Advent Sunday is the first day of the liturgical year in the and the start of the season of Advent. A time of preparation for the celebration of Christ's birth at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming. Advent Sunday is the fourth Sunday before Christmas.
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Formation is for all ages at St. Thomas! Each Sunday, we gather in small groups for conversation, learning, and encouragement as we grow in faith together. Adults can choose between The Wired Word discussion group or our ongoing Book Study. Children from kindergarten through high school are invited to Sunday School, and a nursery is […] 
Join Pastor Dave Long during formation hour for an inspiring series to learn about the life and times of our Savior, learning more deeply about the parables. Grow in faith and community each week during formation through thoughtful teaching and open discussion.
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Join us during formation as we create Advent wreaths in Taylor Hall at 9:10am.
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All are welcome to join us Sunday mornings. This service includes the choir and childcare. |
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Agape Feast is an interdenominational, volunteer organization that supports and houses homeless individuals and families in Chesapeake through several programs. Join us in the Taylor Hall kitchen Wednesdays at 2:30 to help make meals. Cooking begins October 1st. |
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The Daytime Foyer group meets for lunch the first Thursday of every month at 12:30pm in Taylor Hall. Join us for good food and fun, even if you're on a lunch break! If able, please bring a dish to share. |
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The Parade Route begins at Mt. Pleasant Rd. and Battlefield Blvd. and ends in front of City Hall on Cedar Rd. Most roads will start closing by 4:15p.m in and […] |
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The second Sunday of Advent, which focuses on the themes of Peace and John the Baptist. It is symbolized by lighting the second candle on the Advent wreath, often called the Candle of Peace.
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Join us as we celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas! This day honors the beloved saint known for his generosity, care for children, and deep faith. We will also have a very special guest at the 10:30am service, St. Nicolas!
Formation is for all ages at St. Thomas! Each Sunday, we gather in small groups for conversation, learning, and encouragement as we grow in faith together. Adults can choose between The Wired Word discussion group or our ongoing Book Study. Children from kindergarten through high school are invited to Sunday School, and a nursery is […]
Join Pastor Dave Long during formation hour for an inspiring series to learn about the life and times of our Savior, learning more deeply about the parables. Grow in faith and community each week during formation through thoughtful teaching and open discussion.
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All are welcome to join us Sunday mornings. This service includes the choir and childcare. |
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CAST - Chesapeake Area Shelter Team is the community of faith providing Emergency Overnight Winter Shelter for the homeless in the city of Chesapeake, Virginia. CAST is our largest outreach project. During the winter, area churches take turns hosting up to 60 citizens experiencing homelessness overnight at a city facility in Greenbrier. St. Thomas’ first […] 
Prepare and serve meals for the Chesapeake Cares Resource Center (2255 Steppingstone Sq.). If you enjoy cooking or serving, we’d love for you to join us! We’ll meet in the St. Thomas kitchen on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM. Cooking will take place from 1:00–3:00 PM, followed by meal service from […]
Agape Feast is an interdenominational, volunteer organization that supports and houses homeless individuals and families in Chesapeake through several programs. Join us in the Taylor Hall kitchen Wednesdays at 2:30 to help make meals. Cooking begins October 1st. |
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If you like to sew, knit, quilt, cross stitch, embroider, or crochet (or want to learn) come join in the fun in Taylor Hall and help make items for our outreach ministries! Any level of talent is welcome. Fabric kits, yarn, needles and a few sewing machines are available to use or you may bring your own projects and supplies. |
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The third candle of Advent symbolizes Joy. As we continue to approach Christmas Day, our joy grows more and more. The third candle takes us back to the joyful anticipation of the shepherds who journeyed to see Jesus in Bethlehem, even before the wise men.
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Formation is for all ages at St. Thomas! Each Sunday, we gather in small groups for conversation, learning, and encouragement as we grow in faith together. Adults can choose between The Wired Word discussion group or our ongoing Book Study. Children from kindergarten through high school are invited to Sunday School, and a nursery is […]
Join Pastor Dave Long during formation hour for an inspiring series to learn about the life and times of our Savior, learning more deeply about the parables. Grow in faith and community each week during formation through thoughtful teaching and open discussion.
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All are welcome to join us Sunday mornings. This service includes the choir and childcare.
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Join us for our Advent Series, a special time of fellowship and spiritual preparation for the season. We will be reading Daily Reflections for Advent & Christmas - Waiting in Joyful Hope 2025-2026 & What do you Want for Christmas - An Advent Study for Adults Each evening will include dinner, a teaching, and table […] |
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Outreach Cook-In Join us in the kitchen at 9am to prepare Baked Ziti! The Cook-In prepares and provides 100 meals each month to support The LGBT Life Center. LGBT Life Center is a trusted leader that strengthens the LGBTQ+ communities and all individuals living with HIV through improving health and wellness, supporting families and community, and […] |
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The holidays can be a time of joy as well as a time of mourning for loved ones who are no longer with us. Join us for a contemplative and comforting service for those experiencing grief, loss, or sadness during the holidays.
Agape Feast is an interdenominational, volunteer organization that supports and houses homeless individuals and families in Chesapeake through several programs. Join us in the Taylor Hall kitchen Wednesdays at 2:30 to help make meals. Cooking begins October 1st. The holidays can be a time of joy as well as a time of mourning for loved ones who are no longer with us. Join us for a contemplative and comforting service for those experiencing grief, loss, or sadness during the holidays. |
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Interested in connecting with other men through food, fellowship, and faith? Join us for Men's Breakfast Ministry, all men are welcome! The Men's Breakfast Ministry meets every third Saturday of the month at 8:00am. Link to Sign Up. |
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The fourth Sunday of Advent is the final Sunday before Christmas, focusing on the themes of love and peace as it marks the culmination of the waiting period and anticipates the birth of Jesus.
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Formation is for all ages at St. Thomas! Each Sunday, we gather in small groups for conversation, learning, and encouragement as we grow in faith together. Adults can choose between The Wired Word discussion group or our ongoing Book Study. Children from kindergarten through high school are invited to Sunday School, and a nursery is […]
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No Sunday School. Please meet in the sanctuary at 9:10am for our Christmas Pageant rehearsal.
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All are welcome to join us Sunday mornings. This service includes the choir and childcare.
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The "greening" tradition, also known as the Hanging of the Greens, involves adorning churches with evergreens like holly, ivy, and pine to prepare for Advent and Christmas. This tradition uses the symbolism of evergreens, representing everlasting life through Christ, along with decorations like wreaths and garlands |
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Agape Feast is an interdenominational, volunteer organization that supports and houses homeless individuals and families in Chesapeake through several programs. Join us in the Taylor Hall kitchen Wednesdays at 2:30 to help make meals. Cooking begins October 1st.
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Please join us for our Christmas pageant at 4:00pm. There will be a festival music prelude beginning at 3:40PM. |
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All are welcome to join us Sunday mornings. This service includes the choir and childcare. |
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Agape Feast is an interdenominational, volunteer organization that supports and houses homeless individuals and families in Chesapeake through several programs. Join us in the Taylor Hall kitchen Wednesdays at 2:30 to help make meals. Cooking begins October 1st. |
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The Daytime Foyer group meets for lunch the first Thursday of every month at 12:30pm in Taylor Hall. Join us for good food and fun, even if you're on a lunch break! If able, please bring a dish to share. |
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