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Episcokids

At St. Thomas Episcopal Church, we strive to provide a loving and nurturing community that engages children in a journey of Christian faith, encourages them to understand it, empowers them to learn to live it, and instills in them the confidence to carry the love of Christ to others. You may hear me refer to the children of our church as Episcokids. I call them this because I believe that the children I work with become extensions of my own family in Christ. - a note from Miss Erin


Shine Time Sunday School for Children

Each week we will gather in the Children's Wing for a engaging look at key Bible stories. Starting fall 2022 Ms Erin and teachers will be using Whirl Curriculum starting at the very beginning …

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Wonderful Wednesdays

On Wednesday nights, children are invited to eat Wednesday Dinner with their families beginning at 5:30. Ms. Erin and Ms. Katie offer children's programming from 6:15-7:15 in the children's cl…

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Children's Chapel

During the hymn before the gospel lesson, children follow the cross and Ms. Erin to the Parish Hall for Children's Chapel. We will continue to follow our service order and use The Sunday Paper…

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Seasonal Events

Throughout the church year we have special happenings and programs. These events open learning possibilities in their preparation, are exciting for the children to experience and make wonderfu…

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Children's Choir

The Children's Choir is for children between the ages of 4 years old and 5th grade. They sing several times a year at our 10:30 worship service and on important occasions. Their participation …

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Acolytes

Acolytes are students (kindergarten - 12th grade) who carry crosses, candles, and other items in procession and help in a number of ways throughout the service. Serving as an acolyte is a grea…

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Nursery

We love to hear the sound of children in worship, and we also recognize sometimes parents need a break. We offer professionally staffed nursery care for infants and toddlers through the age of…

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Children & Youth Volunteers

Lead or co-lead Children's Chapel one Sunday morning a month during the 10:30 worship service.

Volunteer in the nursery as a "Rocker and Roller" during the 10:30 service. Rockers and Rollers as…

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Episcokids 2022

Fun and formation together at St. Thomas!

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Second Sunday of Easter 2022!

We heard the Gospel story of St. Thomas and learned more about his witness in the world. We gathered for formation, worship and lunch, children hunted Easter eggs, and many of us took pictures for our church directory! Easter Sunday was only the beginning of our rejoicing in this season.

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Episcokids Holy Week

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Erin Redden
Director of Children’s Formation & Parish Life

    Erin Redden

    Director of Children’s Formation & Parish Life

    Erin has been a member of St. Thomas since 1996. While working on her B.A. in Music Education (Columbus State), it was her passion for music and liturgy that brought her to the Episcopal Church as a staff soloist and Children’s Choir Director.

    Erin earned her MSEd (Troy State) in Instructional Leadership and has been a music educator for over twenty years. She enjoys using her educational and leadership experience to develop Christian Education programming and faith-filled experiences for “kids” of all ages. Her mission is to answer Christ’s call as outlined in the Baptismal Covenant and to proclaim God’s love for all people.

    Erin is married to Roger, a music educator who serves St. Thomas as a musician. They have two adult children, Madison and Hugh.

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    The pet memorial garden is a garden for the remembrance of our beloved pets. It provides a permanent resting place for the pets who live on in our memories and in our hearts. It is a place to give thanks to God for the companionship of beloved animals and to commit ourselves to care for all of God’s creatures. Engraved bricks are arranged in the garden around the cross. Engraved bricks are available for purchase as a permanent way to remember your pet. The fee covers, the brick, installation of the brick, maintenance of the garden, and a donation to PAWS Humane Society of Columbus, Georgia.

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