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On January 24, 57 members of the congregation enjoyed a chili dinner while listening to jazz music performed by Alton Wong, a graduate student at WVU on a cold January evening. A big thank-you to everyone who attended and volunteered at the event!
On January 24, 57 members of the congregation enjoyed a chili dinner while listening to jazz music performed by Alton Wong, a graduate student at WVU on a cold January evening. A big thank-you to everyone who attended and volunteered at the event!
❄️⛪️ photo by @artbyangelashop
❄️⛪️ photo by @artbyangelashop
Greening of the Church 🎄
Greening of the Church 🎄
More photos from Bishop Cowden's visit. 💟
More photos from Bishop Cowden's visit. 💟
Bishop Matthew Cowden visited St. Thomas a Becket on the fourth Sunday of Advent for a Service of Confirmation. ✝💟
Bishop Matthew Cowden visited St. Thomas a Becket on the fourth Sunday of Advent for a Service of Confirmation. ✝💟
Join us for dinner on Friday, January 24 at 6:00 PM. Chef Marlin will be serving beef and chicken chili. Vegetarian chili and macaroni and cheese will also be available, along with a variety of sides. The menu will include brownies and ice cream for
Join us for dinner on Friday, January 24 at 6:00 PM. Chef Marlin will be serving beef and chicken chili. Vegetarian chili and macaroni and cheese will also be available, along with a variety of sides. The menu will include brownies and ice cream for dessert. This will be a family event. For your enjoyment piano music will be played during the dinner. The nursery will be open, and Liz Smailes will be in the Sunday School room providing activities for the young members of the congregation. This event is sponsored by the Vestry--there is no charge to attend! The snow date is January 31. Plan to attend, enjoy good food and fellowship!
Sunday, November 24 parishioners enjoyed a sumptuous potluck and celebrated Roy Spears’ 85th birthday with cake and song. Roy and Carol and Kevin have been members of our St. Thomas family for 27 years. Roy has served on Vestry and as Junior Wa
Sunday, November 24 parishioners enjoyed a sumptuous potluck and celebrated Roy Spears’ 85th birthday with cake and song. Roy and Carol and Kevin have been members of our St. Thomas family for 27 years. Roy has served on Vestry and as Junior Warden. On work days, he has wielded shovel, broom, brass polish, and vacuum. Roy has also been a stalwart, wise leader on the Property, Finance, and Columbarium committees. Roy is a package deal; he and Carol serve as readers, ushers, and AV producers. He says he’s blessed to be part of a caring, compassionate church family with a strong new Rector. Roy hopes to celebrate many more birthdays with us. We also welcomed five new members on Sunday, as well as several other newcomers.
Another successful year of Thanksgiving Baskets! 🦃
Another successful year of Thanksgiving Baskets! 🦃
All Saints’ Day 2024 🕊️
All Saints’ Day 2024 🕊️
This past Sunday we were treated to a Fall Pops Organ Recital by Dr. Bill Haller. 🎹🎃
This past Sunday we were treated to a Fall Pops Organ Recital by Dr. Bill Haller. 🎹🎃
St. Thomas à Becket has pledged once again to prepare Thanksgiving Baskets for 37 families through Scott’s Run Settlement House. All food and donations are due by Sunday, November 10. 🦃
St. Thomas à Becket has pledged once again to prepare Thanksgiving Baskets for 37 families through Scott’s Run Settlement House. All food and donations are due by Sunday, November 10. 🦃
Thanks to all who attended the Fellowship Luncheon on October 8. 17 people attended, including 5 people from Trinity. Photos by Kathy Fedan.
Thanks to all who attended the Fellowship Luncheon on October 8. 17 people attended, including 5 people from Trinity. Photos by Kathy Fedan.
We celebrated several milestone birthdays 🎂 on September 29: Jim Evans (98), Ray Kesler (98), Joyce Smyth (95), John Pearson (95), and Hap Rudolph (80). Happy birthday to all! Photos by Aurie Acciavatti and Jeff Fedan.
We celebrated several milestone birthdays 🎂 on September 29: Jim Evans (98), Ray Kesler (98), Joyce Smyth (95), John Pearson (95), and Hap Rudolph (80). Happy birthday to all! Photos by Aurie Acciavatti and Jeff Fedan.
The Fall Organ Pops Concert by Dr. Bill Haller is Halloween-tinged but not focused. The famous Bach "Toccata and Fugue" will set the tone, but the Boadway presence will also be felt, primarily in Richard Rodger's "Carousel Waltz"
The Fall Organ Pops Concert by Dr. Bill Haller is Halloween-tinged but not focused. The famous Bach "Toccata and Fugue" will set the tone, but the Boadway presence will also be felt, primarily in Richard Rodger's "Carousel Waltz" and "March of the Children" from The King and I. Gounod's "Funeral March of a Marionette" known from the Alfred Hitchcock TV series continues the holiday theme. Costumes are optional and if there are enough participants, there will be a costume parade. Seasonal refreshments will be served after the recital. The event is open to the public at no cost. Please bring children, family, and friends.
