Dearest St. Timothy’s Members and Friends,
You don’t need me to tell you that we are in uncharted territory as we seek to take the measure of our current crisis. In recent weeks the church staff and ministry volunteers have poured their lives and energies into maintaining our worship and the bonds of our sacred community while maintaining the current recommendations for safety.
What can we do to maintain our parish as the vibrant and healthy faith community that it is? First, make use of old technology. Pick up the phone and check in with one another. Gather prayer requests and pray them. Share them as instructed and keep them private as required. Encourage one another.
We have stepped up to learn virtual worship, both from our homes and from the church. We have added new ways to do the business of the Vestry and ministries by electronic means. Morning and Evening Prayer is led at 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday on Facebook Live. The Bible Study, formerly known as the “Men’s Bible Study”, is now meeting at 8:00 am on Wednesday mornings virtually via Zoom. There is a weekday “coffee klatch” to be scheduled at 9:30 am Thursdays. We did the first trial of these this week. It does work. Email Father Foltz: marvinleefoltz@gmail.com or Mother Camie: revcamdewey@gmail.com for an invitation. Let’s stay connected.
Above all, place your trust in God our Redeemer. It is the season of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. This is the heart of the mystery of our faith. Jesus Christ has died, has risen and will come again in glory. We will come through this time and then there will be Easter 2.0. We will again celebrate with bread and wine. We will again raise glasses and our hearts to God in joy. We will share the Peace again.
The absence of in person worship seriously affects our giving to the support of the church budget. We are facing a serious financial shortfall. What can each of us do? Thankfully, our Finance Committee and Treasurers have created a very easy and effective way to donate online. We will repeat specific instructions on the use of this “Continue to Give” app, which is available on our website: Online Giving. You may be able to set up online giving through your own financial institution. Checks will also be gratefully received.
This is my appeal. If you are able, please give to St. Timothy’s ordinary budget.
Bishop Smith has given a directive that we will not have in-person worship in our buildings until at least May 31, which is the Feast of Pentecost. We will announce our plans for Holy Week and Easter very soon. Please be patient with us as we adapt to the path ahead.
Sincerely,
The Reverend Marvin Lee Foltz +
Rector
You don’t need me to tell you that we are in uncharted territory as we seek to take the measure of our current crisis. In recent weeks the church staff and ministry volunteers have poured their lives and energies into maintaining our worship and the bonds of our sacred community while maintaining the current recommendations for safety.
What can we do to maintain our parish as the vibrant and healthy faith community that it is? First, make use of old technology. Pick up the phone and check in with one another. Gather prayer requests and pray them. Share them as instructed and keep them private as required. Encourage one another.
We have stepped up to learn virtual worship, both from our homes and from the church. We have added new ways to do the business of the Vestry and ministries by electronic means. Morning and Evening Prayer is led at 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday on Facebook Live. The Bible Study, formerly known as the “Men’s Bible Study”, is now meeting at 8:00 am on Wednesday mornings virtually via Zoom. There is a weekday “coffee klatch” to be scheduled at 9:30 am Thursdays. We did the first trial of these this week. It does work. Email Father Foltz: marvinleefoltz@gmail.com or Mother Camie: revcamdewey@gmail.com for an invitation. Let’s stay connected.
Above all, place your trust in God our Redeemer. It is the season of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. This is the heart of the mystery of our faith. Jesus Christ has died, has risen and will come again in glory. We will come through this time and then there will be Easter 2.0. We will again celebrate with bread and wine. We will again raise glasses and our hearts to God in joy. We will share the Peace again.
The absence of in person worship seriously affects our giving to the support of the church budget. We are facing a serious financial shortfall. What can each of us do? Thankfully, our Finance Committee and Treasurers have created a very easy and effective way to donate online. We will repeat specific instructions on the use of this “Continue to Give” app, which is available on our website: Online Giving. You may be able to set up online giving through your own financial institution. Checks will also be gratefully received.
This is my appeal. If you are able, please give to St. Timothy’s ordinary budget.
