Online and In-Person Worship
For Sunday, August 23, 13th Sunday after Pentecost:
There will be a service of Holy Eucharist and Blessing of the Backpacks at 10:00 a.m. Please join us in person or online! A special Coffee Hour Reception will follow in the Lower Parish Hall.
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You can find the Sunday readings online here: https://www.lectionarypage.net/
We Welcome New Families to Sanford!
We are excited to see many new families moving to Sanford! If you are new to the area and looking for a church to visit, we extend a special invitation for you to come to St. Thomas’. We have a service of Holy Eucharist (Rite II) or Enhanced Morning Prayer on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. We also offer Sunday School for children ages 4 and up during the service, and a nursery for ages birth to 3 years old.
You can check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.thomaschurchsanfordnc4614/streams
Children’s Ministry Updates
Sunday School will begin this Sunday, August 23! All children between the ages of 3 and 11 are invited to join us in the Upper Parish Hall during the service. Children attending Sunday School can be dropped off between 9:45 and 10:00 a.m. in the Upper Parish Hall.
Nursery Care is available for children younger than 3 years old during the weekly service. Nursery Care drop-off is also between 9:45 and 10:00 a.m. in the Upper Parish Hall.
We will hold the Blessing of the Backpacks this Sunday. All students and teachers who are starting school are encouraged to bring their backpacks to church for a special blessing. Children attending Sunday School will be brought back into the service to participate in this special event.
Online and Mobile Giving
We offer an online giving option through Vanco. You can give online here: https://secure.myvanco.com/YHV6
We also offer a mobile giving option. You can give via the Vanco Mobile app, which is free to download in your phone’s app store. You can make a one-time donation or set up a recurring gift. There are some fees for use – cheaper with ACH than credit card. If you have any questions, please contact the church office at 919-774-8644 or saintthomasnc@gmail.com.
Vanco offers secure, double-encrypted technology.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, August 19 – Vestry meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 23 – Children’s Sunday School Kickoff; Service of Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. with Blessing of the Backpacks; Coffee Hour Reception for New Music Director to follow
Monday, August 24 – My Brother’s Keeper meeting from 10 a.m. to noon
Sunday, August 30 – Service of Enhanced Morning Prayer at 10 a.m.; Coffee Hour to follow
Sunday, September 6 – Service of Enhanced Morning Prayer at 10 a.m.; Coffee Hour to follow
Sunday, September 13 – Fall Kickoff; Service of Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m.; Coffee Hour to follow
Monday, September 14 – Women of the Church meeting at 10 a.m.; Men’s Group meeting at 6:30 p.m.
About
St. Thomas’ continues to be true to the teachings of the Episcopal Church and continues its mission of growing in the knowledge and love of God through our worship of Him, our study of His Word and our evangelism to help others come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Sunday Services
- 10 AM: Holy Eucharist or Enhanced Morning Prayer
- 10 AM: Sunday School for children (ages 3-11) (September – May)
- 10 AM: Nursery Care (ages birth-2)
- Coffee Hour following the service
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church 