God Touching Lives
St. Thomas' Church is a member of the Reformed Episcopal Church, a Reformed faith that is Protestant (not Roman Catholic)
and catholic (part of God’s Church Universal).
On June 21, 1998, the Congregation was formally received as a full parish into the Diocese of Mid-America, and the Rev. Dr. Robert W. Bowman was installed as the first Rector. We thank the Lord for His
faithfulness in answering the prayers of His people.
Our current rector, The Rev. John Lohmann,
was called to St. Thomas' in June 2005.
For 135 years the Reformed Episcopal Church has remained faithful to the inerrant Word of God, powerfully proclaiming the unchanging Gospel of Jesus Christ and worshiping Him in Spirit and in Truth, using the Biblical and time-honored Book of Common Prayer.
Our parish uses the 2003 Reformed Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer for worship. This liturgy (meaning “work of the people”) dates to the first century. The roots of our worship are found in the format used by the Hebrews for the worship of God - singing praise, reciting of psalms, praying together, reading of God’s Word, and exposition of God’s Word. The royal language in the Book of Common Prayer is majestic
and vibrant, bringing God honour and drawing the
congregation close to Him at the same time.
The preaching is biblically driven, relaying a timeless message that is both
historical and relevant to our lives today.
The Reformed Episcopal Church is evangelical. In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commanded the disciples to "Go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." As disciples of Jesus Christ, St. Thomas' Church does not take the great commission lightly. We are committed to taking the Gospel into a world living in darkness.
Evangelism is only the beginning, however. Once the relationship with Jesus Christ is initiated discipleship follows. Our parish is committed to discipleship. Our Lord’s teachings are just as important today as they were almost 2,000 years ago. Our role as a parish is to continue developing a closer relationship with Jesus through spiritual growth.
and catholic (part of God’s Church Universal).
On June 21, 1998, the Congregation was formally received as a full parish into the Diocese of Mid-
faithfulness in answering the prayers of His people.
Our current rector, The Rev. John Lohmann,
was called to St. Thomas' in June 2005.
For 135 years the Reformed Episcopal Church has remained faithful to the inerrant Word of God, powerfully proclaiming the unchanging Gospel of Jesus Christ and worshiping Him in Spirit and in Truth, using the Biblical and time-
Our parish uses the 2003 Reformed Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer for worship. This liturgy (meaning “work of the people”) dates to the first century. The roots of our worship are found in the format used by the Hebrews for the worship of God -
and vibrant, bringing God honour and drawing the
congregation close to Him at the same time.
The preaching is biblically driven, relaying a timeless message that is both
historical and relevant to our lives today.
The Reformed Episcopal Church is evangelical. In Matthew 28:19-
Evangelism is only the beginning, however. Once the relationship with Jesus Christ is initiated discipleship follows. Our parish is committed to discipleship. Our Lord’s teachings are just as important today as they were almost 2,000 years ago. Our role as a parish is to continue developing a closer relationship with Jesus through spiritual growth.
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