Welcome to St. Thomas' Episcopal Church
3602 Hawthorne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23222
I'm New Here: What to Expect
First and foremost know we are delighted to welcome you to our congregation. 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.
We are formal in our observance of the rituals of the Episcopal Church but maintain a casual, inviting atmosphere. Parishioners occasionally bring pets! We sometimes have Mass on the Grass - the Holy Eucharist followed by all the fried chicken (or vegan offerings) you could want!
While we are a straightforward, traditional Episcopal church, we believe there is no wrong way -- just different ways. As we value all differences, we pride ourselves in coming together to be doers of God's word. We have a large parishioner base of volunteers involved in many internal and external missions.
If you have children...please bring them! Whether they choose to join Sunday School or stay in the sanctuary for the duration of the service, we as a church thrive when we worship, learn, and pray alongside them. We regularly hold special child- and youth-centered services throughout the year.
On Sunday mornings, we have several opportunities for worship and faith exploration. Services of Holy Eucharist are offered at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., both in Rite II, and a more casual "Come as you are" service at 5:30 pm. Sunday School is offered for children, youth, and adults at 9:30 am. We have a wonderful nursery for infants and children ages 0-5 during the 10:30 service.
Please consider staying after the 10:30 am service for refreshments and Coffee Hour. We'd love to greet you more warmly and answer any questions you may have!
All are welcome. Come visit us and see.