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Episcopal Community Services (ECS)

St. Thomas’ has a long tradition of working in partnership with Episcopal Community Services. ECS’ programs challenge intergenerational poverty by reducing barriers to opportunities. ECS stands against social and economic injustice by building community networks of housing support, workforce development, health and wellness, and youth enrichment.

For over 25 years St. Thomas’ parishioners have helped develop new programs in collaboration with ECS. The Summer Camp, Be An Angel Christmas Party and Fall Harvest Fest, all developed with ECS support, continue to benefit ECS families. St. Thomas’ has also regularly funded ECS directly, usually in ways which directly support ongoing ECS programs (e.g., scholarships for college-bound inner-City students). The St. Thomas’ Church Outreach (Fernley) Fund has provided seed money for many new ECS programs and program enhancements. St. Thomas’ parishioners have also regularly served on the ECS governing Board including three as President of the Board.

In 2016 St. Thomas’ and ECS deepened the relationship through a new, impactful Shared Ministry Youth Program. Under the SMYP, St. Thomas’ is funding $100,000 over a three -year period to start a youth mentoring program to enhance ECS’ R.I.S.E. career sponsors program for 18-25 year olds and its Seeing Youth Succeed post-secondary education program for college-bound youth. In addition to hands-on program development support, ten St. Thomas’ parishioners are serving as trained mentors to youth participants in these signature ECS programs. For more information, click on these R.I.S.E. and Seeing Youth Succeed links or contact John Kepner at 215-858-3414, johncskepner@gmail.com.

Outreach Ministries

Children, Families, and Education
  • Cradles to Crayons
  • St. James School
  • Be An Angel Christmas Party
  • Harvest Fest
  • Summer Camp
  • Scholarship Program
  • Episcopal Community Services (ECS)
Hunger and Housing
  • Cooking/Serving for Church of the Advocate
  • Pack-a-thon
  • Interfaith Housing Alliance – Hope Gardens
  • Ministry of Meals
  • Mission Possible
  • The Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard
  • Emergency Relief
  • Visiting Nurses Association – Abington
Global Ministries
  • Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance (GAIA)
  • Honduras Water Mission
  • Our Little Roses
Funding Outreach
  • St. Thomas’ Outreach Fund
  • The Barn’s Second Saturday Sales

Upcoming Events

Apr
19
Thu
10:00 am Women’s Thursday Morning Bible S... @ Hutchinson Room
Women’s Thursday Morning Bible S... @ Hutchinson Room
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
The focus will be on the Acts of the Apostles, offering an opportunity to read the text, and to explore and discover together what happens after the end of Luke’s Gospel. All are welcome and no[...]
6:00 pm Choristers Rehearsal (Thursday) @ Haas Hall
Choristers Rehearsal (Thursday) @ Haas Hall
Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
All singers, grades 4-9 Attendance to either this rehearsal or the Wednesday night rehearsal is expected. Register Here
7:30 pm St. Thomas’ Choir Rehearsal @ Haas Hall
St. Thomas’ Choir Rehearsal @ Haas Hall
Apr 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:15 pm
Adults and singers grade 10+
Apr
20
Fri
9:30 am Women of the Word @ Hutchinson Room
Women of the Word @ Hutchinson Room
Apr 20 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Join us as we read together the Gospel of John. Time-honored questions and a unique group process called Approaching the Gospels Together guide us into a fresh way of encountering Jesus in the Gospel text. Whether[...]
Apr
21
Sat
7:00 pm St. Thomas’ Preschool Trivia Night @ MacColl Auditorium
St. Thomas’ Preschool Trivia Night @ MacColl Auditorium
Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
St. Thomas' Preschool Trivia Night @ MacColl Auditorium
Register Here for Trivia Night! Make A Donation Here MATCHING GIFT FOR PLAYGROUND FUNDRAISER – Cynthia Cheston’s children, Melinda, Morris and Jamie have generously offered a challenge gift of $10,000 that they will match from[...]
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St. Thomas’ Church Campus

The Church
The Parish House (MacColl Auditorium)
The Emily Norris Carey Learning Center and McCausland Chapel
Labyrinth / Haas Hall
The School House
The Parish Office (Church Hill Hall)
Groton House
The Community Garden

Interested in Learning More About St. Thomas'?

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Recent News

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  • Palm Sunday Homily given by the Rev. Elizabeth R. Costello on March 25, 2018
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Bethlehem Pike & Camp Hill Road,
Fort Washington, PA 19034
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