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REGULAR SUNDAY SERVICES
8:00am
Contemplative Eucharist
10:00am
with Festive Choral Music
9:45am
Sunday School
8 January - 4 June
@ 9:45 AM
Youth Program - 9:45 AM
Nursery
Regular Nursery Care Hours
9:30- 11:30am - Childcare
(for infants through age 3)
w/
Charlotte Hall and Asia Trono
28th May
Team 14
Katie McGee
Next Sunday -
4th June
PENTECOST SUNDAY
Team 15
Lois Cannady
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St. Stephen's Church
Sunday School
Children & Youth
9:45am
2017
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
Phillip C. Cook Curriculum
Student Ministry
Students fully participate in, and may assist at leading, the most important thing Christians do: worship. When not serving in service, students are encouraged to gather in the youth room to discuss the scriptures.
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)
Asia Trono
Charlotte Hall
9:30 - 12:30pm
Sunday Youth Class
9:45 am
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How do I become a member of St Stephen's?
Three things are required to be considered a member of the church:
1. Declaring a desire to be a member.
3. Receiving communion at least three times in a year.
If you are not a member of a church, and you have worshiped with us three times or more in the past year,
Fr Ellsworth invites you to become a member of St Stephen's. Please inform him of your desire to do so by contacting the Office Manager, Elizabeth Gravely at
elizabeth@ststephenschurch.org.
The rector will welcome new members to the parish informally, with a dinner reception at the rectory, and liturgically, during the 10 o'clock Eucharist on the 5th of March.
If you have been a member of another Episcopal Church, or a church of another denomination, and wish to have your membership transferred to St Stephen's, email Elizabeth Gravely. She will help you request a letter of transfer.
You may wish to participate in our annual service of Confirmation. This is a way to be identified with the Episcopal Church as the Bishop presides at Confirmation. Confirmation will take place at St Stephen's on the 21st of May. Please email Elizabeth to notify Fr Ellsworth of your desire to be confirmed.
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Morning and Evening Prayers - Time/Day Changes
Morning Prayer is said on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30 AM.
Evening Prayer is said on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 PM.
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Sung Candlelight Compline
for the Feast of the Ascension
25th May
9 PM
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THIS SUNDAY
Sunday School for Youth and Children
begins at 9:45
AM
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The Reverend Richard Schaper will preach and celebrate this Sunday at St Stephen's.
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St Stephen's Office
Closed Monday for Memorial Day
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Pentecost Sunday Celebration
4th June
11:30 AM
"Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit was divinely given to Christians and the Church, as our companion along the way, a comfort in sorrow, and guidance. Pentecost is called, "the birthday of the Church," for it is on this day that the Christian Church coalesced. Come join the St. Stephen's celebration and indulge in
Abel's delicious
tacos, burritos and quesadillas and speaking in tongues!
Don't forget to wear red!
The taco donation amount to be collected in the taco line is $13 for adults and $6.50 for children. Cash with correct change would be helpful.
You should have received an email invitation from Punchbowl. Please RSVP to let us know how many you plan to feed. If you do not receive an email invitation, just RSVP to office@ststephenschurch.org
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Healing Prayer Sunday
4th June
A week from Sunday, healing prayers are offered following both services. If you would like a blessing or laying on of hands, please come to the altar following the service.
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Family Ministry Forum
4th June
11:30 AM
If you are a parent at St Stephen's or interested in supporting our families, please join us as we begin a new chapter in Family Ministry! This work includes children, youth, college students, young adults and parents. St Stephen's needs volunteers to teach, chaperone and mentor the spiritual formation of our children and youth. For a child to successfully grow into adulthood, they generally need seven adults involved in their life through adolescence. Plans for Summer and Fall will be discussed, along with an overview of a ministry structure. If you have questions, please contact David Hirsch, david@ststephenschurch.org. Pick up your coffee and treats and find a seat near the fireplace in Kimball Hall.
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Save the Date
Wednesday
7th June
The Explorer's Club will hike Tennessee Valley to the beach on 7th June. The total distance is four miles; a little bit of rough terrain, but mostly flat. Bring water and a snack. Lunch will be at the Shoreline Cafe. Meet at Blackie's at 9:45am wearing sturdy walking shoes.
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Summer Children's Program
Begins 11th June
9:45 AM
Summer Stretch begins 11th June. Children in PK - 5th grade are invited to Summer Stretch in the downstairs classrooms. We will meet together for lessons, music and games throught the summer. "Soft Spot Bags" (coloring pages, mild distractions and the Sunday paper) are available, as always, in the narthex if you would like to bring your children to service with you.
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Chanticleer will perform
Psalm at St Stephen's in June:
Transcendent prayers of thanksgiving and consolation, psalms of happiness and paeans of praise, music has comforted and confounded saints and sinners alike for as long as spirituality and music have gone together. Dufay, Poulenc, Weelkes Victoria and Palestrina will accompany the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner John Harbison's first composition for Chanticleer.
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Do you read music (even a little bit) and like to sing? Are you interested in singing with the choir, but are not able to commit to regular rehearsals during the year? Well, here's your chance! Every Sunday from June until August 6, we will have a "pick-up" group singing in the loft. All you need to do is show up at 9 AM on Sundays that you are here and John Hirten will give you the music for that morning's service. Then you will join some of the choir members who will also be there and sing at the service. If you have questions, please call John at 415-435-4501 x17.
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Tiburon Thrift Shop
Volunteers Needed
Volunteer at the Tiburon Thrift Shop and help St Stephen's! Our Parish receives a monthly check from the shop thanks to those who volunteer on St Stephen's behalf. Volunteers are needed on Thursdays and 5th Saturdays. 10am to 1pm and/or 1pm to 4pm. It is not a huge commitment but it makes a huge difference. To learn more, please contact: June Campbell 415.797.6142 or Jennifer Henerlau 415.608.3239.
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May
28 Services at 8 & 10 AM
Morning Prayer - Tue, Wed, Thurs at 9:30 AM
Evening Prayer -Tue, Thur at 5:30 PM
25 Sung Candlelight Compline for the Feast of the Ascension - 9 PM
29 Memorial Day - Church Office Closed
June
4, 11, 18, 25 Services at 8 & 10 AM
Morning Prayer - Tue, Wed, Thurs at 9:30 AM
Evening Prayer -Tue, Thur at 5:30 PM
4 Pentecost - and Baptism
4 Family Ministry Forum - Kimball Hall - 11:30 AM
7 Explorer's Club to Tennessee Valley - Blackie's 9:45 AM
10 Chanticleer Concert - 8 PM
18 Father's Day
18 - 24 Mission Trip
Ongoing:
2nd/4th Mondays: Knitting Group - 10:30am
1st Wednesday: The Outdoor Explorers Club
5thThursdays: Contemplative Prayer - 8:30am
Thursdays: 9:50am-1pm 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
(not 11/26)
1st Sunday of the Month: Healing Prayers at 8am & 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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