Upcoming Events/Services

May 10 - Mother's Day / Rogation Sunday (Rogation, from the Latin rogatio (asking), marks the start of a period of time devoted to asking God for protection and fruitfulness of the land. Make sure to grab a bag of Blessed dirt for your garden)
May 16 - Men's Breakfast Meeting at 7 am in the Parish Hall
May 16 - St. Thomas beautification of grounds - Volunteers needed. Meet at the church at 9 am.
May 17 - Ascension Day
May 20 & 27 - No Wednesday morning Healing Service
May 23 - Holy Hike location pending 
May 24 - Pentecost 
May 24 - Oakmont Presbyterian Church is hosting its 26th Annual Jubilant Praise concert on May 24 at 4 pm. This year's event features the Carnegie Brass & Percussion, JuBELLation Ringers Handbell Choir and the OPC Chancel Choir. No fee to attend. All are welcome.
May 25 - Memorial Day
May 26 - No Tuesday morning Bible Study
May 31 - Trinity Sunday
June 7 - Bishop Visit with Confirmations and Annual Parish Picnic

Holy Hikes 2026 Going Strong!
St. Thomas parishioners took part in the first Holy Hike of 2026 last month. There are already plans in the works for a second of the season to be held tentatively on May 23. The location has not yet been determined.
The Hike will be led by Fr. Guy Brown, who has taken charge of the group since last year. For those who don't
know what a Holy Hikes are, they are hikes held at local parks in which there is a service of sorts along the trail. Readings are read, prayers are prayed, and a Holy Eucharist is celebrated. Walks are typically 1-2 miles and are of varying degrees of difficulty - usually easy or moderate. Everyone is invited to participate in this time of prayer, exercise, and fellowship. For questions or more information, speak with Fr. Brown. 

Preparations are already well underway in anticipation of St. Thomas' Annual Church Picnic.

This year's event is expected to be extra enjoyable, as the June 7 celebration also coincides with our yearly visit from Bishop Ketlen Solak, who will confirm several people during the 10:30 morning service that day.
 

The picnic is traditionally led by the newest members of the St. Thomas Vestry, but will also require the help of
several other people to help set up, serve and clean up following the event.

Parishioners will also be asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.We need volunteers to help set up, coordinate children's games, or to bring side dishes and desserts.  Click here to volunteer. 

Normal Worship Service Schedule

Please feel free to worship with us on any Sunday:

8:00 a.m.: This is our most traditional service. It is a beautiful peaceful and quiet holy communion without regular music. It follows the Rite One service from the Book of Common Prayer.

10:30 a.m.: This service is filled with music, both traditional as well as contemporary. A practical message is given every week, applying the timeless wisdom of the Bible to everyday life. A parallel children’s ministry called Gods Kids is offered for kids five years old through fifth grade. The service follows the Rite Two holy communion service from the Book of Common Prayer.  This service is streamed online for those who cannot be in church. To watch Click on: LIvestream Service   Bulletin

9:00 a.m.: Breakfast (coffee, doughnuts, bagels): There’s plenty of food, especially for the family running late. A donation of fifty cents is welcome but your credit is good with us. 

9:30 a.m.: Christian Education:  An Adult Forum class meets in the Parish Hall and a Small Group meets in the Guild Room.  Children’s Christian Education meets in classes in the upstairs Parish Hall.

Small Groups: There’s a small group for just about anyone (meeting at various times), according to what is your interest. There are women’s groups, men’s groups, mixed groups, traditional Bible studies or book groups to completely untraditional offerings like learning to play the guitar or how to use a computer. Won’t you try one out and get to know some folks along the way.

Wednesday mornings: 10:00 a.m. This simple holy communion service is an unpretentious time to worship and pray and includes a special time to pray for healing.  This service is held in the small sanctuary in the Thomas House (the far right red door on Delaware Avenue labelled as Office).

Welcome to St. Thomas, Oakmont!

We are a group of people who believe Jesus is alive and welcome people no matter where they happen to be on their spiritual journey.

• What we believe: We believe that we Christians are part of the Body of Christ and that we are accepted where we are. But God never leaves us where we are but calls us to grow: spiritually, in the life of our community, in the life of our congregation and in number.
• Our Mission: We, as members of the Body of Christ, are called to grow: spiritually, in parish life, in our community, and as a congregation.