The Episcopal Church
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Our Presiding Bishop
28th Presiding Bishop & Primate
The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe was elected presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in June 2024 and took office on Nov. 1 for a nine-year term. In this role, he serves as the church’s chief pastor and CEO. Known for his expertise in organizational learning and adaptive change, Rowe is committed to strengthening support for local ministry and mission.
He was ordained bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2007 after serving as rector of St. John’s in Franklin, Pennsylvania, for seven years. From 2014 to 2018, he served as bishop provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, and from 2019 to 2024, he led a partnership between the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York.
Rowe holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Grove City College, a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in organizational learning and leadership from Gannon University. He has served as a leader of many civic and churchwide organizations and governance bodies, and as parliamentarian for the House of Bishops.

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Pledges make up most of the budget for St. Thomas and directly impact the ministries the parish can offer. In the fall, the parish holds a campaign to encourage pledges for the following year. Those pledges inform the vestry as they make the annual budget. During the "pledge season," a link will be provided to complete an online pledge form. If you would like to make a pledge at another time of the year, please email the office.
Stock gifts are made to the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, and the Diocese sends the parish a check for the proceeds of the stock sale. Please contact the office for more details about giving stock.