Submitted by Chuckles on Thu, 06/10/2010 - 10:10pm.
I was blessed to participate in a "Beyond Dialogue" session at Boaz & Ruth with representatives from St. Thomas. I'll never forget how special that time was-These are serious Christians unafraid to come where the
need truly is "in the hood" - modern day "Dodge City".
I just want to keep in touch.
Submitted by Cynthia Krehbiel (not verified) on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 9:20am.
I have spent a lot of time this past year looking at church websites. Yours is by far the best I've found. It covers everything I want to know and gives me a sense of the charism of your congregation while serving as a spiritual resource through the sermons and other writings. Do not doubt that your website serves as a mission of your parish beyond what it offers to your congregants.
Thank you!
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 8:06am.
I often want to come and spend time in the church before or after work for some quiet prayer time (especially in summer when there is no morning prayer service). When can the church be accessed for this purpose? Thanks.
We would love to have you come to the church to pray. If you will contact me at seaves@stthomasrichmond.org I would happy to make arrangements for you to have access at a time convenient to yourself.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 07/01/2009 - 7:50am.
The church can be accessed through the office entrance between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on Mon. - Fri. Just come to that door and the Parish Secretary can let you in. If you are talking about hours before or after that, please email me at jhdorsey@stthomasrichmond.org so that I can respond directly to you.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/18/2008 - 2:29pm.
I'm moving to the neighborhood and was checking out your site--it's great, except I was hoping to find a paragraph or two about St. Thomas himself! I hope you'll add one. Thanks!
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/14/2008 - 11:20am.
I'm headed to Richmond this weekend, so as a visitor, I'm poking around various sites to see what the style of worship is, and what music is planned for Sunday. Your site offers a great look at the parish and programs here, and in that way is quite helpful, but for a tourist or visitor looking to see where to go to church on a Sunday, the info isn't really there. High, low? formal, informal, and with Sunday being a feast day, I was hoping to find some more specific info about its celebration. Looking at the Sunday bulletin is one way to get that sense, but most churches don't have their Sunday service bulletins on line.
How great you liked our webpage. We don't tend to think of services as high or low, formal or informal, but as the space in which we gather to worship as a community where all are welcome. We, like other chuches, are composed of individuals of different backgrounds and experiences and value our life of worship as a uniting factor where we hope hearts and souls will find sacred space and a loving home. If you are ever in Richmond again we would welcome your visit.
Submitted by joan wilder (not verified) on Thu, 04/24/2008 - 4:15pm.
i would also like to know what kind of program you have for fellowship among singles - i am too old for young singles and too young for retired singles (53 years old).
also, do you have any space for relaxation/exercise activities for the staff and/or parishioners? i am a certified integral yoga teacher and have taught church groups (and others) gentle yoga classes with an emphasis on Christ-centered spirituality.
the first yoga class i took was in the parish hall of my home church in alexandria. no dogma involved, but a time to relax and reflect offered at the end.
For the most part we are pretty intergenerational and not focused on single/married/partnered issues. Single people are welcome in all our ministries and activities from supper clubs, outreach opportunities, faith formation, book clubs, mssions, and leadership in worship. We are always open to new ideas and opportunites and single people in the congregation do have things they do together. We have also had yoga offered in the parish hall in the past!
Submitted by joan wilder (not verified) on Sat, 07/05/2008 - 8:56pm.
dear sue, thank you for responding to my inquiry about offering gentle yoga classes for all ages in the parish hall.
i failed to mention that there would be no charge, on my part, as my services would be an offering to the parishioners, staff, and community, as determined by the rector.
Linc, we actually don't have video capability on the website at the moment, but we're working on it. Lucia is working on a writeup of the trip, and that should be on the website shortly.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 2:53pm.
Would like to see the minutes of Vestry meetings posted. Several years ago when the committee was surveyed feedback was received from the congregation that more timely information was needed. Maybe they are available somewhere in the church ..if so let it be known. Putting them on the web would show a committment to transparency and would assist in keeping the "people" more informed.
Thank you so much for this suggestion, which happens to be very timely! We are planning a "Vestry Bulletin Board" which will identify vestry members, post the minutes of each meeting and the monthly financial report. The information will be available in the Parish Hall. Please be aware that vestry records of this type are permanent and public. They are kept on file in the church office and anyone in the congregation is welcome to read them upon request. Also, look out for brief summaries of vestry meetings in the newsletter.
Submitted by Leslie Saul (not verified) on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 2:28pm.
Please include the date, time and place of the book group with St. Philips on the calendar and the chapter being discussed for that session. I have tried to attend but could not access the info.
Also, pleaas include times of other events, such as the Holocaust Survivor program started at 7 and there was a dinner before. the time was not readily available on line for the dinner. Thank you for the opportunity to make suggestions
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Reachng Across the Races
I was blessed to participate in a "Beyond Dialogue" session at Boaz & Ruth with representatives from St. Thomas. I'll never forget how special that time was-These are serious Christians unafraid to come where the
need truly is "in the hood" - modern day "Dodge City".
I just want to keep in touch.
Ever Learning, Always Loving, Eternally Thankful.
Kudos!
