The Diocese of Washington is planning another mission trip to Honduras for this summer. The dates are July 26 - August 2, 2008. Although the group airline tickets have already been purchased, there is still room for more on the trip. If you are interested, you would need to arrange you own airfare. The ticket information is as follows: Saturday, 26 July: Delta 801: Departs Washington National 6:00 am, connecting flight Delta 405: Departs Atlanta 11:17 am, arrives San Pedro Sula 12:40 pm; Saturday, 2 August: Delta 406: Departs San Pedro Sula 1:40 pm; connecting flight Delta 830: Departs Atlanta 9:35 pm, arrives Washington National 11:24 pm. Melissa Barrett is planning to visit the village of El Cerrón, where St. Thomas' has sponsored a basic grains project. Other site visits are possible as well.

For more information, please contact Melissa.

All are welcome to the second annual THC “Living in the City” Awards Reception on May 29th at the Washington National Cathedral, Pilgrim Observation Gallery from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. WAMU’s talkshow host, Kojo Nnamdi, will be the master of ceremonies for this fun and informative event. THC has been expanding its services from the two apartment buildings it operates for transitional housing, to two affordable housing buildings that offer supportive services. In addition, THC will begin operating scattered site housing for people with mental disabilities. St. Thomas’ has been furnishing apartments for THC’s projects for many years. Ever want to know more about the programs at THC? To find out, please come to the reception.

Tickets are $75 per person. For sponsorship and other information about this event, please contact THC at (202) 291-5535, or you may contact Melissa Barrett.

Elaborate masks, colorful beads and Dixieland jazz transported partygoers to the heart of Bourbon Street at Samaritan Ministry’s Mardi Gras Celebration in February. Held in the headquarters of the American Institute of Architects, the event also honored past board presidents, St. Thomas' Parishioner, Melissa Barrett and Gary Franklin for their contributions to Samaritan Ministry.

A users' guide for Episcopalians

The Archbishop of Canterbury is "Primate of All England" and head of the Church of England. The churches of the Anglican Communion may be defined as the churches in communion with the See of Canterbury (which includes the Episcopal Church of the United States). The Archbishop of Canterbury convenes the bishops when they gather, especially at the Lambeth Conferences, and sits with them as "greatest among equals." Canterbury holds a position of honor and preeminence in the Anglican Communion but holds no official authority over the churches of the communion or its individual members.

A users' guide for Episcopalians

In the Episcopal Church (and other Christian churches), just as Christmas is not one day but a whole season, so the feast of Easter is not just one Sunday but lasts for 50 days, from Easter Eve to Pentecost Sunday. The season is one for rejoicing, to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. You will hear the celebratory word “Alleluia” often at services during this season.

Parishioner, Louie Stewart has agreed to chair the Pride Festivities for St. Thomas' this year. The event has grown to involve so many volunteers and activities and Louie has graciously agreed to coordinate the different and varied events that we will participate in and sponsor.