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St. Thomas VBS: Living into God's Dream
May 31 - June 3, 8:45-11:45 am
4 years old - 5th Grade We will gather for a journey of Living Into God’s Dream and recognizing that all of God’s people are made in God's image and worthy of love. We will learn to value diversity and differences as beautiful and intended by God.
More information and registration online here!
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Thanks to Taylor Mack and St. Thomas Youth for leading us in worship yesterday as we celebrated our graduates. Everyone did a great job. Special thanks to our seniors who inspired us with their messages. You can hear Riley Mullen's words here and Ruthie Wade's here.
Pictures from the morning are in a photo gallery on our website here.
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Wednesday Dinner & Activities - Only 2 more dinners this season!
Evening Prayer and Eucharist at 5:30 in the Chapel
Dinner served in the parish hall from 5:30 to 6:15. After 6:15, to-go plates will be available on the buffet. Make a reservation here! This week's menu: French onion beef casserole, gf available
Mushroom stroganoff, vegan Sautéed spinach
Nursery open from 6 to 8:30.
Episcokids from 6:15 to 7:15 in the Outreach Center.
Prayers around tables at 6:20.
Youth & adult formation at 6:30.
Choir from 6:45 to 8:00 in the choir room.
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Wednesday Evening Eucharist
5:30 in the Chapel
This brief Eucharist focuses on a saint being celebrated that day or week. We will use an updated version of the Eucharistic prayer with more expansive language for God and people. Servers are needed. Contact the church office to sign up.
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Episcokids on Wednesdays!
6:15-7:15, Outreach Center
Living God’s Dream Recognizing and celebrating differences as beautiful is key to seeing God’s image in each person. Ms. Katie and Ms. Erin will gather in Outreach with the Episcokids and we will learn to value diversity and differences as beautiful and intended by God.
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Scenic Overlook Session
The optional Scenic Overlook session occurs Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom for Journey group members who want to follow-up or explore more deeply issues from previous sessions. The link is provided in the Journey Group Prep email sent out last Friday. Send issues you'd like to explore to denny@stthomascolumbus.org.
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Thursday Women's Bible Study
Thursdays 10-11 am
The Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard leads this deeper dive for women into our Sunday lectionary readings. Email office@stthomascolumbus.org to be added to the list.
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Outside Workday
May 21, 9-noon
The Grounds Committee invites you help clean the grounds around St. Thomas. Bring gloves and hand tools. For more information contact Martin McCann.
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Zoom Evening Prayer on Tuesday and Thursday
Join us for Evening Prayer on Zoom at 5:30 on Tuesday and Thursday. Contact church office for the link or phone number to join by phone.
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CVEM Striving for Justice Film Series: Trans Rights Discussion with Special Guest
Sunday, May 22 from 6:30-8 pm
Focus: origins and consequences of current anti-trans political actions and legislation, and talk about how each of us can support our beloved trans community.
Simeon Bruce, who has been facilitating workshops for Episcopal audiences on the intersection of faith and transgender identity for many years, will be our guest facilitator in May and--surrounding Pride celebrations--kicks off a Striving for Justice three-month focus on LGBTQIA+ issues of justice.
Here's all you need to join the conversation
1. Listen to Today Explained podcast episode “The Texas transgender panic” (22 min). You can do that HERE. (No need to scroll through the episodes; just click on Play)
2. Register HERE for the May 22 Zoom link.
3. Watch the following two supplemental videos, which will enhance our discussion:
“Trans 101 - The Basics” from YGender (7 min) available HERE.
“Trans 101 - How to be an Ally” from YGender (7 min) available HERE.
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ISRAEL INTERFAITH ADVENTURE
Join Rabbi Beth Schwartz and Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard on an adventure of faith and learning as we explore the Holy Land together. Highlights include Qumran (where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found) and Masada, Jericho and the Mount of Temptation, the Kotel and Rabbis’ Tunnel, the Mount of Olives, Beth She’an (one of the Decapoli), Sfad (the “city on a hill”) and Zippori, a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, and a geopolitical Jeep tour of the Golan! Oct. 31-Nov. 13, 2022. Contact garrard_cynthia@yahoo.com with questions or for a brochure.
