Welcome to St. Thomas!

We are a church of loving, committed and searching Christians who value diversity and cherish the gifts of young and old alike. We welcome ALL God’s children into our sacramental community, respecting the dignity of every person as we are called to a ministry of reconciliation and inclusion. You are welcome here as God’s own.

We are a community of faith who will welcome you as you are, wherever you are from, and whatever your background.

We invite you to join us as we worship God and proclaim the Good News of God’s Love. We take joy in sharing Communion with all Christians who gather around God’s table. Together we share a journey of learning and prayer; we believe in selfless serving; we advocate for justice and peace; we work to safeguard God’s good Earth; and we offer humble acts of hospitality to our neighbors and the greater world.

You are welcome as a Child of God.

We know finding a church can be hard. We were all new to St. Thomas once, so let us tell you a little about ourselves.

We are named for the apostle Thomas, whose life was changed when he encountered the risen Christ. His confession of faith, “My Lord and my God,” is printed above the altar in our nave. Like Thomas, we encounter the risen Christ in our life together and find our lives transformed.

We live out that transformation through our mission statement:

Love God

Love Every Person

Learn & Serve Together

We invite you to worship, learn, and serve with us.

St. Thomas was founded in 1958 and is now a congregation of around 700 members and friends of many ages, occupations, backgrounds, and faith traditions.

A few folks have been here for a long time, but a lot are newcomers! Some grew up as Episcopalians, some came from other Christian traditions, and some have no religious background at all.

Those who have joined recently say they were drawn to the Episcopal Church or to St. Thomas by the beauty and holiness of our worship, by the welcome they received, by the way we study the scriptures, by our understanding of what it means to follow Jesus today, or simply because they felt that this was where God was calling them to be.

It is easy to join St. Thomas as a member. Just tell us you want to belong, and we'll enroll you as a baptized member of the congregation.

If you've never been baptized, contact Rev. Grace to schedule a time for Holy Baptism.

A few times each year, our bishop offers opportunities to be Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church. These rites mark a public affirmation of your faith in Christ and your commitment to living out the promises of Baptism with Episcopalians around the globe. Confirmation Classes for youth and Welcome Classes for adults are preparation for the rites of Confirmation and Reception.

Contact the church office at [email protected] with questions.

Joining St. Thomas

We are grateful for God’s provision through all who give to St. Thomas.

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For a one-time gift, you will be asked to load a form of payment to be debited when you make your gift. You can log in to your St. Thomas Member Portal account to give or view past gifts.

Thanks to your generous gifts and welcome and the excellent work of staff and volunteers, we have expanded ministries and been good stewards of our physical plant. Participation in worship, learning, and service has been growing, and we look ahead with confidence that God will provide what is needed in the year to come.

Love God
Love Every Person
Learn & Serve Together

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Called to Serve

We are Called to Serve!

We are Called to Serve St. Thomas, Serve our Community, and Serve One Another.

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Sunday Worship at 8:30 & 10:30 | Details

2100 Hilton Ave, Columbus, GA 31906 · 706.324.4264

Worship

We Love God – through worship, sacraments, prayer, attention to the scriptures, and how we live.

Above our altar, you will read Dominus Meus Et Deus Meus. These words, “My Lord and My God,” were spoken by St. Thomas to the risen Christ after a period of doubt. Worship in the Episcopal Church seeks to create the same experience of wonder and awe. We give our best efforts to liturgy and music. This is our thankful response to the creating love of God, the saving life of Jesus, and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. Our worship is shaped by the traditions of the Episcopal church. Our guide is the Book of Common Prayer.

Worship Services

Sunday Morning: 8:30 am

A brief service from the Chapel led by clergy with no music.

Sunday Morning: 10:30 am

A service from the Nave led by clergy and worship leaders that includes sacred music.

Wednesday Eucharist 5:30 pm

Brief mid-week service in the Chapel, with modified language, usually focusing on the Saint of the day.

This Sunday

8:30 Service from the Chapel 10:30 Service from the Nave For a copy of our 10:30 bulletin click here to be added to our email newsletter list or find a …

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Worship Ministries

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 …

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Previous Services

Recordings of most services are available on our YouTube Channel. You’ll also find playlists of St. Thomas content including adult formation sessions, special events, and other formation resources.

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Music

Since its beginning, the St. Thomas community has supported a vibrant music program. This includes acommitment to excellence, music education, a strong choral tradition, worship led by the organ andchoir, …

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Altar Flowers & Greenery

The giving of Altar Flowers on Sunday is a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion or remember our loved ones. In addition to enhancing the beauty of worship, the …

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Children’s Chapel

During the 10:30 worship service, children follow the petit cross and leaders to the Chapel for Children’s Chapel (pre-k – 2nd grade) and Parlor Time (grade 3 5) during the …

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The Word & the Holy Communion

The Service of the Word includes prayers, Scripture readings, the sermon, and a Creed. These help us focus on God’s work in the world and the good news of Jesus. …

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Baptism

Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble. Book of Common Prayer, p. …

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Confirmation & Reception

Baptism is full initiation into the Church. If you have never been baptized, we invite you to make this commitment. Confirmation marks a mature affirmation of the Baptismal Covenant. If …

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Spaces for Prayer & Meditation

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Prayer Requests

Events

Wednesday Evening Eucharist

July 8 @ 5:30 pm

This brief Eucharist focuses on a feast day being celebrated that week. This worship service will continue throughout the summer.

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Zoom Evening Prayer

July 9 @ 5:30 pm

Join us for a brief time of prayer in the evening. The link is available on our link tree. Contact the church office for access to the link tree.

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Liturgy & Life: How Episcopal Worship Shapes Our Lives

July 12 @ 9:30 am

Sundays at 9:30 in the Parlor, beginning June 21 This series explores our Sunday liturgy in depth and considers how our worship practices shape us to live as authentic and …

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Wednesday Evening Eucharist

July 15 @ 5:30 pm

This brief Eucharist focuses on a feast day being celebrated that week. This worship service will continue throughout the summer.

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Zoom Evening Prayer

July 16 @ 5:30 pm

Join us for a brief time of prayer in the evening. The link is available on our link tree. Contact the church office for access to the link tree.

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Liturgy & Life: How Episcopal Worship Shapes Our Lives

July 19 @ 9:30 am

Sundays at 9:30 in the Parlor, beginning June 21 This series explores our Sunday liturgy in depth and considers how our worship practices shape us to live as authentic and …

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Contemplative/Healing Service

July 19 @ 5:00 pm

June 21, July 19, 5 pm in the Chapel Experience God in the still small silence. Contemplative Healing Eucharists are Sundays, June 21 and July 19 at 5 pm in …

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Praying with Scripture Workshops

July 22 @ 3:30 pm

Put your Bible to new use! “Praying with Scripture” is a one-session workshop, led by Father John, introducing lectio divina—an ancient, gentle way of listening for God to speak to …

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Wednesday Evening Eucharist

July 22 @ 5:30 pm

This brief Eucharist focuses on a feast day being celebrated that week. This worship service will continue throughout the summer.

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Zoom Evening Prayer

July 23 @ 5:30 pm

Join us for a brief time of prayer in the evening. The link is available on our link tree. Contact the church office for access to the link tree.

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NEWS

Sunday Worship in Easter Season

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Music in Easter Season

Debbie Anderson, Director of Music Alleluia! Christ the Lord is ris’n again! Christ has broken every chain! Now through all the world it rings: the Lord is King of Kings! …

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Easter Offerings and Dedications

St. Thomas invites special offerings for flowers, music, and other ministries during Easter Season. Gifts may be dedicated in honor or memory of someone and will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin on …

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Music in Lent

Debbie Anderson, Director of Music During Lent, our hymns will support our time of reflection, not only of Christ’s forty days in the wilderness, but also of our own time …

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Sunday Worship in Lent

Worship in Lent looks a little different, to call us to deeper spiritual practices. We do not say or sing the word Alleluia. We will bury the Alleluias on Shrove …

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