News and Events at the AECST...

THE REV. FR. MARTINI SHAW RECEIVES THE DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE...
On Friday, May 2, 2008, The Rev. Fr. Martini Shaw became the recipient of the Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Graduate Theological Foundation, with coursework from Oxford University. Fr. Shaw offers a personal “Thank You” to the members of the congregation for your support and prayers.

PENNSYLVANIA: In Philadelphia, Desmond Tutu visits nation's first black Episcopal church By Daphne Mack, April 08, 2008 Click to read the related article.

ST. THOMAS MOVES TOWARD BECOMING A MORE BIBLE-CENTERED CHURCH
When was the last time that you read your Bible at home? To encourage more Bible use and familiarity, beginning in January, 2008, members are encouraged to bring their Bibles to worship each Sunday. During worship, members will be requested to use their Bibles, rather than the bulletin insert. To encourage use of the Bible at home and during the week, each Sunday, listed in the bulletin will be the lessons for the upcoming Sunday. During each week, it is hoped that members will prayerfully reflect upon the next Sunday's lessons. Consider giving a person a Bible for a Christmas gift this year.

A NEW RECORDING SYSTEM IN THE WORKS...
We are attempting to upgrade our current system for recording our services. We want to be able to have CD's as well as cassette tapes of our services available for purchase. At the moment we are only able to record audiocassettes. We need to raise the sum of $1,500 . Those wishing to help with a donation towards this project should give their check to any of the Tape Ministry members or Fr. Shaw. Please put “Tape Upgrade” in the memo. Hopefully, with your help, we can have a new system in place in time for this year's Revival in May.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
The St. Thomas Gardeners are looking for a few good men/women who are able to give a couple of hours a week to help keep our lovely lawns and gardens looking lovely. If you like bugs, dirt, digging and don't mind getting your hands dirty, the Gardner's need you! Please see Lynn Joell for more information on how you can help.

SUMMER CAMP - Registration has begun for the St. Thomas Summer Camp. Camp will run from July 7,2008 to August 22,2008. Registration forms may be found in the back of the Sanctuary, The Great Hall or on the Information Table in the Great Hallway. For more information, please see Fr. Bonney or Steve Buck.

TRAVEL WITH THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY... to Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, August 8-9, 2008, on a fun-filled trip through the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains to historic Harper's Ferry. Relax: Leave the driving (and gas) to us. Learn: More about our African American history – John Brown, W.E. B. duBoise, The Rev. Owen M. Waller, 5 th Rector of the AECST. Enjoy: Scrumptious meals, good companions, shop and explore. BUT space is limited! For more information on trip and room cost, please see any member of the Historical Society.

Church School Newsletter
The Church School Newsletter is here! Please see our new Church School Newsletter for news about the Church School. The Newsletter will be published monthly and distributed on Youth Sunday.