Saturday, December 17 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Youth movie night- Elf! All youth in grades 6 and up are invited to an Elf movie and dinner party on December 17. Parents are welcome to hang out to help. The evening will begin at 5:00 pm with some games and the proceed with dinner, a craft and the MOVIE. I think we should be finished by 8:30 or 9. I have attached the invite/flyer in two forms. One is a PDF so you can print and share if you want to.
I have heard from several families already. If you have not RSVP'd , please let me know as soon as you do. No worries if it is later than sooner. We will have plenty for everyone.
Blessings, Belinda Young-Payne |
Sunday, December 18 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM | Holy Eucharist, Rite I spoken Join us LIVE on YouTube:www.youtube.com/channe.....smiNg
During the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Thomas’s is alive and well. We are worshiping via live streaming on YouTube (See our YouTube Channel and hit Subscribe!), and in person with precautions. The full-text bulletins for our services can be found on our website, and by email request.
We also continue to respond to the needs of the Newark community through our collaboration with the Newark Empowerment Center and others. Those who would like to support our work may do so by going to our “Giving to St Thomas’s” page. Our prayers are with all those who are ill, all who are caring for them, and all who are striving to hear the voice of God in these challenging times. May God bless you and keep you, now and always. 276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA) |
Sunday, December 18 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Sunday SchoolRegular Weekly Children’s Worship: Sunday School will meet in-person at St. Thomas’s three or four Sundays a month, gathering at 10:15 a.m. for an opening activity and beginning the lesson/worship as the 10:30 a.m. worship service begins in the sanctuary. Children aged 4 to grade 6 are invited to participate. Seventh graders are currently invited to participate as junior leaders but if our number of 7th graders exceeds 3, a separate plan will be implemented for them. If community health changes make it necessary, our program will be held virtually on Zoom and families will be notified of the change. Our main framework will be a worship schedule that mimics the liturgy of the Episcopal Church: greeting and opening prayer, liturgy of the word, response in the form of art and prayer, and feast and fellowship. This schedule may differ by age group or week depending on topics and activities.
For more info, visit Children's Ministry at our website: Children’s Ministries – St. Thomas's Episcopal Parish (stthomasnewarkde.church) or contact Belinda Young-Payne at St. Thomas’s by phone at (302) 388-4017. or via email at belmar43@aol.com. 276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA) |
Sunday, December 18 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Holy Eucharist, rite II with music- LIVE on YouTubeJoin us LIVE on YouTube:www.youtube.com/channe.....smiNg
During the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Thomas’s is alive and well. We are worshiping via live streaming on YouTube (See our YouTube Channel and hit Subscribe!), and in person with precautions. The full-text bulletins for our services can be found on our website, and by email request.
We also continue to respond to the needs of the Newark community through our collaboration with the Newark Empowerment Center and others. Those who would like to support our work may do so by going to our “Giving to St Thomas’s” page. Our prayers are with all those who are ill, all who are caring for them, and all who are striving to hear the voice of God in these challenging times. May God bless you and keep you, now and always. YouTube Channel (YouTube Channel) |
Sunday, December 18 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Children's Ministry- Family Holiday Party and Cookie ExchangeChildren's Ministry will be having our Family Holiday party after the 10:30 service on December 18. Activities will include a Cookie Exchange, pizza lunch, music, games and crafts.
I would like to officially invite all families in our St. Thomas community with children up to 6th grade (including preschoolers) to all the festivities at St. Thomas on December 18 from 12:15 to 2:30 pm. Details are below but feel free to call (302-388-4017) or email with questions or suggestions. I would love to know about how many to expect so please RSVP using the Sign Up Genius link if possible. And invite your friends!!!
www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAAA62CAB9-stthomas
In addition, ANYONE in who would like to participate in the cookie exchange is welcome to do so. Use the SignUp Genius to sign up for the Cookie Exchange and bring 2-3 dozen cookies (packaged in sets of 3) to share on Dec. 18. The cookie exchange will occur directly after the 10:30 service. 276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA) |
Sunday, December 18 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Advent Evening Prayers- Son et lumiere"Son et lumiere" images and colors accompanied by verses and music of Advent- this should be an awesome sensory experience.
in-person only |
Sunday, December 18 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | UD Ballroom Dancers- public class Meets in the Great Hall
Classes are $15 for students and $35 for non-students (for the whole four-week session).
What if I have no dance experience? Don't worry, most people are beginners. We tailor each class to fit the level of the participants.
What do I wear? Any comfortable clothing will do. We do ask that you wear comfortable shoes that are securely attached to your feet. Anything that has a tendency to slip off is potentially dangerous. For women, heels are alright if you are comfortable in them, but under 3" is preferred. If you don't feel comfortable wearing heels, flats or sneakers are fine.
How do I register for a public class? Just show up 10 to 15 minutes early for the first class of the session. The beginning of each session can be found on the calendar. We will ask you to submit your payment and fill out a short contact information sheet for our records in case of emergency cancellations.
If I come with a partner will I be dancing with him/her the entire time? We encourage rotation of partners during class because it helps the learning process; however, it is not required. Meets in the Great Hall. St Thomas's Episcopal Church, 276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (St Thomas's Episcopal Church, 276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA) |
Sunday, December 18 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Caroling with our St Nicholas neighbors |