St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church

3800 East Third Street

Bloomington, Indiana 47401

(812) 332-5252

News & Events

Worship with Holy Communion at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sundays

Sunday Church School between services at 9:45 a.m. Sundays

Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays

LCM Students lunch after the 11:00 a.m. service Sundays

On Wednesday evenings, LCM students meet at Rose House at 6:30 p.m. for a relaxing midweek meal, faith conversation, and fellowship.



Monthly Emphasis for the Food Pantry

St. Thomas support of MCUM continues to increase substantially. The increase is the good news; the bad news is that the tremendous need goes on.

Please remember the poor on your next shopping trip and remember this month's focus of greatest need is Food items: all vegetables except green beans, baked beans and corn. Non food items: laundry detergent and dish soap.

The Winter Food Drive began in November — Requests for food have TRIPLED in just the last 4 years. Consequently, MCUM has resorted to a 3-day meal plan instead of their past 5-day meal plan. Help them to maintain their level of service.

Please remember to bring something EACH WEEK for the food basket located close to our front entrance. MANY THANKS!

Reminder: Perishable, expired or home-canned foods or open food packages are not accepted.

June 28 to July 2, 2009

PIONEERS (Grades 4-6) at Lutheran Hills

A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $250.

TRAILBLAZERS (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills

A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers. Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities. $275. (*Sunday-Thursday $250.)

June 29 to July 2, 2009

Worship at the Center 2009—Journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter at Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH

Evangelical Lutheran Worship invites us to keep Ash Wednesday through Easter in a new-old way. At these summer retreats sponsored by the ELCA, we will worship using the services for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Vigil of Easter. Then we'll join in reflection, study, and discussion of the cross and empty tomb, baptism and Bible-the meaning of this journey for ourselves and the world. Retreat leaders include Liv Larson-Andrews, Mark Mummert, Gail Ramshaw, Ben Stewart, and Scott Weidler.

Monday June 29, 2009

Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.

[ELCA News: 37,000 Lutherans Heading to ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans]

[ELCA News: Lutherans Study Genetics in Preparation for Social Statement]

[ELCA News: ELCA's St. Olaf College awarded for energy efficiency]

[NCC News: This is the season for church meetings and NCC General Secretary is on the road]

[PNS News: Denominational challenges in post-denominational times: Hard times offer challenges and opportunities, Lindner says]

[PNS News: Louisville Seminary president to retire in 2010: Dean K. Thompson has served since 2004]

[PNS News: Looking forward, looking back, looking now: Belhar Confession special committee discusses significance of document at first meeting]

[RCA News: Words from Wes: Travel Blog--Middle East]

[UCC News: Chaplains emphasize care for returning service personnel]

[UCC News: Sunday worship: playful, refreshing, redeeming water]

[UCC News: Church lay women honored at General Synod 27]

[UCC News: UCC choir still singing at Synod]

[UCC News: Synod worshippers immersed in reaffirmation of baptism]

[UCC News: Youth are still speaking about Sacred Conversations ]

[UCC News: Synod-goers plunge into Sacred Conversations on Race]

[UCC News: General Synod switches gears: Resolution committees begin work]

St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles (Liturgical Color: Red)

Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of our God. (Psalm 87: 2)

Tuesday June 30, 2009

Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.

[ELCA News: ELCA Provides Funds to Support Humanitarian Efforts in Pakistan]

[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Leads Bible Study At ELCIC National Convention]

[ENS News: House of Deputies may convene unusual sessions on Resolution B033]

[ENS News: Convention to consider increased funding, name change for missionaries]

[PNS News: Pastors push affordable health care: Independence Day weekend ad campaign targets five key states]

[PNS News: It takes a village to build a neighborhood: The world meets 'Mr. Rogers' in Atlanta church's cardboard creation]

[PNS News: Bill Forbes is dead at 62: General Assembly mainstay succumbs to pancreatic cancer]

[RCA News: Diverse Congregation Reaches Out in Manhattan]

[RCA News: Belhar Calls to Worship]

Johan Olof Wallin, Archbishop of Uppsala, hymnwriter, 1839 (Liturgical Color: White)

Wednesday July 1, 2009

Mission Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 11.

Men's Ministry meets at 8:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.

[ACNS News: Inter-Anglican Standing Commission for Unity, Faith and Order - IASCUFO]

[ELCA News: ELCA Pastor, Others Speak Out on Health Care Reform]

[ENS News: Private meeting with Williams at convention will address sexuality, ministry]

[ENS News: General Convention and new technology draw church family together]

[LCMS News: President calls attention to 'hate crimes' bill]

[LCMS News: LWML adopts new record mission goal of $1.825 million]

[LCMS News: Sieveking begins fourth term in Iowa West]

[LCMS News: Indiana District re-elects May as president]

[LCMS News: Hennings returned to office in Texas District]

[LCMS News: Iowa East District elects new president]

[LCMS News: Stoterau begins third term in Pacific Southwest ]

[LCMS News: Koch shares 'Top Ten Lessons' at convention]

[PNS News: Theological learning by doing: Re-Forming Ministry program seeks 'web of covenant relationships']

[PNS News: Special committee on civil union and Christian marriage invites feedback from the church: Seeks input on covenanted same-gender partnerships in Christian community]

[PNS News: Centering on Christ: World Mission Celebration '09 participants will connect, learn and be sent]

[RCA News: 50 Ways to Help Save the Earth: How You and Your Church Can Make a Difference]

[WCC News: WCC Central Committee member to moderate Council for World Mission]

Catherine Winkworth, 1878; John Mason Neale, 1866; hymnwriters (Liturgical Color: White)

Thursday July 2, 2009

[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Emphasizes Unity in Message to Church Leaders]

