| Upcoming Children's Events - Blessing of the Animals and Fall Festival!
This Sunday, October 2, will be the Blessing of the Animals in observance of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4). This event will take place at 4:00 pm on the church grounds. Please bring your family pet or a stuffed animal to be blessed by Rev. Lorna Erixson. A petting zoo and animals from the Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari will also be visiting St. Thomas for some furry fun!
Remember, bring your pets at your own discretion, as there will be other animals of all shapes and sizes present.
The Fall Festival will take place on Sunday, October 30, at 4:00 pm. This event is geared toward children and families, and will provide a fun, safe alternative to other Halloween parties or trick-or-treating. More information is forthcoming.
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| Bishop Whitmore to Visit St. Thomas on October 9
 Next Sunday, October 9, the Rt. Rev. Keith B. Whitmore, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta, will visit St. Thomas Episcopal Church to celebrate Confirmation. Bishop Whitmore is pictured (left), with Bishop Alexander (right).
Please note that only one service is scheduled for Sunday, October 9, at 10:30. The 8:00 service will not be offered. |
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The Wynnton Neighborhood Network Needs Your Help! 
The Wynnton Neighborhood Network (WNN) is a multi-denominational ministry that operates a food bank and outreach center for those in need in the Wynnton Road area of Columbus. Each month, local congregations take turns supporting WNN with their donations.
St. Thomas is designated to support WNN during the month of October. This is a crucial month, as WNN is preparing for Thanksgiving, when it will experience its highest traffic of the year within a two-day rush! The following food items are needed in anticipation of approximately 225 visitors during Thanksgiving:
canned green beans boxed macaroni and cheese
boxed stuffing mix
boxed cornbread mix
canned yams
canned pumpkin pie filling
OR a simple donation of $25!
Checks may be made payable to Wynnton Neighborhood Network. Thank you for your continued generosity in supporting WNN! |
Swing into Fall! - A Concert to Support WNN
"Swing into Fall", a concert featuring the Cavaliers Orchestra, will take place on Thursday, October 6, at 7:30 pm, at the Lakebottom Park bandshell. The Cavaliers Orchestra is a 17-piece big band that specializes in "the great music of the swinging years"! Admission is free to the public, but all sponsorship for this concert will go to benefit the Wynnton Neighborhood Network (WNN). For sponsorship information, please call Jim Evans at 706-327-5150. |
Integrity Represents the Episcopal Church at Chattahoochee Valley Pride Day
This photo shows the Integrity table set up at
Chattahoochee Valley Pride Day, which was recently hosted in Friendship Hall at Flat Rock Park in northside Columbus. Attending the table is Todd Griffin, a member of the Chattahoochee Valley Chapter of Integrity.
The Chattahoochee Valley Chapter of Integrity is the leading grassroots voice for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the Episcopal Church. The next Integrity meeting will be Friday, October 21, at 6:30 pm in All Saints' Hall at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. The topic of this meeting will be the biennial voting of officers. Other activities at this meeting are TBA. The meeting will be followed by dinner out. The meeting is open to all, but voting on officers is limited to dues-paid members only. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to attend.
Submitted by Todd Griffin. |
St. Thomas Choir to Sell Poinsettias as Fundraiser - In Time for Christmas!
The St. Thomas Choir will be selling beautiful, festive poinsettias as part of its fund-raising campaign to sponsor a Choir Trip to New York City. Choir members will soon begin taking orders for poinsettias, at the price of $15 each, and the Choir will retain 40% of the profits as funds for the Choir Trip. Please support this great cause, and you will enjoy your home filled with fresh, colorful poinsettias at Christmas! They also make great gifts!
The colors for sale are red, white, pink, marble, and "novelty" (red with white splatters!). Each poinsettia is grown in a 6-inch pot, and will measure approximately 15 inches tall by 15 inches across when it arrives. Each plant will arrive wrapped in a decorative pot cover and protected by a florist shipping sleeve. Poinsettias ordered will arrive at St. Thomas between November 28 and December 9. Checks can be made payable to St. Thomas Episcopal Church and marked "poinsettia".
