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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
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
The Mary Whittle Concert Series presents the Missa Gaia Earth Mass | Saturday, October 26 at 7 pm
Come to the first concert of Season II of the Mary Whittle Concert Series at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church on October 26, 2024, 7:00. The St. Thomas' Choir and Friends will join a 10 piece orchestra to sing Paul Winter's Missa Gaia/Earth Mass. This exciting work has been performed at the Cathedral of St. John's the Divine in NYC since 1981. We are delighted to bring this wonderful piece of music, along with the voices of a wolf, a whale and many birds, to our concert series.
Tickets are $20.00 and may be bought on the St. Thomas' website or at the door (cash and check only). Please put "concert" in the memo line of a check. A reception will follow the concert. There will be a sign up at a later date for those who'd like to help with ushering, ticket sales, or the reception. Thank you!
Outdoor Holy Eucharist and Blessing of the Animals | Sunday, October 13th at 10:30 am
Join us at our 10:30 service on Sunday, October 13th for an outdoor service of Holy Eucharist and Blessing of the Animals. We look forward to seeing you and your furry family members there!
Taizé Holy Eucharist & Sound Bath returns Sunday, October 13th at 5:30 pm
Please join us for our first Taizé Holy Eucharist of the program year on Sunday, October 13th 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, we will enjoy a meditative sound bath with singing bowls. We hope you will join us.
Adult Ed Series: Virtue, Vice, and the Sermon on the Mount
Sun. Oct. 6, 13, & 20 @ 9:30 am (nursery available)
In this three-week, multi-media series, Rob Peck will lead us in an inquiry into the unique demands of Christian virtue and how that conforms to – or conflicts with – the life that our contemporary culture encourages.
Prayer Vigil for Kairos Inside Weekend
Deacon Christine will be serving at Central Virginia Correctional Unit for their Kairos Inside Weekend, October 18-21. There will be a prayer vigil happening during her time ministering at CVCU. Click here to sign up for a time slot, and thank you for praying for the attendees of this event.
Join the Micah Initiative
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church has an opportunity for outward service in the form of tutoring Richmond Public School students. The Micah Initiative, an ecumenical program piloted by Richmond Hill, facilitates access for members of different faith groups to provide much needed enrichment as tutors on a volunteer basis. Landon Woody is a long time participant and regularly meets with a vibrant group at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church. She hopes to recruit interested parishioners from St. Thomas' to help grow the initiative even further. What a meaningful way to be doers of the Word! Please reach out to Landon Woody for details.
Register for Confirmation Classes
Sign up is open for Confirmation Classes this fall! All young people in grades 8-12 who have not been confirmed or taken a confirmation class are invited and encouraged. Completion of the entire class is required for participants to be eligible for confirmation, and makeup classes will not be offered. A retreat will happen closer to the Bishop's visit, with the date to be announced later. Registration will close October 13th, so click here to register today! Please email Katie Cosby or visit our FAQ page if you have any questions.
CONFIRMATION CLASS SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 27, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Sunday, November 10, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm