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Saturday, February 15 4:00 PM  –    5:30 PM

Poets’ Corner Reading Series presents Devon Miller-Duggan

Poets' Corner Reading Series for Spring 2020 presents Devon Miller-Duggan on Saturday, February 15, 2020. The reading will be held from 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. at St. Thomas’s Episcopal Church, 276 S. College Ave., Newark, DE. A free will offering is appreciated. All are welcome – open to the public.

Devon has published poems in Rattle, Shenandoah, Margie, Christianity and Literature,Gargoyle. She teaches Creative Writing at the University of Delaware. Her books include Pinning the Bird to the Wall (2008), Neither Prayer, Nor Bird (2013), and Alphabet Year (2017).

The Poets’ Corner Reading Series is co-sponsored by St. Thomas’s Parish and the University of Delaware Department of English. See the Poets’ Corner Spring Series of readings.

For questions, please email StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com or call the Parish Office at (302) 368-4644.

276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA,  (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA, )
Sunday, February 16 8:00 AM  –    9:00 AM

Holy Eucharist Rite I

All are welcome. St. Thomas’s is a diverse community of young and old, different races, languages, and nationalities, cradle Episcopalians and those new to our tradition. We are conservative and liberal, single and married and partnered, socially active, spiritually reflective, deeply committed to being the Gospel in our community, our diocese, and our world. Our parish strives to be a safe and inclusive community of worship that welcomes everyone as a child of God, and values everyone’s ministry in the Church and the world.

Our mission statement: Nourished at Christ’s table and stepping forward in faith, we are instruments of God’s love, serving our parish family, the University of Delaware, our community, and God’s creation.

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, February 16 9:00 AM  –    10:15 AM

Youth Confirmation

Meets in the Undercroft. All youth in 7th and 8th grade or who are at least 12 years of age are invited to join the Confirmation Class for a spirit-filled journey centered around worship, learning, service, witness and fellowship. There will be loads of prayerful dialogue, laughter and fun, too! Confirmation completes our baptism and is the sacramental rite in which we express a mature commitment to Christ, culminating with the laying on of hands by the bishop. Youth Confirmation classes are held on Sundays at 9 – 10:15 a.m. from Sept. to May, and include a pilgrimage to The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. Contact Teri Quinn Gray (tquinngray@verizon.net) and Bob Rys (bobrys05@gmail.com) for more information.

St Thomas's Episcopal Church, 276 South College Avenue, Newark, DE, United States (St Thomas's Episcopal Church, 276 South College Avenue, Newark, DE, United States)
Sunday, February 16 9:00 AM  –    10:00 AM

An Absurdly Short History of Christianity- 6 week series

ALL are welcome

Who invented church? How did we go from a few fishermen to billions of faithful people? And what relevance can the church have in a time when belief seems to have become a dirty word? In six sessions, we will follow the development of the Christian Movement from the time of the Apostles to the Electronic Age.

Along the way, there will be a few heretics and councils, but we will also talk about how our past shapes us and what we believe. Come along for new insights on familiar stories and maybe some new information too.

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, February 16 9:15 AM  –    12:00 PM

The Creche Nursery (Birth to 3 years)


Meets in the Undercroft. 

Childcare for children birth-3 years
See info at stthomasparish.org/educ.....ries/

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, February 16 9:15 AM  –    11:15 AM

Children's Worship (3 years to 6th grade)

Begins with Breakfast Club in the great hall Classroom from 9:30-9:45.  Then, the children go down to the undercroft classrooms for fellowship and instruction.  See info at stthomasparish.org/educ.....ries/

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, February 16 9:15 AM  –    10:15 AM

The Parlor Class- adult christian education


We will begin our considered discussion of, and reflections on, the first chapter of Robin DiAngelo's book, White Fragility.


Pax,
Ronnie Wilbur, Rue Manning, and Larry Duggan

A faithful group with the motto: "Remember that Jesus came to take away your sins, not your mind." Join in as we read texts, watch videos, and talk about all manner of questions and issues relating to faith and life. All are always welcome.

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, February 16 10:30 AM  –    12:00 PM

Holy Eucharist Rite II

All are welcome. St. Thomas’s is a diverse community of young and old, different races, languages, and nationalities, cradle Episcopalians and those new to our tradition. We are conservative and liberal, single and married and partnered, socially active, spiritually reflective, deeply committed to being the Gospel in our community, our diocese, and our world. Our parish strives to be a safe and inclusive community of worship that welcomes everyone as a child of God, and values everyone’s ministry in the Church and the world.

Our mission statement: Nourished at Christ’s table and stepping forward in faith, we are instruments of God’s love, serving our parish family, the University of Delaware, our community, and God’s creation.

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, February 16 12:00 PM  –    1:00 PM

CREW Youth Group

Youth group, ages 12-18
ALL are welcome for FUN and FELLOWSHIP!

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, February 16 12:30 PM  –    2:00 PM

Vestry meeting

Meets in the Parlor.

276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA (276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711, USA)
Sunday, February 16 2:00 PM  –    3:30 PM

Girl Scout Troop 513

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, February 16 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)
Monday, February 17 6:30 AM  –    7:30 AM

Serenity at Sunrise- AA Meeting

Meets in the Classroom.

St. Thomas’s provides hospitality to six AA/12 Step Groups.

Serenity at Sunrise is an apt name for this group as they meet at the beginning of the day, 6:30 a.m. to be exact. Under the AA umbrella are groups for teens and family members of the addicted to help them in supporting their loved one’s sobriety. Alcoholic Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.

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, February 17 6:00 PM  –    7:00 PM

Ladies' Night Out- monthly dinner

Join our monthly ladies get-together! Celebrate the warmth of the season with friends. Please feel free to bring a neighbor! We are a fun a friendly bunch.⁠

Please let Sue know if you can attend, via email or through the facebook event, so we can reserve a seat for YOU!⁠

mshoughton@verizon.net

Jan- Iron Hill Brewery, Main Street Newark⁠
Feb- Courtyard Marriott, rt 896⁠
Mar- Blue Crab Grill, Suburban Plaza⁠
Apr- Applebees, Suburban Plaza⁠

Monday, February 17 7:30 PM  –    9:30 PM

Scottish Country Dancers- RSCDS class

Meets in the Great Hall.
Scottish Country Dancing is a wonderful pastime and is great exercise for mind and body. Although originating in Scotland, you will find clubs and classes in most countries around the globe. Scottish Country Dancing is very much a social activity and, unlike many other types of dancing, dancers are encouraged to dance with different people, so that couples who do come along, will dance mostly with other dancers and it is therefore most definitely not a requirement to come to a class with a partner. We are a friendly group of dancers and give a warm welcome to new members!

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)