Plan your first visit!
Which service should I attend?
You can learn more about each service offering by clicking here, but if this is your first time we recommend attending the 10:15am service. This family oriented service is traditional in style, but modern in language. This service also incorporates the opportunity for Adult and Children’s Formation, known as Sunday School in other denominations. (see below).
How do I follow the service?
When you arrive, our ushers will give you a service bulletin. The vast majority of what you’ll need to participate can be found in this. Once you get to your seat, you’ll find a blue hymnal and a red prayer book in the pew-rack in front of you. These are referred to throughout the service in the bulletin and contain special music and prayers.
I’m not Episcopalian. Can I take communion?
Yes. In the Episcopal Church we believe you have more right to receive communion than we have to offer it in the first place, and we welcome all baptized Christians to receive communion. If you want an in depth look at what The Episcopal Church believes about the Eucharist, you can find An Outline of the Faith, found in our prayer book (The Book of Common Prayer).
What about Adult Formation?
Adult formation takes the form of a 9:15 a.m. Forum, which occurs between the 8am and 10:15am services. Usually led by a member of clergy, sometimes led by lay leaders (the congregation), this Forum explores a variety of topics. Click here to learn more about the current adult forum.
Are there programs for children?
YES! We have Children’s Spiritual Formation for all ages at St. Thomas. Children meet at 9:15 every Sunday to experience bible stories and prayer, create art, participate in Children’s Choir, and learn how to put Jesus into their everyday lives. Light breakfast is provided. Children are brought up to the nave for the Eucharist and the remainder of the service.
We also host a Youth Formation and Service Opportunities two Sundays a month for 6th-12th grade students. Click here to learn more.
Where do I park? Where do I go?
Parking is available off street (click here to see large map). Parking does fill up pretty quickly on a Sunday morning, but there is also plenty of street parking. We recommend leaving a few extra minutes to find a spot.
The best way to enter the church is through the red doors under the main church tower. Red doors can be found on many Episcopal Churches throughout the United States. Red doors can symbolize much, but in our case one thing is certain:
“YOU ARE WELCOME!”
