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8:00am
Contemplative Eucharist
10:00am
Festive
Choral Eucharist
with Choir
9:45am
All Children & Youth in Church
this Sunday
Sunday School resumes
9 October - 11 December @ 9:45am
9:30- 11:30am - Childcare
(for infants through age 3)
w/
Christine Trono
and Charlotte Hall
2 October
THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Team 11:
hosted by
Koko Peters
9 October
FAREWELL TO DAN & VALERIE KING
Team 12:
hosted by
Johnna Coats Garman
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Sunday School
All children and youth will be in church this Sunday!
St. Stephen's Church
Sunday School
October 9th - December 11th, 2016
Sunday School Classes
(from 9:45 to the Passing of the Peace at the 10:00 Eucharist,
or approximately 10:35am)
PreK-1st grade
2nd-3rd grade
4th - 5th grade
Student Ministry
The best spiritual formation
St Stephen's can provide Middle and High School students at 10 o'clock on Sunday mornings is full engagement in the 10 o'clock Eucharist. Students will fully participate in, and may assist at leading, the most important thing Christians do: worship. During the reception which follows, students are encouraged to gather in the youth room to discuss the scriptures and the service in which they just participated. Middle and High School students at
St Stephen's are encouraged to serve the Lord as acolytes, ushers, and scripture readers at the 10 o'clock Eucharist. To volunteer yourself or your child for duties in any of these roles, please contact the church office at
office@ststephenschurch.org or
put a note in the hands of
Father Ellsworth.
Childcare
(for infants through age 3)
Christine Trono
Charlotte Hall
8:30 - 12:30pm
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Children's Choir
This Sunday
11:15am
The Children's choir rehearsals are back on the calendar. The group meets for about a half hour in the downstairs classroom with John Karl Hirten following the 10am service and ends at 11:45am. At least one other adult must be present according to the Diocesan ruling. The children will sing one Sunday per month during the 10am service. Please contact John Karl Hirten if you have any questions:
johnkhirten@ststephenschurch.org.
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Baptisms at St. Stephen's
If anyone is interested in
a Baptism at
St. Stephen's, please contact Father Ellsworth directly at
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Interested in joining the fabulous St. Stephen's Choir?
St. Stephen's Choir is a warm and welcoming group of people who enjoy the challenge of singing great choral music. They rehearse weekly for two hours on Thursday nights starting at 7:30 pm. They sing every Sunday, except for the summer and the weeks after Christmas and Easter, and they also sing on special holidays and concerts. For information on how to join the choir, please contact the music director, John Hirten, at
johnkhirten@ststephenschurch.org
or call him at
415-435-4501 x17.
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Tiburon Thrift Shop
Volunteers Needed
Thursdays 9:50am-1pm or 12:50-4pm
The Tiburon Thrift Shop, which supports 4 local church outreach programs and the Landmarks Society, brings in over $15,000 yearly to St. Stephen's. To maintain our share of the Shop's profits we need to share the responsibility of staffing on Thursdays from 9:50am until 1pm or 12:50pm until 4pm. We also Staff every fifth Saturday, if Thursdays are inconvenient! Volunteers work one 3-hour shift each month, and we also welcome substitutes. Schedules are flexible. Come join us in this joyful and rewarding ministry! For information contact June Campbell (415-797-6142) or Jennifer Henerlau ( 415-608-3239)
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This Friday
Today (Wednesday) is the last chance to RSVP
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Anasazi
 30 September
11am
The Camino de Santiago PIlgrimage: Marisa and Joe Jennings walked the Camino Frances this year. Their presentation will be on their experience and what they brought home. They will focus on their spiritual and practical preparations, Camino stories and the pilgrim experience. All ages are welcome to attend. Lunch is $5. Please RSVP to Lois Cannady at 415.435.1780 or
loiscannady3241@comcast.net.
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This Sunday
Services at 8am & 10am
All children, youth & pets in Church at 10am.