I have spent a lot of time this past year looking at church websites. Yours is by far the best I've found. It covers everything I want to know and gives me a sense of the charism of your congregation while serving as a spiritual resource through the sermons and other writings. Do not doubt that your website serves as a mission of your parish beyond what it offers to your congregants.
Thank you!
Serving Lists
Where are the September, October, November and December Serving in Worship lists?
Serving lists
September and October lists are on the webpage. Novemberand December's list is being prepared!
Prayer during off hours
I often want to come and spend time in the church before or after work for some quiet prayer time (especially in summer when there is no morning prayer service). When can the church be accessed for this purpose? Thanks.
Prayer during off hours
We would love to have you come to the church to pray. If you will contact me at seaves@stthomasrichmond.org I would happy to make arrangements for you to have access at a time convenient to yourself.
The church can be accessed
The church can be accessed through the office entrance between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on Mon. - Fri. Just come to that door and the Parish Secretary can let you in. If you are talking about hours before or after that, please email me at jhdorsey@stthomasrichmond.org so that I can respond directly to you.
What I am lookong for on the website
Specific info on adult ed offerings
Adult Ed Offerings at St. Thomas'
Coffee and Conversation is a weekly adult education offering that meets on Sundays in the Parish Hall at 10:10 am.
A Bible Study on Genesis is meeting on Thursday mornings fro 10 - 11:30 am.
I'm moving to the
I'm moving to the neighborhood and was checking out your site--it's great, except I was hoping to find a paragraph or two about St. Thomas himself! I hope you'll add one. Thanks!
St. Thomas
Great idea. We will try to do so. Please come visit. We would love to meet you.
Sue Eaves
RE: I'm moving to the...
Info on St. Thomas - without a doubt :-)...
SC
the website
I'm headed to Richmond this weekend, so as a visitor, I'm poking around various sites to see what the style of worship is, and what music is planned for Sunday. Your site offers a great look at the parish and programs here, and in that way is quite helpful, but for a tourist or visitor looking to see where to go to church on a Sunday, the info isn't really there. High, low? formal, informal, and with Sunday being a feast day, I was hoping to find some more specific info about its celebration. Looking at the Sunday bulletin is one way to get that sense, but most churches don't have their Sunday service bulletins on line.
Visitor to Richmond
How great you liked our webpage. We don't tend to think of services as high or low, formal or informal, but as the space in which we gather to worship as a community where all are welcome. We, like other chuches, are composed of individuals of different backgrounds and experiences and value our life of worship as a uniting factor where we hope hearts and souls will find sacred space and a loving home. If you are ever in Richmond again we would welcome your visit.
singles' activities
i would also like to know what kind of program you have for fellowship among singles - i am too old for young singles and too young for retired singles (53 years old).
also, do you have any space for relaxation/exercise activities for the staff and/or parishioners? i am a certified integral yoga teacher and have taught church groups (and others) gentle yoga classes with an emphasis on Christ-centered spirituality.
the first yoga class i took was in the parish hall of my home church in alexandria. no dogma involved, but a time to relax and reflect offered at the end.
thank you.
joan wilder
330-0466
Singles activities
For the most part we are pretty intergenerational and not focused on single/married/partnered issues. Single people are welcome in all our ministries and activities from supper clubs, outreach opportunities, faith formation, book clubs, mssions, and leadership in worship. We are always open to new ideas and opportunites and single people in the congregation do have things they do together. We have also had yoga offered in the parish hall in the past!
Sue
co-ed yoga for relaxation and flexibility
dear sue, thank you for responding to my inquiry about offering gentle yoga classes for all ages in the parish hall.
i failed to mention that there would be no charge, on my part, as my services would be an offering to the parishioners, staff, and community, as determined by the rector.
yours in Christ,
joan wilder
Please post Sue's sermon
Please post Sue's sermon from the Easter Vigil. Thank you
Sue's Easter Vigil Sermon
I hope you got my message that I am unable to post that sermon. It was extemporaneus I'm afraid but grateful you still want to rememebr it!
Sue
Mission trip
What is the status of Web site posting of the New Orleans Mission trip? I'd like to notify the Jacksons that their Video is on line.
Re: Mission Trip
Linc, we actually don't have video capability on the website at the moment, but we're working on it. Lucia is working on a writeup of the trip, and that should be on the website shortly.
Would like to see the
Would like to see the minutes of Vestry meetings posted. Several years ago when the committee was surveyed feedback was received from the congregation that more timely information was needed. Maybe they are available somewhere in the church ..if so let it be known. Putting them on the web would show a committment to transparency and would assist in keeping the "people" more informed.
Thank you so much for this
Thank you so much for this suggestion, which happens to be very timely! We are planning a "Vestry Bulletin Board" which will identify vestry members, post the minutes of each meeting and the monthly financial report. The information will be available in the Parish Hall. Please be aware that vestry records of this type are permanent and public. They are kept on file in the church office and anyone in the congregation is welcome to read them upon request. Also, look out for brief summaries of vestry meetings in the newsletter.
Sue Eaves
Calendar updates
Please include the date, time and place of the book group with St. Philips on the calendar and the chapter being discussed for that session. I have tried to attend but could not access the info.
Also, pleaas include times of other events, such as the Holocaust Survivor program started at 7 and there was a dinner before. the time was not readily available on line for the dinner. Thank you for the opportunity to make suggestions