[ELCA News: ELCA Seminary Measuring Effect of McCormick Decision to 'Disengage']

[ELCA News: Worship, Bible Study Leaders for ELCA Churchwide Assembly Named]

[ENS News: ECW members hope to 'Grow in Grace' at 46th triennial gathering]

[ENS News: Executive Council asks for comment on current Anglican covenant draft]

[LWF News: LWF Concerned about Situation in Honduras in Wake of Military Coup: General Secretary Noko Calls for Restoration of Democratically-Elected Government]

[PNS News: Bridge over troubled water: Foundation, GAMC near agreement on 'environment of cooperation']

[PNS News: Board of Pensions expands, simplifies Medical Plan: Mental health parity, habilitative services for children are added ]

[PNS News: Partnering for success: Sister churches in Iowa work together to help their town, increase support for public assistance]

[RCA News: Morning Land Meditations: Prepositions...and the Goldmann Enigma]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Women's Spiritual Voices: Muslim, Jewish, and Christian]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rev. Francisco Marrero Gutierrez: Cuba-US Relations]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Interview: Rev. Dr. Brad Braxton]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Aravind Eye Hospital]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Faith Communities and Disability]

[WCC News: Religious leaders should facilitate peace building]

Friday July 3, 2009

Thomas, Apostle

Saturday July 4, 2009

July 5 to 10, 2009

Sr. High Servant Camp at Lutheran Hills

A Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon camp week that includes familiar camp activities with a "servant" theme. High school campers will assist with Habitat-For-Humanity type Humanity service projects in the Lutheran Hills area and with general on-site camp property projects. Participants must be entering grades 10-12. $275.

TRAILBLAZERS (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills

A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers. Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities. $275. (*Sunday-Thursday $250.)

July 5, 2009

Fifth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 14) (Liturgical Color: Green)

As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, until he has mercy upon us. (Psalm 123: 2)
Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Ezekiel 2: 1-5
Responsive Reading: Psalm 123
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10
Holy Gospel: Mark 6: 1-13

Deacon: Alison Kaiser

Lector: Barb Unger

Acolyte: Bailey Arnold

Server: Sue Berg

Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg

Greeters: Jim and Kay Eagleman

Nursery: Mary Sasse

Council Coordinator: Pauline Caldwell

Worship at 10:15 a.m.
Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Ezekiel 2: 1-5
Responsive Reading: Psalm 123
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10
Holy Gospel: Mark 6: 1-13

Deacon: Ben Eichmiller

Lector: Jennifer Garl

Acolyte: Haley Garl

Server: Carol Seaman

Ushers: Deborah Owens and Kaye Hill

Greeters: Tim and Jennifer Garl

Nursery: Emily Garl and Sarah Isaacson

Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham

Altar Care: Barb Unger and Marilyn Kelly

Bread and Wine: Debbie Moore

Monday July 6, 2009

Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.

Jan Hus, martyr, 1415 (Liturgical Color: Red)

July 7 to 10, 2009

Worship at the Center 2009—Journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter at California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA

Evangelical Lutheran Worship invites us to keep Ash Wednesday through Easter in a new-old way. At these summer retreats sponsored by the ELCA, we will worship using the services for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Vigil of Easter. Then we'll join in reflection, study, and discussion of the cross and empty tomb, baptism and Bible-the meaning of this journey for ourselves and the world. Retreat leaders include Liv Larson-Andrews, Mark Mummert, Gail Ramshaw, Ben Stewart, and Scott Weidler.

Tuesday July 7, 2009

Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.

Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 12.

July 8 to 9, 2008

Martyrdom of the Bab

Wednesday July 8, 2009

Thursday July 9, 2009

Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 12.

Friday July 10, 2009

Saturday July 11, 2009

Habitat Work Day and Lunch Provision

Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino, c. 540 (Liturgical Color: White)

July 12 to 16, 2009

Vacation Bible School There's no place like Rome . . . for a whirlwind of fun! The adventure begins July 12th. Make plans now to attend Vacation Bible School. Volunteers are needed. Please contact Tiffany Shupe at tkshupe@comcast.net or 876-0166 or Heather Allen at hallen@bloomingtonhospital.org or 339-4903 if you can help.

Nathan Söderblom, Archbishop of Uppsala, 1931 (Liturgical Color: White)

July 12 to 17, 2009

PIONEERS (Grades 4-6) at Lutheran Hills

A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $275.

July 12 to 19, 2009

TRAILBLAZERS (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills

A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers. Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities. $275. (*Sunday-Thursday $250.)

July 12, 2009

Sixth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 15) (Liturgical Color: Green)

Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts. (Psalm 85: 8)
Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Amos 7: 7-15
Responsive Reading: Psalm 85: 8-13
Second Lesson: Ephesians 1: 3-14
Holy Gospel: Mark 6: 14-29

Deacon: Ben Eichmiller

Lector: Gail Seegert

Acolyte: David Polansky

Server: Kris Stewart

Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki

Greeter: Mary Sasse

Nursery: Tiffany Shupe

Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller

Worship at 10:15 a.m.
Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Amos 7: 7-15
Responsive Reading: Psalm 85: 8-13
Second Lesson: Ephesians 1: 3-14
Holy Gospel: Mark 6: 14-29

Deacon: Kathleen Boggess

Lector: Charles Sweet

Acolyte: Joshua Melton

Server: Sandy Arnold

Ushers: Phil and Lissa May

Greeter: Marilyn Kelly

Nursery: Carrie and Ellie Delap

Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold

Altar Care: Gail Seegert and Carole Kirsch

Bread and Wine: Barb Unger

Congregation Council meets at 12:30 p.m.

Monday July 13, 2009

Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.

Tuesday day July 14, 2009

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