You might not know this but the numbers of people who say they attend church at least monthly has declined to below 50% nationwide. This is unprecedented in the history of our nation and it has many ramifications. One effect is that people do not have the same starting place or context for civil discourse. This has been disorienting to many, especially to active Christians. It also gives us a real opportunity: the opportunity to ask ourselves as the church (and as Saint Thomas’, in particular), “What is my context? What is my foundation? Who and what makes me what I am and gives me my priorities? What is it that defines reality and determines life’s center of gravity?” For confessional Christians, the answer comes easily, if you know where to look. Thankfully, I know where to look and that place is the subject of this little article. First of all, what is a confessional Christian? A confessional Christian is a Christian who has a confession of faith that is authoritative in his or her expression of Christianity. It typically…
Music Notes, News
Music Notes for Easter 2

This week we will celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday, when we recall one of the great “I am” statements of Jesus: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11-12). The other text most powerfully associated with this theme is of course Psalm 23, “The Lord is my…
From the Rector
STE STRONG Matching Gift Challenge

It is with great excitement and gratitude that we embark on the final phase of the Fulfilling the Promise capital campaign: the STE STRONG Matching Gift Challenge. You have heard about the generous gift donated by Judith and Roy Shaw to kick off this epic campaign for STE. Over the next four weeks, you will hear…
Sermons
Insurrection & Substitution – David Browder

Sermon for Palm Sunday by David Browder preached on March 28, 2021 at Saint Thomas’…
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