St. Thomas’ is a vibrant and growing church grounded in Scripture and enlivened through worship, education, and outreach. As followers of Jesus, we are engaging in a life-long and life-wide journey of faith that blends the beauty of tradition with the call to seek God in new and modern ways. The people of St. Thomas’ take seriously the call to respect the dignity of every human being as we strive to be a house of prayer for all people. We recognize that each person is a unique and precious gift from God and are grateful and enriched when they find a home within our faith community. To learn more about St. Thomas’ Church, visit stthomaswhitemarsh.org
All Families are Welcome to Join the 10am Sunday Service.
It is Family-Friendly; “Wiggles & Giggles Welcome” click here for Worship Times
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church Clergy & Staff
The Rev. Emily Richards Priest in Charge Emily joined us at St. Thomas’ on January 9, 2022. She comes to us from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Glenside. Emily has 20 years of experience as an ordained priest and St. Thomas’ is blessed to have her leadership and pastoral care. Contact Emily
Tamika Gerhardt Parish Business Administrator The parish administrator at many parishes performs a variety of clerical and secretarial roles. St. Thomas is blessed to have Tamika as a parish administrator who has the skill and support to devote her attention to business matters that keep the parish running. Contact Tamika (215) 233-3970 ext. 111
Michael Smith Minister Of Music Our Minister of Music, Michael Smith, collaborates closely with the Rector to ensure excellence in worship and faith formation for all ages as an integral part of our music ministry. Contact him about the choristers program and teen/adult choir ministry, the worship bulletin, the altar and flower guilds, music at weddings or funerals, and more. Contact Michael (215) 233-3970 ext. 113
Ryan Brossa, Director of Communications As the Director of Communications, Ryan is responsible for maintaining the parish website, social media, weekly emails, and publishing The Parish Call and other important materials. Contact Ryan about announcements and information for weekly emails, the website, social media, or any other communications questions. Contact Ryan (215) 233-3970 ext. 123
Shari Petrakis Preschool Director Shari has been Director of Saint Thomas’ Preschool since 2009 and lovingly shepherds our littlest campus-goers. You can learn more about enrolling at Saint Thomas’ Preschool on their website, or contact her at the number below. Contact Shari (215) 233-2923
Melissa Lynch Administrative Assistant Melissa works directly with Tamika Gerhardt, providing administrative assistance to our parish administrator. Melissa helps ensure that the figurative trains run on time. Contact her about reimbursements, renting or reserving rooms on campus, supply orders for ministries, membership transfers, and directory updates. Contact Melissa (215) 233-3970 ext. 121
Paul Deck Facilities Staff
Felix Suarez Torres Facilities Staff
Lisa J. Lonie Carillonneur
Non-Discrimination Policy: St Thomas’ Preschool accepts children irrespective a child’s race, color, sex, age, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, gender or disability. In addition, we maintain non-discrimination in services without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, age, religious creed, national origin (including limited English proficiency), ancestry, gender or disability.
Due to staffing shortages from Covid positive cases and coming off of a holiday season, STP will be closed January 3-7. This is with the hopes of lessening the spread and the goal to keep our classrooms open longer.
