Holy Week Schedule

• Maundy Thursday Service 4/2/2026 7PM
• Good Friday Service 4/3/2026 7PM
• Easter Vigil 4/4/2026 (followed by a feast to break the Lenten fast) 7PM
• Easter 4/5/2026 (followed by the Easter egg hunt) 10AM

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In This Issue

• Incense
• Daughters of the King Discernment
• No Kings Protest
• Feed My People Campaign
• Coffee Hour - 5th Sunday help needed

EDITORS NOTE: The wonderful profile of Karmen Carter, that ran in the newsletter two weeks ago, was written by Georgina Lucas.

Incense

Incense will be used in the Palm Sunday service

The use of incense is one of the churches ancient traditions. The fragrant, rising smoke represents the presence of God, adds solemnity, and symbolizes the "odor of sanctity."  St. Thomas, as part of the celebration of our major feast days, uses incense in church as a symbol of our prayers rising to heaven, to purify and bless the space, holy objects and people.

Daughters of the King Discernment

St. Thomas' Hildegard von Bingen chapter of the Daughters of the King (also known as the Rockin' Hildies) is having a discernment study for women interested in joining or just finding out more about the order. The discernment sessions are a chance to take a look at and discuss the mission and purpose of the order and explore aspects of faith, prayer, and service.

The discernment process begins on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at St. Thomas from 10AM to Noon and includes lunch. It is three months of study, training, and prayer on the 2nd Saturday of the month from April - September. There is no homework.

What is it that distinguishes The Order of the Daughters of the King from other Christian women’s organizations? What makes us different? This is what the preparation period is all about, helping women understand what it means to be a member of our beloved Order and then finding out if God is calling them to make this commitment. At the end of the discernment study, participants either decide to join or simply use the study to enhance their prayer life.

Discernment Study Sessions (at St. Thomas with lunch included) 10AM - Noon

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026

If you wish to participate in the discernment or want more information, please contact Angela Pleasants at srwarden@saintthomasdenver.org

No Kings 3

The Denver No Kings 2 saw 46,000–50,000 people flood the West Steps, the lawn, cover Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park, and spill over into Civic Center Park. No Kings 3 is going to be even bigger!

Join us for No Kings 3 – Denver — a bold, unstoppable coalition action bringing together nearly 30 organizations to create the largest and most fired-up Denver No Kings yet! 💥✊

This is what democracy looks like!

Date: March 28

Time: 12 PM – 5 PM

Location: Colorado State Capitol Grounds

Schedule of Day:

11:30 AM Resistance Music and Chants

12:00 PM Rally and Speeches

1:15 PM March and Accessible March Begin

1:30-5PM Music, Speeches, Art throughout the park

12-5 PM Community Hub – Activist Tables

Feed My People Campaign

Lunches and Blessing Bags

This week 12 volunteers from St. Thomas and our new partners from Valley Beit Midrash (VBM Denver) packed and delivered 25 sack lunches to Urban Peak Shelter. We also decorated and packed 25 Blessing Bags for folks to take and distribute to people experiencing homelessness or anyone in need. What a hard-working, efficient, and fun group of volunteers - thank you to everyone who participated!

Written by Liz Sunderland

Coffee Hour

This week is one of those magical 5th Sundays where no group is assigned. If you are able to help with coffee hour this Sunday please contact Emma Jurado Hillenburg at emma.jurado@gmail.com

Newsletter Editor: Angela Pleasants

St. Thomas Office Hours

Tuesday, 10:00 - 3:00

Send submissions to srwarden@saintthomasdenver.org