Children’s Ministry 2024 Kickoff

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Children's MinistriesGreetings St. Thomas’s Community,

The last days of August mean “back to school” for many of us. At St. Thomas’s it means the start of the program year for Children’s Ministries. We have a great year planned for our children and families, and  encourage everyone with children in grades kindergarten to 6th grade to register for this year’s program AND that you invite others to join us. (7th graders may join under special circumstances. Please contact Belinda if you believe you have one of these.)  

Our Sunday School program kicks off on September 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with registration, refreshments, and a parent meeting in the Undercroft. Then Ms. Belinda will lead our first lesson at 10:30. We also have some extra events planned throughout the year.  Here is our Program information and Calendar of already planned activities to this email. Paper copies of this information are also available at church or I can mail it to you.  Please let me know what if you have questions or need additional information.  I would love to share in this ministry with you.

In order to make it the best year ever, our ministry team needs more adults and post-confirmation teens to volunteer to help us. We have several roles to fill. You could volunteer to help on a regular basis, an occasional basis or just for an event. All are welcome.  Some of the roles include lead teacher, assistant teacher or classroom helper, event organizer, event helpers, family outing organizer, and Children’s Ministry Committee member.  Please let me know what interests you and what you are willing and able to do.  I would love to share in this ministry with you and training will be provided. For questions and/or suggestions, I can be reached at belmar43@aol.com.

Please complete registration form to register your child who is in kindergarten to 6th grade for our Children’s Ministry program. This form will provide us with contact information and allow us to plan for the needs of your children.  Paper copies will be available on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at church and in our classroom every week.

I look forward to seeing all of you soon! 

Blessings,
Belinda Young-Payne

Youth Confirmation 2024-25 Class

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Confirmation Class 2024-25We are making plans for the 2025 Confirmation Class.  All youth 12 years of age and up are invited to join us on a spirit-filled journey centered around worship, learning, service, witness, and fellowship. We’ll have loads of dialogue, laughter, and fun, too!  

Weekly classes will be held on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. from September 2024 to May 2025. 

Contact Mr. Bob Rys (bobrys05@gmail.com) for more info.

Blessing of the Animals

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Blessing of the AnimalsBring your pet to St. Thomas’s for a blessing and stay for fun with animals, vendors, giveaways, and more!

DATE: Sunday, September 29, 2024
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 276 S. College Ave., Newark, Delaware 19711

This event is open to the pubic.

ALL God’s creatures are invited: Please bring your companion on a leash or in a carrier. If your wild one does not travel well, you are welcome to join in the blessing and carry it home with you.

We look forward to seeing you and your pet!

Worship and weekly news for August 25, 2024

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Hello faith family! This the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 25, 2024, Year B. University of Delaware students are back! There is excitement in the air! And, so much FUN and FELLOWSHIP is being planned for this fall.

Weekly News

See our Carpenter’s Helper Weekly Newsletter. You can stay informed through this newsletter, our parish calendar, the schedules printed in the back of the worship service booklets, running on the monitors around the church building, or by contacting the office. Please share your exciting events such as musical performances and sporting events with the office if you’d like to extend an invitation to your faith family.

News items:

Our weekly Worship schedule

  • Sundays at 8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite I spoken, in-person and online at our YouTube channel.
  • Sundays at 10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music, in-person and online at our YouTube channel.
  • Wednesday at noon – Intercessory Prayer with Holy Communion in-person.
  • Wednesday at 5:30-6:00 p.m. – Centering Prayer, in person only
  • Thursday at 7 p.m. – Compline Evening Prayer, live via Zoom.

This Sunday’s Schedule – accompanying worship booklets available on Sermons page.

  • Sundays at 8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite I spoken, in-person and online at our YouTube channel.
  • Sundays at 10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music, in-person and online at our YouTube channel.

