Dear Friends in Christ,  

On behalf of St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church, we wish to offer our sincere condolences to you and your family in your time of grief.   Please be assured that we will be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. 

In the Presbyterian Church, we believe the Resurrection is a central doctrine of the Christian faith and shapes Christians’ attitudes and responses to the event of death.  Death brings loss, sorrow and grief to all.  Yet, in the face of death, Christians affirm with both tears and joy the hope of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.  We believe Christians do not bear bereavement in isolation, but are sustained by the power of the Spirit and the community of faith.  The church offers a ministry of love and hope to all who grieve.   

The service on the occasion of death ordinarily should be held in the usual place of worship in order to join this service to the community’s continuing life and witness to the Resurrection.  The service shall be under the direction of the pastor.  Others may be invited to participate as leaders in the service at the discretion of the pastor.  This service may be observed on any day.  A request to observe such a service as a part of the Lord’s Day service or to celebrate the Lord’s Supper as part of a service on the occasion of death requires the approval of the session. 

Attached is a list of services and fees for families considering a funeral service to be held at the church. 

Again, we are praying that you will experience Christ’s grace and peace at this time of loss.  

In Christ’s Love,  

Rev. Jim Porter & Rev Jaime Klinger

Co-Pastors

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