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Sunday Adult Formation in Easter Season: Sustaining Creation Care During Eco-Crisis
April 24 - May 22
9:30-10:15 in the Church library and on Zoom
This Sunday: 'Refugia' - 'little pockets of renewal'
Together we will view a short podcast titled “Little Pockets,” followed by discussion led by Christine Difeliciantonio, from the St. Thomas Creation Keepers. Biologists use the word 'refugia' to refer to small pockets of protected areas where life can regenerate after some form of catastrophe. The podcast further uses the term metaphorically to describe the role churches can play as 'refugia' for people after a catastrophe. We will consider both senses of 'refugia' in relation to the catastrophe of global warming. Coming sessions: May 15 - Brian Schwartz - The Interconnectedness of Life May 22 - GIPL Team - Advocating for Action
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A note about Covid
As you heard on Sunday, some choir members tested positive for Covid last last week. Though the likelihood that anyone was exposed at rehearsal last Wednesday is slight, we still cancelled choir on Sunday out of an abundance of caution. A few others in the congregation recently tested positive as well, a sign that Covid is still with us. We'll continue the same precautions we've been using all season for dinner. For our final Wednesday gathering this week, children and youth will be outside for most of the night. Choir will rehearse in the nave (to be in a larger space).
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2022 GEMN GLOBAL MISSION CONFERENCE
May 12-14th, 2022, online, via Zoom
Rev. Grace serves on the board of the Global Episcopal Mission Network. The annual GEMN Mission Conference takes place this week online on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 1 to 4 pm. The theme is Women in Mission and one of the speakers is the Rev. Dr. Hilda Kabia, President of Msalato Theological College in Tanzania. The conference is free. Donations to GEMN are invited. More information is here. Register here if you would like to attend.
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May is Our Month!
May is one of the months when St. Thomas is asked to provide extra support for the Wynnton Neighborhood Network Food Pantry, which is housed at St. Thomas. Specific needs for this month include boxes of cereal, canned goods - particularly fruit and meat, and also corn, tomatoes, and green beans. Financial contributions are also needed to support the work of utility assistance. To learn more or volunteer, contact the church office to connect with this ministry.
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Baby Shower for Anne and Ashley
May 22, following 10:30 worship
Baby Soren will be here soon! Everyone is welcome to join us for a drop-in baby shower after church on May 22 honoring Anne and Ashley Huie-Strong. Anne and Ashley are registered at Target and Amazon. For questions contact Beverly Gordy.
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Chattahoochee Valley EYC Kick-Off to Summer
Sunday, May 22, 5:30-8:30 pm at St. Thomas
Bring a towel and join us for food, fun, and fellowship to kick off summer! This event is open to all Episcopal youth in the Chahoochee Valley to celebrate the end of the school year.
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We heard from a speaker from Mercy Med in adult formation on May 1 - here is another way to support their work.
Live music for a great cause!
SATURDAY, MAY 21, Gates: 6:30PM | Music: 7:30PM
The Loft is so excited to welcome the community back to our scenic courtyard for an evening of live music. Proceeds for this concert go to MercyMed of Columbus, INC., a local medical clinic that cares for everyone that walks through their doors. Insurance or not, you are just as welcome to call MercyMed your medical home!
Click here for more info or scan the QR code above.
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A baptism is always an occasion for great celebration. We enhance that celebration by scheduling baptism on days in the Church Year that call us to remember and live our baptismal promises. Our next scheduled Baptism date is the Day of Pentecost on June 5. To schedule baptism, contact Rev. Grace. We can also schedule baptism on other dates if this date is not feasible.
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Altar Flowers & Greenery
The giving of Altar Flowers or greenery on Sunday is a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion or remember our loved ones. Dedications and donations for flowers and seasonal greenery can now be made online. For more information and to sign up visit stthomascolumbus.org/altar-flowers/
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