10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | Parish House, 5th Floor, and via Zoom
Over the course of St. Thomas’s 200 year history, its defining physical feature has been its Gothic architecture. This lecture will trace the course of the parish’s three buildings from the first church on Houston Street through to the window restoration that occurred in the current building in this millennium. The stories of the individuals that contributed to the construction of the churches—architects, artisans, rectors, and sponsors—will be told, and their influence identified in the fabric of the buildings. Through these stories, it will become clear that while some played larger roles than others, St. Thomas Church is a continuation of the cathedral construction tradition that its Gothic styling came from; many contributions both great and small, overcoming centuries and calamities alike, have combined to reach upwards and create a physical portal to Heaven on earth.
Saint Thomas Theological Education Program is at the service of those who seek a deeper understanding of faith and want to nourish their worship and their prayer. The teaching is rooted in Scripture, Christian tradition and spirituality. The lecturers are The Rev. Dr. Luigi Gioia, Theologian in Residence, and internationally renowned guest speakers who are committed to making theology accessible to non-specialists. The classes are held on Sundays at 10 AM on the Fifth Floor of the Parish House and are streamed online. Additionally, recordings and handouts are made available for those who cannot attend the live sessions. For more information about our theology program and to receive links for weekly Sunday Theology Talks, please contact Fr. Gioia and register online.
