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SUNDAY SERVICES
8:00am
Contemplative Eucharist
10:00am
with Festive Choral Music
St Stephen's Choir
Sunday School
PreK - 12th grades
10:00 AM
Drop off begins at 9:45 AM
Childcare
is provided
from 9:45 to 11:30 AM for infants through age 3
24th September
St Michael &
All Angels Faire Day
Team 1
Lilian Murray
Next Sunday -
1st October
The Blessing of the Animals
Team 2
Ginny Preston
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FAMILY MINISTRY
NEWS
Sunday School
10:00 AM
drop off begins at 9:45 AM
Sunday School Classes
(from 10:00 to the Passing of the Peace at the 10:00 AM Eucharist,
or approximately10:35am)
Godly Play
PreK - 1st Grade
Bible in Life by David C. Cook
for 2nd through 3rd Grade
Bible in Life by David C. Cook
for 4th through 5th Grade
Youth Fall Sunday Class
6th - 12th Grades
Student Ministry
Group discussion with scripture based original curriculum
All students and older children are encouraged to serve as acolytes, ushers, and scripture readers at the 10 o'clock service. To volunteer yourself or your child for duties in any of these roles, please contact David
[email protected].
Childcare
(for infants through age 3)
9:30 - 11:30 PM
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Food Bank Barrel: St Stephen's keeps a Marin/SF Food Bank barrel on the classroom level all through the year. Please consider feeding those less fortunate by donating your non-perishable food items.
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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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Are you thankful for a blessing or something special? Let the office know and we can add it to the prayers. Deadline is Tuesday afternoon as Sunday bulletins are printed early Thursday mornings. Let us know and we can add it to the Sunday prayers of thanksgiving.
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Yoga with Capucine
Wednesdays
11:30 AM
On Wednesdays, fellow parishioner and certified yoga instructor, Capucine Hoybach, offers group yoga classes at St Stephen's. Suitable for those both familiar and new to yoga. Bring a mat or chairs will be available as needed (for those who choose to experience 'chair yoga').
Please share in the many benefits that yoga can offer for body, mind and spirit!
Classes begin at 11:30am in Kimball Hall and continue on a weekly basis. Suitable for all levels and abilities!
No class on 15th November.
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Charlotte "Charie" Morrison Memorial
A memorial service for Charie Biggart Morrison will take place at St Stephen's on Monday, 9th October, at 10:00 AM
(
Note time change
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From the Rector
Does God have any standards at all? Jonah would like to know. Among the nasty enemies of ancient Israel, the Ninevites were the most ruthless. They butchered nations from India to Egypt; destroyed small people groups; annihilated 10 tribes of Israel; and for more than 300 years, they prospered. So when Jonah, against his will, does what God puts him up to, calls them to repent
and they do, he sticks a finger in the back of his throat.
Is God such a soft touch that he falls for a single pious gesture? What's the point of living your life aiming to please God if you can spend your whole career stepping on people to prosper materially, then please him with an eleventh-hour repentance? If you can serve your own interests rather than God's until the last minute, isn't that more economical? Questions are welcomed here. These are among them.
See you in church,
Fr Ellsworth
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The Rector reflects on the
2018 Stewardship
Campaign
:
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
GET MEAN
I
n the year 2017, we have had 170 pledging households at St Stephen's, giving a total of $599,266. That makes the average pledge -
the mean
- $3,525. The mean is skewed high by a short list of top givers, so perhaps a more accurate snapshot of the people in our pews would be the median. Very well, then: the
median pledge at St Stephen's is $1,520. That's enough dough, in a year's time, to buy a daily Chai Latté 'dirty', the shot of espresso cutting the sweetness. I had my first one, on the house, the other day, at
Peet's Coffee in our cathedral. Delicious, but I digress.
If you're on the short list, thank you for being generous, and keep looking
up! If you've never pledged before, I ask you: Please make 2018 the year you begin. And if you're below a number and think you could be well beyond either the mean or the median, use them as a benchmark. If you're below the median, aim to surpass it. If you've achieved the median but not yet the mean,
get mean.
