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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 ›

October Support for WNN
posted on Sep 30, 2022October is one of the months when St. Thomas provides extra assistance for WNN. Grocery carts will be in the narthex all month. Please fill them with cereal, soup, canned meats, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, peanut butter - anything you can...
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Order your church directory here!
posted on Sep 28, 2022Church Directories are Ready! Use the form below to order your copy of the forthcoming St. Thomas Church Directory. Copies are available for pre-order. Copies are $10 each and can be picked up at the church. Additional copies will be available as ...
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Wednesday Word: The earth and everything in it
posted on Sep 28, 2022The Feast of St. Francis is next Tuesday, October 4. St. Francis demonstrated that one of the ways we can follow Jesus is by caring for the earth and all God's creatures. As it happens, our city scheduled a community-wide clean up this Saturday. ...
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Confirmation and Reception into the Episcopal Church
posted on Sep 22, 2022When you join St. Thomas as a member, we also invite you to take the next step and be either confirmed or received by our bishop. Baptism makes us Christian. Confirmation marks a mature, public commitment to the vows of baptism. Reception is for t...
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Many Voices: Sermons in October
posted on Sep 22, 2022We'll hear from different preachers throughout the month of October while Rev. Grace takes some time off. Welcome these preachers to pulpit at St. Thomas!
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Wednesday Word: Anglican Communion
posted on Sep 21, 2022In adult formation over the next several weeks, we're talking about a subject that is very close to my heart - The Anglican Communion. Many of you, like me, grew up in Baptist circles. There are many former GA's, Acteens, and Royal Ambassadors am...
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Wednesday Word: Water Always Wins
posted on Sep 14, 2022Friends - There's quite a project underway outside the parish hall this week. It started with noticing water damage on one of the new acoustic panels. We soon discovered some of the waterproofing outside the parish hall, where the wall is below g...
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Wednesday Word from Rev. Grace: Journey Groups Begin Soon!
posted on Aug 24, 2022Friends - Last year around this time, we started an experiment. We were all set to return to our usual Wednesday night pattern of dinner followed by formation for all ages and choir practice. We envisioned gathering adults around dinner tables in ...
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Wednesday Word from Rev. Roxane
posted on Aug 17, 2022Greetings -- As I begin my sojourn with the good folks of St. Thomas and its wider community, I find myself rejoicing, giving thanks, and singing. Throughout every day I engage in these three activities. Now that you have invited me to serve in ...
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Exciting Announcement! Clergy & Staff Update!
posted on Aug 12, 2022Friends, At our annual meeting in January, I shared our intention to call an Associate Rector in 2022, a goal the congregation identified several years ago. We had experimented with this position when Fr. Edward Lowe joined our staff while his w...
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Baptism Gallery
posted on Aug 11, 2022All people of all ages are invited to the waters of Baptism. Some come to Baptism as infants, sponsored by parents and Godparents, who make the vows of Baptism on their behalf. Some come as adults, marking a mature, public commitment to Christ. In...
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Wednesday Word from Rev. Grace: My Part of the Art!
posted on Aug 10, 2022My Part of the Art! We are talking all month about Alma Thomas and the glorious works of art she created, now on display at The Columbus Museum. The scriptures compare the church to a human body. The many different members of the body work toge...
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Ministry Sign-up Form Now Live!
posted on Aug 9, 2022Everyone plays a part in creating our beautiful life of worship, learning, and service through St. Thomas. What part will you play in the coming year? Our Ministry Sign-up Form highlights ways to participate and serve in the life of St. Thomas...
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August 2022 Creation Keepers Newsletter & Tour Announcement
posted on Aug 5, 2022Creation Keeper at St. Thomas have been busy and have updates to share. The first issue of their newsletter is out now. Find a copy in the narthex, HERE, or on their page linked below. Also check out the Alma Thomas Exhibit Tour designed to pay ...
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Wednesday Word from Rev. Grace: Created to Create!
posted on Aug 3, 2022You were created by a creative Creator to create! This quote by theologian Lakisha Lockhart was shared at a diocesan clergy meeting this morning. It made me think, of course, about artist Alma Thomas, whose work we are celebrating this month at S...
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Brewer Elementary School Partnership Back to School Update
posted on Jul 28, 2022Wow! Back to School is upon us! Teachers will be officially returning to their classrooms on Monday, August 1st. Pre-K through 2nd graders will return on Friday, August 5. 3rd graders and up will return on Monday, August 8. St. Thomas will be help...
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My St. Thomas Story Video Project
posted on Jul 28, 2022We are planning a video project later this year to help share the St. Thomas story more widely, and we need your help. Use your smartphone’s camerato shoot a short video. Aim for 30-45 seconds per question. Answer just one or all three! How does...
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Wednesday Word from Rev. Grace: Lambeth Conference
posted on Jul 27, 2022Friends, One of many things I treasure about being Episcopalian is the Anglican Communion. As the British Empire expanded around the world, the Church of England went with it. Sadly, the church shared in the harm of colonialism and exploitation of...
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St. Thomas Softball
posted on Jul 27, 2022St. Thomas is fielding a community league co-ed softball team this fall. Games begin on August 3 and are played on Wednesdays through September 14 Softball equipment including gloves, bats, and balls is also being collected for the team to use. ...
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Wednesday Word from Rev. Grace: General Convention Update
posted on Jul 18, 2022Friends, The General Convention of The Episcopal Church met last week in Baltimore. Covid restrictions shortened the event and denied access to visitors, so our youth were not able to attend as hoped. Most of the work was done on Zoom prior to t...
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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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