St Thomas Episcopal Church, Amenia Union

03/19/2026

Please join us for Holy Week and Easter services!

12/19/2025

You're invited to join us!

This Sunday at 10:30am we will receive a visit from the Right Reverend Matthew F. Heyd, Bishop of New York, who will celebrate the Feast of St. Thomas with us. Please join us for a festive potluck afterward and conversation with the bishop.

And on Wednesday, Christmas Eve, please join us for Christmas Lessons and Carols at 5pm. Join friends, family, neighbors, and new faces to celebrate the Birth of Jesus with carols, readings, and prayers.

11/18/2025

Dear Neighbors,

We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support that the Food of Life/Comida de Vida Pantry has received over the last few weeks. It is our joy to share food with neighbors in our community. Over the last three weeks, we’ve distributed over 20,000 meals-worth of food. That’s just from distributing our 3-day grocery bags to families in Amenia, Dover, Millerton, and nearby Connecticut.

We couldn’t have done it without our steadfast volunteers and are delighted that so many have expressed interest in wanting to volunteer. We also could not continue to distribute that much food without the support of generous donors.

Many have been asking, “What does the pantry need?”

- Cash, check, or online donations are the most helpful for us to continue buying the nutritious food we serve. In the past few weeks there have been many donations of food and grocery items from generous friends. While those contributions are appreciated and welcomed, the high volume of people seeking food makes dollar donations especially important because they make it possible to purchase from the NYS Regional Foodbank and local vendors at discounted rates. And they ensure that we can provide the right balance of protein, vegetables and dairy products to our neighbors.
To donate online, https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/917fb1e5-8e32-40b3-bd13-ee0fefb6d4b0
- We also need volunteers on Friday – as it gets colder, a large team of volunteers is needed to function smoothly so that everyone can have breaks to warm up during the distribution. Please consider coming in around 3:30pm or 4pm to replace the earlier volunteers! To sign up: https://www.stthomasamenia.com/volunteer
- If you speak Spanish, the Amenia site would love to have you from 2pm to 5pm and our Dover site really needs more Spanish-speaking or bilingual volunteers from 6pm to 8pm.

Again, from all of our neighbors, those who come for food and those who come to give it out, thank you for your support. The government shutdown that prompted increased interest in the pantry may be coming to an end but the need for food – the need for community – and our mission to address that need continues.

11/05/2025

Free Workshop Reminder: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's -

In collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association of the Hudson Valley, with support from the New York State Department of Health.

10/19/2025

Please join us on November 9th at 12:30pm in the Parish Hall! In collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association of the Hudson Valley, with support from the New York State Department of Health. Please register ahead of time by phone (1-800-272-3900) or email ([email protected]).

In collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association of the Hudson Valley, with support from the New York State Department of Health.

10/10/2025

Some shots from our lively Blessing of the Animals, last Saturday, the Feast of St. Francis of Asisi. 22 animals were blessed, including two Shetland ponies, a chicken, and many cats & dogs. A loving and cute pit bull named Antonio is adoptable through the Animal Farm Foundation.

We're grateful to Animal Farm Foundation, The Little Guild, and Hope Rising Farm for joining us and bringing their animal companions. The Episcopal Diocese of New York

10/03/2025

07/19/2025

Final Chance! Know Your Rights Training TONIGHT -

This is your last chance to register for tonight’s Know Your Rights training, co-hosted by St. Thomas and the Episcopal Diocese of New York. This free online session is essential for anyone who wants to stand with and support our immigrant neighbors.

07/15/2025

Know Your Rights Online Training SATURDAY 7 PM -

This Saturday, St. Thomas and the Episcopal Diocese of New York invite you to a free online “Know Your Rights” training—an essential session for anyone who wants to stand with and support immigrant neighbors.

06/20/2025

July Volunteer Sign-up Is Here! -

We are STILL NOT ready to begin using the new scheduling system yet, so we’re still using this existing method. It’s been more challenging than expected, but not to worry! Things will just proceed as usual until it’s ready.

06/14/2025

Come see us at the Rattlesnake Run! -

Today the Wassaic Project hosts its annual Rattlesnake Run, where money is raised for local causes. Several runners have signed up to have their sponsorships directed toward our pantry and we’ll have a table there to talk about our mission and recruit new volunteers.