Sunday School
    Sunday School Schedule 2011-2012
   Spark Sunday School Class meets at 9:10am-9:45am
    Godly Play for 3 years old and up at 10am-11:30am Sunday Mornings
 

Disciple Bible Studies
These in-depth 32-34 weeks of bible studies began with Becoming Disciples five years ago.  Each year another class was added for those wishing to enroll.  Into the Word, Into the World; Remember Who You Are; and Under the Tree of Life have been completed, each with an average attendance of 8-10 participants. Courses are repeated each year to allow a sequential path of study for all interested parishioners.  Next year St. Thomas’ will move into Disciple, Second Generation studies.
 

Vestry

Annual meetings at St. Thomas’ traditionally are held on the last Sunday in November or the first Sunday in December.  Reports covering the past years are shared, and nominated parishioners stand for vestry election.  Prior to the annual meeting, eligible parishioners who have been nominated submit a standard parish form with the signatures of the proposed nominee and of his or her two nominators .  Each nominee submits a paragraph containing information about himself or herself, with reasons he or she feels called to serve as a vestry person.  Each year three persons are chosen by parish vote to begin a three year term in January, replacing the three members who are rotating off vestry after their three years’ service. 
 

Vacation Bible School
For one week each June, Vacation Bible School is held from 9 a.m. to noon.  During this time, using an overall theme to connect stories, songs, and activities, children of both the parish and the community are invited to grow in their knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.  Because of the excellent leadership of the Director of Children’s Ministries, attendance and excitement about the program continue to grow each year.

 

Mid-Week Lenten Program
The Lenten season at St. Thomas’ is designed to aid parishioners in their spiritual walk from Ash Wednesday to Easter.  Wednesday Eucharists are held at noon, and during Holy Week there are Eucharists at noon Monday through Fridays.   Wednesday nights begin with evening prayer, followed by a light meal, then a time of study.  Previously there were studies on topics such as the Saints, Spiritual Gifts, and Learning about God through a Study of the Brahms Requiem.  This year’s focus was a study of  In the Name of Jesus  by Henri J.M. Nouwen. Provisions are made to include all ages in some type of Lenten experience on Wednesday nights during Lent.