L I F E T O G E T H E R
Our Ministries
Each ministry is a way of practicing our Rule of Life—gathering in worship, living interdependently, and giving ourselves generously.
The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone.
At Saint Thomas Church, ministries are how we share life together, grow as disciples, and serve our neighbors in love. Whether you are a child, a parent, single, retired, new to faith, or a long-time Anglican, there is a place for you here.
Children
Children are not the future of the church; they are the church now.
At Saint Thomas Church, we delight in welcoming them into worship and God’s Kingdom.
Nursery (0–3 years): Our nursery is staffed by trained, background-checked volunteers who provide a safe and nurturing space for infants and toddlers. Parents receive a tag system for secure check-in and pick-up.
Children’s Teaching (4 years–5th grade): During the sermon, children are invited to participate in age-appropriate teaching that helps them encounter God’s Word. They return to the service in time for Communion.
Family Sundays: On the first Sunday of each month, children remain in the service for the entire liturgy, so families can worship together from beginning to end.
Our hope is that children come to know worship as their home, learning that the Table and the prayers of the Church are for them, too.
Small Groups
Small groups are foundational to discipleship at Saint Thomas Church.
They are places to read Scripture, pray, share joys and struggles, and walk in faith with one another. Groups meet in homes and other settings throughout the week, offering rhythms of friendship and formation in daily life.
Small groups provide a space for you to be honest about your life and faith as we hope to see God’s beauty and join His renewing work.
Our groups are coordinated seasonally, with new opportunities beginning throughout the year. As each new season begins, this page will be updated with current offerings so you can find the right group to join.
“All who believed were together and had all things in common.” Acts 2:44
Winter Small Groups Run January 26 - March 13, 2026
It is never too late to join. Select the group that meets closest to you.
Prayer
Prayer is how we learn to depend on God together. It flows through our worship on Sundays and into the daily lives of our people. At Saint Thomas Church, prayer is not complicated or reserved for a few. It is the ordinary way we turn to God and invite others to do the same.
Here are some of the ways prayer happens in our parish:
Prayer Ministers: Every Sunday, trained prayer ministers are available to pray with you during Communion or after the service. Whether you carry a burden, seek healing, or long for encouragement, someone is ready to stand with you in prayer.
Prayer Requests: You can share a request online anytime. Our clergy and prayer team commit to lifting these up during the week, adding their voices to yours before the Lord.
Prayer 315 Groups: Simple groups of three people who commit to pray together for fifteen minutes each week. The goal is steady and focused: asking God to bring His kingdom to Greenville. Join a group.
Prayer opportunities often grow and shift with the seasons, alongside our small groups. As new initiatives begin, this page will be updated with ways you can join in.
“The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” James 5:16
Serving on the Eastside
Jesus said, “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” (Matthew 25:35)
That welcome shapes how we live as a church. We believe in partnership without ownership, joining God’s renewing work on the Eastside.
At Saint Thomas Church, we see it as a privilege to come alongside our neighbors in friendship, service, and practical support.
We seek to be present with our neighbors by partnering with local ministries already doing faithful, long-term work in our city. These partnerships shape how we learn to bear burdens together, extend welcome, and participate in God’s renewing work among us.
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We partner with World Relief to support refugee families as they begin new lives in Greenville. Our involvement includes financial support, volunteering, and prayer, as we come alongside families seeking safety, stability, and belonging.
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YoungLives walks with expectant and parenting adolescents through mentorship, community, and the love of Christ. Saint Thomas Church supports this work through an ongoing partnership, serving young mothers and their children as they navigate parenting, education, and faith.
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Soteria provides transitional housing and holistic support for men and women returning from incarceration. We focus our partnership on serving women connected to a nearby Soteria home, offering presence, prayer, and tangible support as they rebuild their lives.
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iFace serves children and families affected by incarceration, offering mentoring, advocacy, and Christ-centered care. Through our partnership, we support efforts that foster healing, stability, and hope across generations.
Local Partnerships
These partnerships are one way we live out our Rule of Life.
Interdependent living teaches us to carry one another’s burdens.
Sacrificial generosity invites us to give freely for the sake of others.
Together, we learn that God’s Kingdom grows as His people practice faithful presence and generous welcome.