About Us

Welcome

St. Thomas' Episcopal Church is part of the largest diocese in the country. There are over 189 congregations in the Diocese of Virginia. We are a middle sized Episcopal church. Over the past four years, St. Thomas' Sunday School has quadrupled in membership. We continue to draw new members from the St. Thomas' Day School.

Looking through the pews on any Sunday morning at St. Thomas, one is likely to see people ranging in age from 2 weeks to 100 years. We don't have statistics, because that would be putting people into categories, which is not in line with the concept of open acceptance and non judgment to which St. Thomas is so committed. It is, however, likely that any newcomer or visitor would find another congregant at St. Thomas with whom they had something in common.

The respect for the children of St. Thomas is evident in the weekly children's sermon, the Sunday School program, and Vacation Bible School. Childrens participate in the regular ministries and special events of the congregation. Our youth like to sit together in the front pews during worship, contribute to the body of the church through particpation in worship and outreach projects, planning several worship services annually.

Young adults, young families, single parent families, mature families, mature singles; all are found at St. Thomas. This is a congregation that values being together in community and celebrates our human diversity. Whether you are young or old, married or single, baptized or unbaptized, or simply from another part of God's church we welcome your visit. We offer you hospitality and hope you will find your time with us enriching.

Come worship with us, and share in our fellowship and ministry. Tell us what it is you seek. A precious gift of our congregation is the wide range of ages and the variety of household structures bound together by sincere and mutual bonds of appreciation and respect for each person. The young are celebrated, senior members enjoyed, young adults appreciated, families embraced, singles valued, longevity of membership respected, and newcomers welcomed. We enjoy each other and look forward to the opportunity to know you should you choose to find you home with us.

More Information

You can read more about the Mission & Vision of St. Thomas, and the
History of St. Thomas.

Also, take a look at the Shrinemont Retreat and Conference Center in Orkney Springs Virginia and the Virginia Diocesan Center at Roslyn in Richmond, which are familiar to the congregation of St. Thomas'. The Diocese of Virginia offers workshops, learning opportunities, and camps and programs for children.