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The Greatness of the Lord

A Facebook friend asked recently in a group "What is your favorite gospel, and why?" I immediately wrote, "Luke! It is the good news of a world turned upside-down by the work of Jesus." I also like that Luke is a two-parter. We think that the book of Acts was written by the same person who wrote the gospel of Luke. The story of Jesus continues in the story of the Church.

Dr. Denny Clark, our Parish Theologian, offers several more reasons to like Luke's gospel in his introduction to Luke in our Advent devotions. We will read Luke quite a bit in the year ahead.

Because we are reading Luke, it made sense to focus in this Advent season on a familiar passage from Luke 1 - The Song of Mary. This is the song of trust and hope which Mary sang to God in her own Advent moment, as she waited for Jesus. Her waiting began with these words of praise: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.

Like Mary, we wait. We wait for the coming of God's reign of love in its fullness. We wait to see what our post-pandemic "new normal" will look like. We wait in prayer and discernment. We do not wait as those without hope. With Mary, we wait in confidence, trusting that the One who has done great things in the past will continue to do great things now and in the future.

For our Advent devotions this year, we invited St. Thomas parishioners to share how they experience the Greatness of the Lord in their lives. Read their words as part of your daily devotions, or while lighting your Advent wreath. A liturgy for use with the Advent wreath is included in the booklet. Scripture readings for each day of Advent are also listed.

May this Advent season lead us all to deeper trust in God our Savior.

Blessings -

Rev. Grace

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St. Nicholas Visits

Wednesday, Dec 01, 2021, 6:00 PM

Celebrate the arrival of St. Nick! St. Nicholas joins us a little early this year, before his feast day on December 6. Episcokids and St. Thomas Youth are all invited.

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The Saint Thomas Book Group

Thursday, Dec 02, 2021, 11:00 AM

In the Saint Thomas Library The group is discussing A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg. This little book is a quick read and an inspiring story. All are welcome to join us. Contact Sonya Boyd for more information.

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Family Eucharist on the Patio

Sunday, Dec 12, 2021, 4:00 PM

A seasonal Eucharist for families

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Carol Service & Party

Sunday, Dec 19, 2021, 4:00 PM

A service of carols in the nave followed by Wassail and finger food boxes in the parish hall and outside. Feel free to bring family and friends. Registration will be required in order to plan for seating and party food. Nursery care will be avail...

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