Month: January 2016

Upcoming Congregational Activities Saturday, January 30: Noon – 2:30pm “Manna for Exodus: Reflections on Baptism and Eucharist” with The Rt. Rev. Thomas Breidenthal.  The Speaker Series is open to both congregation and the larger community. Saturday, February 6: 9:30am – 5:00pm Absalom Jones Celebration –St. Philip, Columbus Sunday, February 7: after the 10:30am service -Pastoral Care…

Another transition is underway for St. Stephen’s. Wayne Sheppard, who has served as our parish Treasurer for over 10 years, has stepped down from that role. On behalf of our parish, I extend heartfelt thanks to Wayne for his excellent and faithful service. We will have a chance to thank Wayne in person at the…

Upcoming Congregational Activities Sunday, January 24: 10:30am -Illuminati (CGMC) will provide music Saturday, January 30: noon-2:30pm“Manna for Exodus: Reflections on Baptism and Eucharist” with the Rt. Rev. Thomas Breidenthal, Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Ohio. Saturday, February 6 Absalom Jones Celebration at St. Philip’s Columbus Saturday, February 13: 9am-4pm Anti-Racism Training     Transition…

Well, here’s hoping your eyes don’t glaze over with this topic!  The exciting Bylaws revision!  Yes, we did a thorough (we thought) revision of the St. Stephen’s Bylaws last year.  Then we submitted them to the diocese as part of the search process.  They came back to us with a request from the Chancellor of…

A number of years ago, when he was in the midst of the struggle to end apartheid in South Africa, Archbishop Desmond Tutu gave a talk that stressed how important it is to work together, black and white, poor and rich, to strengthen the human family, to bring justice to all people.  In his talk,…

  It appears to me, on reflection, that today’s Gospel is a story that has two parts, two different perspectives to be considered. One part represents what I will term “Old Testament” thinking. The second part  I would term “New Testament” thinking. Stay with me for a moment while I try to explain In the…

With the death of my father-in-law, Warren and I find ourselves in a time of personal transition.  Taking care of him required, over the past 4 years, more and more time. Now, as he both lived with us and we were his primary care givers we find ourselves not only mourning his death but also…

Upcoming Congregational Activities January 21-22: Trinity Institute: Sacred Conversations for Racial Justice –St. Philip’s Columbus: SEE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT BELOW! Sunday, January 24: 10:30am -Illuminati (CGMC) will provide music Saturday, January 30th    Speaker Series will feature the Rt. Rev. Thomas Breidenthal, Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Ohio, speaking on “ Manna for Exodus: Reflections on…

Upcoming Congregational Activities Sunday, January 17:  10:30am -African American Voices Gospel choir will provide music January 21-22: Trinity Institute: Sacred Conversations for Racial Justice –St. Philip’s Columbus MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW ! St. Stephen’s is partnering with St. Philip’s Episcopal Church to sponsor the Trinity Institute Jan. 21-23.  The topic for 2016 is Listen For…

Rector Search – Accepting candidate applications   Friends of St. Stephen’s, if you haven’t had a chance to visit our new website lately please take a chance now. A page dedicated to our Rector search is up and running. https://ststephenscolumbus.org/rector-search The Office of Transition Ministry will be accepting applications through February 16. Lynn Carter-Edmands has…