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St Michael & All Angels Faire Day
This Sunday
following the 10 AM service
This Sunday, following the 10 AM service, take time to visit each of the tables in Kimball Hall. Sign up for any programs and ministries in which you have an interest, and update your contact information for our Online Parish Photo Directory coming soon.
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Adult Education
This Sunday
 Make sure to visit the St Michael and All Angels Fair tables in Kimball Hall, pick up some treats, update your address for the new online directory, then join Karl Belgum in the Conference Room for the first in a series of discussions on the "wisdom books" of the Bible.
These are the books that do not constitute either gospel or part of the story of the history of Israel. Instead they talk about "how to live the good (or wise) life." Job, Psalms, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.
The King James version of Ecclesiastes has been declared by one writer as one of the jewels of 17th century literature. Come be part of this discussion this Sunday.
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High School Small Group Gatherings
Thursdays
6 - 7:30 PM
Hang out time with David Hirsch in the
St Stephen's Youth Room with pizza and scripture stories.
Green Gulch Gleaning
This Sunday
24th September
1:30 - 4:30 PM
 Middle and High School Youth travel to Green Gulch farm for gleaning. Wear long pants, closed toe shoes, and work gloves.
Sunday School Teacher Training
1st October
11:30 - 12:30 PM
 A class is offered for Sunday School teachers for grades 2nd - through 5th grades. This is for all who would like to teach and for those who already teach. Class management, the teaching schedule and the David C Cook Curriculum will be covered. Free!
Link to Family Ministry Fall Calendar 2017
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Wanted: Videographer/Photographer
The church office is looking for someone with videography and photography skills to volunteer to vlog special events and talks throughout the year. Basic video shooting and editing skills are all that is required.
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On Sundays following the 10 AM service from 11:15 until 11:45, John Hirten leads music with children ages 6 to 12. The main goal is to help them learn to participate in the Sunday church experience. In the process, they will also learn basic music reading skills and how to work as a group. We will meet downstairs in the large classroom (at the piano). The plan is to have them sing during the service once a month with the adult choir. Come on down!
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 Ugo Forza Organ Recital
24th September
4 PM
Italian organist Ugo Sforza will return to St Stephen's to play a recital on the Frobenius organ this Sunday, at 4:00 PM. He will play music of Vivaldi, Bach, Lizst, Vaughan Williams, Vierne, Duruflé, and an original piece for "four hands" with John Karl Hirten. Ages 18 and over $15, 17 and under are free, Join us!
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Art Angels Silent Auction
Call for Donations
Art Angels Fair - 16th & 17th November 2017
Would you be willing to donate
- event tickets? (symphony, theatre, sports)
- a vacation home or other unique experience?
- special wine?
- or perhaps you would like to host (or co-host) a sign-up party?
- or contribute your creation to our special St Stephens Homemade Table?
Art Angels is a bi-annual event that funds our church outreach programs and the Silent Auction features items that are generously donated by parishioners.
Art Angels runs Thursday and Friday this year:
16th November free shopping from 11 am to 4 pm
17th November free shopping from 10 am - 3 pm,
Bubbles and Bach from 5-6 pm,
Closing Gala from 6-10 pm
with your contribution to the Silent Auction. Thank you!
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Morning and Evening Prayers
The Daily Office:
Morning Prayer is said in the church Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30 AM (Please note, there is no Morning Prayer on Wednesdays.)
Evening Prayer is said in the church Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 PM.
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 The Blessing of the Animals
1st October
10:00 AM
Weather permitting, the annual Blessing of the Animals will take place in the courtyard at 10:00 AM and then move into the church for the rest of the service. Time for the furry, the
scaled, and the feathered to be blessed. Let your neighbors know they are welcome to bring their pets too.
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 Healing Prayers Sunday
1st October
following the 8 & 10 AM services
A week from this Sunday, all those who would like a blessing or laying on of hands may come to the altar following the 8 and the 10 AM services.
