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St. Thomas welcomes the growing population of Latin Americans.
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We celebrate the Latin traditions of quinceaneras and Maria Guadalupe.
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We worship bilingually with Latin faithful in Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. we celebrate numerous festivals - quincineras, maria guadalupe, we are on the street and at the alter with our latin neighbors.
Founded at St. Thomas, Tri-Cities LX (Latinx) is a group of churches and organizations who:
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Welcome Latinx peoples and families to the Tri-Cities and Northeast Tennessee
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Serve in an advocacy capacity to immigrant adults and families.
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Tri-cities LATINX Partnership, 1st Thursdays, 7:00 PM and ZOOM
COMMUNITY
Join us 1st Wednesdays for the Parish Roundtable following the Healing Eucharist at 6:00 PM. This is where you can let your Vestry know your concerns and praises.
St. Thomas is active the community providing resources for:
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Assistance and Resources Ministries (ARM)
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Food for the Multitude - The meals are served each Saturday morning at the TLC Center, located at 145 Judge Don Lewis Blvd.
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Carter County Drug Prevention
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Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter
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Tri-cities LATINX Partnership, 1st Thursdays, 7:00 PM and ZOOM
ANIMAL CELEBRATIONS
St. Thomas celebrates all of God's creatures year round...
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On Palm Sunday the parish's Jeruselum donkey's lead the procession to Elizabethton's covered bridge.
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At Summer Evensong we celebrate with our friends from the St. Thomas animal farm.
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In conjuction with Elizabethton's annual Covered Bridge Festival we are blessed with the St. Thomas animal farm.
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In October we celebrate the St. Francis Blessing of the Animals.
(Jesus, Dogs, and Bluegrass).
Celebrating the Music of Appalachia in the Episcopal/Anglican Tradition
1st Sundays feature Liturgical Bluegrass
Please consider a gift for Appalachian Ministry
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Monthly Liturgical Bluegrass Jam - $2,400 annually
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Appalachian Studies Scholarships - $2,500 annually
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Support for retired and disabled musicians - $1,000 annually
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Instrument & Lesson Awards for young people - $1,000 annually