09/06/2026
St. Thomas' is opening our doors for this year's Journées du patrimoine religieux!
MUSIC & CONCERTS
Friday, September 11th, 4pm “Meet the Baroque Instruments!”
Ensemble Musica Ourania (EMO) introduces and demonstrates historical instruments of the Baroque period; including baroque violin and viola; baroque winds (oboe, dulcian, traverso) and harpsichord. Musical selections will be previewed from EMO’s upcoming concert ”Italian Summer!” (7:30pm Sept 12th at St Thomas’ NDG)
All ages welcome!
Saturday, September 12th – 3PM
Organ recital by St. Thomas’ musical director and organist, Frederick Francis.
Sept 12th – 7:30PM “Italian Summer!”
Ensemble Musica Ourania performs early 18th-century Italian chamber music on baroque instruments. Sonatas for violin, oboe & harpsichord by Corelli, Vivaldi & more! Presented for this year’s anniversary celebrations – NDG 150 and St Thomas’ 185th! All ages welcome.
Peter Lekx, baroque violin; Karim Nasr, baroque winds & Jonathan Addleman, harpsichord.
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VISITS & TOURS
St. Thomas’ NDG is opening its doors to the public to discover its history and beautiful, contemporary stained glass windows through self-guided tours and kid’s activities.
Creatures, Great and Small: A scavenger hunt for kids of all ages! Can you find all of the animals hidden in the sanctuary?
Open Doors for Visitation and Self-Guided Tours:
Friday, September 11th, 12PM – 7PM
Saturday, September 12th, 2PM – 7:30PM