CALLED BY GOD TO SERVE.
CALLED BY GOD TO SERVE.
Welcome to Saints Thomas & John
A small, steady Episcopal community in New Richmond with deep roots and an open table. If you’re looking for reverent worship, friendly people, and a pace that respects real life—welcome home.
Join us this Sunday at 10:00 AM
Holy Eucharist
Come as you are. No dress code required!
Address: 354 N 3rd St, New Richmond, WI 54017 •
Phone: (715) 246-6602
Planning Your
First Visit:
Sundays, 10:00 AM
Holy Eucharist, English
What to expect: A friendly, small congregation; prayer-book liturgy; hymns you can hum; coffee and conversation after church.
What to wear: Whatever’s comfortable—jeans to jackets all welcome.
Kids & grandkids: Wiggly worshippers are beloved here.
Communion: All baptized Christians are welcome to receive; anyone may come forward for a blessing.
Our Story:
Founded as St. Thomas in the 1850s, the congregation’s original building was destroyed in the 1899 New Richmond tornado, the deadliest in Wisconsin history. The community worshiped in homes and shared spaces for years, then in 1946 purchased the former First English Lutheran Church at our current address—now on the National Register of Historic Places (1906, Gothic Revival). Our stained glass windows are unique and the patterns represent the seven sacraments of the church. Each window has a different cross. One window in particular features symbols of the state of Wisconsin and the Historic Diocese of Eau Claire (which has since reunified with the other historic Wisconsin dioceses).
The church was consecrated as St. Thomas & St. John. We’re part of the Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin
Prayer-book worship (BCP) with Scripture, sermon, and Holy Communion.
Music: Traditional hymnody with seasonal variety. (Expect familiar classics; we keep it singable.)
Seasonal observances: Advent–Christmas, Lent–Easter, and the church year anchor our rhythm.
Worship and Music:
Wedding & Celebrations
Looking for a serene and historic setting for life’s milestones? Ss. Thomas & John offers an intimate, timeless chapel that balances tradition and charm. Our space is especially suited for small, meaningful gatherings—weddings, vow renewals, blessings of relationships, or celebrations of life. Nestled in the quiet side of New Richmond, the church provides a warm, sacred backdrop where your most important moments can be honored with dignity and joy.
Our Staff:
The Rev. Catherine Kuschel,
Pastor for St. Thomas & St. John
The Rev. Catherine Kuschel brings both pastoral sensitivity and real-world compassion to Ss. Thomas & John. A licensed mental health and substance-use counselor, she blends clinical insight with spiritual care. In one memorable Christmas Eve, she moved worship to a local care center so everyone in the faith community could participate —transforming a low-attendance season into a celebration of connection and belonging.