Photos from our Back-to-School Cookout and one-year ministry celebration with Father Michael. 💫
Photos from our Back-to-School Cookout and one-year ministry celebration with Father Michael. 💫
Five folks from St. Thomas à Becket made a trip in August to the Highland Educational Project in McDowell county. While there, the group repainted a small chapel, packed bagged lunches and distributed meals, and helped with a backpack-and-scho
Five folks from St. Thomas à Becket made a trip in August to the Highland Educational Project in McDowell county. While there, the group repainted a small chapel, packed bagged lunches and distributed meals, and helped with a backpack-and-school-supply distribution at the large and remarkable Five Loaves & Two Fishes Food Bank on the Coal Heritage Highway outside Welch. Thank you especially to everyone who wanted to go but couldn’t and supported the trip anyway. We hope to make another journey to HEP in the coming year – and hope that more folks from St. Thomas à Becket will come along!
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the Outreach summer collection of undies and socks. They will be delivered to the preschool and elementary teachers. Patty Harman and Aurie Acciavatti are seen packing up all of the items, and A. Nicely and
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the Outreach summer collection of undies and socks. They will be delivered to the preschool and elementary teachers. Patty Harman and Aurie Acciavatti are seen packing up all of the items, and A. Nicely and Kathy Fedan are shown with part of the collection in front of the altar to await Father Michael's blessing.
Bernie Schultz using parishioners Karen Kostol, Beth O'Neil, Jeff O'Neil, and John McFerrin to illustrate the advantage of flying buttresses to keep cathedral walls from collapsing during his series on Christian Art & Architecture. Formation Hou
Bernie Schultz using parishioners Karen Kostol, Beth O'Neil, Jeff O'Neil, and John McFerrin to illustrate the advantage of flying buttresses to keep cathedral walls from collapsing during his series on Christian Art & Architecture. Formation Hour for adults is at 9:00 am each Sunday.
June Picnic 🧺 & Milestone Birthday 🎂 Celebration / Part 2
June Picnic 🧺 & Milestone Birthday 🎂 Celebration / Part 2
On January 24, 57 members of the congregation enjoyed a chili dinner while listening to jazz music performed by Alton Wong, a graduate student at WVU on a cold January evening. A big thank-you to everyone who attended and volunteered at the event! ❄️⛪️ photo by @artbyangelashop Greening of the Church 🎄 More photos from Bishop Cowden's visit. 💟 Bishop Matthew Cowden visited St. Thomas a Becket on the fourth Sunday of Advent for a Service of Confirmation. ✝💟 Join us for dinner on Friday, January 24 at 6:00 PM. Chef Marlin will be serving beef and chicken chili. Vegetarian chili and macaroni and cheese will also be available, along with a variety of sides. The menu will include brownies and ice cream for Sunday, November 24 parishioners enjoyed a sumptuous potluck and celebrated Roy Spears’ 85th birthday with cake and song. Roy and Carol and Kevin have been members of our St. Thomas family for 27 years. Roy has served on Vestry and as Junior Wa Another successful year of Thanksgiving Baskets! 🦃 All Saints’ Day 2024 🕊️ This past Sunday we were treated to a Fall Pops Organ Recital by Dr. Bill Haller. 🎹🎃 St. Thomas à Becket has pledged once again to prepare Thanksgiving Baskets for 37 families through Scott’s Run Settlement House. All food and donations are due by Sunday, November 10. 🦃 Thanks to all who attended the Fellowship Luncheon on October 8. 17 people attended, including 5 people from Trinity. Photos by Kathy Fedan. We celebrated several milestone birthdays 🎂 on September 29: Jim Evans (98), Ray Kesler (98), Joyce Smyth (95), John Pearson (95), and Hap Rudolph (80). Happy birthday to all! Photos by Aurie Acciavatti and Jeff Fedan. The Fall Organ Pops Concert by Dr. Bill Haller is Halloween-tinged but not focused. The famous Bach "Toccata and Fugue" will set the tone, but the Boadway presence will also be felt, primarily in Richard Rodger's "Carousel Waltz" Photos from our Back-to-School Cookout and one-year ministry celebration with Father Michael. 💫 Five folks from St. Thomas à Becket made a trip in August to the Highland Educational Project in McDowell county. While there, the group repainted a small chapel, packed bagged lunches and distributed meals, and helped with a backpack-and-scho Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the Outreach summer collection of undies and socks. They will be delivered to the preschool and elementary teachers. Patty Harman and Aurie Acciavatti are seen packing up all of the items, and A. Nicely and Bernie Schultz using parishioners Karen Kostol, Beth O'Neil, Jeff O'Neil, and John McFerrin to illustrate the advantage of flying buttresses to keep cathedral walls from collapsing during his series on Christian Art & Architecture. Formation Hou June Picnic 🧺 & Milestone Birthday 🎂 Celebration / Part 2

Yearly Overview Calendar

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