Month: August 2022

  • Social Justice Ministry Summit

    Sunday, September 11th following the 10:30 service.  We are taking steps towards the creation of a social justice committee at Saint Stephen’s and would like to begin by convening a social justice summit. At this meeting, we will discuss the different ministries currently supported by the Parish and look at next steps as to how we…

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  • New Art Show in Sanctuary featuring Bernard Palchick

    Saint Stephen’s is thrilled to feature Bernard’s work from now until Advent. In the statement accompanying the show, Bernard writes: After years of working in oil paint, I discovered alcohol inks.  They became the perfect medium to help me energize my painting technique.  These paintings are a result of that exploration.  The color intensity of…

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  • Choir Returns!

    Choir returns! Past singers and new singers are invited to join the St. Stephen’s Choir along with our choral scholars at 9:00am in the Chapel, beginning Sunday, August 21. Please email director Dennis Davenport to express your interest. We sing anthems, service music and hymns every week during the academic year.  Whether you have choral…

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  • Young Adult Ministries (YAMS) This Fall!

    We’re so excited for the start of the new school year, and thrilled to see returning friends and welcome new students! Below you’ll find information about upcoming events for our Young Adult Ministries (YAMS). YAMS Brunch on August 28th! We’ll be eating together and getting to know each other in Hobson Hall right after the…

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