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Exciting announcement!

We are delighted to let you know that we have a letter of agreement with the Diocese and with Dale, and that Dale will be with us as assisting clergy for an initial period of six months. This period begins on December 3. We are so pleased to welcome Dale as an official member of the St. Thomas team! Dale will be ordained to the priesthood on Sat, January 6th at 10:30 AM at All Saints on River Rd. You're invited! Please join us, all are welcome.

 

Advent Fest | December 3rd at 11:30 am

Join us Sunday after church our favorite Advent activities. All ages are welcome! Activities include graham cracker nativities, advent wreaths, and crimson tree.

 

Youth Group Cookie Decorating and Christmas Movie | Sunday, December 3rd from 2-4 pm

Don't miss this fun event- we'll be decorating cookies for the amazing volunteers at the St. Thomas Food Pantry, and we'll project a movie while we decorate! All cookie decorating supplies and snacks will be provided. See you this Sunday!

 

A Service of Community Healing from Gun Violence | Sunday December 3 at 5:30pm

Join people of faith from around Richmond for a Service of Community Healing from Gun Violence, to be held here at St. Thomas this evening, December 3.  In this second offering of the Beyond Thoughts and Prayers series, we’ll celebrate God’s rejection of gun violence through music, scripture, and proclamation, and experience God’s gift of wholeness through healing prayer, the anointing of oil, and Holy Communion.  Empowered by God’s presence, we’ll look toward taking action for change in our city.  All are invited, regardless of previous participation in the series.

 

CNC Christmas Party Drivers

The CNC Christmas Party is Tuesday, December 5th, and we need help! We will need volunteer drivers to transport people from O’Brien Home (Westwood and Chamberlayne) from 6:00 pm — 6:15 pm and back after the party around 8:00 pm on December 5th. To volunteer, please contact Margaret Woody. Thank you!

 

The Mary Whittle Concert Series presents Rejoice! Rejoice! An Advent Concert | Wednesday, December 13th at 7:00 pm
Join us for our advent concert, Rejoice! Rejoice! on Wednesday, December 13th at 7 pm. Featuring the St. Thomas Choir, singers from the Community, a professional Vocal Quartet, Flute, Oboe, Cello, and Organ. This concert is presented by St. Thomas and the Mary Whittle Concert Series. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased on the St. Thomas website using the Donate Now button (please indicate that you are purchasing a ticket for the Mary Whittle Concert Series). Cash and check are accepted in advance through the parish office or at the door. To help with ushering, ticket sales, or the reception, please click here or contact Jimmy Hicks. Thank you!

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Taize Eucharist & Sound Bath | Dec 10 at 5:30 pm

On December 10th, following the 5:30 P.M. Taize service, Jim Morgan will share his collection of singing bowls in an unique sound experience, created for meditation and relaxation. A "sound bath" is a meditative experience using sound waves produced by singing bowls, chimes, percussion, and other instruments. Using frequency and vibration, the listener is invited to simply be present (seated or reclined), focus on breath, and clear one's mind. It is an invitation to discover our deeper self and connect with the divine.

 

Donate Chunky Soups with pop tops! 

December's donation of the month is Campbell's Chunky Soup with pop top lids! Any brand will do - just look for soups that are hearty, chock full of nutrients and easy to eat with that pop top lid! These soups are favorites among many of our clients. We love to add them to our weekly pre-packed bags of food, to snack bags for our guests living in group homes and they also make an easy meal for those who are unhoused. Thanks for donating the comfort & warmth of hearty soup!

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