All are welcome.



Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, we will take a break from Sunday School on November 30.

St. Nicholas Sunday

Please join us during the 9:30 service on Sunday, December 7 to celebrate this saint who teaches us about giving. This is an up-front Sunday, where children are invited to sit in the front rows at church, instead of attending Sunday School downstairs. We will have a special visit from St. Nicholas!

Dear Parents,

In The Episcopal Church we observe four weeks of Advent in December, a time to reflect and experience some quiet, even as we participate in the busy and joyful run-up to Christmas. Many of you have Advent calendars for your children, I'm sure, to help them mark the days. 

A few years ago I discovered a beautiful Advent book called All Creation Waits, written by Gayle Boss, an Episcopal priest. On each day from December 1-24, there is a short story about an animal that beautifully describes what makes it unique and how it adapts to the cold winter months. Although some of the details may be lost on very young children, they will all enjoy seeing the different animals each day and learning something that makes each one special. It's a beautiful reminder of our connection to Creation. You can find it on bookshop.org or wherever you buy books.

Also, please look for a mini-Advent book for your children in the mail, a gift from us at St. Thomas. They will also be available in the church office after December 7.

A blessed Advent to you and your families!

Kathleen+

Middle School Youth Group

On Tuesday, December 2, please join us for a fun evening of bowling at Sun Valley Resort. We will meet at the bowling alley in the basement of Sun Valley Lodge from 5:00-6:30 pm, and dinner is included!

2025 Christmas Eve Nativity Pageant

Many traditions at St. Thomas are special, but the magic of Christmas is ever present in the children's faces and youth voices that share the Christmas Nativity Story. Youth readers share the story of Christmas from scripture and children process during Christmas carols. We need youth readers and children to play all the characters.

Nativity Rehearsals & Costume Fittings:

Tuesday, December 23, 2:00-3:00 pm for the 2:00 Service ~ Meet in the Parish Hall

Tuesday, December 23, 3:00-4:00 pm for the 4:00 Service ~ Meet in the Parish Hall

Christmas Eve Nativity ~ December 24:

Children and Youth arrive one hour before the service. Bonus, you get a good parking spot and the best seats in church. 



Sunday, December 24, 2:00 pm Service

~Report to the Parish Hall at 1:00 pm

Sunday, December 24, 4:00 pm Service

~Report to the Parish Hall at 3:00 pm

Sign up with Sara Gorby at sgorby@stthomassv.org with children's names and ages, and which service you plan to participate in.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Church Phone: (208) 726-5349

The Very Rev. Jonah Kendall

Cell: 919-608-8915

jkendall@stthomassv.org

The Rev. Kathleen Bean

Cell: 415-823-5378

kbean@stthomassv.org

Stefanie Nelson - Parish Administrator

stefanie@stthomassv.org

Mary Jacobs - Sunday School Director

mary@stthomassv.org

Joel Bejot - Music Director

joel@stthomassv.org



Sara Gorby - St. Thomas Playhouse

sgorby@stthomassv.org

Joanna Sattler - St. Thomas Playhouse

joanna@stthomassv.org

Brett Moellenberg - Communications

brett@stthomassv.org

WHAT DOES YOUR FAMILY NEED RIGHT NOW?

WHAT DO YOUR CHILDREN NEED RIGHT NOW?

WHAT DO YOU NEED, AS A PARENT, RIGHT NOW?

HOW CAN WE HELP?