Growth and Fellowship

  • Last Sunday of the month – Family Church Sunday
  • Last Sunday of the month – Coffee and Fellowship between services
  • Third Sundays at 9:15 a.m. – Novel Theology
  • 3rd Monday of the month – Hope Dining Room – volunteers needed Monday, July 15, 2024
  • Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. – lectionary bible study in the classroom

Other Parish Events

The church is aware that some of its members are struggling to make ends meet. If you are in this situation, please let the clergy know of your needs, pray for the church, and feel no guilt about your giving. But if you are able to give, options for giving include mailing a check to our church or online giving.

If you have anything to add to the Parish calendar or the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter, please email the office at StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com.

To see worship, events or news, see our website, FaceBook, InstaGram, or YouTube.. Recent Newsletters, Sermons, or Announcements are also available.

Regardless of whether we are together in-person or virtually, we are connected by the Holy Spirit:  Always together; never apart…maybe in distance, but never in heart.

Kind Regards,
Cana Hartman, Parish Administrator
StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com or (302) 368-4644

Blue Hen Bounty gearing up for Fall 2024 UD Students

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Blue Hen Bounty need volunteersSt. Thomas’s Blue Hen Bounty (BHB), our student/community food pantry, serves University of Delaware (UD) students who are food insecure and cannot provide ample nutrition for themselves.

Blue Hen Bounty is gearing up for the return of UD students later this month and needs your help with several things.

If you have any grocery bags – paper, plastic or multi-use – please drop them off in the classroom. We are running low and expect many students to “stock-up” the first few weeks of school.

As always, we can use and food and personal hygiene items, which can be dropped off in the classroom.

If you are available to help out stocking and/or monitoring BHB please let me know. We now have three stockers which has helped us provide a better selection to more students. We can always use more help. If you are available once a month or once a week let me know and I will provide training and keys. If you are more comfortable not having keys, you can come in any time Cana is in the office (generally 9-12 noon M-Thurdays).

We are also looking for monitors. Hours are 9 – 12 noon M-F or any portion you are available – monthly or weekly. There is often some down time so I always bring something to read or work on.

For questions, email StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com or contact Teresa Coons email tlcoons411@comcast.net to volunteer.

Thanks for your continued support of Blue Hen Bounty.
Teresa Coons

Blessing of Backpacks, Workbags, or Laptops

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Blessing of the BackpacksAt the Sunday, September 8, 2024 worship service at 10:30 a.m., we will bless backpacks, workbags, and laptops.

Students, teachers, and education professionals are invited to bring them and receive a blessing for a successful 2024-5 school year.

This service is open to the public. All are welcome.

Novel Theology for Fall 2024

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Are you yearning for meaningful conversations that touch the depths of your soul? Look no further! Join us at the Novel Theology Discussion Group, where hearts and minds converge in fellowship and exploration. Novel Theology is a lively discussion group.

Meetings are held the third Sunday of the month from September through May at 9:15 a.m. in the Great Hall Classroom. There will be coffee, snacks, fellowship, and conversation!

What: Novel Theology Discussion Group
When: Every fourth Sunday from September through May
Time: 9:15 a.m.
Where: Great Hall Classroom

Why Attend?

  1. Nourishment: Sip your coffee, savor the snacks, and let your spirit be nourished.
    Our gatherings are more than mere discussions; they’re spiritual feasts.
  2. Diverse Selections: While reading the book is optional, our chosen texts span
    genres and perspectives. From ancient wisdom to contemporary insights, we delve
    into the sacred and the secular.
  3. Open Hearts: Whether you’re a seasoned participant or a curious newcomer, our
    circle embraces all. Bring your questions, doubts, and wonderings—we’re here to
    listen and learn together.

