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THE EPISTLE:
April 27, 2023
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Everybody's Pub Theology is TONIGHT!
Sit down with Donavan, Jeannie, and Ranie TONIGHT, Thursday, April 27th, from 6-7:30 PM in a room just for us at PaPPo's Pizzaria, 7540 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, for great fellowship, good food, tasty drinks, and hearty discussion! We will discuss how different cultures engage around the person of Christ-- what does Christ look like in different contexts, from differing perspectives, and why do we have those differences. Text Jeannie and let her know you plan on joining us at 256-348-9918 or email Ranie at associate@stthomashuntsville.org.
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Come learn about the important work of Patterson Place THIS SUNDAY!
Patterson Place goes BiG is a very “out of the box” innovative vocational community for adults with special needs.
A place where our Citizens with disabilities will continue to learn and work; being celebrated and empowered in a God-centered environment as they engage in meaningful work and service.
We want to change the way our world views this population by letting these individuals create beautiful, marketable items to sell to help sustain the vocational community they enjoy every day. They will become artisans, bakers, card makers, jewelry makers, and more.
Patterson Place goes BiG will move into Hier's Hall at St. Thomas on Tuesday, May 2nd, and will begin forming a new community on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30am-3:30pm this Summer! You can learn all about Patterson Place this Sunday morning, April 30th, during a special presentation and Q & A with our own Emma Clark who will be leading Patterson Place goes BiG at St. Thomas. Emma will introduce us all to Patterson Place, beginning around 9:30am in the Parish Hall during the Christian Formation hour.
Come learn all about this important community this Sunday morning at St. Thomas!
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St. Thomas has a new Youth Activity Coordinator! Welcome, Noah Bowen!
We are excited to add Noah Bowen to our youth program as our new Youth Activity Coordinator. Noah, a home grown product of St. Thomas’ youth program, is 24 years old. He has remained involved at St. Thomas and has assisted Jeannie as a volunteer for youth events. Noah also has led our acolytes and is a long time counselor at Special Session at Camp McDowell.
An Invitation from Noah!
Hey y'all! Coming up on May 7th, we'll be having a bi-monthly youth event. This week, we'll do a pretty simple game day involving some indoor and some outdoor activities, weather permitting, with the 5 PM service and dinner to follow!
We'll begin at 3:30 PM in the youth room and will conclude around 6:30 after dinner. Parents, feel free to join us for the service and dinner, we'd love to see everyone there!
Thanks, Noah
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The "Laid Back" Sunday Evening Eucharist & Supper is Back! Every Sunday at 5pm!
Join us for our 'come-as-you-are' Holy Eucharist every Sunday evening at 5pm in the Nave! This informal, shorter worship service is slightly different from our Sunday morning Eucharists, with guitar music, a homily from the floor, and a more laid-back feel. All ages are encouraged to come and participate, and don't forget to invite your friends and neighbors! After each worship service, join us for a simple supper and fellowship in the Parish Hall. St. Thomas is very excited to bring back the Sunday evening Eucharist again, every Sunday at 5pm!
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The Farmers Market Opens at St. Thomas on Saturday, May 6th! Sign up to Volunteer now!
The Bailey Cove Farmers Market at St. Thomas kicks off this year on Saturday, May 6! But we can’t have it without you! Please volunteer to help this year by signing up on the poster on the bulletin board in Information Hall. We sincerely appreciate your willingness to help out! Then start making your Farmers Market grocery list - only 15 days till we’re open!
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Support this Important Ministry of the Diocese: Sawyerville | |
Sawyerville needs our support! The Diocese seeks to build lasting relationships with communities that have been strained due to the tensions of race relations. For over 25 years the Diocese has sought to build a more reconciled relationship with the people of Hale County, Alabama. Each year the Diocese has offered a camp staffed by youth and young adults from all over the Diocese and Hale County to build relationships and offer programing to elementary aged children in the area. This year St. Thomas is collecting 50 beach towels and girls one-piece bathing suits to take to Sawyerville for the campers (most of whom do not own a bathing suit). Please bring your donations by Sunday, May 14 to the Narthex! If you have any questions please email Ranie at associate@stthomashuntsville.org | |
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THANK YOU FOR GIVING BLOOD!
