St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Elizabethton, Tennessee

05/30/2026

COMMUNITY YARD SALE AT ST. THOMAS

Yard Sale Vendors pleaseJoin us for a Community Yard Sale on Saturday June 6.

Location:St. Thomas Church 815 E. 2nd StreetBehind the Carter County Courthouse

Sale Hours:10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Vendor Setup:9:00 a.m.

Community vendors are welcome! Bring your own table and set up in the church yard $20 per tble Or use one of our tables for $40 per table while supply lasts.

To reserve a space, call St. Thomas at (423) 213-9373 and leave a message. Walk-up vendors are also welcome—just bring your table and items on sale day.

05/06/2026

St. Thomas May Newsletter

04/21/2026

SPRING YARD SALE - SATURDAY 9:00 - 2:00 P.M. 815 East 2nd St., Elizabethton, TN. LOTS OF GREAT ITEMS! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. We are still accepting donations of household items and spring and summer clothing (no winter clothing please). Leave a comment in this post if you have items to donate. We cannot pick up appliances or large/heavy items.

03/31/2026

Please join us for Holy Week services. Everyone is welcome at St. Thomas, Elizabethton. 🤗

03/08/2026

Inquiring minds may ask why does The Episcopal Church veil crosses in purple during Lent? The reason is to symbolize penitence, mourning, and the hidden glory of Christ, preparing us for the solemnity of Holy Week. Purple represents both royalty and suffering, marking a shift from festive, decorated spaces to a focus on Jesus's sacrifice and humility.

Key reasons for this tradition include:
Symbol of Penitence: The color purple reflects the reflective, sorrowful, and repentant nature of the Lenten season.
Shifting Focus: The veils hide the ornate, glorious crosses (often crux gemata or jeweled crosses) to help worshippers focus on the suffering of the Passion rather than the triumph of the resurrection prematurely.
Historical Significance: This, often called "Passiontide", has roots in medieval traditions of covering the altar or sacred images to create a sense of longing for Easter.
Symbol of Sin: The veiling represents how human sin obscures the vision of God's truth.

The veils are typically removed on Good Friday or during the Easter Vigil, signifying the end of the fast and the arrival of resurrection joy.

03/02/2026

02/12/2026

Ash Wednesday in the Episcopal Church marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day season of reflection and preparation for Easter. Ash Wednesday is a solemn, reflective holy day focused on repentance, humility, and renewal.

02/12/2026

Saint Thomas, Elizabethton TN
Ash Wednesday service is
February 18 at 6 pm. - Reverend Arthur Mack officiating -

01/31/2026

The Feb 1 service is cancelled due to weather.

01/24/2026

The Sunday, January 25 service at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Elizabethton is cancelled due to potential inclement weather.