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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 ›
Wednesday, March 22 - Seeing Like Jesus Makes the Difference
posted on Mar 22, 2023Jesus sees things differently... he sees limitations, obstacles, family of origin issues... as the perfect pre-condition for the wonderful restorative impulse of God. Seeing like Jesus means seeing your healing as a part of being sent. What if y...
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Tuesday, March 21: Who is the Christ?
posted on Mar 21, 2023Today we offer this five minute video that offers a little history on how the Nicene Creed came to be and how the specific parts about who Jesus is and was (our focus for the week) were one of the most argued about portions. If you're looking fo...
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Thursday, March 16: Maker of Heaven and Earth
posted on Mar 15, 2023Foundational to our faith, these words describe the “one God, the Father, the Almighty” in whom we believe. The words steer our thoughts to the beginning of all that exists and centers our focus on the Creator, the one who is able to shape i...
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Wednesday March 15: Jesus and the Different Water
posted on Mar 15, 2023They are at an ancient water source, but Jesus is pointing to a source beyond that, a source he knows personally. Immersed in water is the first time Jesus hears God's voice. [Matt 3:16-17] He offers communion through water. The living water...
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Tuesday, March 14: Who is Creator?
posted on Mar 14, 2023Just how old is the planet we inhabit? Bible literalists would have us believe that the earth is only a few thousand years old, while scientists point to evidence that our planet has existed for billions of years. If there is that much disagreeme...
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Thursday, March 9: God, the Father Almighty
posted on Mar 9, 2023On Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish celebration of the founding of the universe and the new year in the Hebrew calendar, faithful Jews pray the Avinu Malkeinu (1), “Our Father, our King.” Rabbi Carl Perkins says that, while we don’t believe that G_...
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Wednesday March 8: Jesus and the Different Kingdom
posted on Mar 8, 2023Each Wednesday in Lent we will be sharing Bishop Rob Wright's Lenten Message and study guide as a part of our refection schedule. Click the video below to hear and watch. Click here for a study guide that can use alone or with your family or oth...
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Monday, March 7: Who is God?
posted on Mar 7, 2023Asking the Questions Who is God?I grew up very “well-churched” - Sunday school and worship services AM and PM, Wednesday night dinner and devotional, children’s choir, annual week-long revivals, at least two Vacation Bible Schools every summ...
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Thursday, March 2: We
posted on Mar 2, 2023Asking the Questions We.When first glancing at the Nicene Creed I noticed that the creed does not begin with first person singular “I” but rather first person plural “We.” Using the first person singular “I” expresses an individual’s...
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Wednesday, March 1: The Difference Between Jesus and the Devil
posted on Mar 1, 2023Each Wednesday in Lent we will be sharing Bishop Rob Wright's Lenten Message and study guide as a part of our refection schedule. Click the video below to hear and watch. Click here for a study guide that can use alone or with your family or oth...
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Tuesday, February 28: We Believe
posted on Feb 28, 2023Asking the Questions We Believe.Believing is an integral facet of Christian life. When it comes to believing, we Episcopalians are vocal in proclaiming our belief in God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. It is not only evident in our worship servi...
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Monday, February 27: Asking the Questions
posted on Feb 22, 2023What do we mean we when say "We Believe?" Do you believe in ghosts? . . . Do you believe in unicorns? . . . Do you believe in UFOs and Extra-Terrestrial beings? . . . Do you believe in one God? Is that last question, the same kind of question as...
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Wednesday Word from Rev. Roxane: New Worship Service
posted on Feb 15, 2023Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 St. Thomas' new Contemplative/Healing Service gifts us with the opportunity to do just that. It takes a while to get silent, to shed our busyness, to smile with eyes closed, to open our hearts to to the...
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Music in Lent: Let's Sing the Psalms Together
posted on Feb 11, 2023A message from Rick McKnight The psalms of David were designed to be sung. There are many ways to sing the psalms. For 10:30 worship on Sundays, during Lent this year we will sing them using a plainsong melody. There are eight historical psalm ton...
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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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