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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.
Parish Office Summer Hours
Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (office staff work remotely on Fridays)
Quick Links & News ​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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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!
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Join us for a ball game! | Thursday, August 27 @ 7:05 pm
We have 16 more tickets available to the Flying Squirrels baseball game on August 27 at 7:05 pm. Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 25 to Abby in the office to reserve your complementary tickets, so we know if we need to purchase more. Come root with us for Richmond!
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Welcome Back Dinner for Families | Tuesday, September 1 at 5:30 pm
Take the night off from cooking during the beginning of the school year! Join the Children’s Ministry Team at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall for a pizza dinner, with popsicles for dessert! Come enjoy a relaxed evening with other families, learn more about the upcoming program year and important dates for your favorite events, and discover how you can help make these special events possible. We hope you’ll join us for a fun night of pizza, popsicles, and fellowship!
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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, ministry sign-ups, and more.
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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.
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Be an OystoberFest 2026 Sponsor... or help us find one!
Do you know a business that might want to be an OystoberFest 2026 sponsor? We have great opportunities available such as sponsoring our popular KidsZone and the Bike Valet! Contact Liz Pearce for more information.
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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.