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Lenten Conversations with Henri Nouwen

By Christian Formation, Upcoming Events

The late Catholic priest Henri Nouwen posed the question back in 1972: What does it mean to minister in contemporary society? Phrased another way, how can we at Saint Thomas find relevance and effectiveness in today’s dislocated world? Father Nouwen said of the ministering roles of both laity and clergy: For all ministers are called to recognize the sufferings of their time in their own hearts, and make to that recognition the starting point of their service. Whether we try to enter into a dislocated world, relate to a convulsive generation, or speak to a dying person, our service will not be perceived as authentic unless it comes from a heart wounded by the suffering about which we speak. If you have a heart for God and people, and feel disillusioned by traditional practices of Christian outreach that seem alienating and ineffective, join us for a conversation with Father Nouwen,…

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February 28, 2019

The Tree of Life – Kess Frey

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Contemplative Outreach of Dallas/Fort Worth presents “The Tree of Life”, with featured speaker Kess Frey on Saturday, March 23 from 9:30am-3:00pm (sign-in begins at 9:00am) at St Thomas’s Parish Hall. Early Registration: $30/Person or $20/Student. (Early Registration & payment must be received by March 15, 2019 – After deadline: $35/Person) Bring a bag lunch for the mid-day break. Morning Refreshments, Coffee & Bottled Water Included. Advance reservations are encouraged. Space is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. All reservations are subject to confirmation. The Qabalistic Tree of Life comes to us from “the secret wisdom of Israel” that was known to Jesus and the Old Testament prophets. It is a map of consciousness, God’s creation, and the individual soul. As such, this mystical Tree may serve as a model of the inner work of healing and transformation the divine presence and action carries out in us…

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February 21, 2019

Lenten Services & Events

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ASH WEDNESDAY • MAR 6 7:00am-9:00am | ASHES-TO-GO (near Inwood entrance) 12 NOON | NOONDAY EUCHARIST (Blessing and distribution of ashes) 6:00pm | EVENING EUCHARIST (Blessing and distribution of ashes) 6:30pm-7:15pm | BLESSING & DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES (In the Church) WEDNESDAYS IN LENT • MAR 13 – APR 10 6:00pm | WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST Followed by a community dinner and Lenten Conversations with Henri Nouwen (In the Church and Parish Hall)

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February 21, 2019

St Thomas Book Club – Race Matters by Cornel West

By Christian Formation, Upcoming Events

Beginning Feb. 19, the next selection of the Saint Thomas Book Club is Cornel West’s groundbreaking classic on race in America and national best-seller, Race Matters. First published in 1993 on the one-year anniversary of the L.A. riots, Race Matters contains West’s most powerful essays on the issues relevant to black Americans today: despair, black conservatism, black-Jewish relations, myths about black sexuality, the crisis in leadership in the black community, and the legacy of Malcolm X. And the insights that he brings to these complicated problems remain fresh, exciting, creative, and compassionate. Now more than ever, Race Matters is a book for all Americans, as it helps us to build a genuine multiracial democracy in the new millennium. The Saint Thomas Book Club meets each Tuesday at 10am in the South Room.

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February 13, 2019

Chili Cook Off – Feb 16

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Start Your Slow Cookers! It’s time to test the skills of some of our most talented chefs. BEYOND‐THE‐PEW presents our annual Chili Cook Off, Saturday, February 16 at 7pm. This is our most competitive event of the year and always has a good attendance. One of the great things about St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church is our love of laughter and good food! Our Mission is “Helping Hands. Healing Hearts. Welcome All.” Two simple objectives: To have fun and time to chat with friends we know (or want to know) from church. To welcome newly arrived members and visitors into the parish. We believe that we at St. Thomas have a good thing going. The hosts of our event will be Andy Rohrbacher and Matt Warmuth. We will gather at 6854 La Vista Drive, Dallas 75214 (near Lakewood Shopping Center.) This is a FREE event. Dress will be casual…

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January 31, 2019

Get Connected Upcoming Events

By Outreach, Upcoming Events

Beyond the Pew Our next event will be our Annual Chili Cookoff. It will take place on February 16. Stay tuned for further details. The Gathering Join us in helping bring Christ’s love by serving food to Dallas’s homeless community. If interested, we will meet at the Parish Hall around noon. The service is at Thanks-Giving Square at 1 pm on Sunday, April 7 and again on Sunday, June 16.

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January 24, 2019

Same Sex Marriage Celebrations on January 20, 2019

By News, Upcoming Events

Over the past several years many couples at St Thomas have expressed their desire to get married here in their home parish but this has not been possible due to the policy our Diocese. Not knowing if this would change, many of you have been married in other places, sometimes even in other Episcopal churches outside of our Diocese. As you know by now, this situation was changed by the passing of B012 at General Convention 2018. In the week following that decision I made a statement at the July Vestry Meeting informing the Vestry of my intention to proceed with performing same sex marriages at St Thomas. Beginning Advent I of this year, this involves following the new guidelines provided by the Church. The Vestry voted unanimously to support my decision and I provided both my and the Vestry’s statement to Bishop Sumner on July 18, 2018. Realizing how…

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January 14, 2019

A Church without Walls

By Outreach, Upcoming Events

On Sunday, January 6, a dedicated few from Saint Thomas helped with our friends from The Gathering, a street ministry to, with and for Dallas’s local homeless community. Come join us in our efforts to be a “church without walls” at Thanks-Giving Square on April 7 and June 16.

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January 10, 2019

Carter Blood Drive – Saturday, Jan. 12

By Outreach, Upcoming Events

Go on a Giving Streak with Carter Blood Care and the Dallas Mavericks! The Carter Blood Drive Bus will be at St. Thomas on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10am-2pm. Come out and give life to your community and receive an exclusive Dallas Mavericks t-shirt and a BOGO ticket voucher. For more information, contact Nancy LeGros.

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January 3, 2019