St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Columbus

Altar Flower Sponsorship — Flower Guild

Flowers at the altar enhance the beauty of worship and draw us closer to the God of all creation. We are delighted to share an expansion of this ministry. Donors have two options for sponsoring flowers on Sundays. $100 for flowers arranged by the Flower Guild. Flower Guild members will choose flowers based on what is available locally. $150 fee plus the cost of flowers for flowers arranged by the Ralph Wimberly, Floral Artist in Residence. Donors have the option of specifying the color and type of flowers used in the arrangement. Most Sundays, you may choose either the Flower Guild or our Artist in Residence. On major feast days and other designated Sundays, floral arrangements are created exclusively by our Artist in Residence to complement the liturgy and season. Sponsors may still make a flower dedication for these Sundays. On most Sundays (with the exception of Lent), we will have 2 small arrangements in the Chapel and 1 or 2 large arrangements in the Nave. The Chapel arrangements will be moved to the Narthex after the 8:30 service. At the end of worship, donors may take some or all of the arrangements home and return containers later. Remaining flowers not needed for the following Sunday will be broken down into smaller arrangements and available on Wednesday nights to take as pastoral care gifts. On Sundays when flowers are not donated, flowers from previous weeks may be reused, or we will use green plants. Sponsorships must be confirmed at least two weeks in advance. Flowers may be given in honor or memory of someone, and these acknowledgements will be in bulletins for both services. We hope every available Sunday will have a sponsor.

Pick a spot, add your name, and you’re done. No account needed.