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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 - Taizé 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
Herbert and St. T in the news!
Did you see the article in the most recent issue of North of the James featuring Herbert and the St. T food pantry? Journalist Charles McGuigan visited St. Thomas' on a food pantry distribution day recently to interview Herbert and learn more about the work we do in our community. Click here to read the article!
The Practice of Contemplative Prayer | Mondays at 7:30 pm
Our Monday Contemplative Prayer group resumes this coming Monday, January 5, now starting at 7:30 pm! All are welcome to join Herbert on Monday evenings to will discuss and participate in different forms and types of contemplation with God and each other. This includes 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.
Taizé Holy Eucharist & Sound Bath | Sunday, January 11th at 5:30 pm
St. Thomas' invites you to our more casual Taizé Holy Eucharist service every second and fourth Sunday at 5:30 pm. The music emphasizes simple phrases, usually lines from Psalms or other pieces of Scripture, repeated and sometimes also sung in canon. Following the service every second Sunday, we enjoy a meditative sound bath with singing bowls. Please join us.
Caretaker Conversation Circle | Weds., Jan. 14 @ 4:30 pm
This group is for anyone who is (or has been) the primary caretaker for a loved one. Caretaking can be exhausting, isolating work. We don’t have to do it alone.
Office Closed January 19th
Our Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20th at 9 am.
Annual Parish Meeting is Sunday, January 25 at 9:30 am
Mark your calendars! Our Annual Parish Meeting is on Sunday, January 25th at 9:30 am. Join us for updates from 2025 on our Ministries, Programs, Activities, and Finances. The meeting will be streamed for those who are not able to attend in person, with the link provided at a later date.
January Book Club
All are welcome in the St. Thomas' book club! Our January read is 'The Hidden Life of Trees' by Peter Wohlleben, and we'll be meeting to discuss it on Monday, January 26 at 6:30 pm. Contact Katie Cosby with any questions, and happy reading!
Inclement Weather Policy
When weather strikes, we want to make sure you know where to look for St. Thomas' closing status. Please note that the parish office follows the closing schedule of the Richmond City Public Schools. If they're closed or delayed, we are too! If we decide to cancel worship services for inclement weather, we will send out a special ecomm. Stay safe out there!
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.