Christian Education "Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness."
Matthew 9:35
Christians need to learn all through life. That is why our Christian education programs are geared to all age groups.
Nursery
Our newly renovated nursery is staffed by adult volunteers during the 10:30 service. The bright and cheerful space allows infants and toddlers up to three years old to play and interact. Parents are of course welcome to stay with their children if they prefer.
Church School
Children from the age of three through twelve are welcomed in our Church School.
Children are grouped by age: preschool and kindergarten children in the Kinderchurch
class; six to eight years in Primary Church, and nine to twelve years in Junior
Church. All classes follow the Seasons of the Spirit curriculum appropriate for their age level. The children rejoin their families in time for the Eucharist. There are also special activity days planned for the children from time to time, for a more in depth look at some of our Holy Days.
You can read more about this curriculum at the following web site:
Seasons of the Spirit
The Campanella Children's Choir is very active and sings at special services in the church.
They practice at the church on Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Youth Group On 3 Sundays of each month, teenagers gather with an adult leader during the
10:30 service, to talk, listen, work, play, eat and laugh. In recent months, we
have performed a skit for the congregation, searched for theology in "Star Wars"
and experienced the awesome power of creation. We also have a special event each
month, like baking Christmas cookies, exploring an outdoor labyrinth and telling
stories at a campfire dinner. All teenagers are always welcome! Check out this
link to find out more about our amazing group - Youth
Group web page
Drama Group The St Thomas’ Thespians (or Drama Group) have been having rave reviews. The
Spaghetti Dinner was a fun take off on feeding the 5000 and we performed twice
at Easter. Once was all about the joy and music as they choreographed and sang
to Alleluia! The other was a drama “The Passion According to John” which was an
introspective learning experience and a joy to perform at the Easter Service.
The Kids Talk at Pentecost was all about the costumes. There were two
performances at the Parish Picnic: “After the Service” (a take off on The Rev.
Jane) and “The Screen Writers Guild” that had a twist at the end.
We are a group who loves to perform, dance, sing, goof around and share the good
news at the same time. We welcome new members from 12 to 112. If you have always
wanted your alter ego to be allowed to come out, then come out and join us.
Directing, acting, costumes, snacks, singing, and especially we are hoping for a
videographer next year, are all ways you can get involved. We practice on
Mondays at 4:00 PM starting in September.
Cheers from Elysse, Greg, Tyler, Jarrett, Sarah, Darcie, Neave and Merilee.
Senior Choir
The
Senior Choir under the direction of Don Gillen helps to make our Sunday services
special.
Cornerstone Choir
The Cornerstone Choir is a
contemporary praise group, which sings at the 2nd and 4th Sundays at the 10.30
am Services.
Adult Education
A high priority is placed on Adult Education. Education for adults includes preaching and regularly offered programs on various topics pertinent to Christian life and discipleship.
Pastoral Care "Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers --not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be".
1 Peter 5:2
Caring for the pastoral and spiritual needs of our community is critical to the well-being of our parish. Our rector, along with our pastoral care team, minister to people in crisis whether it be illness or some other troubling experience.
Activities include:
Pastoral counselling
Spiritual help and guidance
Prayer through support of the prayer chain
Home Communion for those unable to attend Sunday worship services
Hospital visits, cards, and notes to seniors and shut-ins
Baptism and Marriage preparation
Funeral planning, funeral services, and bereavement visits, funeral reception
If you would like to speak to the rector about any pastoral care needs, please call the church office at 613-836-5741.
Parish Family
Ultimately, we believe St. Thomas is a family of Christian disciples. The many groups, activities and events that are involved shape our communal life.
From the ACW to the annual Community Supper, we believe that we are a parish family rooted in faith and committed to the call of the gospel.
Some of our fellowship activities include:
Coffee hour: An opportunity to share coffee and conversation after the 10:30 service.
Women's Breakfast club
Anglican Church Women (ACW): This active group of women meet on the first Monday of each month and for learning, mission, outreach, and fellowship. All are welcome.
Pancake Supper: On Shrove Tuesday, the youth of the church pitch in to prepare and serve a hearty pancake supper, to mark the beginning of the Lenten season.
Parish Picnic: At the end of June, the sun always shines for our parish picnic. The picnic is an all age social event that marks the end of the Church School year and celebrates the arrival of summer. Barbecued hot dogs, and games for the children, all outside on the church lawn.
"Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness."
Matthew 9:35
The Campanella Children's Choir is very active and sings at special services in the church.
They practice at the church on Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
On 3 Sundays of each month, teenagers gather with an adult leader during the
10:30 service, to talk, listen, work, play, eat and laugh. In recent months, we
have performed a skit for the congregation, searched for theology in "Star Wars"
and experienced the awesome power of creation. We also have a special event each
month, like baking Christmas cookies, exploring an outdoor labyrinth and telling
stories at a campfire dinner. All teenagers are always welcome! Check out this
link to find out more about our amazing group - 
The St Thomas’ Thespians (or Drama Group) have been having rave reviews. The
Spaghetti Dinner was a fun take off on feeding the 5000 and we performed twice
at Easter. Once was all about the joy and music as they choreographed and sang
to Alleluia! The other was a drama “The Passion According to John” which was an
introspective learning experience and a joy to perform at the Easter Service.
The Kids Talk at Pentecost was all about the costumes. There were two
performances at the Parish Picnic: “After the Service” (a take off on The Rev.
Jane) and “The Screen Writers Guild” that had a twist at the end.
The
Senior Choir under the direction of Don Gillen helps to make our Sunday services
special. 
"Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers --not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be".