We are excited and pleased to announce that in response to increased Sunday attendance, the 5:00 pm Taizé Eucharist will continue every Sunday beginning September 9, 2007.

The Rev. Henry Hurd Breul was born in 1926. A native of Bridgeport, CT, he was the great-grandson of P.T. Barnum, a fact which explains (in part) his abundant zest for life and rich humor. (He did, after all, commission the Marimekko flowered chasuble from his friend, the Rev. Vienna Anderson, a maker of liturgical vestments and former rector of our sister parish, St. Margaret's.)

Our Parish has a beautiful stained glass window dedicated to the memory of our former rector, Rev. Henry Breul. Depicting a Phoenix Rising, this window symbolizes our parish and its ability to thrive through a difficult time.  This article examines the history of the symbol of the phoenix as St. Thomas' icon.

The Pastoral Care Ministry at St. Thomas'provides support to members of the parish and loved ones who are sick, bereaved, in need of counseling, or who have any other need. The chair coordinates clergy and pastoral care visits, as well as delivery by Eucharistic ministers of Holy Communion to those who are unable to attend regular services.

St. Thomas' pushed the envelope yet again in its participation in the 2007 D.C. Pride Events.  The weekend's events included hosting a barbecue with fellow parishes, marching in the parade with the Bishop of Washington, and celebrating a mass affirmation of couples—gay and straight—in committed relationships.

Are you living in a committed relationship? As part of DC Pride week, St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church invites you to a special ceremony affirming the partnership of committed couples, gay and straight, on June 10 at 5 p.m.