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I'm New
We know finding a church can be hard. We were all new to St. Thomas once, so let us tell you a little about ourselves. We are a place for knowing Christ and making Christ known. We are a congregation that seeks, welcomes, and v...Read More ›
Joining St. Thomas
After worshipping with St. Thomas and meeting other members of Christ's body in this community, if you discern that this is where God is calling you to live out the vows of baptism, we invite you to become a member of St. Thomas. Baptism in any ch...Read More ›
Welcome
You are welcome here at St Thomas! We are a church of loving, committed and searching Christians who value diversity and cherish the gifts of young and old alike. We welcome ALL God’s children into our sacramental community, respecting the dign...Read More ›
Who We Are
We Love Every Person - all people everywhere and the individual standing before us. We are a community of learning grounded in scripture and open to new ideas. We are a vibrant community with beautiful worship in which God speaks through liturgy,...Read More ›
Annual Reports
One of the ways you can get to know St. Thomas is to read our Annual Parish Reports. Each January we create two versions of this report – a summary report and a long version. Annual Parish Reports. Each January we create two versions of this rep...Read More ›
History of St. Thomas
In 1957, the Diocese of Atlanta, under the leadership and direction of the Rt. Rev. Randolph Claiborne, began discussion about starting a second Episcopal Church in Columbus. In 1958 a group of Trinity parishioners petitioned to form a new congreg...Read More ›
The Windows of St. Thomas
The stained glass windows in the nave of St. Thomas depict major scenes from The Old and New Testaments. There are six main window panels, three on each side of the nave, with each panel depicting five different biblical scenes. The scenes ru...Read More ›
Staff & Clergy
By virtue of Baptism, we are all called and equipped by the Holy Spirit for ministry through the Church and in the world. Our staff lead ministries of worship, formation, service, community, administration, and hospitality to help St. Thomas membe...Read More ›
Worship
We Love God - through worship, sacraments, prayer, attention to the scriptures, and how we live. Above our altar, you will read Dominus Meus Et Deus Meus. These words, “My Lord and My God,” were spoken by St. Thomas to the risen Christ after ...Read More ›
Baptism
Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble. Book of Common Prayer, p. 298. All people of all ages are invited to the waters of Baptism. S...Read More ›
Confirmation & Reception
Baptism is full initiation into the Church. If you have never been baptized, we invite you to make this commitment. Confirmation marks a mature affirmation of the Baptismal Covenant. If you were baptized long ago at a young age and now wish to cla...Read More ›
The Word & the Holy Communion
The Service of the Word includes prayers, Scripture readings, the sermon, and a Creed. These help us focus on God’s work in the world and the good news of Jesus. Holy Communion is a sacrament in which we receive holy gifts and become holy peop...Read More ›
This Sunday
New to St. Thomas? Fill out our Online Welcome Card. 8:30 BULLETIN HERE February 23 For a copy of our 10:30 bulletin click here to be added to our email newsletter list or find a link in the ...Read More ›
Music
St. Thomas has a long history of excellence in music . We sing Anglican classics as well as music of living Episcopal composers. We have commissioned several choral and handbell works. The St. Thomas Choir also likes to travel, and in the last dec...Read More ›
Choir
This non-auditioned choir sings for the 10:30 worship service and for special services during the church year. Singing in the choir requires an enthusiasm for choral singing and basic music reading skills. The St. Thomas choir is composed of adult...Read More ›
Summer Choir
This is an inter-generational choir that provides general musical leadership while the St. Thomas Choir is off in the summer. This non-vested choir meets in the choir room at 10 AM to prepare for the service at 10:30. This is a perfect time to bri...Read More ›
Instrumentalists
If you play a musical instrument proficiently we would love to feature you in our services. Please contact Organist and Choir Master, Rick McKnight, directly.Read More ›
Past Performances
Click on the image to read more. St. Thomas Episcopal Church Choir, sings Ubi Caritas in the Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral in Ely, United Kingdom. St. Thomas Episcopal Church Choir at Ely Cathedral in Ely, United King...Read More ›
Adult Formation
Growing in Christ is a lifelong journey, shaped by worship, service, study, and prayer. At St. Thomas, we gather online and in person to learn together. Here are some of our adult formation offerings.Read More ›
Learn
We Learn - taught by scripture, tradition, and reason through the work of the Holy Spirit. As Episcopalians, we look to scripture (the Bible, both Hebrew and Christian scriptures), tradition (the teaching and practice of the church over centuries...Read More ›
Help Us Connect! Volunteers Needed!
posted on Dec 17, 2021Volunteers are needed to serve as Sunday Coffee Hosts. For now, you don’t need to bring any food, but we do need a few people to help return items to the kitchen after Sunday fellowship time is over. This is a good way for children and families ...
