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 late husband, Jack, and I came from Miami in 2001. Within 2 years we had 4 family friends from our church in Miami follow us to Palm Coast. Since we have been here I have served on Vestry, Parish Life Ministry, Membership Ministry, on the Altar Guild, as Eucharist Visitor, an Acolyte leader, an… 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 »

My wife, Marcia, and I attend the 8 a.m. service and have been members at St. Thomas for 3 years. We both presently serve on the Assistance Ministry. We have always been active in our faith. I was confirmed Episcopalian as a teen, served on the Board of Elders (Vestry) at our Village Church of… Read More »

My wife, Cynthia, and I moved to Palm Coast in October 2020 and joined STEC soon afterwards. Before this, we lived in Flat Rock, NC, where I served on the vestry at St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church. At. St. Thomas, I have served on the Stewardship, Strategic Planning, and Visioning Committees. I am… Read More »