St. Thomas Episcopal Church

09/07/2026

Church and School closed today, September 7th for Labor Day. We will resume normal office hours, 9:00am-4:00pm tomorrow.

09/07/2026

Fr. Mike’s fourth sermon, “The Power of a Hard Conversation” from our ongoing 5-week series, “Seventy-Seven Times: The Freedom of Forgiveness,” is available now!
Missed Sunday? No worries! You can watch this sermon and catch up on past sermons and services anytime on our YouTube channel. Tune in, catch up, and join us as we explore the freedom that comes through forgiveness.
https://youtu.be/EEAwSn5-200

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09/06/2026

Join us for our Annual Church Picnic & Rally Day on Sunday, September 13th at 11:30am in the Woehler Family Center.

Come enjoy a time of fellowship and learn more about the different ministries offered at St. Thomas. You’ll also have the opportunity to sign up and find a place to get involved.

Please bring a side or dessert to share. Meat and drinks will be provided.

We also need volunteers to help prepare and set up for the picnic on Saturday, September 12th at 4:00pm. We’ll be setting up tables and chairs and getting everything ready for a wonderful day together. Students can earn service hours for their participation!

We’d love your help—whether you’re serving on Saturday or joining us on Sunday, we hope to see you there!

09/06/2026

Some of the hardest moments in relationships require more than simply “letting it go.” Sometimes, forgiveness begins with a difficult conversation.

Today, September 6, we continue Seventy-Seven Times: The Freedom of Forgiveness with “The Power of a Hard Conversation.”

In Matthew 18, Jesus gives us a path toward addressing hurt and seeking reconciliation when someone has sinned against us. Join us for worship at 8am or 10am this morning as we consider what it means to have the courage to speak honestly and pursue restoration.

If you missed a previous Sunday, you can catch up by watching our sermons on YouTube—link in bio.



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Email from St. Thomas Episcopal Church & School Join us for worship at 8am or 10am September 6, 2026 Join us today for worship! Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00am in person only Holy Eucharist Rite II & Chi

09/05/2026

Join us for a Discipleship Hour series with Fr. Mike, beginning September 20th at 9:00am in the Parish Hall.

“Teach Us to Pray: The Collect as Window into the Church Year”
Over four weeks, we’ll explore how the Collects we pray connect us to the seasons of the Church Year and shape the way we understand and practice our faith.

📖 September 20 — The Anatomy of a Collect
Structure, with Advent as our first example

📖 September 27 — Christmas/Epiphany
Incarnation and Light

📖 October 4 — Lent/Easter
Penitence, Redemption, and New Life

📖 October 11 — Ordinary Time
Faithfulness in the Everyday

Come learn, reflect, and grow in faith as we discover how the prayers of the Church can deepen our understanding of God and the Christian life.

We hope you’ll join us!

09/03/2026

Hey, did you know Father Mike has a dog at home? If you missed Sunday’s Children’s Sermon, you can watch it back now on our YouTube channel to hear all about the adventure he had while walking his dog!
https://youtu.be/80UKuf-Bbdc

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09/03/2026

📰 Thursday Notes is here!

Stay connected with all the latest news, updates, events, and happenings at St. Thomas’s. Our weekly e-newsletter is now available to read!

👉 Read this week’s Thursday Notes using the link below or through the link in our bio.


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09/03/2026

Give your child the opportunity to grow in faith and music! 🎶

Our Children’s Music Program is a fun and supportive place for children to sing, play, build confidence, and discover the joy of making music together. Most importantly, they’ll learn to use their voices to sing God’s praise and discover His love through music.

Cherubs
Kindergarten–1st Grade
Wednesdays | 5:00–6:00pm
Begins September 9th

Junior Choristers
2nd–5th Grade
Wednesdays | 4:30–6:00pm
Begins September 9th

Senior Choristers
6th–12th Grade
Sundays | Following 10:00am worship–12:00pm
Begins September 20th

Come be part of a community where children can grow in creativity, teamwork, confidence, and a lifelong love of music.

Ready to register? Click the link below or visit the link in our bio to sign up:
https://tom1604.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/7b94d778-8954-46a8-ae3e-59ce97a1709d

For more information, contact Laurel, Director of Children’s Music, at [email protected].

09/03/2026

Here's the truth: forgiveness isn't about changing them. It's about freeing you. Forgiveness doesn't mean reconciliation, restored trust, or removing consequences. It means showing up with the right heart. That's what depends on you.

09/02/2026

Some of the hardest moments in relationships require more than simply “letting it go.” Sometimes, forgiveness begins with a difficult conversation.

On Sunday, September 6th, we continue Seventy-Seven Times: The Freedom of Forgiveness with “The Power of a Hard Conversation.” In Matthew 18, Jesus gives us a path toward addressing hurt and seeking reconciliation when someone has sinned against us.

Join us at 8am or 10am worship as we consider what it means to have the courage to speak honestly and pursue restoration.

Missed a previous Sunday? You can always catch up by watching our sermons on YouTube—link in bio.