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Wednesday, December 13  all day

St John's Bible coming to St Thomas

school presentation in the morning
docent training in the afternoon, following the noon service

Wednesday, December 13 10:30 AM  –    11:30 AM

Lectionary Bible Study

meets in the classroom

A relaxed and friendly group that meets at the church on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the lessons for the following Sunday. Come every week or drop in when you can for some new perspectives on familiar stories and maybe some speculation about where the sermon will go! For more information, contact Carol Palermo at cpalermo625@gmail.com.

276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA)
Wednesday, December 13 12:00 PM  –    1:00 PM

A Service of Intercession with Holy Eucharist

Please join us to pray for the needs of our hearts, the parish, and the world.


This is an in-person worship opportunity.

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.  Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.- 1 Timothy 2:1

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)
Thursday, December 14 6:00 PM  –    9:00 PM

private meeting

meets in the Undercroft:
United Academics of Philadelphia
contact Shashank Ravichandran

Thursday, December 14 7:00 PM  –    7:30 PM

Compline service

LIVE via Zoom
contact the office if you need the zoom invitation

Compline is a simple office including a confession of sins, one or more psalms, a short reading from scripture, versicles and responses, the Lord’s Prayer, collects which ask for God’s protection during the night to come, and the canticle Nunc dimittis. A hymn for the evening may follow the short reading from scripture. The collects may be followed by a time of silence, along with free intercessions and thanksgivings.⁠

Thursday, December 14 7:15 PM  –    10:00 PM

Bluegrass Acoustic Jam

A bluegrass/old-time acoustic jam, open to all, held on the second Thursday of the month.

meeting in the Grove (Great Hall if weather is poor)

276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA)
Friday, December 15 9:00 AM  –    12:00 PM

Blue Hen Bounty food pantry for students

The Blue Hen Bounty is open to college students who are food insecure and cannot provide ample nutrition for themselves, please come to the student food closet Fri from 9am-1om, at St. Thomas's Parish located at 276 S. College Ave. (directly across from Student Health).

We have collected many donated food products that we will gladly share with those students in need. There are no questions or paperwork to fill out: we will provide you with whatever amount of food you are in need of.

If you have any questions or cannot make the designated time and would like to set up an appointment, please contact the church office at (302) 368-4644. Please help us spread the word!

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)
Friday, December 15 11:30 AM  –    1:30 PM

Al-Anon

meets in the choir room

Friday, December 15 6:30 PM  –    7:30 PM

Women's AA Group

meets in the parlor

276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA)
Sunday, December 17 8:00 AM  –    8:45 AM

Holy Eucharist, Rite I spoken


Join us LIVE on YouTube:www.youtube.com/channe.....smiNg

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. 

Whoever you are and wherever you are on life’s journey as God’s beloved, you are worthy and welcome here!

276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA)
Sunday, December 17 9:15 AM  –    10:15 AM

Novel Theology

meets in the classroom
(and via Zoom by request: email cana.hartman@gmail.com or text 302.354.3277)

ALL are Welcome to join the lively discussion. Completing the book is never a requirement to participate. Please let us know if you have a book suggestion!

September: "The Lost and Found Bookshop" by Susan Wiggs

276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA)
Sunday, December 17 10:00 AM  –    11:30 AM

Sunday School

Welcome to St Thomas Children’s Ministry 2023-2024!! We are very excited about our plans to come together as a ministry and as a community of “wondering believers”. And we hope that many new and old friends will join us this year.

Our mission in Children’s Ministries remains the same: to give our children a safe, loving place to discover and experience the living and present God. We strive to give our children new and exciting ways to discover more about God and who God is calling to them to be.

Family Church Sundays: Every last Sunday of the month will be family Church Sunday. On these
days, children will attend the full service with their families. On these days, families will be
invited to fulfill service roles in the church. A SignUp Genius will be available beginning in
October for families to sign up to serve together. Training will be available as needed.


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 17 10:30 AM  –    11:30 AM

Holy Eucharist, rite II with music- LIVE on YouTube


Join us LIVE on YouTube:www.youtube.com/channe.....smiNg

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. 

Whoever you are and wherever you are on life’s journey as God’s beloved, you are worthy and welcome here!

YouTube Channel (YouTube Channel)
Sunday, December 17 12:00 PM  –    2:00 PM

Live animal nativity, cookie exchange and youth Christmas party

meets in courtyard, and Great Hall

12-12:30 live nativity
12:30-1 cookie exchange open to all parishioners
1-2 kids Christmas party

Sunday, December 17 3:00 PM  –    6:00 PM

private meeting

meets in the Great Hall

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276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA)
Sunday, December 17 6:00 PM  –    10:00 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)
Monday, December 18 6:00 PM  –    7:30 PM

private meeting

private meeting: gs 778
meets in undercroft

Monday, December 18 7:00 PM  –    9:30 PM

Scottish Dancing

meets in the great hall

276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA)
Tuesday, December 19 4:30 PM  –    6:30 PM

private meeting

private meeting: gs 719

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)
Tuesday, December 19 6:00 PM  –    8:30 PM

private meeting

meets in the undercroft

contact Shashank Ravichandran

Tuesday, December 19 6:00 PM  –    10:00 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)
Tuesday, December 19 8:00 PM  –    9:30 PM

AA group

meets in the undercroft

276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA)
Wednesday, December 20 10:30 AM  –    11:30 AM

Lectionary Bible Study

meets in the classroom

A relaxed and friendly group that meets at the church on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the lessons for the following Sunday. Come every week or drop in when you can for some new perspectives on familiar stories and maybe some speculation about where the sermon will go! For more information, contact Carol Palermo at cpalermo625@gmail.com.

276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA)
Wednesday, December 20 12:00 PM  –    1:00 PM

A Service of Intercession with Holy Eucharist

Please join us to pray for the needs of our hearts, the parish, and the world.


This is an in-person worship opportunity.

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.  Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.- 1 Timothy 2:1

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)
Thursday, December 21 6:00 PM  –    8:00 PM

Celebrate St Thomas in India

Thursday, December 21 7:00 PM  –    7:30 PM

Compline service

LIVE via Zoom
contact the office if you need the zoom invitation

Compline is a simple office including a confession of sins, one or more psalms, a short reading from scripture, versicles and responses, the Lord’s Prayer, collects which ask for God’s protection during the night to come, and the canticle Nunc dimittis. A hymn for the evening may follow the short reading from scripture. The collects may be followed by a time of silence, along with free intercessions and thanksgivings.⁠

Friday, December 22 9:00 AM  –    12:00 PM

Blue Hen Bounty food pantry for students

The Blue Hen Bounty is open to college students who are food insecure and cannot provide ample nutrition for themselves, please come to the student food closet Fri from 9am-1om, at St. Thomas's Parish located at 276 S. College Ave. (directly across from Student Health).

We have collected many donated food products that we will gladly share with those students in need. There are no questions or paperwork to fill out: we will provide you with whatever amount of food you are in need of.

If you have any questions or cannot make the designated time and would like to set up an appointment, please contact the church office at (302) 368-4644. Please help us spread the word!

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)
Friday, December 22 11:30 AM  –    1:30 PM

Al-Anon

meets in the choir room

Friday, December 22 6:30 PM  –    7:30 PM

Women's AA Group

meets in the parlor

276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA)
Sunday, December 24 9:00 AM  –    10:30 AM

9am Christmas Eve Service