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 Adult Education
Dying and Death in California
Parish Hall
1st & 8th October
11:30 AM
Dying in California is a two-part series devoted to the End of Life Option Act and helping our community and its members understand the new Act and the role of religious reflection regarding dying and end of life situations.
October 1, 11:30-12:30 Parish Hall
Join the Rev'd Richard Schaper and Ms. Laurie McKay, RN of Continuum Care Hospice, to discuss the End of Life Option Act and an introduction to the religious, moral and ethical issues it entails.
October 8, 11:30-12:30 Parish Hall
Join the Rev'd. Richard Schaper and the Rev'd Phillip Ellsworth as they discuss the spectrum of religious (Episcopal and other), moral and ethical dogmas, beliefs and concerns associated with the End of Life Options Act. This forum will focus on how individuals should think through and understand the various concerns and beliefs associated with the End of Life Options Act.
The End of Life Option Act is a California law that permits terminally ill adult patients with capacity to make medical decisions to be prescribed an aid-in-dying medication if certain conditions are met. Signed into law by Governor Brown in October 2015, the law went into effect on June 9, 2016.
The Dying in California Steering Committee includes: The Venerable Dorothy Jones, Pam Martori, Michelle Mayfield-Baske, Chris Mudge, the Rev. Richard Schaper, Helen Sandeman and Joe Jennings. For further information contact Joe Jennings,
[email protected]Â or 415-279-3637.
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Help those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Your generous support will supply critical necessities for communities as we help them recover and rebuild.
Here is the link for donations:
A message from our Presiding Bishop, the Rt Rev'd Michael Curry
Here is a link to the Presiding Bishop's video:
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 AIR Gallery
September
The youngest artists ever to exhibit at St Stephen's present their work this month. Come see the bright colors and exciting movement in the work of Anna and David Hirsch's children. June Hirsch is 2 years old, and Adeline is 4. Both are students at the Kids on the Hill School." Mother Anna also shares some of her handiwork on display.
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Special Calendar Planning Dates
St Michael & all Angels Faire Day at St Stephen's - 24th September 2017
Art Angels Fair - 16th - 17th November 2017
Parish Retreat - 20 - 22nd April 2018
Youth Ski Trip - 12th - 15th January 2018
Mission Trip - 17th - 23rd June 2018
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September
24 Services at 8 & 10 AM
21, 28, and October - High School Small Group Gatherings
Thursdays for 9 Weeks - 7:30 PM
20 Explorer's Club to Angel Island - Meet at Ferry at 10:45 AM
23 Godly Play Training in Menlo Park - 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
(Also on
14 Oct, 18 Nov )
24 St Michael & all Angels Faire Day at St Stephen's - 11:30 AM
24 Adult Bible Education on the "Wisdom Books" - 11:30 AM
24 Green Gulch Gleaning - Middle & High School Youth-1:30-4:30PM
24 Ugo Forza Organ Recital - 4 PM
25 Vestry Meeting - 7 PM
October
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Services at 8 & 10 AM
1 The Blessing of the Animals - 10 AM
1 Healing Prayers - 8 & 10 AM
1 Sunday School Training - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
5, 12, 19, 26 - High School Small Group Gatherings
Thursdays for 8 Weeks - 7:30 PM
8 Paintball - 12 - 4 PM at St Stephen's
9 Charlotte "Charie" Biggart Morrison Memorial - 10 AM
13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 Youth to Six Flags Fright Night - 3:30 PM on
Fridays, and Noon on Saturdays. $50 ticket and $ for snacks. Park closes at midnight.
27 Anasazi Luncheon with Ruth Stotter, storyteller - 11:00 AM
Ongoing:
The Daily Office:
Morning & Evening Prayer, Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 AM & 5:30 PM
2nd/4th Mondays: Knitting Group - 10:30am
1st Wednesday: The Outdoor Explorers Club
Wednesdays: Yoga with Capucine at 11:30 AM (except 11/15)
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
1st Sunday of the Month: Healing Prayers at 8am & 10am
Sundays: Children's Choir 11:15 - 11:45 am
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Articles for submission are due by Tuesday afternoon at 2pm.
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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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