Our Seniors Ministry offers a warm, welcoming community for parishioners 65 and older to connect, grow in faith, and support one another through this season of life. We gather for fellowship luncheons and organize outings, guest speakers, and seasonal celebrations. Pastoral care visits, prayer support, and transportation assistance ensure no member feels isolated. Whether you’re newly retired or long past that milestone, this ministry celebrates the wisdom, faith, and friendship of our older members while honoring their continued contributions to parish life. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Mary-Claire Corcoran.

Journey, a Small Group Spirituality Course

Journey is a series of lay-facilitated study discussions with a small group of fellow parishioners. Over five sessions participants discover a new, blended perspective on a single religious topic. In the process, they meaningfully advance their spiritual growth in fellowship with others.

We have “journeyed” with Grace, Resurrection, Forgiveness, Faith, Hope, and Justice so far.

Two St. Thomas’ members, Ginger Goodrich and John Kepner, developed the course several years ago. They piloted it quietly for a while, refined it with input from participating parishioners, and were encouraged by our clergy. Journey is now in its fourth year and is offered parish-wide.

One or two facilitators, each St. Thomas’ members and very familiar with Journey, conduct the sessions in person at the facilitator’s home with a group of six parishioners (including an equal number of men and women but not including spouses and partners). Five sessions are scheduled in advance spanning about 10 weeks. Since the sessions build on each other and the different perspectives of all participants are critical, participants agree in advance not to miss any sessions except in an emergency.

What is discussed at each session?

The first four sessions include written homework circulated in advance.

• Session 1: Participants write short narratives describing their personal spiritual journeys from youth to present and explain why the selected topic is important to them;

• Session 2: Participants each pick, interpret in writing ahead of time, and discuss at the session a different Biblical passage on the topic;

• Session 3: Participants each share, interpret in writing ahead of time, and discuss non-biblical offerings on the topic (e.g., a painting, poem, hymn, prayer or op-ed). This session is a particularly enlightening given the variety of offerings discussed and new and interesting perspectives which emerge;

• Session 4: Participants share new insights they have discovered on the topic (what it now means to them) based upon the blended perspectives they have heard from others and their own growth in understanding the topic; and

• Session 5: This one is a call to action: participants discuss how they will put their new learnings on the topic into action in their own lives and relationships with others.

Many parishioners have taken Journey. All say Journey has been spiritually rewarding, and they find the fellowship that builds session-to-session to be remarkable.

For more information, please email John Kepner.

Our Men's Ministry provides a space for men of all ages and stages to grow in faith, build genuine friendships, and hold one another accountable in life’s daily challenges. We gather for early-morning Bible studies focused on practical discipleship, a Saturday Speaker’s Series, Men of the Barn (aka the Mob) service projects, and outdoor activities that make room for honest conversation. Whether you’re navigating career, marriage, fatherhood, or simply seeking deeper connection with other men of faith, this ministry offers a place to be known and challenged. We believe real growth happens in community — where struggles are shared, strengths are sharpened, and faith is lived out together. For more information, contact Cory Potomis or Alan Smith.

St. Thomas’ Men’s Breakfast Club

The St. Thomas’ Men’s Group will begin hosting monthly breakfasts on the 4th Saturday of each month from September–May. In addition to breakfast, each month we will hear presentations from outside speakers on a wide range of topics from law, medicine, history, military, business and more.

Breakfast will be served in MacColl Auditorium starting at 8:00 a.m. Speakers will start at approximately 8:45am and we will have a hard stop at 9:30am so you can get on with your day.

The purpose of these breakfasts is to promote fellowship among the men of St. Thomas’ as well as creating a welcoming environment to invite friends to share a meal and hear an interesting speaker.

A similar group was established at St. David’s in Wayne several years ago and they regularly have 75-100 attendees every month, including many non-parishioners.

Our first breakfast will be held on September 26 and the speaker will be Ralph Wellington, who served as the lead attorney in the Barnes Foundation litigation.

Please save the date and invite others to attend. It will be a great opportunity to expand your relationships, your knowledge, and your waistline.

PS: If you are able to assist in preparing breakfast or you have suggestions for other outside speakers please contact Alan Smith, Rob Hamilton or Phil Anspach.

Men’s Bible Study
(Thursdays 7:00 a.m.-8:00  a.m. beginning October 15) in The Hutchinson Room (Parish House). For more information contact Fr. Dave.

Our Women’s Ministries cultivate a supportive community where women of all ages and life stages can grow in faith, build meaningful friendships, and encourage one another through life’s joys and challenges. We gather for Bible studies, seasonal retreats, and social gatherings that create space for honest conversation and mutual support. From young professionals to mothers to grandmothers, every woman brings unique gifts and experiences to our shared journey of faith. Whether you’re seeking deep community, spiritual growth, or simply a place to belong, this ministry welcomes you. We believe women flourish when they walk together, sharing wisdom, offering grace, and living out faith in community. For more information, please contact Liz Harris.

Please join us after the 10:00  a.m. service in the Parish House (unless otherwise noted) for Hospitality with coffee and light fare until 11:30 a.m., followed by a weekly speaker or discussion ending by 12:15 p.m. Topics subject to change; forums will be announced in our weekly email newsletter.