 Sunday mornings at St. Thomas' are a unique experience. A spacious, airy room. Chairs in a semi-circle around a carved wood altar. One hundred people gathered for the Eucharist. Simple liturgy, exquisite music. Gifted preachers and lectors. The choir in street clothes. The arrangement of chairs brings an abiding sense of community. The hymns fill the space with the rich sound of the congregation's singing (and we do all sing!).
St. Thomas' has a rich history as the Episcopal parish at the heart of Dupont Circle in Washington, DC. From our founding in the late 1890's, the parish has sought to bring God's love to our neighbors through an array of programs, events, and community outreach efforts.
We are a welcoming congregation that worships in a nontraditional sanctuary, but with a liturgy that is true to the spirit and, largely, the letter of the 1979 edition of The Book of Common Prayer.
The parish strives to provide radical hospitality to everyone we serve and share our vision of progressive Christianity with our neighbors both in DC and around the world. We invite you to explore this website, join in one of the many discussion taking place on our mailing lists and in the Voices section of our site, contact our staff, or stop by to visit us one Sunday.
» View our parish slide show
About Our Staff
St. Thomas's is proud to have Rev. Dr. Nancy Lee Jose as our Rector, leading an active professional and volunteer staff to carry out the parish's ministry. Learn more about Rev. Jose and the other key members of the St. Thomas' staff below.
» View staff profiles
History of St. Thomas'
President and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt visit St. Thomas' for Easter services in 1941. Pres. Roosevelt served on the vestry of St. Thomas' before becoming president.
Did you know that St. Thomas' was founded under the name Calvary Parish in 1891? Or that Franklin D. Roosevelt once served on the parish's Vestry? Learn more about this historic parish including the act of arson in 1970 that would forever alter the church's lamdscape, and giving the parish its hallmark radical hospitality that continues to this day.
» View the history of St. Thomas'
Recently the parish celebrated the installation of a stained glass window dedicated to the memory of our former rector, Rev. Henry Breul. Depicting a Phoenix Rising, this window symbolozes our parish and its ability to thrive through a difficult time.
» Learn more about the Phoenix Rising window
Questions
We want to hear from you! Please contact us to share your experiences and thoughts or to ask a question about our parish.
» Contact a clergy member using our Contact form
|