Feel free to share this invitation with kindred souls who seek the divine in dialogue.
September 22: “Innocent Libertine”, by Davis Bunn
October 27: “This Tender Land”, by William Kent Krueger
November 24: “Murder Cuts the Mustard”, by Jessica Ellicot
December 22: “The 4th Wiseman”, by Henry van Dyke

Hope Dining Room volunteers needed Monday, August 19, 2024

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Dear Families of St. Thomas’s and St. Nicholas,

Monday, August 19, 2024, is our opportunity to serve at Hope Dining Room. Hope Dining Room where we serve “a midday hot meal with dignity, to those in need in the Greater Newark Delaware area.”

Guests at Hope are “dining in”, so we have 2 different short shifts for which you can volunteer. The setup and cooking shift goes from 10 – 11:45 a.m. The serving and cleanup shift goes from 11:45 – 1:30 p.m.

If you’d like to help, please bring a ball cap and an apron. We would LOVE to see you! All of this takes place at Kingswood Methodist Church kitchen on Marrows Road in Brookside Park. It is a team effort, lots of fun and it makes you feel so good to feed people who really appreciate it.

We have fruit cups left over from last month AND Father Howie is making his secret recipe cake for all to enjoy!   All we need is helpers this month! 

MANY Blessings to you ALL,
Madeline Johnson
mad1240@comcast.net

Blue Hen Bounty to re-open soon

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Blue Hen Bounty need volunteersBlue Hen Bounty (BHB) is gearing up for the return of University of Delaware students later this month and needs your help with several things.

If you have any grocery bags – paper, plastic or multi-use – please drop them off in the classroom.  We are running low and expect many students to “stock-up” the first few weeks of school.

As always, we can use and food and personal hygiene items.  Again, just drop off in the classroom.

If you are available to help out stocking and/or monitoring BHB, please let me know.  We now have three stockers, which has helped us provide a better selection to more students.  We can always use more help.  If you are available once a month or once a week, let me know and I will provide training and keys.  If you are more comfortable not having keys, you can come in any time. Cana is in the office (generally 9-12 noon Mondays-Thurdays).

We are also looking for monitors.  Hours are 9 – 12 noon M-F or any portion you are available – monthly or weekly.  There is often some down time so I always bring something to read or work on.

Thanks for your continued support of BHB

Teresa Coons 

Worship and weekly news for August 4, 2024

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Hello faith family! This the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – August 4, 2024, Year B.

Weekly News

See our Carpenter’s Helper Weekly Newsletter. News items:

Our weekly Worship schedule

  • Sundays at 8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite I spoken, in-person and online at our YouTube channel.
  • Sundays at 10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music, in-person and online at our YouTube channel.
  • Wednesday at noon – Intercessory Prayer with Holy Communion in-person.
  • Wednesday at 5:30-6:00 p.m. – Centering Prayer, in person only
  • Thursday at 7 p.m. – Compline Evening Prayer, live via Zoom.

This Sunday’s Schedule – accompanying worship booklets available on Sermons page.

  • Sundays at 8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite I spoken, in-person and online at our YouTube channel.
  • Sundays at 10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music, in-person and online at our YouTube channel.

Growth and Fellowship

  • Last Sunday of the month – Family Church Sunday
  • Last Sunday of the month – Coffee and Fellowship between services
  • Third Sundays at 9:15 a.m. – Novel Theology
  • 3rd Monday of the month – Hope Dining Room – volunteers needed Monday, July 15, 2024
  • Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. – lectionary bible study in the classroom

Other Parish Events

The church is aware that some of its members are struggling to make ends meet. If you are in this situation, please let the clergy know of your needs, pray for the church, and feel no guilt about your giving. But if you are able to give, options for giving include mailing a check to our church or online giving.

If you have anything to add to the Parish calendar or the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter, please email the office at StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com.

To see worship, events or news, see our website, FaceBook, InstaGram, or YouTube.. Recent Newsletters, Sermons, or Announcements are also available.

Regardless of whether we are together in-person or virtually, we are connected by the Holy Spirit:  Always together; never apart…maybe in distance, but never in heart.

Kind Regards,
Cana Hartman, Parish Administrator
StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com or (302) 368-4644