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Gospel Mass
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Temporary Parish Office Hours
Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (office staff work remotely on Fridays)
Quick Links & News ​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Spirit Lab | Tuesday, Oct 27 at 6:00 pm
Join Rev. Herbert to explore various spiritual practices and for some spiritual direction, too. Meets every other Tuesday through Dec 8.
Potluck Bible Study: The Gospel of Mark | Wednesday evenings @ 6pm, in the parish hall, Oct 28 - Nov 18
In the Gospel of Mark, there's no virgin birth, no resurrection appearances, and Jesus's miracles don't always work. Plus, he loses his patience with everyone around him on a regular basis! Yet, Mark begins the story by proclaiming that we're about to hear the good news of Jesus the messiah, the Son of God. Join Rev. Dale for a four evening study of this earliest of the gospels, over the course of which we'll try to understand how Mark defines good news, messiah, and Son of God, as well as what a "gospel" is as a literary form. We'll approach Mark's story through both scholarly and devotional lenses, as a theological and literary document... and will do so with both reverence and a sense of humor.
Drinks and snacks will be provided each week, but attendees are encouraged to bring a dish or snack to share. It would be great if no one had to go home after and cook. We'll wrap up each evening by 7:30 at the latest.
Homework by first session: Read the first two chapters of Mark -- they're short!
Homework by the second session: Read the rest of the gospel -- also short!
Commemoration of the Dead Service | Sunday, November 1 at 5:30 pm
Please join us as we offer a service to remember and honor all whom we have lost this year. All the departed we have prayed for during worship in the last year are already included on the list. If you have another loved one's name you'd like to be mentioned during the service, please email Charlotte at office@stthomasrichmond.org.
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Save the Date for the 2026 Holiday Bazaar
Mark your calendars for this year’s Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 21 from 9 am – 2 pm. Enjoy unique crafts, beautiful artwork, raffle baskets, peanut brittle, and more. Stay tuned for more information!
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​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.