The Feast of All Saints, which we will celebrate together this Sunday, is a reminder that we’re never truly alone.Read more…
Rector’s Chronicle
The Rector's Message for the Week of May 12, 2024
Posted onDear Friends,
This past week has been a joyful week of celebration for our Bicentennial and the Centenary of the twinning of old York and New York.Read more…
Rector's Chronicle: Lent 2017
Posted onAs Lent approaches, Canon Turner shares information about special events, visitors, celebrations and some of the notable things that have happened since Christmas.Read more…
Rector's Chronicle: Advent 2016
Posted onAs of the writing of this Chronicle, the scaffolding covering the front of the church has been completely removed. We are delighted with the efforts of all involved in the stained glass windows project, the cleaning of the church, and the stone repairs.Read more…
Rector's Chronicle: September 2016
Posted onThere is a great deal happening at Saint Thomas as the new choral season 2016-17 begins. The Rector’s Chronicle is full of news – everything from education for children and adults to social events to enjoy this Fall.Read more…
Rector's Chronicle: Summer 2016
Posted onCanon Turner’s summer chronicle is full of interesting news. He shares information on the stained glass window project, the dismantling of the Arents Organ, and news on the future of our education program.Read more…
Rector's Chronicle: Lent 2016
Posted onIn his Lent Chronicle Father Turner shares lots of news and information about coming events. He also shares the progress made on Father Andrew’s memorial and the Taylor & Boody organ.Read more…
Rector's Chronicle: Advent 2015
Posted onThe Rector writes about upcoming Advent and Christmas liturgies, and about other goings-on in the parish as we begin a new church year.Read more…
Rector's Chronicle: Michaelmas 2015
Posted onAs Canon Turner completes his first year as Rector, he reflects on the parish as a family and on the death of John Scott, and shares plans for a memorial for Father Andrew and for various events in the fall.Read more…
Rector's Chronicle: Eastertide 2015
Posted onIn his first chronicle as Rector of Saint Thomas Church, Fr Turner reflects on his first six months and looks forward to the future of the parish.Read more…
Archived Articles
The Rector's Message for the Week of October 27, 2024
Posted onOn Tuesday we had a very happy gathering of parishioners who have recently joined us through the Pilgrims’ Course or who have moved to the city and joined Saint Thomas.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of October 20, 2024
Posted onThe church was abuzz with excitement as we welcomed the American Priory of the Venerable Order of St. John for a host of services honoring this ancient and storied organization.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of October 13, 2024
Posted onWe had a very joyful conclusion of the Bicentennial Celebrations last weekend.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of October 6, 2024
Posted onThe devastation caused by Hurricane Helene is shocking. Hundreds are dead and thousands without power. Fr. Mead introduced me to the Dean of the Cathedral of All Souls in Asheville, Sarah Hurlbert, whose Cathedral has been flooded.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of September 29, 2024
Posted onThis Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels, and we will have visiting preachers. We also have a talk from the Dean of York on the history and ministry of York Minster.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of September 22, 2024
Posted onThank you so much for the many goodwill messages I received as I celebrated ten years as 13th Rector of Saint Thomas Church. Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of September 15, 2024
Posted onThis Sunday, I celebrate the tenth anniversary of my first mass at Saint Thomas as we keep the Feast of the Holy Cross, ending the day with Evensong and Benediction accompanied by exquisite music.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of September 8, 2024
Posted onI am writing this from my annual retreat with the Sisters of the Love of God. They are a contemplative community drawing inspiration from the Carmelite tradition.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of August 25, 2024
Posted onThis summer’s great surprise discovery for Alison and me was the Croatian city of Split. Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of August 18th, 2024
Posted onWe had a beautiful celebration of the Assumption on August 15th with 96 people in church and 50 on-line.Read more…
