
Welcome to St. Thomas' Episcopal Church
3602 Hawthorne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23222
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Serving Opportunities at St. Thomas'
Acolyte- Participate in worship leadership by lighting & extinguishing the candles, carrying the cross or banner & assisting with the offering of bread, wine & money during Holy Eucharist. Contact Rev. Dale for more information.
Altar Flower Donations - Donate flowers to honor, celebrate or remember a loved one! Flowers are $25/vase & your special words & acknowledgement are notated in the bulletin. Click here for available dates.
Altar Flower Delivery - Deliver the altar flowers to designated persons in the parish & community after the 10:30 am Sunday service. We will provide a note from the parish along with an address. There are no flowers during Advent or Lent.
Altar Guild - Maintain & prepare the altar, flowers, elements (bread & wine), vessels, linens & sacred space set up. Contact Theresa Faina for more information.
Choir- Learn & rehearse music to sing at Sunday worship services as well as special occasions. Contact Jimmy Hicks for more information.
Coffee Hour - Set up, serve & clean up the weekly coffee hour or support the host by providing goodies to serve. Click here for available dates.
Eucharistic Minister - Assist in worship by serving communion on Sunday services or special services. Contact Rev. Dale for more information.
Food Pantry - Assist in the organization & distribution of food through St. Thomas' weekly Thursday Food Pantry. Roles include shoppers & gleaners who procure the food we distribute as well as distribution volunteers. Contact Linette for volunteer opportunities, or Kristin for other information.
Hospitality - Assist with brunches, receptions, & dinners by providing food, decorating, set-up & clean-up.
Lay Eucharist Visitor - Take communion from Sunday Eucharist to a home-bound or hospitalized parishioner. Contact Jay Douglas for more information.
Lotsa Helping Hands - Provides meals & other support to parishioners during times of need. Sign up geniuses are sent out on an individual basis, contact Susannah Raine to be added to the email list for sign ups.
Micah - Provide tutoring & support at local schools. Contact Landon Woody for more information.
OystoberFest - Volunteer for our biggest annual fundraiser.
Readers - Read the lessons, prayers of the people & the psalm (when it is not sung) during services. Contact Rev. Dale for more information.
Sunday School Teachers - Teach Sunday School during the regular Sunday School sessions. Contact Rev. Dale or Rev. Herbert for more information.
Ushers - Distribute bulletins, collect the offering, assist with special seating needs, and extend welcome before & during worship. Contact Stuart Logan for more information.
