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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 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Slow Art @ the VMFA | July 11 at 1 pm
Join museum docent (& Episcopalian!) Douglas D'Urso for a guided, intentional look at two pieces of art with Christian themes. The docent will discuss the following works: The Assumption of the Virgin with St. Thomas and Two Donors, by Andrea Di Bartolo, circa 1390s, and The Virgin and Child with Young Saint John the Baptist, by Francesco D'ubertini Verdi, circa 1540s. Meet up will be at 1 pm in VMFA lobby. Turn right at the customer service desk and gather in front of the sculpture titled "Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos." The docent presentation will last 45 minutes to an hour. Gallery stools will be available to those who need them. Afterwards, we'll gather for some fellowship in the cafe. See you there!
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Choir Cabaret Concert | Saturday, July 18 at 7:00 pm
The choir will present a Cabaret on July 18, 2026 at 7:00 to start a fund drive to raise money for new choir robes. The choir will sing several secular choral pieces as well as individuals singing their favorite pieces. The program will feature songs from all genres and promises to be a fun, less-than-an-hour evening, followed by a reception provided by the Vestry. Read more about this evening here.
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Roll into Retirement with Katie and Dave | Sunday, July 19 at 5:30 pm
Join us for one last celebration of Katie and Dave’s retirement at Ashland Skateland on July 19 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Please plan to pay for skate rental and food/beverages. ALL parishioners are invited and welcome, we would love to see everyone for our grand finale!
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St. Thomas’ Cornhole Tournament | Saturday, July 25 at 3:00 pm
St. Thomas’ Fun and Fellowship Committee is holding its first cornhole tournament on World Cornhole Day! Cornhole is a game involving two teams of two, throwing beanbags at a board with a hole in it. Kind of like horseshoes, but more fun! It is an all-ages, all-abilities activity. Choose a teammate or let us pick one for you. We will create brackets and declare a champion cornhole team! If all of this sounds like fun but you don’t want to play, you can be a scorekeeper (if you can add and subtract, you’ll be great at scorekeeping!) You can also just show up to cheer on the competitors. All are welcome! We would also love to borrow any cornhole sets that are out there. We will hold this event rain or shine or extremely hot. We can play in the air-conditioned Parish Hall if necessary. There will be drinks and corny snacks available. Please click here to sign up to play, keep score, and/or bring a cornhole set.
Summer Parish Read | ‘The Wounded Healer’ by Henri Nouwen
A spiritual classic about the ministry of caring for others. 100 pages. This book is easily available at libraries and online stores, and a few loaner copies will be set out in by the parish office. Rev. Herbert & Rev. Dale will lead two discussions about the book. One will take place after worship on Sunday August 16th, and the other on Thursday August 20th at 8:30am, at The Smoky Mug (2930 North Ave). All are welcome. Even if you don't read or finish the book, you will be able to engage with the ideas.
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​St. Thomas's Annual Shrine Mont Retreat: A Sacred Pause
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 from October 2 - 4, 2026. 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! Visit www.stthomasretreat.org for our website dedicated to the retreat where you will find photos, registration, and loads of information about our time together at Shrine Mont!
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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.