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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 2 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 ›
Sermons this Summer: Theology on Stage
posted on May 19, 2023Rev. Grace has wanted to do this for years, and the time finally seems right. Sermons this summer will use favorite musicals from stage and screen to illuminate the wisdom and truth of the scriptures for the day. We won’t watch or sing songs fro...
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Summer of Service
posted on May 19, 2023You may have heard about Phase I of our strategic planning process - a proposal to improve accessibility on our campus by creating a driveway closer to the doors, adding parking spaces and a covered drop off near the chapel, and creating an access...
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Wednesday Word from Taylor
posted on May 17, 2023This Sunday at St. Thomas, we will celebrate and bless those graduating from high school, college, and graduate school. Since I am nearly done with my master’s degree at Columbus State University, I too will take part in Graduation Sunday this y...
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Wednesday Word from Malinda
posted on May 10, 2023This week's Wednesday Word message was written by Malinda Shamburger. Last month Malinda journeyed to Ghana with a small group from the Diocese of Atlanta. My journey to Ghana began long before I boarded the plane. Even before I received the invit...
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Wednesday Word from The Rev. Roxane
posted on May 3, 2023Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God's help. This affirmation from our Baptismal Covenant encompasses so much of what St. Thomas holds dear. From a pastoral ...
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Wednesday Word from Rev. Darius
posted on Apr 26, 2023“You are a pastor, right? pray for me then.” These were the words of Tom, a young man who have had some health challenges for a couple of years. I met Tom in my recent visit to Dodoma, Tanzania. I must confess that I didn’t feel like praying...
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Friday, April 7: He descended to the dead
posted on Apr 7, 2023He descended to the dead The stripping of the altar on Maundy Thursday is ends by extinguishing the sacristy lamp. The sacristy lamp is the candle above the aumbry where blessed bread and wine from the Eucharist are stored. The light from the cand...
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Thursday, April 6: He Suffered Death and was Buried
posted on Apr 6, 2023Maundy Thursday—we remember Jesus’ last meal with his friends, the loved ones who betrayed and denied knowing him, and the cries he made to God in the garden. Each year, I anticipate Holy Week with an open heart and mind hoping to discover new...
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Wednesday, April 5: He was crucified under Pontius Pilate
posted on Apr 5, 2023This week we will continue our look at the Nicene Creed with reflections from St. Thomas staff. Today Taylor Mack offers a reflection on the part of the creed that states... He was crucified under Pontius Pilate Behind every great protagonist is a...
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Tuesday, April 4: For Our Sake
posted on Apr 4, 2023This week we will continue our look at the Nicene Creed with reflections from St. Thomas staff. Today Meg Olive-Allison offers a reflection on the part of the creed that states... For Our Sake “For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;...
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Monday, April 3: He became incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and was made man.
posted on Apr 4, 2023This week we will continue our look at the Nicene Creed with reflections from St. Thomas staff. Today Rev. Roxane Gwyn offers a reflection on the part of the creed that states He became incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and was made man. Jesus saved u...
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Safeguarding Training
posted on Mar 31, 2023Safeguarding is an important training to protect children, youth, and our church family as a whole. Children and youth volunteers are required to complete Safeguarding God’s Children. Thistraining must be renewed every 3 years. Lay Eucharistic V...
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March 31, Ask the Episcokids: Jesus Saves
posted on Mar 31, 2023We asked Episcokids TWO really tough questions this week. 1. How did Jesus save people? 2. Can you think of a time when Jesus Saved Someone? Thank you to these children and their families for giving us things to think about and reflect on today.
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Thursday, March 30 Save me!
posted on Mar 30, 2023Asking the Questions What is Salvation?Whenever I hear “Jesus Saves” I think of a cartoon I saw in college pitting Satan against Jesus in a writing competition. As the time arrives for them to turn them in, a lightning bolt makes the power bli...
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Faith Climate Action Week
posted on Mar 29, 2023Living the Golden Rule FaithClimateActionWeek.org April 14-23 We all want to live in a community of mutual respect, where everyone abides by the Golden Rule: treating others the way we want to be treated. We all want to have meaningful work that s...
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Wednesday, March 29 - Jesus is the Difference Between Life and Death
posted on Mar 29, 2023If anything really dies in this story, it is four things: the fantasy that faith in Jesus means we are exempt from being mortal; that in sickness in death we are abandoned by God; that death and resurrection are in perennial completion as equals...
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Tuesday, March 28: What is Salvation?
posted on Mar 28, 2023For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third d...
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Thursday, March 23, Who is the Christ?
posted on Mar 23, 2023Asking the Questions Who is the Christ?In Philippians 2.6-7, Paul says that we are to "Adopt the attitude that was in Christ Jesus: 6 Though he was in the form of God, he did not consider being equal with God something to exploit. 7 But h...
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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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