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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.
Summer Sunday Worship Schedule
8:30 am - Holy Eucharist
10:30 am - Holy Eucharist, in person and online
*Please note that Taizé Holy Eucharist is paused until September.
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 Summer Hours
Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (office staff work remotely on Fridays)
Quick Links & News
Summer Parish Read Book Discussions begin next Sunday, August 16
Rev. Herbert & Rev. Dale will lead two discussions about the book The Wounded Healer’ by Henri Nouwen starting next Sunday. One will take place at church after worship on Sunday, August 16, and the other at The Smoky Mug on Thursday, August 20 at 8:30 am. All are welcome. Even if you didn’t read or finish the book, you will be able to engage with the ideas.
Theology on Tap | Wednesday, August 19 @ 4:30 pm at Ardent Brewing
Join Rev. Dale for the last round of Theology on Tap this summer. Meet with friends, have a drink of your choice, & discuss some theological questions! All invited.
Backpack and Educator Blessing
Join us at 10:30 on Sunday, August 23 for our annual Blessing of the Backpacks! Kids of all ages are invited to bring their backpack, school bag, or work bag to receive a blessing and a hangtag for their bag. This year, we will also include a blessing for all educators and school administrators.
August Book Club | Monday, August 24 @ 6:30 pm
All are welcome to our book club meeting on Monday, August 24 at 6:30 pm. Our August read is 'Land' by Maggie O'Farrell. Contact Marilyn Rice with any questions, happy reading!
Kickoff Sunday is September 13
Mark your calendars NOW for the official start of the program year at St. Thomas'! On Sunday, September 13, we'll be welcoming a new year together with the start of Sunday School, evening Taizé services, ministry sign-ups, and more.
OystoberFest returns Saturday, October 17, 2026!
Our biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up soon, and we need your help. The OystoberFest Sign-Up Genius is now live! Please check it out at https://oystoberfest.com/volunteer.php and grab a slot or two as we look to fill out our roster for the event.
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 helping with coffee hour, either by bringing treats to share or helping with clean up? Click here to sign up! Thank you for all the ways you support our parish life together.