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Summer Stories
Posted onThroughout the Summer we listen to friends from around the Parish as they share one […]
New from Nursery and Sunday School for the Week of October 13
Posted onFollowing up from the Confirmation course FAITH CONFIRMED, a new monthly group has emerged: FAITH ALIVE, with a commitment to fellowship, learning, worship and service. Read more…
New from Nursery and Sunday School for the Week of October 6
Posted onOpen House 2019 On the Feast of Michael and All Angels we honored volunteers in […]
SAINT THOMAS CHURCH FIFTH AVENUE NURSERY AND SUNDAY SCHOOL
Posted onWe were Blessed with a lovely sunny afternoon for our Annual Picnic. Once again it was a wonderful opportunity for families to spend time together, and the children to play in the park. Read more…
Faith Alive
Posted onA new group for children and teens will meet each month @10am beginning on SEPTEMBER 22 in the Sunday School room. Read more…
Sunday School Resumes
Posted onSunday School resumes on September 8. All families are invited to our Welcome Back Registration and Family Feast at 10 a.m. in Andrew Hall, on the third floor of the parish house. Read more…
Saint Thomas Church Appoints Two Clergy Staff
Posted onThe Rector and Wardens are pleased to announce the appointment of two priests beginning Sunday, September […]
Ice Cream
Posted onOn Sunday, June 23: in celebration of summer, Saint Thomas Sunday School will be making […]
Confirmation and Communion Classes have concluded
Posted onThe dates for 2019-20 classes will be advertised in the Fall. Read more…
Sunday School is on summer recess
Posted onWe hope that all children and their families will have a blessed and wonderful summer […]
CONFIRMATION PROGRAM – An update
Posted onLast Sunday we learned about the Creeds that we say in church, the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed. We learned that creeds are succinct statements of belief shared by Christians and recited together out loud. Read more…
How do We Pray?
Posted onReflections on Prayer from Sunday School. Read more…
Confirmation Classes have Begun
Posted onIt was good to welcome an enthusiastic group of young people to our first session as together we explored Who is God? as part of our Faith Confirmed series. Read more…
Faith Confirmed
Posted onConfirmation classes for children and young people age 11+. Read more…
God’s Greatest Gift: Communion Class Update
Posted onChildren who have been participating in this class were welcomed to receive Holy Communion on Sunday, February 3. Read more…
God’s Greatest Gift
Posted onOur Communion classes for children age 7+ meets on Sunday January 27 and Sunday, February 10, at 10 a.m. in the Sunday School Room. Read more…
Quiet Area
Posted onAs part of a pilot scheme in our ministry with Children and Families, a quiet area is now available in the Chantry Chapel for families who wish to worship together in church with their children. Read more…
God’s Greatest Gift
Posted onOur Communion classes for children age 7+ will meet Sundays, January 20 and 27, and February 10 at 10 a.m. in the Sunday School Room. Read more…
Sunday School Recess
Posted onSunday School is on recess next Sunday, December 30. It will resume on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Nursery care is available every Sunday for the 9 and 11 a.m. services. Read more…
Celebrating Advent in the Sunday School
Posted onThis past Sunday, we learned how in Advent everything is changed. We journeyed with the biblical characters who accompany us each year on the way to Bethlehem, the place of Jesus Christ’s birth. Read more…
The Blessing of the Crèche
Posted onThis year we will be combining our Christmas Nativity with the Crèche Service. Therefore there will be fewer rehearsals this Advent, to optimize everyone’s participation in this special, traditional event in the life of our church. Read more…
New Nursery Employee Hired
Posted onWe are pleased to welcome Amanda Ortiz to our nursery staff. The Nursery offers year round care on Sundays alongside Sunday School which runs during term time. Read more…
Nursery Care in December
Posted onIn December additional nursery care from 3:30pm to 5:30pm will be offered along with the regular Sunday times to accommodate families who wish to attend special services on 15th, 16th, and December 23rd. Read more…
GROWING IN FAITH
Posted onThere is new information about communion and confirmation classes. Read more…
For all the Saints
Posted onThis past weekend, we celebrated All Saints’ Sunday. Read more…
Nursery at Evensong
Posted onIn addition to our year round, regular Sunday morning provision, Nursery care is being introduced every other week from 3:30-5:30pm during Sunday Evensong. Read more…
Sunday School resumes November 4 after mid-term break
Posted onAll families who worship at either the 9 or 11 a.m. services are welcome to join an informal gathering for a light breakfast and fellowship (Family Feast) at 10 a.m. in the living room of the parish house. Read more…
YOU ARE WELCOME….
Posted onDuring the 11am Mass, we encourage all families to sit near the front of the Nave or in the reserved pews for Sunday School, in order for your children, and us, to easily locate you as we return to church from Sunday School. Read more…
LET EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATH, PRAISE THE LORD
Posted onPsalm 150:6 Read more…
Nursery position available at Saint Thomas Church
Posted onDue to the expansion of our Sunday child care and nurture in faith provision, we are seeking an additional staff to join our existing team of staff and volunteers. Read more…
GODLY PLAY
Posted onThis Sunday we continued to learn to Walk in Gods Love together and discovered just how special we are to him, for he calls us each by name. Read more…
WELCOME TO NURSERY AND SUNDAY SCHOOL….