Bishop Smith has given a directive that we will not have in-person worship in our buildings until at least May 31, which is the Feast of Pentecost. We will announce our plans for Holy Week and Easter very soon. Please be patient with us as we adapt to the path ahead.
Sincerely,
The Reverend Marvin Lee Foltz +
Rector
Facebook Live Schedule
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - Morning Prayer with Father Marvin
5 p.m. - Evening Prayer with Mother Camie
Sunday
10:45 a.m. Divine Liturgy with Father Marvin
Page Link: St. Timothy's Facebook Page
Printable Bulletin: Sunday, March 29, 2020, 10:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Book of Common Prayer: online at bcponline.org. If you do not have a print Book of Common Prayer at home, please notify the clergy.
Online Coffee Hour and Wednesday Bible Study: email revcamdewey@gmail.com for the link to our Zoom online meetings
Instructions: To learn about Facebook Live viewing scroll to the bottom of this page.
Additional Resources for Worship
For Those in Recovery
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - Morning Prayer with Father Marvin
5 p.m. - Evening Prayer with Mother Camie
Sunday
10:45 a.m. Divine Liturgy with Father Marvin
Page Link: St. Timothy's Facebook Page
Printable Bulletin: Sunday, March 29, 2020, 10:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Book of Common Prayer: online at bcponline.org. If you do not have a print Book of Common Prayer at home, please notify the clergy.
Online Coffee Hour and Wednesday Bible Study: email revcamdewey@gmail.com for the link to our Zoom online meetings
Instructions: To learn about Facebook Live viewing scroll to the bottom of this page.
Additional Resources for Worship
- Electronic Common Prayer app, available for download on your mobile device (one time cost of $9.99)
- Mission St. Clare
- Pray as You Go app, available for free- download on your mobile device
- Trinity Daily Prayer on Soundcloud
- Online Book of Common Prayer
- Forward Movement - Daily Prayers
For Those in Recovery
- Online meetings are now available: Online Group AA
If you are a visitor to St. Tim's, please watch the video to learn more about who we are.
Our Mission:
To radiate Christ's presence through worship, care, and service.
Our Vision:
As Disciples of Jesus,
To radiate Christ's presence through worship, care, and service.
Our Vision:
As Disciples of Jesus,
- Our worship will create a vibrant and inclusive community committed to lifelong learning and growing in faith.
- Our care for one another will create an environment that truly welcomes all.
- We will serve our local community by caring for our neighbors and striving for justice and peace among all people.
Regular Worship Schedule
Saturday
We welcome guests to our worship by offering an easy-to-use bulletin for each service. All services are conducted in the sanctuary to the right when you walk through the main doors.
Children are welcome to attend all worship services. On Sunday mornings from 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., we have a professionally staffed nursery available for children ages 4 and under. It is located on the upper level of the education wing.
Saturday
- 5 p.m. - Holy Communion with Soloist
- 7:45 a.m. - Holy Communion, Spoken Word Only
- 9 a.m. - Holy Communion with Acoustic Guitar Group
- 10:45 a.m. - Holy Communion with Choir and Organ Accompaniment
- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m. - Morning Prayer
- Wednesday - Holy Communion at 10 a.m.
- Fourth Friday - Holy Communion at 11:15 a.m. at Friendship Village, Chesterfield
We welcome guests to our worship by offering an easy-to-use bulletin for each service. All services are conducted in the sanctuary to the right when you walk through the main doors.
Children are welcome to attend all worship services. On Sunday mornings from 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., we have a professionally staffed nursery available for children ages 4 and under. It is located on the upper level of the education wing.
Welcome
"Welcome to St. Timothy's! We are an inclusive and welcoming community, sharing Christ with one another and the world through worship, fellowship, Christian formation, and outreach. We invite you into this community of faith no matter who you are, because we believe there is room for all at the table God has set for us. So come, experience the love we have to offer and the joy that comes with being part of a vibrant, flourishing church family."
