Contact Persons
The Rev. Donald Waring, Rector
The Rev. Wesley W. Hinton, Associate Rector
100 Miami Ave.
Terrace Park, OH 45174
(513) 831-2052 - phone
(513) 831-4561 - fax

Chris Smith, Sr. Warden
611 Floral Avenue
Terrace Park, OH 45174
(513) 831-2315

Description of Organization
St. Thomas is an Episcopal Church that strives to meet the spiritual needs of the Village of Terrace Park and the surrounding communities. Because of the special closeness we have enjoyed with the neighborhood in which we are located, we are often called the "community church" for Terrace Park. People of all denominations worship with us, and all are welcome to participate in our many activities of Christian fellowship, education, and service to the needs of the poor. Please call the Parish Office 831-2052 if you would like to receive our monthly newsletter "Tidings," which tells about our current programs.

Membership Information
You do not need to be an Episcopalian to belong to St. Thomas Church, and you are welcome to worship with us anytime with no strings attached no matter where you currently are in your faith walk. Come and try us on! Please fill out one of the yellow pew cards when you are here, or call the Parish Office if you would like to arrange an appointment with one of the clergy to explore membership. We do not have any membership "dues." Ultimately, it is the responsibility of each person to discern how best to work, pray, and give toward the spread of the Gospel and the strength of St. Thomas Church. Generally speaking, members in good standing attend worship services more often than not, and make an annual financial pledge for the work of the Lord through this church. The amount of each person's pledge is not determined by the church. Rather, we encourage each of our members to consider prayerfully what an appropriate pledge should be.

Meeting Information
Sundays from September through May:
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, sermon, and hymns
*9:00 a.m. Children's Chapel and Church School for those age 3 through 12 th grade
*9:15 a.m. Holy Communion with sermon and choirs. Children rejoin their parents midway through the service in time for Communion. This is the family friendly liturgy.
*11:00 a.m. Holy Communion with sermon and choirs. This is the more traditional liturgy.

Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends:
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, sermon, hymns
*9:10 a.m. Bible Study with the preacher of the day
*10:00 a.m. Children's program for ages 4 through 10
*10:00 a.m. Holy Communion, sermon, hymns

*Nursery care available at these times for children through age 3.

Additional Information
St Thomas Church is located on the corner of Miami Avenue and Terrace Place, where once stood Covalt Station--an 18th century pioneer fort and settler outpost. The earliest portion of the current church was erected in 1909 as a memorial to Terrace Park circus owner John Robinson's wife and daughter. Subsequent additions have occurred in 1948--parlor and offices; 1952--chancel and sanctuary (area around the altar); 1957--church school wing and balcony; columbarium--1985. The church is open on most weekdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for those who wish to stop in for prayer and quiet time. Our meeting spaces are often available to community groups at no cost. All current residents of Terrace Park and their immediate families are eligible to have their wedding ceremonies here (please phone the Rector for details). In addition, residents of Terrace Park who wish to have their ashes remain in the Village after death may make provision to have them interred in the columbarium. Special projects of St. Thomas Church through the years have been the St. Thomas Nursery School which is located in our church school wing, Thomaston Woods (a 100-unit low income apartment complex in Amelia), and most recently the St. Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.