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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 at St. Thomas'
8:30 am - Holy Eucharist
10:30 am - Holy Eucharist, in person and online
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
Theology on Tap @ Ardent Craft Ales: 3200 W. Leigh St. | Wednesday, July 16 @ 4:30 pm
Join us for our next Theology on Tap event on Wednesday, July 16 at 4:30 pm. Hang out, have a drink of your choice–& discuss a theological question! Hosted by Rev. Dale.
Join us for a ball game & fireworks! | Saturday, July 26 @ 6:00 pm
We have 10 tickets still available to the Flying Squirrels baseball game on July 26th at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP to Abby in the Parish Office to reserve your complementary tickets, and so we know if we need to purchase more. Come root with us for Richmond!
Mark your calendars for Book Club | Monday, July 28 @ 6:30 pm
Mark your calendars for our July Book Club meeting on Monday, 7/28 at 6:30 pm in Katie Cosby's office. Our title for July is "Martyr!" by Kaveh Akbar. Happy reading, everyone!
Parenting Conversation Circle
Parenting has its joys and challenges at every age and stage. Whether your kids are 4 months or 40 years old, you are invited and encouraged to join this conversation circle. We don’t have to do this alone, either. Hosted by Katie Cosby and the Rev. Jennifer Lazzuri in the parish hall.
Weds July 30 @ 6:30 pm
Weds Aug 27 @ 6:30 pm
Caretaking Conversation Circle | Wednesday, Aug 13 @ 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. This group is hosted by Rev. Dale in the parish hall.
Summer Self-Care & Prayer Opportunities
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Monday Morning Yoga: upstairs Meeting Room @ 8:30 am, June 23 through Aug 25
Join Heather Morgan, registered yoga teacher, for a 45 minute session of gentle yoga.
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Tuesday Morning Meditation: upstairs Meeting Room @ 8:30 am, ongoing throughout summer
Join Brenda Burgner, certified Mindfulness Teacher, for a session of guided meditation.
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Wednesday Morning Prayer: in the Sanctuary @ 8:30 am, ongoing throughout summer
Join us in choir stalls to start the day with the Daily Office & fellowship.
Summer Hygiene Product Drive
Hygiene products are essential but not always accessible to all. Help us gather new, unopened hygiene products to share with our community this summer. Many thanks for donating & being part of the St. T's Food Pantry Team!!
Most needed hygiene items are:
bar soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, 3 in 1 combined shampoo/conditioner/body wash, body lotion, lip balm, tooth brushes, tooth paste, deodorant, face wash, facial moisturizer, make up remover wipes, toilet paper, tampons, pads.
St. Thomas's Annual Shrine Mont Retreat | Sept 26-28
Surrounded by the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley, we have the opportunity to deepen our connection with each other and with our faith at our annual parish Shrine Mont retreat. This retreat offers a sanctuary for reflection, renewal, and growth, and it’s also a whole lot of fun to spend time with each other in this special place! Click here for our website dedicated to the retreat where you will find photos, registration, and loads of information about our time together at Shrine Mont!
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.