Adults @ St. Thomas
Adult Formation: Adult formation takes place every Sunday at 9:30 am in the Parish Hall.
September & October 2023 - "I was in prison and you came to visit me... I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:36, 40) We will explore the realities of imprisoned folks, services that care for them, and how we are called to serve.
Sept. 24: The Rev. Deacon Christine Garcia, chaplain at the Goochland Women’s Prison and previously wrongly incarcerated person will share her story, her call to serve, and how we might live out Christ’s command to minister to the imprisoned.
Oct. 1: No Adult Education due to the Shrine Mont Parish Retreat
Oct. 8: Leach Clancy, Case Manager, from OAR of Richmond, Inc. (Opportunity, Alliance and Reentry), will discuss their program and their vision of a community that advocates for the fully-recognized humanity of those affected by the criminal justice system.
Oct. 15: Dr. Sarah Scarborough founded Real Life in 2016 a response to the growing number of challenges faced by men and women exiting incarceration in Richmond, Virginia. Learn about this program and how we might help.
Oct 22: Join Nan Carmack for a reflection on the information received over the month as we discuss a St. Thomas response to ministering to the imprisoned and formerly incarcerated people in Richmond.
Oct. 29: No Sunday School—family worship and children’s choir performance.
November preview: The Rev. Deacon Dale Smith will lead a series on the Beatitudes.
Men's Corps: The Men's Corps is a group of men who organize for the purposes of fellowship and service. The big event of the year for St. Thomas Men's Corps is Oystoberfest. The Men's Corps has been the central organization behind this fun event for over 10 years. Last year we raised over $25,000 for St. Thomas ministries! We organize everything from the oysters, to the music stage, to the kids zone, to the volunteers that help put it on. So come on out for fun, fellowship, and helping out your neighbor! The St. Thomas Men's Corps needs YOU!!! Contact Dan Hicks, Robert Wyant, or Larry Meier for more info.
Women of St. Thomas: The Women of St. Thomas join together in fellowship for speakers, social events, and projects to raise funds for our Anne Woodrum Board Scholarships. These scholarships are given to high school seniors who have contributed to the life of St. Thomas over the years. We have had a variety of fundraiser events such as a silent auction, December Wreath making, selling St. Thomas Christmas ornaments, and selling Eliza Askin prints of St. Thomas. All women are welcome to attend any and all events, and suggestions for speakers and events are encouraged.