The Reverend Marvin Lee Foltz and The Reverend Camie Dewey
"Welcome to St. Timothy's! We are an inclusive and welcoming community, sharing Christ with one another and the world through worship, fellowship, Christian formation, and outreach. We invite you into this community of faith no matter who you are, because we believe there is room for all at the table God has set for us. So come, experience the love we have to offer and the joy that comes with being part of a vibrant, flourishing church family."
The Reverend Marvin Lee Foltz and The Reverend Camie Dewey
Children
St. Tim's welcomes children to worship at all times. Some families with infants and toddlers have their children stay in the sanctuary throughout the worship service, while others use the nursery for all or part of the worship service. We also have worship bags with quiet activities for children on the shelves inside the sanctuary doors for families to use whenever they need.
On Sunday mornings from 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., we have a professionally staffed nursery available for children ages 4 and under. It is located on the upper level of the education wing.
The 9 a.m. worship service has several opportunities for youth to actively participate and a children's sermon some weeks.
St. Tim's welcomes children to worship at all times. Some families with infants and toddlers have their children stay in the sanctuary throughout the worship service, while others use the nursery for all or part of the worship service. We also have worship bags with quiet activities for children on the shelves inside the sanctuary doors for families to use whenever they need.
On Sunday mornings from 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., we have a professionally staffed nursery available for children ages 4 and under. It is located on the upper level of the education wing.
The 9 a.m. worship service has several opportunities for youth to actively participate and a children's sermon some weeks.
Music
Under the leadership of our professional Director of Music and Organist, Mr. Mark R. Scholtz, the Music Ministry is comprised of a large group of volunteers whose mission and purpose is to facilitate, enhance, and lead worship at St. Timothy’s through music and liturgy. The Music Ministry is spiritually aware, diverse, inclusive, and multi-generational. It is important to note that the Ministry has been a significant part of parish life since the church was founded and continues to help define our spiritual and community ethos week after week and month after month. The Music Ministry provides music at services from Labor Day through Memorial Day and welcomes volunteers to join.
Under the leadership of our professional Director of Music and Organist, Mr. Mark R. Scholtz, the Music Ministry is comprised of a large group of volunteers whose mission and purpose is to facilitate, enhance, and lead worship at St. Timothy’s through music and liturgy. The Music Ministry is spiritually aware, diverse, inclusive, and multi-generational. It is important to note that the Ministry has been a significant part of parish life since the church was founded and continues to help define our spiritual and community ethos week after week and month after month. The Music Ministry provides music at services from Labor Day through Memorial Day and welcomes volunteers to join.
Christian Formation and Education
At St. Timothy's we are pleased to offer Christian formation and education (a.k.a. Sunday School) classes each year from approximately Labor Day through Memorial Day for children in pre-Kindergarten (age 4) through high school and adults of all ages on Sunday mornings. We build formation and education opportunities to explore the bible and other sacred texts of our faith, challenge people’s assumptions, and present a variety of topics and viewpoints. Open hearts and inquiring minds are always welcome!
Learn more: Christian Formation and Education program schedules
At St. Timothy's we are pleased to offer Christian formation and education (a.k.a. Sunday School) classes each year from approximately Labor Day through Memorial Day for children in pre-Kindergarten (age 4) through high school and adults of all ages on Sunday mornings. We build formation and education opportunities to explore the bible and other sacred texts of our faith, challenge people’s assumptions, and present a variety of topics and viewpoints. Open hearts and inquiring minds are always welcome!
Learn more: Christian Formation and Education program schedules
Inclusive and Welcoming Community
We are a Parish of loving inclusivity. You are invited to worship with us regardless of race, gender, age, or sexual orientation. All are truly welcome here.
We are a Parish of loving inclusivity. You are invited to worship with us regardless of race, gender, age, or sexual orientation. All are truly welcome here.
Community Service and Outreach
Our Reaching Out Ministry does community service with a number of partner organizations throughout the St. Louis area. Last year, our garden produced 167 pounds of fresh vegetables for local food pantries. We also delivered almost one thousand items to the food pantry and packaged 3,600 pounds of rice for the pantry. Our community grants program gave out $23,746 in grants to ten different community organizations. We also provided 360 hours of tutoring at the Sigel Elementary School.
