8:15 a.m.  DaySpring Worship  9:30 a.m.  Christian Education   10:45 a.m.  Lord's Day Worship   (with Stepping Stones) Worship in March March 7 Holy Communion:  8:15 a.m. Girl Scout Sunday:  10:45 a.m. Girls from the various St. Thomas scouting groups will lead service. March 14 Holy Baptism  10:45 a.m. Soul Care  6:30 p.m. (see "What's New") March 21 Easter Cantata "Once Upon a Tree" Pepper Choplin's glorious rendition of the Easter Story  8:15 & 10:45 a.m. Offered by the Adult Choir March 28:  Rite of Confirmation:  Three young persons will confirm their baptism and profess their faith with the church

Linglestown / Colonial Park Community Churches Ecumenical Lenten Worship 2010 RelentLess U     February 24  7:30 p.m “Remade: A Rock Solid People” The Rev. Gary Brinn at St. Thomas UCC   March 3   Wed.    7:30 pm "Renewed: Better than Ever” The Rev. Dr. John Schmidt at Rockville United Methodist Church 6th St & Linglestown Rd.     March 10    Wed.    7:30 pm "Rekindled: True Love” The Rev. Deb Korezky at Charlton United Methodist Church 5920 Jonestown Road   March 17   Wed. 7:30 p.m. "Revitalized: Extreme Adventure” The Rev. William Alford at Epiphany Lutheran 1100 Colonial Road   March 24   Wed.    7:30 pm "Reconnected:  Eating outside the box" The Rev. Dann Caldwell at St. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 4620 Linglestown Rd

Holy Week at St. Thomas April 1      Maundy Thursday                      Communion 7:30 pm April 2      Good Friday – Tenebrae 7:30 pm April 4      Easter Sunrise (site tba)  6:30 a.m.                      Holy Communion 8:15 & 10:45 Sacraments    Holy Baptism for children and adults.    Holy Communion for any who seek the mercy and grace of Christ, including children who have been prepared by church and family. Faith United Church of Christ Statement of Faith We believe in you, O God, Eternal Spirit,God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God, and to your deeds we testify: You call the worlds into being, create persons in your own image, and set before each one the ways of life and death.  You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin.  You judge people and nations by your righteous will declared through prophets and apostles. In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior, you have come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and   reconciling the world to yourself. You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues and races. You call us into your church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be your servants in the service of others, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and victory. You promise to all who trust you forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, your presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in your realm which has no end. Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto you.  Amen. Style Traditional worship rooted in the rich liturgical heritage of the United Church of Christ, employing holy scripture, vibrant music, regular observance of Holy Communion, and preaching of Good News relevant to daily living.  Special evenings        Ash Wednesday Repentance and Healing        Maundy Thursday Communion        Good Friday Tenebrae (Darkness)        Christmas Eve 3 Candlelight services  Ecumenical worship        Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January)        Wednesday Evening Lenten Series        Good Friday Noon        Easter Sunrise        Thanksgiving Eve  Music Personnel & Choirs        Mrs. Betsy Smith, Music Director and Organist              Senior Choir, Men's Chorus, Kids Choir        Mr. Jason Shay, Director of Handbells              Adult Handbell Choir, Children's Handbell Choir  Outdoor Worship        In the beautiful Brooks Prayer Garden.          2009 VESPER SERIES - BROOKS PRAYER GARDEN         Jazz Vesper - June 21, 2009  6:00 p.m.        with "KATO"  (Craig & Pat Kastelnik, Bethlehem, PA)       Gospel Vesper - August 30, 2009  6:00 p.m.               with  Artists from the congregation & the community         Join us for these evenings of wonderful music.       Bring your lawn chairs.  We'll move inside in case of inclement weather.