A big hug and many thanks to everyone who donated blood this past Sunday during our April Blood Drive! Life South collected 17 units of blood here at St. Thomas. Each unit could save three lives! You folks are the best! And you are very much appreciated!
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BBQ Bandit's Make a Wish- Trailblazers Event is set for May 6th!
The BBQ Bandits are firing up the smoker for the annual Make a Wish-Trailblazers event. This year’s event is just a couple of weeks away (May 6) so look for Charlie’s email on the menu items and pick up information. The website will be available this week for online orders - CLICK HERE - and there will also be a link on the church website. Please email us at stthomasbbq@gmail.com to get included if you are not already on our distribution list!
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Don't Miss "St. Thomas Presents: A Night of Jazz" on May 27th!
The 'St. Thomas Presents' concert series is returning on Saturday, May 27th, at 7pm, with “A Night of Jazz,” with the Steve Motz Quartet, featuring the Josh Couts Trio! The music will feature the tenor saxophone of Steve Motz and the Jazz guitar of Josh Couts backed by Kevin Sledge on acoustic bass, and Roger “Rudy” Rudolph on drums. In addition to performing the works of renowned jazz artists such as Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson and Grant Green, the group will perform several Josh Couts own compositions from his recently released album Everything Green. If you enjoy straight ahead jazz music, you won’t want to miss this.
Join us for "A Night of Jazz" at St. Thomas on Saturday, May 27 at 7:00pm!
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CAMP COSMOS VBS IS COMING!
The St. Thomas Children's Ministry is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Camp Cosmos Vacation Bible School! Join us from 9am until noon the week of July 10-14 as we explore the wonders of God!
Registration for rising pre-K through 5th graders will open in May. There will also be limited nursery slots available for those not yet in school, with preference given to volunteer and parishioner families. As always, we will need volunteers to teach; help prep crafts and snacks; decorate; and lead games and crafts. Please contact our Children's Ministry Coordinator, Laura Beth Bestor, at children@stthomashuntsville.org if you would like to volunteer or if you have questions.
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Adult Christian Formation:
Book Study continues this Sunday through May 7th
Join Ranie as she continues to lead a discussion in the Conference Room on the book, The Night is Long but Light Comes in the Morning: Meditations for Racial Healing by Dr. Catherine Meeks. Join the discussion as we discuss healing through the faithful question: do we really want to be well? This Book Study will run through May 7th.
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Come help St. Thomas build two Habitat for Humanity Homes
St. Thomas has begun work on our recently announced Habitat houses. The addresses for the homes are 3126 Andros Drive for the Wade family and 3127 Nassau Drive for the Hives family. These are back-to-back homes and work is continuing every Saturday on both homes with the families.
If you would like to help us build these homes, please join us THIS SATURDAY at 8am (or whenever you can) at the Habitat Warehouse located at 400 Pratt Avenue. We will be finished by noon. Bring a hammer, a drink, gloves, and be ready for a great time. For more information, please call Elouisa Stokes at 256-604-8669.
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Upcoming Monthly Group Meetings
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The Creative Souls Group will begin meeting again in May. The first meeting is set for May 5th from 2-4pm in Hiers Hall.
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The next Daughters of the King meeting will be on Sunday, May 7th at 9am in the Conference Room. We will not have a meeting in April due to travel plans.
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On May 8th the St. Thomas Book Club will meet in the Parlor at 10am. We are looking forward to discussing 10 Big Ones by Janet Evanovich. It should be a spirited discussion. And coming up on June 12 we will discuss The Three Mothers by Anna Malike Tubbs. This is about the mothers of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin. We are glad to welcome new members even if you haven't read the book. Some of us go to lunch afterward. For more information, please call Elouisa Stokes at 256-604-8669.
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AT A GLANCE: April 20 - April 26 | |
Last week, St. Thomas cooked & served our monthly 'Third Thursday Lunch' at First Stop downtown. While there, we delivered a generous donation for First Stop's important ministry to the homeless from our first quarter BBQ fundraiser! Good job, BBQ Bandits! | |
Silver Saints Thursday Movie Matinee | | | | |
