This Week...

NEW Annual Meeting

NEW Coffee Hour Sign Up Link

NEW Community Lecture Series

NEW Rector's Discussion Group

NEW Save the Date: Girlfriend Lunch

NEW Breaking Bread Together

NEW Youth Group

NEW Women's Wisdom Gathering

NEW Taize Resumes

Prayer List

Coffee Hour Hosts Needed



Coffee Hour is a wonderful way to share fellowship after worship, and we’re looking for volunteers to host on upcoming Sundays. Hosting is simple and help is always available. If you’re interested, please sign up or contact the church office. Thank you for helping make this time of connection possible!

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Community Lecture Series:

Christian Nationalism

January 22 @ 5:30 p.m. - Community Library, Ketchum

January 23 @ 5:30 p.m. - Senior Connection, Hailey

Over two evenings in January, award-winning reporter Heath Druzin

will visit the Wood River Valley to discuss the growing influence of Christian nationalism, how political extremism is shaping our democracy, the effects on civil discourse, and strategies for engaging in productive dialogue in polarized times.



His visit has been organized by Idaho Solutions, a Twin Falls-based nonprofit focusing on policy and community engagement, as part of their “The More You Know” series. The events are in partnership with Boise State Public Radio and The Community Library in Ketchum, and with local faith groups the Mormon Women for Ethical Government - Idaho Chapter, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, the Wood River Jewish Community, and Wood River Valley members of The

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Text courtesy of Community Library

Rector's Discussion Group Begins February 4

Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again

By, Rachel Held Evans

About the Book (Amazon):

Undaunted by the Bible's most difficult passages and unafraid to ask the hard questions, Evans wrestles through the process of doubting, imagining, and debating the mysteries surrounding Scripture. Discover alongside Evans that the Bible is not a static text, but a living, breathing, captivating, and confounding book that can equip us and inspire us to join God's loving and redemptive work in the world.

This Winter please join the Rector’s Discussion Group for a study of this book.  Gatherings occur via zoom at 12pm on Wednesdays.  Please contact Stefanie Nelson in the office if you need assistance obtaining the book.  The schedule is as follows:

February 4, Session 1

Introduction

The Temple (Focusing on foundational narratives)

February 11, No Session 

February 18, Session 2

The Fish (Exploring stories of rebellion and Jonah)

February 25, Session 3

The Land (Examining the narratives of the Promised Land)

March 4, Session 4

The Bones (Focusing on the prophets and exile)

March 11, Session 5

The Word (New Testament themes and interpretations)

March 18, Session 6

The Bread (Jesus and the Eucharist)

March 25, Session 7

The Blood (The passion and sacrifice)

April 1, Session 8

The Table (Community and inclusion)

St. Thomas Playhouse Girlfriend Luncheon

When: Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Time: 11:30 am-2:00 pm

Where: Limelight Hotel Ketchum ~ Living Room

Paper invitations week of January 12

Reservations open January 12

RSVP by February 2

Breaking Bread Together

New Groups are Forming

Breaking Bread Together groups are comprised of 8-10 parishioners who gather monthly for conversation and fellowship. Some groups meet for dinner, others for brunch after church on a Sunday; it’s up to each group to make their own plans. This can be a great way to make some new friends and have deeper conversations than you might at coffee hour. If you are not currently in a BBT Group and would like to join one, please email Stefanie at stefanie@stthomassv.org.

Youth Group Information

Women's Wisdom Winter Coffee Gathering

Join us on Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room.

Taize Resumes January 13

Prayer List

Amanda, Loring, Tara, Bob, Tyler, Patrick, Terry, Lisa, Evelyn, Mike, Tayt, Cindy, Judy, Sam, Luella, Kris, Lois, Molly, Blake, Myrna, Mary, Sally, Reuben, Rachel, Jane Alexandra, Aimee, Amy, Gunner, Anne, Jane, Anne, Barbara, Marilyn, Susan, Sarah, Lynda, River Thomas, Hollie, Margaret, Philip, Mike, Barry, Lindy, Genevieve Mae, Arthur, Page, Bill, Jane, Kathryn, Michael, Karen, Horace, Vincent, Dana, David, Richard, Red, Marty, Becca, Ashley, Robert, Gretchen, Fan, Teresa, Carole, Scott, Janie, Elizabeth, Melinda, Benjamin, Robin, Chuck, Bob, Carol, Susan, Greet, Jill, Steve, Cece, Judy, Sunday, Charlotta, Lisa, Winston, Elizabeth, Dave,Margie, Darren, Austin, Kirky, Claudia, Kenny, Judy, Maria, Landon, John, Bill, Judy, Caitie, Patty, Bennett, Lou, Kim, Antoinette, Suzan, Peter, Jane, Tim, Cris, Leslie, Jayne, John, Joe, Steven, Jordan, Carlee, Pete, Charlotte, Pat, Bob, Jennifer, John, Elise, Debbie, Chris, Mike, Gary, Sandie, Rebecca, Tod, Roman, Ann, Kaye, George, Kelly, Fred, and Ashley.