THE EPISTLE:

June 22, 2023

TODAY: June Silver Saints Movie Matinee

In June we will offer a continuation of the Chronicles of Narnia in the movie adaption of C. S. Lewis’ “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.” The magical experience continues through C. S. Lewis’ incredible story telling. This story is even better than the last one! Come join us in the St. Thomas Parish Hall at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 22.  

The Silver Saints Movie Matinee offers fun and fellowship with free movies. We offer snacks and beverages, and we will even pick you up and return you home if you wish. We have comfortable seating and a half-time break in the movie. Please bring your friends and ask people from our neighborhood. Call Jack or Becky Stokes at 256-881-4748. Please call 24 hours ahead if you will need a ride. Please come join us!

Join Us for Everybody's Pub Theology TONIGHT!

Sit down with Jeannie TONIGHT, Thursday, June 22nd, from 6-7:30 PM in a room just for us at PaPPo's Pizzeria, 7540 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, for great fellowship, good food, tasty drinks, and hearty discussion! We will discuss our experience of Sabbath-- taking rest as we understand it as God's intention for us as faithful disciples. What are your challenges of taking Sabbath? Does our culture help or hinder Text Jeannie and let her know you plan on joining us at 256-348-9918 or email Ranie at associate@stthomashuntsville.org.

St. Thomas Youth (EYC) Go Hiking This Sunday!



This Sunday, June 25th, as long as weather permits, we’re taking the youth (rising 6th-12th grade) up to the Nature Trail on Green Mountain. Plan to meet in the youth room NO LATER than 3:25PM and we’ll head out from there. We will be back by 5PM to make it to church and join for dinner.  Pick up is by 6:20PM.

Join us every Sunday at 5pm for a "Come as you are" Holy Eucharist!

Every Sunday this summer, St. Thomas will continue to offer a more "Laid Back" worship service at 5pm in the Nave. Come join us for simple hymns from the Alleluia III hymnal, good sermons preached from the floor, Holy Communion, and (most Sundays) a simple dinner in the Parish Hall immediately following the Eucharist! Come as you are and invite a friend to join you for the 5pm Sunday Evening Holy Eucharist at St. Thomas.

Help Needed for Sunday Morning Refreshments



We need your help to keep the refreshments coming on Sundays following the 10:30 AM service. Please sign up for a Sunday to bring homemade cookies or store-bought sweet treats so that we can spend a few minutes gathering after worship. Please sign up using the poster in Information Hall. Thank you for helping us keep this vital part of our parish thriving!

COUNTDOWN TO CAMP COSMOS VBS!

Don't forget to pre-register rising pre-K through 5th graders for Camp Cosmos VBS which will be July 10-14, 9am-noon! Grandchildren, friends, and neighbors are welcome!  Register online by clicking this link. Paper registration forms are available in Information Hall.  For more information, contact our Children's Ministry Coordinator, Laura Beth Bestor, at children@stthomashuntsville.org.

Habitat for Humanity Work Opportunities:

June 24th

We will meet at 3127 Nassau Drive, Huntsville to raise the walls on June 24. The Hives family is looking forward to their new home. We will meet at 8AM and work until 3PM with lunch served. Call Elouisa Stokes at 256-604-8669 for any information.

St. Thomas Goes to the Ballgame on July 30th!

Join us as St. Thomas goes to the ballgame on Sunday, July 30! The Rocket City Trash Pandas will be playing the Tennessee Smokies at Toyota Field with the first pitch at 4:05PM. Tickets are $17.44 per person with a $2 game day credit. Tickets need to be reserved no later than Monday, July 24. We are in Section 7 behind home plate this year, so hopefully it will be cooler than last year. Let us know you are interested in going with the whole parish by clicking here (https://forms.office.com/r/78m6sTu0LG).

The Bailey Cove Farmers Market at St. Thomas is open every Saturday!

The Bailey Cove Farmers Market at St. Thomas has kicked off and is now open from 8am to 12pm every Saturday all summer long through September 2nd!

And you can help! Sign up to volunteer for 'Set up' and 'Take down' any weekend in Information Hall.  Or, if you'd like to assist, call Kim Cantrell at (256)508-2363, and she will give you all the info.



Hope to see you at the Farmers Market THIS SATURDAY at St. Thomas!

Summer Adult Christian Formation this Sunday: RADICAL WELCOME Book Study

Join us on Sundays in June for the new Summer Adult Formation Book Study in Conference Room I, as we dive into a book that promises to take us on a "step by step journey of discovery into what radical welcome is and how it can work," Radical Welcome by Stephanie Spellers. "Stephanie offers us a blueprint for planned growth, change, and mission." Now, it is as important as ever for us here at St. Thomas to understand our unique identity in South Huntsville and how we are poised to engage with our growing neighborhood. You can purchase the book through the church for $20 on Amazon (please purchase the 15th Anniversary Revised Edition). If you have any questions email Ranie at HERE.

Recycling is currently CARDBOARD only

Our recycling dumpster is now only available for cardboard. No paper, plastic bottles, etc. are allowed. There is a penalty fee that will be charged if ANYTHING is put in that dumpster that is not cardboard. At this time, please only place broken down cardboard boxes into the recycling dumpster. Thank you!

AT A GLANCE: June 15-21

Getting ready for another incredible VBS! Our volunteers are already hard at work!

Phone: 256.880.0247

Email: StThomas@stthomashuntsville.org