| Sunday Preview - All Saints' Sunday, November 6
+ This Sunday, we honor all our family, friends, and loved ones who have died in the past year, especially members of our parish family: Janice Taunton, Noel Howell, Roscoe Duncan, Ruth Peckham, Rick Sendelbach, and Mamilee Henry.
+ This Sunday, we celebrate the Baptism of new members joining our parish family: Kwesi Joseph Akyempong III, Juliana Knowles Kent, and Jet McKnight Sowell. |
Upcoming Children's Events
This Sunday, November 6, the children will be involved in an All Saints' Procession, and the Children's Choir will perform. On Sunday, November 27, an Advent Workshop will be offered for children and youth. Submitted by Erin Redden, Director of Children's Education. |
| Stewardship Campaign to Support St. Thomas Mission and Ministries in 2012
Our Stewardship Campaign is ongoing through November 20. I invite you to join us in the joy of giving. When you receive a pledge card, please respond generously. If you have not received a pledge card, please contact the office.
Please visit our website to read about some of the work of St. Thomas. On our website, you can also use the online pledge form to pledge your ongoing commitment to this work. Just click on the STEWARDSHIP tab on the lefthand column of our website (www.stthomascolumbus.org).
Thank you for your prayerful consideration of stewardship. |
Time & Talent Luncheon on Sunday, November 20  Sunday, November 20, we will shine a spotlight on St. Thomas volunteer opportunities over lunch. Some of our current volunteers will give brief testimony, and offer opportunities for you to share your time and talent. Many aspects of our parish life will be represented, including worship, education & outreach, social & fellowship ministries, and church operations. Please save the date! |
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Adult Education -
"On Being: Economics and Faith: Conversations about Money, Capitalism, and Doing Good"
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
+ Examine challenging key issues with thinkers like Parker Palmer, Nathan Dungan, Rachel Naomi Remen, Sharon Salzburg, Martin Marty, Paul Zak, and Jonathan Greenblatt. Dialogue and interaction with taped conversations from Krista Tippett's PBS radio program.
+ Sunday, November 6 - Final session of "Last Things", led by Perrin Nicolson, John Partin, and Travis Wade. |
| Episcopal Annual Council to Convene in Rome, GA
The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta's 105th Annual Council will convene in Rome, GA, from November 4 to November 5. St. Thomas Episcopal Church will send three lay delegates, BJ Landen, Kaye Hahn, John Partin, plus our clergy.
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| St. Thomas Legacy Society
The St. Thomas Legacy society - those who have remembered the parish in their wills, trusts, or estate planning - will be naming its charter members on November 20. We are grateful for those who have so remembered St Thomas; such gifts support its mission and ministry for generations to come, and witness to your hope in God's work among us for years to come. The following persons have made us aware of their commitment to the Legacy Society: Ms. Georgia Wilkins, Ms. Margarette Baird, Ms. Marge Tidmarsh, Mr. Michael Ankerich and Mr. Charlie Snipes, Mr. Travis and Ms. Mitchi Wade, Dr. Tom and Ms. Sherry Wade, Dr. Max and Ms. Ann Burr, Ms. Judy Harding, Mr. Murphy Pound, Ms. Ruth Wright, Ms. Alice Turley, Ms.Belle Zimmerly, and Ms. Ena Hunt. If you have remembered St. Thomas in this way, please let us know. If you wish to be listed as Anonymous, that too is possible. For more information about the Legacy Society, please contact Mr. Travis Wade (706-327-2432), Mr. John Partin (706-563-3206), or Fr. Douglas Hahn (706-324-4264). Thank you.
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Wynnton Neighborhood Network Unity Thanksgiving Service on November 20, 2011
The Wynnton United Methodist Church (UMC) is hosting the WNN Unity Thanksgiving Service this year. The service will be Sunday, November 20, 2011, at 7:00 pm. The address of Wynnton UMC is 2412 Wynnton Road, and the phone number is 706-324-2424. A reception will follow the service in the Wynnton UMC fellowship hall. A nursery (for ages three years and under) will be provided during the worship service. At the service, the Wynnton Neighborhood Network will be accepting non-perishable items for its food bank. |
Vestry Elections to Occur on Sunday, December 11
The Vestry is the governing board of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. It contains nine members fulfilling staggered three-year terms in office, which means that three members leave the Vestry each year, allowing us to elect three new members each year. You are eligible to run for election to the Vestry if you are a confirmed member of St. Thomas, and if you made and fulfilled a pledge in 2011. To find out more information about the Vestry, please speak with any current Vestry member: BJ Landen (Senior Warden), David Brandenburgh, (Junior Warden), Neal Fenter, Alice Gammage, Ann Johnston, Janet Mapel, Joe Mills, John Partin, and Julia Slater.
Please consider running for election. More information is forthcoming. |
"Expressions of Hope" Advent Luncheon Series
"Expressions of Hope" Advent Luncheon Series - Mondays, noon to 1:00 pm, on December 5, 12, & 19
+ December 5: Words of Hope - Dr. Larry Dooley, Chair, CSU Dept. of Theater, and an ensemble of university and community actors
+ December 12: Sounds of Hope - Don Tipton and members of the Columbus Jazz Society
+ December 19: Images of Hope - Ms. Michele McCrillis, CSU, Associate Professor of Art History
Continue to observe Advent with:
+ Advent Lessons and Carols, Sunday, December 18, at 10:30 am
+ The Feast of St. Thomas and Holy Baptism, Wednesday, December 21, at 5:30 pm |
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Tom and Sherry Wade on the birth of their new grandchildren Hannah Lee and Tate Patrick McMonagle, born on November 1 in Colorado. Mother Lauren (Wade) McMonagle and babies are reportedly doing well. |
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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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