sunday Christian Education for adults at St. Thomas' takes the form of a discussion group that covers a different topic each week, usually based on a partcular theme for each Sunday. Led by area speakers, lay leaders in the church, and staff, this is a time of extra study and focus upon the Christian life.

Explorer's Class: This class is offered once a year before the Bishop's Visitation for any adults interested in exploring their faith and meeting others who are likewise embarked on this exploration. The class meets once a week for six consecutive weeks, and everyone is welcome; those asking hard questions about their faith; those seeking to know more about the Christian faith, the Episcopal Church, or Saint Thomas; those seeking renewal of their faith. It is required for baptism as an adult, confirmation or reception into the Episcopal Church and for a formal re-affirmation of faith.

Book Groups: Opportunities to enroll in six week courses to study a particular book of the Bible or a book of interest are offered throughout the year. These groups usually meet in the evening.

Young Women's Study and Prayer Group "Sisters in Christ" : Meets weekly during the day from September through May for Bible study, prayer and fellowship.

Education for Ministry: St. Thomas' hosts an EFM group. This is a study group meeting once a week fro three eyars to provide adults with a more in depth study of faith and theology. St. Thomas' Group is in its second year.