We spend forty days preparing for Easter, and then celebrate Easter as if it’s a single day. But Easter isn’t just a day, it’s a season. It’s not only a celebration, but an invitation to joy.
This Eastertide at St. Thomas we are taking on an experiment: Can we keep a 50 day Easter Feast? Can we observe the full 50 days of Easter with the same focus in which we observe Lent?
What would it look like for us to spend 50 days lingering in the mystery and joy of the resurrection? Let's find out! Join us for 50 days of joy, blessing, service, and renewal as we try to keep the feast. Below you'll find a list of ideas for keeping the feast at home as well as Eastertide opportunities at St. Thomas of Canterbury.
Eastertide Bible Study May 1, 8, 15 & June 5 from 6:30pm-8:15pm During Eastertide we will gather to discuss and take a closer look at Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances to his followers.
Resurrection Rocks Sunday, April 27th following 10am service Join us after the 10am service as Mary Schmitz leads us in painting rocks with signs of hope and joy. We’ll place them outside of the church for all to see, and then take them home at the end of Eastertide.
Garden Blessing Sunday, May 4th following 10am service On this Sunday, at the conclusion of the 10am service we will bless our community garden. You are invited to bring a plant, seeds, or garden tool as a symbol of your home garden as we bless them and give thanks for budding new life.
Blessing Bags Sunday, May 11th following 10am service After the 10am service we will gather to make blessing bags for individuals in need. Everyone will leave with 3-5 blessing bags to keep in their car to share with others in need.
PB&J Club Monday, May 12th at 3pm Join in the sticky fun as we gather to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that will be distributed by The Gathering later this week.
Garden Care Saturday, May 17th at 9am Helps us tidy up and tend to the various flower gardens on our grounds. Projects will include weeding, mulching, and yard waste removal.
Bike Blessing Sunday, May 18th following 10am service As we prepare for summer days, bring your bike, scooter, or wheeled outdoor toy to be blessed! We’ll celebrate with a ride around the parking lot.
Ascension Day Eucharist Thursday, May 29th at 6:30pm Ascension Day follows 40 days after Easter as we recall the conclusion of Jesus’ earthly ministry. We will mark this day with a light dinner followed by Holy Eucharist.
Discussion: Faith in an Exhausted World Sunday, June 1st from 11:30am-1:30pm Join us for lunch as we watch and discuss a lecture about our call as follower of Jesus in relation to our exhaustion and an exhausted world.
Pentecost Potluck Picnic Sunday, June 8th at 11:30am A St. Thomas tradition! Pull out your favorite recipe and join us for a potluck picnic following the 10am service. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided by the parish.