Partner Organizations:
Circle of Concern, Dismantling Racism, Episcopal City Mission, Episcopal Relief and Development, Grace Hill, Heifer International, Habitat for Humanity St. Louis, Kiva, Bravely/Magdalene St. Louis, Peace Meal - St. John's, Tower Grove, Sigel School, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Carondelet, Trinity Episcopal Food Pantry, St. Louis, World Food Day
Our Reaching Out Ministry does community service with a number of partner organizations throughout the St. Louis area. Last year, our garden produced 167 pounds of fresh vegetables for local food pantries. We also delivered almost one thousand items to the food pantry and packaged 3,600 pounds of rice for the pantry. Our community grants program gave out $23,746 in grants to ten different community organizations. We also provided 360 hours of tutoring at the Sigel Elementary School.
Partner Organizations:
Circle of Concern, Dismantling Racism, Episcopal City Mission, Episcopal Relief and Development, Grace Hill, Heifer International, Habitat for Humanity St. Louis, Kiva, Bravely/Magdalene St. Louis, Peace Meal - St. John's, Tower Grove, Sigel School, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Carondelet, Trinity Episcopal Food Pantry, St. Louis, World Food Day
Fellowship and Care for Each Other
The St. Timothy's community cares for each other in a number of ways. We host many dinners, picnics, and game nights throughout the year so we can learn about each other and deepen our friendships. Last year, the knitting group made more than 50 prayer shawls and baby blankets that were given out as gifts. In addition, we made dozens of visit to the sick at home and in the hospital and delivered many meals and flowers.
Learn more: Full schedule of upcoming events
The St. Timothy's community cares for each other in a number of ways. We host many dinners, picnics, and game nights throughout the year so we can learn about each other and deepen our friendships. Last year, the knitting group made more than 50 prayer shawls and baby blankets that were given out as gifts. In addition, we made dozens of visit to the sick at home and in the hospital and delivered many meals and flowers.
Learn more: Full schedule of upcoming events
Connect
If you would like to become a member of St. Timothy's community, please email the church office your contact information (office.at.saint.tims@gmail.com). Our staff and volunteer team will help you to become familiar with the community. They will also help you discern your personal strengths and gifts to join one of our ministry teams.
If you would like to become a member of St. Timothy's community, please email the church office your contact information (office.at.saint.tims@gmail.com). Our staff and volunteer team will help you to become familiar with the community. They will also help you discern your personal strengths and gifts to join one of our ministry teams.
Prayer Garden
Featuring benches, curved walls, and a bubbling fountain, the Prayer Garden is a lovely spot for individuals and groups to find moments of solitude and peace. Open year round, it features a stunning variety of flowering plants, bushes, and trees. Our Labyrinth is a 24-foot, 6-course, Neo-Medieval Abingdon designed by The Labyrinth Co. The Labyrinth, Prayer Garden, and Columbarium are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, Saturday evening from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Featuring benches, curved walls, and a bubbling fountain, the Prayer Garden is a lovely spot for individuals and groups to find moments of solitude and peace. Open year round, it features a stunning variety of flowering plants, bushes, and trees. Our Labyrinth is a 24-foot, 6-course, Neo-Medieval Abingdon designed by The Labyrinth Co. The Labyrinth, Prayer Garden, and Columbarium are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, Saturday evening from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Episcopal Church
"We Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As constituent members of the Anglican Communion in the United States, we are descendants of and partners with the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church, and are part of the third largest group of Christians in the world. We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world. We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God, and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of sexual identity or orientation. We believe that God loves you – no exceptions."
From: The Episcopal Church - What We Believe
"We Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As constituent members of the Anglican Communion in the United States, we are descendants of and partners with the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church, and are part of the third largest group of Christians in the world. We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world. We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God, and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of sexual identity or orientation. We believe that God loves you – no exceptions."
From: The Episcopal Church - What We Believe
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