Who We Are

We are Episcopalian…
•  A parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester,
   with a membership of approximately 400  persons.
•  A warm Christian family that celebrated our 135th
   anniversary in 2024.
•  A vibrant community, with over 100 ways to be involved
   and serve God in the Rochester area and beyond.
•  As Episcopalians, we are followers of Jesus Christ, our
    Lord, and we believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
•  We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect
    the dignity of every person.
•  As part of the Episcopal Church, we are part of the
    worldwide Anglican Communion, and trace our heritage
    to the beginnings of Christianity.
•  Our liturgy retains ancient structure and traditions
    and is celebrated in many languages across the world.
•  Both men and women, including those who are married,
    are eligible for ordination as deacons, priests and bishops.
•  We believe in amendment of life, the forgiveness of sin,
    and life everlasting.
•  Lay people exercise a vital role in the governance and
    ministry of our church.
•  Holy Communion may be received by all baptized
    Christians, not only members of the Episcopal Church.
•  We uphold the Bible, and worship with The Book
    of Common Prayer.
•  We affirm that committed relationships are lifelong and
    monogamous. Episcopalians also recognize that there
    is grace after divorce and do not deny the sacraments
    to those who have been divorced.
•  We affirm that issues such as birth control are matters
    of personal informed conscience.
•  We celebrate our unity in Christ while honoring our
    diversity, always putting the work of love before
    uniformity of opinion.
•  All are welcome to find a spiritual home at St. Thomas’
    Episcopal Church.