MEMBERSHIP | St. Thomas Episcopal

How to become a member of St. Thomas

God calls us by name, invites us into a relationship with him, and beckons us into his body, the Church. God knows our needs: belonging, accountability, growth, love, and encouragement; we get that in his Church. We invite you to be part of the St. Thomas community and to join our mission: Changing lives for God in Christ. Please call the church office at 979-696-1726 or email at churchoffice@stthomasbcs.org.

Frequently asked questions:

How do I get involved at St. Thomas?

There are many ways to get involved at St. Thomas by participating in our many ministries such as music groups for all ages, Breakfast Crew, EYC (youth), Lay Readers, Community engagement opportunities, Altar Guild, Young Adults, Supper Clubs, Gathering Tree, and much more.

How do I become a member of St. Thomas?

To learn more about joining the Episcopal Church contact the Church Office to become a member: (979) 696-1726 or email churchoffice@stthomasbcs.org. Membership is dependent on Baptism.

Baptism marks the beginning of being part of Christ’s life and is the first step. Confirmation would be the next step. Once baptized and if you are coming to St. Thomas from a Roman Catholic or other Episcopal Church, and have already been confirmed, you would be received. If you are coming from a different tradition, then Confirmation would be the next step. Confirmation or reception is not necessary before you can take Communion or participate in the life of St. Thomas. If you are transferring from another Episcopal Church, we will happily request a Letter of Transfer for you.

How do I support St. Thomas? What is pledging?

Stewardship, aka supporting, is a commitment of time, talent & treasure--an important value at St. Thomas. To pledge your time & talents, contact one of the leaders of our many ministries, the church office (churchoffice@stthomasbcs.org), or our clergy. To make a monetary pledge, you may contact the Church Office or submit your pledge electronically.

How do I contact a priest at St. Thomas?

St. Thomas is currently in transition. Please contact the church office at 979-696-1726.

What does it mean to be an Episcopalian? Check out http://www.epicenter.org/the-episcopal-faith/episcopal-faith/episcopal-beliefs/

What does that word mean?

The Episcopal Church has some terms that are not familiar to most people, including most Episcopalians. The Episcopal Diocese of Texas has a very extensive glossary of Church Terminology that can help you find the meaning of almost any unfamiliar term.

What time are the services at St. Thomas? and Formation? As of July 2020. Our schedule has been modified because of COVID-19. Please click here for the new schedule.

St. Thomas offers a Rite I Holy Eucharist Service at 8 am Sundays (no music); a Rite II Holy Eucharist Family service at 10:30 am with music. Breakfast is served every Sunday from 8:45-9:15 am. Sunday School is held every Sunday from 9:15-10:15 am for ages PreK-Adults; currently our children's curriculum is Godly Play, Rite 13, and J2A (Journey to Adulthood), while adults can attend a Bible study class. Gospel Art is an additional creative class to attend on Sundays.

What about our Youth Program? The Episcopal Youth Community (EYC), ages 5th-12th graders. Contact the church office for more information.

Programs for Young Adults? Contact the Ministries Coordinator.