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Stewardship 2017
The Stewardship Campaign is off to a good start. Many thanks to those who have submitted a pledge to this year's stewardship campaign.
See the current list by clicking here. (- Last updated in the morning on Tuesday, 27 September.) This list will be updated tomorrow afternoon, for display on Sunday. For those who have pledged thus far, the average increase in the amount pledged over the prior year was 20%.
The Vestry's September 30 goal for receiving pledges for the coming year is this Friday. If you have not yet submitted your pledge, please consider taking a moment now to submit one. We would like to add your name to the above list before we publish it on Thursday afternoon. Email the office if you prefer to send an email prior to sending in your pledge card by mail.
We need your support.
Joe Jennings and Bob McCaskill
Stewardship Co-Chairs
"It is the heart that give. The fingers merely let go." ~ Nigerian saying
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Blessing of the Animals
This Sunday
10am
Bring your dogs, cats, snakes, birds, and spiders to St. Stephen's annual Blessing of the Animals to the 10am service this Sunday. Invite your friends and neighbors and their special friends too. This service will begin in the courtyard (weather permitting) for the blessing.
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Want to change the world for the better in the next 90 days?
Teach in St Stephen's Sunday School.
St Stephen's is building a team of twenty-four volunteers who will teach, two teachers to a classroom, one Sunday a month from 9:45 to 10:35am. To volunteer, inform Father Ellsworth by contacting
Saturday, October 1st at 9:30am, Sunday School teachers will meet at St. Stephen's to receive teaching materials and training from Father Ellsworth and Victoria Ellsworth. The rector and, sometimes, Victoria will be in the St. Stephen's library every Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 (except November 26th), beginning in October and continuing through December 10th. Any teacher who wants to drop in briefly or not so briefly for practical help or just some company whilst preparing a lesson is welcomed.
This Sunday, October 2nd look for red balloons and a
sign-up table in the Courtyard to enroll your child(ren) in Sunday School or to volunteer to teach in the Sunday School.
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Healing Prayers
This Sunday
Following the 8 & 10am services
If you would like a blessing or laying on of hands this Sunday, come to the altar following either the 8 or 10am service.
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Coming Up Sunday, 9 October
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Sunday School Classes Resume on 9 October
St Stephen's Church Sunday School,
October 9th - December 11th 2016
Childcare (for infants through age 3)
Sunday School Classes (from 9:45 to the Passing of the Peace at the 10 o'clock Eucharist, or approximately 10:35) PreK - 1st grade, 2nd - 3rd grade, 4th - 5th grade.
Student Ministry
The best spiritual formation St. Stephen's can provide Middle and High School students at 10 o'clock on Sunday mornings if full engagement in the 10 o'clock Eucharist. Students will fully participate in, and may assist at leading, the most important thing Christians do: worship. During the reception which follows, students are encouraged to gather in the youth room to discuss the scriptures and the service in which they just participated. Middle and High School students at St Stephen's are encouraged to serve the Lord as acolytes, ushers, and scripture readers at the 10 o'clock Eucharist. To volunteer yourself or your child for duties in any of these roles, please contact the church office at
office@ststephenschurch.org or put a note in the hands of
Father Ellsworth.
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Farewell to Dan & Valerie King
9 October
11:15am coffee hour
Dan & Valerie King have both been pillars of
the St. Stephen's community for more years than many can remember. They have served on countless committees and on the Vestry. They will be moving in late October to Sonoma County. Please join St. Stephen's in honoring them during the coffee hour next Sunday, October 9th, following the 10am service.
In order for all to attend the King farewell, the previously scheduled
Adult Bible Discussion for October 9th will be postponed until further notice. Watch your
Tidings for an update.
