St. Thomas' Episcopal Church

10/20/2026

Today the Church remembers Cornelius the Centurion.

Join us for Evening Prayer at 5:00 in the Old School Building.

All are welcome!

O God, by your Spirit you called Cornelius the Centurion to be the first Christian among the Gentiles: Grant to your Church such a ready will to go where you send and to do what you command, that under your guidance it may welcome all who turn to you in love and faith, and proclaim the Gospel to all nations; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

10/19/2026

BINGO NIGHT!

Everyone was a winner last night as parishioners and friends gathered in the Parish Hall for Bingo Night!

Many thanks to everyone who organized the fun, and to everyone who joined us!

It is good to be together.

10/19/2026

Today is the Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist.

Almighty God, who inspired your servant Luke the physician to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of your Son: Graciously continue in your Church this love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

10/18/2026

The 21st Sunday after Pentecost:

Sermon by the Rev. Amelia Bello

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10/17/2026

Today the Church remembers Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr, c. 115.

Almighty God, we praise your Name for your bishop and martyr Ignatius of Antioch, who offered himself as grain to be ground by the teeth of wild beasts that he might present to you the pure bread of sacrifice. Accept, we pray, the willing tribute of our lives and give us a share in the pure and spotless offering of your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

10/16/2026

Today the Church remembers Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, Bishops and Martyrs, 1555 and Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1556.

Keep us, O Lord, constant in faith and zealous in witness, that, like your servants Hugh Latimer, Nicholas Ridley, and Thomas Cranmer we may live in your fear, die in your favor, and rest in your peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

10/14/2026

Today the Church remembers Samuel Isaac Joseph Schereschewsky, Bishop and Missionary, 1906.

Join us at noon in the Old School Building for a Service of Holy Communion with Anointing, followed by Bible Study.

All are welcome!

O God, who in your providence called Joseph Schereschewsky to the ministry of this church and gave him the gifts and the perseverance to translate the Holy Scriptures: Inspire us, by his example and prayers, to commit our talents to your service, confident that you uphold those whom you call; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

10/13/2026

MAKE FREEDOM CONCRETE:
BUILD Statewide Action

Last night about 30 members of the St. Thomas’ community joined with nearly 2000 people from across Baltimore City and Baltimore County for BUILD’s statewide action at Morning Star Baptist Church in Woodlawn.

It was a powerful experience to gather with people of different faiths or no particular faith except goodwill and compassion. We heard stories of neighborhood issues, like the need for stop signs and sidewalks. And we heard accounts of larger, more complicated problems, including the barriers faced by people with criminal records, Baltimore’s vacant housing crisis, and care for immigrant families.

Elected officials and candidates, including Governor Moore and former Assemblyman Cox, were then asked by BUILD leaders for concrete responses to these issues. They were challenged to offer details, dollar amounts, and to pledge follow-up.

Finally, we were all charged to continue the important work of building community, listening to one another, and working together in concrete ways to improve Baltimore and Maryland.

It was a joy to be with so many St. Thomas’ parishioners, as well as many other Episcopalians, including Bishop Carrie and members of the diocesan staff, and parishioners and clergy of other Episcopal churches.

And now, the work continues.

10/12/2026

Today the Church remembers Edith Cavell, Nurse, 1915.

Living God, the source of all healing and wholeness: we bless you for the compassionate witness of your servant Edith Cavell. Inspire us to be agents of peace and reconciliation in a world beset by injustice, poverty, and war. We ask this through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, to the ages of ages. Amen.