Month: May 2016

  • Sermon for May 22, 2016

    The Rev. Karl Stevens’ sermon from Trinity Sunday, May 22.

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  • Announcements for the week of May 29, 2016

    Upcoming Congregational Activities Sunday, May 29: after the 10:30am service –AWAKE/AWARE end of year picnic Monday, May 30: Parish Office is CLOSED for Memorial Day Wednesday, June 8: 6:30pm Book Club at the home of Deb Raita   The Parish office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.   Pastoral…

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  • Transition News May 29, 2016

    One of the tasks that fall to the Senior Warden in the absence of a Rector or Interim Rector is the scheduling of supply clergy.  Cynthia Whitacre took care of this through the end of June and arranged for us to hear a variety of voices from the pulpit. This Sunday we will be deviating…

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  • Transition News: May 17, 2016

    I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been enjoying the irises in bloom over the last couple of weeks. They’re tall and colorful and they smell like candy – what’s not to love? Since I’m not an iris fanatic, however, I tend to forget about them until they bloom. They spend the winter…

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  • Announcements for the Week of May 22

    Upcoming Congregational Activities Sunday, May 22: after 8:30 and 10:30 services: Work Day!  Building and Grounds Sunday, May 29: after the 10:30am service –AWAKE/AWARE end of year picnic Wednesday, June 8: 6:30pm Book Club at the home of Deb Raita   Pastoral Care Coverage Deacon Pam Elwell has graciously agreed to be the coordinator for…

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  • Sermon for May 15, 2016

    The Rev. Deacon Sherm Everett’s sermon from May 15, 2016   Today we celebrate the Day of Pentecost! Christ’s disciples are informed: _  He is leaving _  His followers are staying. _ The Holy Spirit will be with them so that they may continue his work.   Philip, apparently wanting to ease the pain or…

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  • Sermon May 8, 2016

    The Rev. Bruce Smith’s sermon from Sunday, May 8, 2016.  

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  • Transition News May 5, 2016

    Things continue to happen at St. Stephen’s as we have said good bye to Faith Perrizo as our Interim Rector and await the recommendation of the Search Committee for a new Rector. Our staff continues to meet weekly, and the Vestry will continue meeting on the 4th Monday of each month. The new windows on…

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  • Announcements for the week of May 8, 2016

    Upcoming Congregational Activities Monday, May 9: 5:00 – 6:00pm BREAD Nehemiah Action Potluck @ St Stephen’s 6:00pm Nehemiah Action at the Celeste Center Wednesday, May 11: 6:30pm Book Club at the home of Jane Hoffelt   Meghan away on Vacation The Parish Office will be closed Monday May 9-Thursday May 12 with regular hours resuming…

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  • Sermon May 1, 2016

    Deacon Pam Elwell’s sermon from Sunday, May 1, 2016

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