ABOUT US

St. Thomas History 

            St. Thomas was incorporated in 1968.  As a mission church, St. Thomas was commissioned by the Florida Synod to ascertain whether or nor the area of our present parish boundaries would support the presence of another ELCA congregation.  Following many hundreds of family and neighborhood contacts, St. Thomas was given the blessings of the FL Synod, and a charter was granted.  The name, St. Thomas Lutheran Church, was decided upon because in the minds of the Synod body there was “doubt” that a new Lutheran Church would succeed. 

            In the passing 30 plus years since her founding, St. Thomas has been served by five Pastors; her current shepherd, the Rev. Daniel C. Coy, became her spiritual leader in 1994.  St. Thomas membership peaked in 1992. Then Hurricane Andrew caused measurable demographic changes in south Florida, and St. Thomas was not spared.  The closing of Homestead AFB, and subsequent relocation of many of her members, saw a resulting downsizing of St. Thomas’ flock. We have made a measurable recovery, and are serving our Lord and community with a confident and positive attitude.  Come worship with us and enjoy the spiritual growth and fellowship that our growing congregation offers.      

 Tom Doherty President

Al Engler  Vice President

Anne Cario Treasurer

Rick Hagen Secretary

Sherrill Ehlen

Marcie Heese 

 Beth Schmekel

 Tim Scofield 

Randall Scott  

  Lillian Zampella 

·         Sunday School Superintendent – Anne Marie Roberts