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Coming Up Next Week & Beyond
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Usher/Greeter/New Member Incorporation Gathering
4 October
7pm
Are you called to participate in the usher/greeter ministry? St. Stephen's is always in need of ushers/greeters, especially at the 8am service. All current ushers and those who would like to participate, come to a gathering at Philip Norris' house, 378 E. Strawberry Drive on October 4th at 7pm. Please RSVP to
pnorris@bloodsystems.org
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Outdoor Explorers Club
5 October
10am
The plan for Wednesday, October 5th is as follows: The group will tour Crissy Field on the PresidiGo Shuttle; a 30 minute scheduled bus ride stopping at points of interest along the way. We will walk the path from West Bluff to the tidal marsh and have lunch at the Presidio Transit Cafe. Please meet at Blackie's at 10. The group plans to return by 2pm. Questions? -
Ginny Preston's email clickthrough
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Organ & Piano Recital
Friday
7 October
7:30pm
Please join St. Stephen's for an evening of organ and piano music with internationally acclaimed organist and composer, Ugo Sforza, from Bari, Italy, and Peter Homans, pianist and composer from New York. The artists will perform their own compositions, play each other's compositions, and end with a strong Finale: a duet of organ and piano by Cesar Franck.
The 7:30pm performance will be followed by a wine & cheese reception.
Suggested donation, $15. For further information, contact
linda@lindafairchild.com
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AED Instruction
29 October
10am
Junior Warden Bruce Auld has installed an AED unit next to the Kimball Hall main level elevator. All who would like instruction on how to operate this in case of an emergency are invited to attend a demonstration on Saturday, October 29th at 10am with St. Stephen's parishioner, Dr. Tom Cromwell.
An AED is an Automated External Defibrillator and is a lifesaving device to treat victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and without treatment can lead to death within minutes. These defibrillators are designed to quickly and easily provide an electric shock that restores the victim's normal heart rhythm. Ushers and staff are in an important position to benefit directly from this instruction. Please save this date!
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Youth Gleaning Photo 2016
Many thanks to St. Stephen's Youth who joined other Marin Youth at Green Gulch Farm last Sunday for the Gleaning Project: they gathered up many baskets of potatoes, which will be given to a local food bank. (Photo by Mike Peters)
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Contemplative Prayer
Thursdays
8:30apm
Are you interested in Prayer? Come to the Contemplative Prayer Group on Thursday mornings at 8:30am. See you tomorrow.
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St. Stephen's
On the Gro
Calendar:
September
30 - Anasazi - 11am
30 - Please return your Stewardship Pledge Cards
October
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Sunday Services 8 & 10am
1 - Sunday School Preparation and Training - 9:30am
2 - BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS - 10am
2 - Healing Prayers - follows the 8 & 10am services
2 - Sign up for Sunday School - Courtyard
4 - Usher/Greeter/New Member Inc. Gathering - Norris' - 7pm
5 - Outdoor Explorers Club - 10am Blackie's to Crissy Field
7 - Sforza/Homans organ/piano recital - 7:30pm
8 - Father Ellsworth, in the Library - 9:30-11:30am
9 - Sunday School Begins - December 11th - 9:45am
9 - Adult Bible Education - 11:15am
14/15 Diocesan Convention
14 - Anasazi Octoberfest - 11am
15 - Father Ellsworth, in the Library - 9:30-11:30am
23 - Adult Bible Discussion: Papal Environment Encyclical - 11:15am
24 - Vestry Meeting - 7pm
29 - AED Training w/ Dr. Cromwell - 10am
Ongoing:
2nd/4th Mondays: Knitting Group - 10:30am
1st Wednesday: The Outdoor Explorers Club
5thThursdays: Contemplative Prayer - 8:30am
Thursdays: 9:50am-1 or 12:50-4pm - Volunteers at the Thrift Shop
Thursday: Choir Practice - 7:30pm
2nd Thursday of the Month: Homeward Bound Meals
4th Thursday of the Month: Westminster Hot Lunch
Saturday - Sunday School help - 9:30 - 11:30am
1st Sunday of the Month: Healing Prayers at 8 & 10am
Sundays: Children's Music with John after the 10am service
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Administrative and Communications Associate
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church 3 Bay View Avenue PO Box 97 Belvedere, CA 94920 415.435.4501
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