For more information about this fund-raiser, please contact Erin Redden at episcokids@stthomascolumbus.org, or call or text to 706-887-1340. |
Adult Education Series Continues
+ Wednesday, October 5: The Seven Deadly Sins and Their Corresponding Virtues, Session 4, "Sloth and Caring", led by Rev. Darius Sudayi.
+ Wednesday, October 12: The Seven Deadly Sins and Their Corresponding Virtues, Session 5, "Wrath and Patience", led by Rev. Harry Carlsen.
+ Wednesday, October 19: The Seven Deadly Sins and Their Corresponding Virtues, Session 6, "Envy and Love", led by Rev. Lorna Erixson.
+ Wednesday, October 26: The Seven Deadly Sins and Their Corresponding Virtues, Session 7, "Pride and Humility", led by Rev. Darius Sudayi. |
New Faces at St. Thomas
Congrats again to Scott and Conchita Harris on their new arrival! Here is one of the first pictures of the proud parents and baby Gabriel at church together, as they are welcomed by Fr. Doug Hahn (at far right) and Rev. Lorna Erixson (at far left). Gabriel (center) was born on August 14, and is the Harrises' first child. |
New Faces at St. Thomas
Congratulations to Lewis and Lori Kent on the arrival of their new baby, Juliana Knowles Kent, born on Wednesday, September 28. Juliana is the third child in the Kent family, joining siblings Ty and Lauren. Congrats to all! |
Next Baptism Dates
Are you or your child ready to receive the life-giving waters of Baptism? The next Baptism dates will be Sunday, October 9, 2011; Sunday, November 6, 2011; and Sunday, January 8, 2012. For more information, please contact the church office at office@stthomascolumbus.org or 706-324-4264. |
The Episcopal Journal Offers a New Low Rate for Groups!
The Episcopal Journal offers the opportunity for individuals and groups to subscribe.
Groups: St. Thomas Episcopal Church is now seeking interested subscribers to form a group to qualify for the group rate. The group will save 50% off the cover price, with an annual subscription of 10 or more households. The annual price per household will be $22.50. Issues of the Journal will be mailed directly to each household's address. If you are interested in joining this group rate, please contact Mitchi Wade at shoes@kiddieshoppe.com.
Individuals: Individual subscribers can save 20% off the cover price, with an annual subscription of $36. You can save even more with a two-year subscription for $67.50. Call 1-800-374-9510 and have a Visa or MasterCard ready.
To preview the Episcopal Journal, visit http://www.episcopaljournal.org/. For additional subscription information, contact episcopaljournal@aflwebprinting.com. |
The St. Thomas Readers Book Discussion Group
The St. Thomas Readers Book Discussion Group will meet in the Parlor on Tuesday, November 1, at 5:30 pm. The book we are discussing is The Invisible Wall by Harry Bernstein, a memoir of his childhood in a Manchester, England, neighborhood where Jews lived on one side of the street, Gentiles on the other. This remarkable book was written when the author was ninety six years old---and he wrote three more books after that! The Invisible Wall is available in paperback, and there are copies in the public library system, including a large-print copy at North Columbus Branch Library. All are welcome to attend the discussion. For more information, please contact Sonya Boyd at 706-563-6161 or janjulau@aol.com. |
Thank You, Donors!
St. Thomas Episcopal Church thanks the following donors who contributed to the following funds:
+ Deanna Grube contributed to the Memorials Fund, in memory of Kat Dawkins.
+ Max and Ann Burr contributed to the Memorials Fund, in memory of Rick Sendelbach.
Submitted by Financial Administration. |
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Contact us:
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
2100 Hilton Ave.
Columbus, GA 31906
Ph: 706-324-4264
Fax: 706-324-4269
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