| 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. |
| St. Thomas Choir to Perform the U.S. Premiere of "Vox Christi", an Original Composition by Prof. Philip Wilby
This Sunday, October 9, the St. Thomas Choir will perform the U.S. premiere of the original composition "Vox Christi", by Prof. Philip Wilby.
 In 2009, when the St. Thomas Choir was in England singing at Wells and Gloucester Cathedrals, we asked the composer Philip Wilby to come from his home in Bristol (where his wife is the Canon Precentor) to offer a Master Class for the Choir, and to conduct the Choir at Evensong. We had a reception afterwards and we all hit it off! Prof. Wilby (pictured) is known foremost as a composer of music for wind bands, and as a Professor of composition at Leeds University. He has been wildly successful at choral music.
We all had a splendid time enjoying this unique experience, and later Prof. Wilby suggested that he would like to write an original piece for the Choir. The result was "A Prayer for St. Thomas" - a setting of the collect for the day - which we sang on St. Thomas Day in 2010. This has been recorded and just released on the Regent label featuring the Exon singers. It was recorded in Wells Cathedral, and has been very favorably reviewed in the London Times.
"Vox Christi", the piece which you will hear on Sunday, October 9, is in stark contrast to the gentleness of the "Prayer." Prof. Wilby sets the Great Commandment in a way that makes the text come to life in dramatic fashion. In fact, when we were discussing this commission, I mentioned that hopefully we would soon complete our organ renovation with a chancel division. You will hear a couple of measures near the end in which he incorporates a tuba stop from the front organ. "Vox Christi" has been published by the Royal School of Church Music, and is already in its second printing in England, and has been sung on BBC Radio 4 broadcast of Choral Evensong. To listen to the mp3 of "Vox Christi", click here, then scroll down slightly.
We are honored to help in the creation of music in the service of the Church. We rejoice in our collaboration with Prof. Wilby and praise the Lord for his talent.
Submitted by Rick McKnight, Organist and Choirmaster. |
| Upcoming Children's Event - Fall Festival!
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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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! |
WNN Monthly Report
Below you will find the information pertaining to services rendered during the month of September 2011. We thank you for your past support, and we continue to need your support in order to serve those less fortunate than ourselves. We can tell you that they are very thankful also.
September 2011:
+ Number of households served (food) - 288
+ Number of individuals within the households - 681
+ Number of families in which there are children - 122
+ Number of children within these families - 267
+ Number of bags distributed to the public - 1102
+ Amount of utilities assistance provided to families - $2215.30
+ Number of families who received utilities assistance - 56
Thank you!
Submitted by WNN Board. |
Swing into Fall! - A Concert to Support WNN
"Swing into Fall", a concert featuring the Cavaliers Orchestra, will take place TONIGHT, 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 festive poinsettias as part of its fund-raising campaign to sponsor a Choir Trip to New York City. Choir members will be in the Narthex after church this Sunday to take your orders. Poinsettias will be $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 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. |
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. |
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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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