Posted onIn our Gospel reading last Sunday we witnessed how Jesus was very direct in admonishing his disciples for their dismissal of children. You are also invited to attend our Family Feasts Read more…
Walking in God’s Love
Posted onThis is our opening theme this year, as we continue to get to know one another and learn more about the love of God, for each one of us. Read more…
Mother Turner accepts new post
Posted onThe Standing Committee has asked Mother Turner to join the parish staff in a formal capacity as Director of Children and Family Ministry. Read more…
Sunday School has resumed
Posted onWe hope that all children and their families had a blessed and wonderful summer break. We look forward to your return. Read more…
Sunday School is on summer recess
Posted onWe look forward to seeing you at Sunday School, beginning with our annual picnic on September 9. Read more…
End of Sunday School Year
Posted onOur Pentecost Sunday breakfast on May 20, followed by the 11 a.m. Mass, marks the end of our Sunday
School year. Read more…
Episcopal Charities Sunday is next Sunday, May 13
Posted onThis Mother’s Day, please give generously to Episcopal Charities so that struggling mothers, and all those who turn to us, will find much needed sustenance and affirmation that others do care. Read more…
Sunday School
Posted onChildren who are in pre-school through 6th grade are invited to attend Sunday School classes at Saint Thomas Church. Read more…
Preparing for Palm Sunday…..
Posted onThis week the Sunday School Children practiced their Hosannas, prepared their Palm branches and made Palm Crosses in readiness for Palm Sunday next week. Read more…
Child Care during Holy Week
Posted onSaint Thomas is pleased to offer nursery and child care on Monday through Saturday of Holy Week from 5pm through the end of 5:30pm liturgies, as well as on Easter Day during the 8am and 11am services. Read more…
Children’s Lent and Easter Activities
Posted onThe Sunday School children have chosen to collect for Clean Water as part of the […]
Jesus is the Light of the World (John 3:14)
Posted onThis week’s lesson was led Mrs Leslie Woodruff, who is a welcome addition to our team of Sunday School teachers. Read more…
LENT is approaching……
Posted onToday we have begun to think about about our preparations for LENT, including our own […]
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine……
Posted onIn our Gospel reading for Candlemas we heard the Song of Simeon as Jesus was […]
Christmas Pageant
Posted onThe families of Saint Thomas Sunday School and Nursery invite you to attend their annual Pageant: A traditional Nativity Play. Read more…
Remembrance Sunday
Posted onAs Saint Thomas Church celebrated a Solemn Requiem Eucharist for Remembrance Sunday, we gathered to both remember those who have gone before us, and give thanks for those who have made sacrifices in the strive for peace. Read more…
What is the Greatest Commandment?
Posted onThis Sunday we thought about the message from Sunday’s Gospel where Jesus is asked this […]
What Makes a Saint?
Posted onIn preparation for All Saintstide in a couple of week’s time, the children explored this question together: WHAT MAKES A SAINT? Read more…
This week we heard the appointed Gospel
Posted onThe Parable of the Wedding Banquet wherein Jesus demonstrates how he welcomes us and invites each one of us to take an active part in His feast. Read more…
WONDERFUL WORLD
Posted onLast Sunday was close to the feast day of SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI, the Sunday School children gathered together to learn about the life of Saint Francis, and his love for all God’s creatures. Read more…
What is a Parable? How many can you think of?
Posted onThe Sunday School children have been learning about Parables of Jesus. Read more…
PICNIC IN THE PARK
Posted onSunday September 24 was a glorious Early Fall day for our Annual Family Picnic in Central Park. Read more…
Matthew 18: 21-35 : How many times should I forgive?
Posted onDuring our Sunday School gathering, we focused on Forgiveness. Read more…
Saint Thomas Church Sunday School NEWSLETTER
Posted onWeek beginning: Sunday, September,10, 2017 You can download a PDF version of this newsletter here. […]
Sunday School summer break
Posted onFollowing Sunday, May 14th, Sunday School will be on summer break until the Sunday after Labor Day. Read more…
Sunday School Update
Posted onSunday School resumed as of Sunday January 7. Read more…
Christmas Pageant
Posted onThe Saint Thomas Sunday School and Youth Group invite you to attend their annual Christmas pageant on Sunday, December 11, at 1pm. Read more…
God’s Greatest Gifts
Posted onOn Sunday, November 20, some of our children are completing the God’s Greatest Gift course taught by Father Spurlock and Mother Turner. Read more…
Sunday School Resumes September 11
Posted onParents, you are encouraged to enroll your children who are in pre-school through 6th grade for the upcoming Sunday School year at Saint Thomas Church. Read more…
Sunday School Projects
Posted onThroughout the school year, the Sunday School learned about the many ways in which
Jesus calls us to love and serve God and our neighbor. Read more…
Sunday School Update for the Week of May 1
Posted onFollow-up materials for the week of May 1 have been posted. Read more…
Sunday School Update for the Week of April 24
Posted onFollow-up materials for the week of April 24 have been posted. Read more…
Sunday School Update for the Week of April 17
Posted onFollow-up materials for the week of April 17 have been posted. Read more…
Sunday School Update for the Week of April 10
Posted onFollow-up materials for the week of April 10 have been posted. Read more…
Archived Articles
Relevanssi Test Post
Posted onPhone Outage
Posted onAs a result of major disruption to phone service in Manhattan, the phone system at […]
Sunday, January 24
Posted onDue to inclement weather our worship schedule for Sunday, January 24, has been revised. Read more…
The Blessing of the Crèche
Posted onJoin us at 12:10pm on Wednesday, December 23, for this special service designed specifically for children and young families. Read more…
