About Us
Who we are
St. Thomas was formally organized as a mission church in the Diocese of Arkansas on January 23, 1957.
We are a liturgical church. Our worship is guided by the Rites for Holy Eucharist in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. The scripture lessons read in worship each week are prescribed in the Revised Common Lectionary and read from the New Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible.
The vision that guides our common life includes caring for God's creation generously; serving Christ reverently; and striving for peace through the Holy Spirit. Our community prides itself on its creativity, talent, generosity, courage, and commitment to outreach. We strive to be loving, accepting and welcoming to all people, greeting them as friends and partners in faith.
Please scroll down to meet some of our staff and volunteers, and for a photo gallery of our church, and ministries.
The Rev. Katie Knoll Lenon
Rector
We are excited to have the Rev. Katie Knoll Lenon as our rector of St. Thomas Church.
The Rev. Katie Knoll Lenon came to us in 2023 rom St. Simons Island, Georgia.
Ryan Fox
Interim Music Director
Ryan Fox joins us during this transition season as a member of St. Theodore’s Episcopal church in Bella Vista. His full time job is the Choir Director of Rogers High School. Ryan has nearly two decades of experience of directing choir and playing the organ for academic and church organizations. Ryan is an Arkansas native and a University of Kansas graduate!
Staff and Volunteers
The Rev. Ken Parks
Assisting Clergy
Father Ken and his family have lived in NWA for over fifteen years. He attended the School of Theology at the University of the South and was ordained a priest in 1988.
Ali Johnson
Parish Admin
Ali is a graduate of St. Olaf College in Minnesota. She lives in Springdale with her Border Collie/Aussie mix, Winnie. She began working for St. Thomas Church in the spring of 2012.
The Rev. Von Unruh
Along with The Rev. Ken Parks, The Rev. Von Unruh serves St. Thomas Church as volunteer clergy.
Andrew White
Seminary Intern
Andrew White is a postulant for Holy Orders
from Siloam Springs. He is in his third year of a five year
Seminary program through Bexley-Seabury Seminary
Federation out of Chicago.
Vestry Members
Dru Glaze, Senior Warden
Forrest Parks, Junior Warden
Susan Armstrong
Robert Ellis
Lindsay Hennarichs
Alisa Henry
Jen Johnson
Stew Walton
Vinita Wright
Bill Hudson, Treasurer
