Welcome to the Church of St. Thomas and St. John
Called by God to Serve
A steady, faithful 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.
Worship and Service
We at St. Thomas and St. John believe that as we are called together to worship, so we are sent out from worship to service.
Communion: Our worship service includes music, readings from the Bible, a sermon, and Holy Communion.
Music: Our music is a blend of the traditional and contemporary. Our goal is that everything be singable and raise our minds and hearts to God.
Seasonal observances: Advent–Christmas, Lent–Easter, and the church year anchor our rhythm.
Community Service:
We actively serve at both the St. Croix Rehabilitation Center and The Deerfield, where we bring Sunday worship about six times a year.
In one memorable Christmas Eve, the parish 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.
We financially support Fire Department, The New Richmond Community Centre, the Food Shelf, the Salvation Army, and the Future Farmers' of America (FFA / SOAR) programs.
Service and Music:
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
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 has served as part-time pastor at St. Thomas and St. John's since 2017. She brings pastoral sensitivity and offers spiritual insight to societal and world issues, while challenging worshippers to deepen their relationship with God and embrace God's call for their lives. Pastor Catherine understands what it's like to live and work in the world, as she is also secularly employed.
