My wife, Jan, and I attended St. Thomas in 2012 after my second-to-last retirement. We had just recently repatriated from a 16-year overseas assignment to the Middle East and North Africa. We generally attend the 8 a.m. service on Sundays, and my wife and I serve as ushers at that service. My wife is also… Read More »

My name is Ruby Abram, and my husband Tim and I have been parishioners of St. Thomas for approximately four years now. We initially found St. Thomas online during the Covid pandemic lockdown. When we were able to visit in person, we were welcomed with open arms and quickly knew that St Thomas was our… Read More »

A native Floridian, I joined the U.S. Navy in 1976 and served for 20 years. After retiring from the Navy, I worked for the City of St. Augustine for 27 years before retiring again. Over the years I have held a wide variety of jobs, including paper boy, doughnut maker, loading dock supervisor, Navy jet… Read More »

Raised in Flagler County, I spent much of my childhood at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, where my faith and sense of community were formed. I served as an acolyte, participated in Sunday School and youth group, was confirmed, and was even married in this church. Coming full circle, my husband and I have returned home… Read More »

I am a native Floridian, born in Jacksonville, Florida. Through the years, I have lived in various major cities: Nashville, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, and now retired to Palm Coast. My choice of vocation led me to become a Music Educator with degrees from Fisk University in Nashville, TN, and a Master’s from Northwestern University, Evanston,… Read More »

After moving to Florida in 2019 from Simsbury, Connecticut, I searched for a local Episcopal church and found St Thomas.  After a warm welcome at the 8 a.m. service, St Thomas became my spiritual home. I have been active helping with St Thomas property maintenance for the last 4 years. Recently, I joined the usher… Read More »

I have been married to Frank for 59 years. We have two children and eight grandchildren. We retired to Palm Coast from Las Vegas in 2005. We joined the community of St Thomas in 2006, and we attend the 9:15 a.m. service. I have been active in the Episcopal Church Women, Altar Guild, and Membership… Read More »

My name is Courtney McDonald, and I go to the 9:15 a.m. service with my family. I have been here at Saint Thomas for 8 1/2 years, and I have a 2-year-old son named Nathan. I help run our children’s nursery.

I was born and raised a Roman Catholic and have been involved in youth ministry, Cursillo, and for 13 years worked in Kairos Prison Ministry. My wife, Susie, and I decided to join the Episcopal Church a few years ago, and with great joy joined St.Thomas. I believe my life’s path has led me to… Read More »

Sandy and I were typical Episcopalians attending Christmas and Easter. However, around 2013, Fr. Frank challenged me to set the ground rules for an Assistance Ministry. And, noticing my talents in photography, he encouraged me to join the Communications Committee. Which lead me to assist with our website, Facebook and directories over the last decade.… Read More »