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Saint Thomas Oktoberfest – Oct 19

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Great parishes have great gatherings and the fall kickoff for “Beyond the Pew” and Saint Thomas Episcopal Church is no exception. Invite your friends to join us on Saturday, October 19 from 6pm to 9pm at the home of Kabir Master and Steven Lee for our parish-wide, annual Oktoberfest. Brats, pretzels, beer and cheese are the focal points of our Oktoberfest. Bring a bottle of wine or beer and something to share with your favorite nibbles. The dress is casual and the focus is fun. No need to RSVP, just show up. We are a parish with a love of others, renewing friendships while enjoying meeting newcomers to the Parish. We look forward to seeing you there. One of the great things about St. Thomas the Apostle is our love of laughter, no matter what the topic. And when we get together, the laughter keeps on coming! For questions or…

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September 24, 2019

Rumi and the Path of Love – Oct 19

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Everyone is invited to a special one-day workshop, here at St. Thomas, featuring author & lecturer, Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez, on Saturday, October 19 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (Sign-in begins at 8:30 am). The 1,400 year-old spiritual path known as Sufism emphasizes the power of love to create transformation in a person’s consciousness. One of the greatest teachers of the Sufi path is Jalaluddin Rumi (1207-1273), a Persian mystic and founder of the Mevlevi Order of “whirling dervishes,” whose poetry and writings on love have become extremely popular in recent years. In these talks, Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez, will use the stories and the poetry of Jalaluddin Rumi to explore the three stages of the Sufi path of love. Cost: Early Registration is $35 per Person & $25 per Student Bring a bag lunch for the mid-day break | Morning Refreshments, Coffee & Bottled Water Included Register at www.CellOfPeace.com/workshops.htm Pir…

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September 18, 2019

Connecting at St. Thomas – Kimbell Art Museum

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A further opportunity for Connecting at St. Thomas: Stephen Toon and Virginia Holleman are planning to go to the Monet: The Late Years exhibit at the Kimball Art Museum in Fort Worth on Wednesday, August 28. Everyone is invited to join us. We’ve heard it is a wonderful exhibit and would be a fun way to spend the day together. We will meet in the North Parking Lot at 9:30am and drive/caravan over. Contact Virginia Holleman for details.

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August 21, 2019

Keep Christianity Weird: Will Willimon – Sept 14

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Join us for “Keep Christianity Weird: Christian Distinctiveness and the Episcopal Church” with the Rev. Dr. Will Willimon. The event is scheduled for September 14 from 10am-noon at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, 5100 Ross Avenue in Dallas. The Rev. Dr. Will Willimon is one of the best-known preachers in America, a prolific writer with 70 books to his name who is regarded as one of the most influential voices in mainline Protestantism. For 20 years dean of Duke Chapel and more recently a United Methodist bishop in North Alabama, Willimon now teaches the practice of Christian ministry at Duke and is a sought-after speaker and preacher. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear him speak on a topic that resonates with his best-seller Resident Aliens, co-authored with Stanley Hauerwas: “Keep Christianity Weird: Christian Distinctiveness and the Episcopal Church.” Willimon thinks followers of Jesus ought to be seen as weird, odd, even a…

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August 14, 2019

Blood Drive – Saturday, Aug 10

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You can help save a life by taking an hour or so out of your day on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, when the Carter BloodCare Bus will be in the St. Thomas parking lot. #GiveForlife and get a patriotic shirt that shows you care for your neighborhood and your nation. If you have any questions, contact Volunteer Drive Coordinator Nancy LeGros at nancy.legros@bracewell.com.

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July 25, 2019

Senior Safety Summit

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Please join the City of Dallas’ Senior Services, the Dallas Police Department and AARP Texas for an information-packed workshop. Learn about some of the dangers older adults face and how to protect yourself. Our experts will provide you with the information and techniques to help keep yourself safe. Space is limited so register early! Lunch is included with registration. RSVP is required, call: 1-877-926-8300 or register online: aarp.cvent.com/SSS_2K19 Hoarding | Financial Exploitation | Home and Personal Safety Thursday, June 27, 2019 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (9:00 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. start) Lakewest YMCA 3737 Goldman Street Dallas, Texas 75212

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June 13, 2019

Boy Erased Movie – June 11

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As we conclude discussing our book selection for Holy Week/Easter, we invite you to join us Tuesday, June 11, at 10am in the South Room as we present the movie based on Gerrard Conley’s memoir Boy Erased. Jared Eamons (based on Conley), the son of a small-town Baptist pastor, must overcome the fallout after being outed as gay to his parents. His father and mother struggle to reconcile their love for their son with their beliefs. Fearing a loss of family, friends and community, Jared is pressured into attending a conversion therapy program. While there, Jared comes into conflict with its leader and begins his journey to finding his own voice and accepting his true self. Next book study for the St. Thomas Book Club: During the Season of Pentecost, we will begin discussing Barbara Brown Taylor’s newest book Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others, starting June…

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May 29, 2019

Holy Eucharist & Confirmation with the Bishop

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The Bishop is coming! Please welcome our new Pastoral Bishop, Bishop Wayne Smith, as he makes his first visit to St. Thomas. Sunday, May 28, 2019 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Confirmation (one service only) 11:30 a.m. Reception and Teaching, followed by a Q&A with Bishop Wayne Smith Please keep our confirmands in your prayers as they prepare for this momentous day.

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May 22, 2019

Dallas Pride Festival – Fair Park – June 1

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Join us for the Dallas Pride Festival on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Fair Park is open to public from 11:00am-7:00pm (Gate 3, Fair Park, Parry and Washington, Dallas). Volunteers are needed for setup and booth duty, please sign-up in the Narthax. Time slots available: Set-up Fri, May 31 from 12pm-7pm. Festival is Sat, June 1, 11am-10pm. Tear-down is from 8pm-9pm. Add your name to a specific time slot or if you can’t stay for the whole time, set your own time on a blank line. For questions, contact Charles Mullins.

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May 22, 2019