Celebrate/Fellowship
At St. Thomas’ we regularly respond to the good news by throwing a party, which is of course what Jesus did repeatedly when he announced that the Kingdom of God has drawn near. The Spirit has made our community a family, and, as with any healthy family, everyone pitches in to help with the chores needed to celebrate properly.
Advent Dinner
This is a great and easy way to get involved and to get to know others in our community. We’ve organized many teams. Simply choose one or many and let the team leader know you’re willing to serve when there’s a need throughout the year. They’ll schedule you at a time that works for you.
"Rise & Shine" Running & Prayer Group
Leader: Leslie Burkardt (send e-mail)
Dept: Church - General
Type: Celebrate/Fellowship
Bakers Ministry
Leader: Lois Giess (send e-mail)
Bake for Church fellowship receptions, coffee hour, funeral receptions or for an ill parishioner. Can work together with Make-A-Meal Team
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Dept: Ministry Team
Type: Celebrate/Fellowship
Families with Young Children
Leader: Leslie Burkardt (send e-mail)
This group is for families with children who are infants through 5th grade. We get together for monthly lunches at church!
Type: Celebrate/Fellowship
Fellowship Ministry Team
Leader: Lois Giess (send e-mail)
The Fellowship Ministry organizes the weekly coffee hours, the Fall Parish picnic, Clean-up lunches in the Fall and Spring, the Advent Roast Beef Dinner, the Christmas Eve Dinner, the Annual Meeting coffee hour, the Maundy Thursday Agape supper, as well as receptions that come up throughout the year.
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Dept: Ministry Team
Type: Celebrate/Fellowship
Fellowship: Cook
Leader: Kathleen Merritt (send e-mail)
Cook for one or more church events during the year.
Dept: Ministry Team
Type: Celebrate/Fellowship
Fellowship: Decorator
Leader: Kathleen Merritt (send e-mail)
Help decorate for one or more church events during the year.
Dept: Ministry Team
Type: Celebrate/Fellowship
Fellowship: Dishwasher
Leader: Lois Giess (send e-mail)
Wash dishes after one or more church events during the year.
Dept: Ministry Team
Type: Celebrate/Fellowship
Fellowship: Event Clean-up
Leader: Lois Giess (send e-mail)
Tables/chairs/trash, etc.
Dept: Ministry Team
Type: Celebrate/Fellowship
Fellowship: Event Set-up
Leader: Lois Giess (send e-mail)
Tables/chairs, etc.
Dept: Ministry Team
Type: Celebrate/Fellowship
Hospitality Hosts
Leader: Lois Giess (send e-mail)
Working in teams of two, hospitality hosts set up for Sunday morning Coffee Hour, monitor supplies, and clean up afterwards. This normally consists of setting out food previously prepared and stored in our freezer, making coffee, and setting juice and cups. If you can set a table, learn to operate a coffee pot, and be a good host or hostess, this ministry is a simple and important way to serve on our worship team.
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Dept: Worship Ministry
Type: Celebrate/Fellowship
Laundry Needs
Leader: Lois Giess (send e-mail)
Washing and ironing of table linens for church events during the year.
Dept: Worship Ministry
Type: Celebrate/Fellowship
Saturday Morning Food, Fun & Fellowship Group
Leader: Mike Cougler (send e-mail)
The Breakfast Group, open to all, meets for breakfast on the second Saturday of the month for conversation. Bring an appetite, a sense of humor, and (optional) a dish to pass.
Day: Second Saturday of the Month
Time: Breakfast
Area: Church
Dept: Adult Ministries
Type: Celebrate/Fellowship
Women of St. Thomas'
Leader: Lisa Overacker (send e-mail)
A group open to all women who meet for lunch, fellowship and outreach projects.
Day: Friday
Time: Lunch
Dept: Adult Ministries
Type: Celebrate/Fellowship