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Baptism at St. Thomas
posted on Dec 17, 2021Our next scheduled Baptism dates are the Baptism of our Lord on January 9, the Easter Vigil on April 16, the Day of Pentecost on June 5. To schedule baptism, contact Rev. Grace.
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Stewardship Reflection from Wilson Ford
posted on Dec 6, 2021Our 2022 Beginning Anew pledge campaign continues. Wilson Ford spoke on Sunday about what St. Thomas means to him. You can watch his message here or read below. Please turn in pledge cards by December 5. Learn more about our stewardship campaign a...
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A Message from Rick McKnight - Travel with Us!
posted on Dec 6, 2021Are you ready to travel again? I’d love for you to consider joining the choir on their pilgrimage to Ireland July 1-11. You don’t have to be a singer although we’d love to have you come to one of the 6 evenings we’ll sing. We’ll be based...
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Stewardship Reflection from Paul and Elizabeth Hostetter
posted on Nov 17, 2021Our 2022 Beginning Anew pledge campaign kicked off this week. Elizabeth and Paul Hostetter spoke on Sunday about what St. Thomas means to them. If you did not pick up a pledge packet on Sunday, watch for it in the mail. Please return pledges by De...
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The Episcopal Communities Foundation Advent Calendar
posted on Nov 17, 2021The Episcopal Communities Foundation (of the diocese of Atl) has created an Advent Calendar. Outreach ministries throughout the diocese, including CVEM are featured in the calendar and are beneficiaries of the proceeds from sale of the calendars. ...
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Episcokid Event Signup!
posted on Nov 13, 2021Time to prepare for a busy season. Episcokids of all ages are needed and can fill multiple positions. We need these numbers to help us plan for materials and supplies. Thank you in advance for making our jobs at St. Thomas easier! Click here for...
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AED Training
posted on Nov 13, 2021St. Thomas Vestry recently approved the purchase of an Automated External Defibrilator (AED). An AED is used to revive a person who has suffered sudden cardiac arrest. Because we value life and love our neighbors, our Vestry felt it was important ...
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Baptism Sundays
posted on Nov 13, 2021Our next opportunities for baptism are on November 21, December 19, and January 9. If you would like to receive the sacrament of Baptism, or if you or a family member were baptized at St. Thomas or elsewhere during the pandemic and would like for ...
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Announcing Wynnton Neighborhood Network Shoppers
posted on Nov 13, 2021A new way to support WNN Food Pantry! WNN receives weekly food deliveries from Feeding the Valley as well as donations of canned goods from partner congregations. Because the supply varies, they often have to go shopping to get specific items need...
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Wednesday Word: Beginning Anew
posted on Nov 13, 2021Friends, Several flowering bushes on the church campus are blooming. I'm sure they are all an encore variety, bred to bloom in fall as well as spring. While I love fall leaves in November, I am enjoying these signs of new life. St. Thomas feel...
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Wednesday Word: O blest communion...
posted on Nov 13, 2021When we chose this line from the hymn For All the Saints as our theme for our All Saints celebrations, we did not know how timely it would be. It was a blessing to begin sharing communion in two kinds last Sunday, with bread and wine for the f...
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St. Thomas Day School Enrollment
posted on Oct 5, 2021St. Thomas Day School is now enrolling for early registration for the 2021-2022 school year. Ages range from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We currently have 1 infant room, two toddler rooms, two 2 year old rooms and 1 three year old class and 1 Pre-K cl...
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Beginning Anew
posted on Nov 14, 2021Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost 1 Samuel 1:4-20 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25 Mark 13:1-8
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Job: Oh that I Knew Where I Might Find Him
posted on Oct 10, 2021The 20th Sunday after Pentecost Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Psalm 22:1-15 Hebrews 4:12-16 Mark 10:17-31
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Job: Life is Hard
posted on Oct 3, 2021The 19th Sunday after Pentecost Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Psalm 26 Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 Mark 10:2-16
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The Lord is on Our Side
posted on Sep 26, 2021The 18th Sunday after Pentecost Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 124 James 5:13-20 Mark 9:38-50
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The Way of the Righteous
posted on Sep 19, 2021The 17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Proverbs 31:10-31 Psalm 1 James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Mark 9:30-37
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The Spiritual Journey of the Psalms
posted on Sep 12, 2021The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38
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The Psalms: Hymns for Hard Times
posted on Sep 5, 2021The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Psalm 125 James 2:1-10, [11-13], 14-17 Mark 7:24-37
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Unintended Consequences & Unexpected Good
posted on Aug 16, 2020Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
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