This Week...

Design Committee Update

Rabbi Sam Klein Video

Inquirer's Class

SPACC

Message from Bishop Jos

Sunday School

Columbarium Niches Available

"Wisdom Walks" Continues

Mid-Week Eucharist

Vacations

Prayer List

Design Committee Update

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The Design Committee and our architects, Jim Graham and Brett Baba, have been working hard behind the scenes to develop our schematic design package. We previously announced these would be released in late June, but with additional input from the Design Committee, Graham / Baba will be providing drawings July 11 and making an in person presentation for the entire congregation on Sunday, July 27 in the Sanctuary after the 9:30 am service. We encourage everyone to attend that presentation. It will also be recorded for those unable to attend.

The other news to share is that after interviewing several applicants, the vestry approved the selection of Tim Carter and Joe Marx of Idaho Mountain Builders Idaho Mountain Builders to perform

pre-construction services for St. Thomas. IMB did an excellent job renovating the rectory and we are excited to have them join our team. They will do cost estimating of the schematic drawings we will get in July. They will also work with us and their subcontractors to evaluate existing conditions and consult on the development of the construction documents over the next year.

As always, please contact David Lister or Jonah Kendall any time with any questions or concerns.  

David and Jonah

The People Among Us: June 29th

Rabbi Sam Klein

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Inquirer’s Class

Join us for Adult Ed in July as we explore the Christian faith

 and practice in The Episcopal Church

Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall

July 6^th: Scripture and the Early Church. Scripture not only tells the story of God and humanity, but reveals the early history of the Church and its mission. Learn more about how Anglicans interpret scripture and apply it to our lives today.

July 13^th: The Reformation, England and the American Revolution. The fascinating history of The Anglican Church and its American expression in The Episcopal Church.

July 20^st: Getting to know God: Anglican Spirituality and Practices

Whether it’s traditional worship and music, or ancient contemplative practices, the breadth and depth of Anglican devotional practice offers something for everyone. Learn more about what we mean by “sacraments” and the richness of our tradition of devotional practices. 

July 27^th: The Church in Action at St. Thomas: Welcome and Outreach 

St. Thomas aspires to be both a welcoming congregation and an outward facing one, taking the love of Christ to our neighbors here in the Wood River Valley and beyond. Come discuss the ways in which welcome and service are an essential part of our spiritual lives.

SPACC - St. Thomas Playhouse

We had a wonderful time up in the mountains for SPACC 2025. Thank you to all the families for allowing us to work with your amazing young artists! 

Dear Friends in Christ,

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that I write to you today.

Last Sunday afternoon (6/29), I received an email from Bruce and Barbara Turner, asking for prayers for a safe return from a drive they were taking with the Rev. Fr. Akinpelu James, our new priest-in-charge at St. Luke’s in Idaho Falls. Just a few hours later, at 6:30 p.m., I received a devastating phone call from Senior Warden Kay Moore. She informed me that there had been a terrible rollover crash near American Falls.

In that tragic accident, our beloved Dean, Mr. Bruce Turner, died. His wife, Barbara Turner, sustained critical injuries and remains in serious condition. Fr. James also suffered injuries that will require medical attention and care.

I am heartbroken by this loss. Only a day earlier, Bruce and Barbara had joyfully joined our Diocesan Council meeting, sharing updates about their ministry and their excitement in welcoming Fr. James to St. Luke’s. Their faith, dedication, and love for the Church were evident and inspiring.

Please keep the Turner children, Zach and Nick, and their families, Fr. James, and the community of St. Luke’s and Idaho Falls in your fervent prayers as they begin to navigate the pain of this tragedy.

As plans for Bruce’s funeral are made, we will share details with you. In the meantime, may we all draw near to one another in love and hold fast to the hope we have in Jesus, who walks with us through every sorrow and holds us in eternal mercy.

In grief and in hope,

The Rt. Rev. Jos Tharakan

Bishop of Idaho

Sunday School is on a brief summer vacation, but there are clipboards with coloring pages and pipe cleaner crafts by the ushers. The nursery in the back of the Sanctuary is open for families with children 5 and under to enjoy during the service. Stay tuned for news about our Summer Sunday School beginning July 13!

St. Thomas Columbarium:

“The best real estate deal in Sun Valley”

The St. Thomas Columbarium has been a sacred place of rest for the ashes of parishioners for nearly twenty years. It is tucked beside the Church on the Trail Creek side, and the sound of water is part of its beauty as a place of contemplation and remembrance. Jokingly

referred to as “The best real estate deal in Sun Valley,” niches are

reserved by parishioners through a simple agreement for a fee of $1,500.00 per niche. If you have not made plans for your final resting place, you may wish to consider this option.

Niche holders are invited every year to the “Hole in the Wall Gang” party! Hosted this summer by Garry and Suzie Pearson, it is a

much-loved tradition and an opportunity to get to know your eternal neighbors. The party is scheduled for 5:30 pm on July 22^nd.

For more information please contact Stefanie in the church office.

Mid-Week Eucharist Reminder

Take a break in your busy week to enter the peace and quiet of our sanctuary for a brief Eucharist service. It's a chance to stop, breathe, and reflect, and go back to your day refreshed. Every Tuesday at noon.

Women's "Wisdom Walks"

We meet every Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. at the Sun Valley Post Office to walk up to the Hemingway Memorial. Whether you walk briskly or slowly you will have great conversations and get your steps in! Join us!

Staff Vacations



Stefanie Nelson        

July 3-July 6

Jonah Kendall

July 6-July 12

Joanna Sattler

July 14-July 24

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, Calder, Hewitt, 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, Alice and John, Jill, Steve, Cece, Judy, Sunday, Charlotta, Lisa, Winston, Elizabeth, Dave, Margie, Darren, Austin, Kirky, Claudia, Kenny, Judy, Maria, Landon, John, George, Ethan, Bill, Judy, Caitie, Patty, Bennett, Lou, Kim, Antoinette, Narda, Suzan, Peter, Jane, Tim, Cris, Leslie, and Jayne.