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FALL FESTIVAL - starts at noon Saturday September 25th 2010
Our musical groups include:
Peter's Rock
Peter's Rock was formed in 2002 to provide music for the first annual Tent Revival at St Peter’s Church in Freehold NJ . It proved to be so popular that we've become a regular part of the worship experience at the 9:00 AM service each week. We provide a contemporary sound to the weekly liturgy, but can also frequently be heard outside of St. Peter's in venues around the state. We are comprised of eight volunteers from the congregation and lead by our Director of Music and Organist, Mark Hyczko.
One Way Express
For thirty-seven years the Bluegrass Band "One Way Express" has played together every 4th Sunday evening from September to June at the New Brooklyn United Methodist Church. The musicians in the group are self-taught and play a variety of instruments including: mandolin, guitar, banjo, string bass, harmonica, steel guitar, dobro, and electric guitar. Over the years, some musicians have come and other have gone. The joy of this group is contagious. There are several guitar and mandolin pickers who found their inspiration to get started from the enthusiastic encouragement and instruction of this wonderful group of musicians. One Way Express performs all over south Jersey and spreads the gospel through music and the love of our church family. Their music, songs, and laughter bring joy to all who have the pleasure of listening to them play.
Direction 3:506
For your listening pleasure, Direction 3:5-6 is the group you want to hear. We provide a musical experience that will enlighten and entertains. So if you want great music from a professional organization, you’ve found what you’re looking for!! We are available for events such as: Weddings, family reunions, church affairs, Birthday parties and many other affairs we are the group to call. We do Gospel, Jazz, Smooth Jazz and inspirational music.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church 212 N. Main St. Glassboro ARTICLE FROM THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
Posted on Sun, Mar. 2, 2008
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Address: 212 N. Main St., Glassboro Denomination: Episcopal. Size: Approximately 245 families. Staff: The Rev. Idalia S. Craig, priest-in-charge.
History: In 1791, the congregation of St. Thomas built a one-room log cabin on North Main Street to hold weekly Mass. The humble building included a large window to allow in light. A bell that hung from a tree was rung every Sunday to announce the start of Mass. St. Thomas was first mentioned in the "Journals of the Convention" in 1799, when Bishop John Croes, first bishop of New Jersey, stated that he had preached several times there and had baptized several children. St. Thomas was admitted into the convention in 1809.
St. Thomas was incorporated in 1841. To accommodate its growing membership, the Whitney family donated a block at Focer and Main Streets for a new church. Architect John Notman of Philadelphia was employed. A Gothic-style church made from local sandstone was completed in 1846 and stands today as a monument to the American Gothic revival of the 1800s.
Additions over the years included the chancel and sacristy in 1861; the current rectory in 1881, and the organ in 1888. The parish hall was added in 1954 for social and other religious events.
What makes you proud of your house of worship? St. Thomas makes you feel like you are part of a family, guided by God's word through Christ. Our worship services are inclusive for all members of the family.
We have a Children's Chapel service directed toward instructing our youngest members and their guardians in teachings of Christ through the use of song and play. Holy Communion, in which we come together as a full family to the Lord's table to be refreshed and draw nearer to Christ, is offered at all principal services, including Children's Chapel. Christian education is offered for all, from nursery age to adult.
Recognizing that fellowship is not just for Sundays, we offer a variety of activities to enjoy one another's company: picnics, family-fun nights, bowling, covered-dish dinners, children's plays, concerts, and coffee hours. This camaraderie is also evident through church organizations and service groups: Delta-Sigma, the youth group; Altar Guild, and the Tuesday work crew. We have recently held our 80th Election Day Ham and Oyster Dinner.
Our church family reaches out to the community at large, recognizing that we are all part of God's family. Although we are a relatively small congregation, we host "Family Promise, Interfaith Hospitality Network," an outreach program providing temporary shelter for the homeless in Gloucester County. We also contribute to the "Samaritan Center," Glassboro's food pantry. A group of knitters and crocheters, called the Knitwits, make lap robes for injured members of the military. We assemble care packages for individuals in rehabilitation centers, and our lay ministers take communion to the homebound. Our youth participate in CROP Walk and raised money for hurricane relief, Episcopal relief and Development Fund's Farm Animal Program.
Our family identity is best summed up by a member who recently was about to be discharged from the hospital. When asked whether she had anyone who could help her, she replied she had at least 200 people: her church family.
Worship schedule: 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, Holy Communion; 8 and 9:30 a.m. Sundays, Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sundays, Children's Chapel.
Phone: 856-881-9144
On the Web: www.stthomasglassboro.org or e-mail stthomas212n@netzero.net
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