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Workday Thanks
Thanks to all who volunteered with Saturday's work day: David Acton, Ashley Becker, James Decker, Sara and Dan Ginter, Ann Johnston, Tracy Leopard, Martin McCann, Mike Rallo, Brian Schwartz, Jane Wilson, and Susan Wirt. We are thankful for their efforts. Thanks to Martin McCann for organizing. The next work day is June 4!
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Sunday Adult Formation in Easter Season: Faith and the Visual Arts
9:30-10:15, library and on Zoom, beginning April 16
Artistic images express things that words alone cannot. They evoke feelings. They inspire. They ‘move’ people. They draw us beyond the ordinary and the mundane, and put us in touch with the Divine. Christianity has long recognized this, and made the Arts and Beauty integral to the life of the Church.
This week: Open Conversation on the Visual Arts in our life of faith
What difference does the experience of Beauty make in your life? What role do the Visual Arts (and other artistic expressions) play in your worship experience? How do the Visual Arts influence your experience of God (and vice versa)? If you are involved in creating art, why is that important to you? Does your own creativity provide any insights into understanding the created world, and God as Creator? Join us this Sunday and share in the conversation regarding these and other issues related to how the Visual Arts influence you and your faith.
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This Easter Season we will have a special guest join us each Sunday at the Youth Room Coffee Bar to share their story. Each guest will share their story, highlight their career path, and discuss how faith influences their work. Plan to attend each week for a chance to get to know different St. Thomas Parishioners and learn about exciting possible pathways for your future. Thanks to Joanna & Evan Collins for sharing yesterday. We look forward to hearing from Malinda Shamburger this week.
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Welcome Classes in Easter Season
beginning April 30 at 9:15
Gather at 9:15 to grab coffee and meet other newcomers and members of St. Thomas. At 9:30, we’ll discuss the topic of the day: May 14 - Welcome to St. Thomas: Key events in the history of St. Thomas and how we live out our mission today. May 21 - Welcome to Ministry and Life Together: How to get involved in learning and service. All adults are invited to attend this gathering. In addition to Sundays, join us after worship on May 7 for a tour of the St. Thomas Windows led by Perrin Nicolson.
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Columbus Pride Festival
Saturday, June 3 at 10:00am.
St. Thomas will participate in the annual COLGAY Pride Festival on June 3rd. Please sign up on our website here if you would like to participate in the festival to share our love with the LGBTQIA+ community of Columbus. Look for a link later this week to order tie-dye St. Thomas that will be perfect for this event!
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Join us for Evening Prayer on Zoom at 5:30 on Tuesday and Thursday. Contact church office for the link or find it on our Linktree.
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Men's Group
May 9, 5:30 pm, at Nonic on Broadway
Paul Hostetter invites all men of St. Thomas for an evening of gathering and fellowship at Nonic on Broadway in downtown Columbus. Contact Paul for more information.
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Wednesday Dinner
served from 5:30-6:15
Reservations here
Don't forget to let us know you're coming by Monday at midnight!
Menu this week:
May 10: Porkloin roast, petite potatoes, veggie medley
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A simple Eucharist in the Chapel each Wednesday usually focuses on the saint of the day. This service ends in time to participate in Wednesday Night Dinner.
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Voices of the Valley Special Event
May 13, 7 pm, Legacy Hall
Join us as Voices of the Valley celebrates 15 wonderful seasons in Columbus! Featuring our newest choir, The Ambassadors. Free admission! Saturday, May 13 at 7:00 in Legacy Hall. St. Thomas choir members, Dr. Michelle Folta and Ms. Olivia Fortson conducting.
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Youth & Graduation Sunday
May 21
If you are graduating this May (or graduated last December) from high school, college, trade school, or a graduate/professional program, please contact Taylor Mack to be included in this year's graduation celebration. On youth Sunday, youth take over the jobs traditionally held by adults during the 10:30 service (LEM, Usher, Lector, etc.). This is a chance to learn about all the work that goes into making every Sunday so special. Graduating Seniors will also have the opportunity to give a sermon on their experience with faith. Following the service, we will have a graduation celebration in the Parish Hall for all high school and college graduates.
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Women's Group Gathering
Thursday, May 25 at 11:30 am
Join us for lunch in the back room of Parker's Pantry at Lakebottom. We will be ordering an assorted sandwich tray and divide the cost. We need your commitment by May 18 to prepare. Sign up here.
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Welcome Breakfast
June 4 at 9:15
On June 4 (Trinity Sunday), all St. Thomas members are invited to gather in the parish hall for breakfast and time to greet new members of the congregation. We will offer introductions and a prayer of blessing for new members during the 8:30 and 10:30 services that day. If you have not yet joined St. Thomas but would like to, please fill out the form on the website at StThomasColumbus.org/joining-st-thomas/ .
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VBS - Living Into God's Dream!
Tuesday, May 30 - Friday, June 2 8:45 - 11:45, children 4 years through 5th grade
We will gather together for a journey of Living Into God’s Dream and recognizing that all of God’s people are made in God's image and are worthy of love. We will learn to value diversity and differences as beautiful and intended by God. God invites us to partner with God to make the world a better, more loving place by being beloved, brave, compassionate and ready to live into God’s dream of a beloved community.
Register here!
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The Federal Public Health Emergency for Covid-19 ends this week. We pray for health care providers.
Give your blessing, gracious God, to those whom you have called to the study and practice of the arts of healing, and the prevention of disease and pain. Give them the wisdom of your Holy Spirit, that through their work the health of our community may be advanced and your creation glorified; through your Son Jesus Christ. Amen.
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