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A Message from Rev. Paula+
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Beloved Community,
After a couple of weeks that have been busier than usual, what with final arrangements for the cemetery tour, getting ready for the first organ recital of the Beckerath's 50th anniversary, clergy conference for two full days, getting ready for our first Children's Sunday service, beginning orientation with the new Sunday School lead teacher, praying about the first funeral I will officiate for someone from our parish, and much more, I stole away for a bit at the end of the day today, ostensibly to get a photo of one of the headstones featured in our (now) indoor cemetery tour on Sunday. It was there that I took this photo of fall trees. As I was looking at the photo I was reminded of the natural cycle of things, with growth and loss, life and death, along with one of my favorite ways of enjoying the graces of God's creation - a crisp, sunny fall day illustrated with vibrant colors. In that sacred place, surrounded by so many saints who have gone before, I was struck by a sense of wonder and gratitude for the God who graces us with the beauty of creation, gives us each other to share it with, and whose holy Spirit enlivens, empowers, and embolden us to do all those things that connect us to each other and to the Divine.
Peace & Blessings,
Paula+
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Angelle Thompson's Funeral
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Angelle's funeral will be Saturday, November 2nd at 10:00 am. Calling hours will be here at the church from 9:00 to 10:00 am. Following the service, we will lay Angelle to rest in the St. Stephen's Cemetery. If you'd like to read her obituatary, you may do so
here.
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Our financial pledge campaign is underway. Pledge letters have been mailed. Extra packets will be left on the table. If you do not receive a letter by next week, please let Doreen or Rev. Paula know. "Commitment Sunday," the day we bless the pledges we receive, will be Sunday, November 10th.
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If you were at church last Sunday, you may have had a chance to meet Greg Chen, the new Lead Teacher. If not, I encourage you to make a point of meeting him this Sunday, the first day he'll be doing Sunday School. Rev. Paula will be working with him until December 1st, when Sunday School will move to 9:45. It would be wonderful to see as many families as possible during the challenging 9:00 hour so that he will have a well supported introduction to the parish and a good orientation to the position.
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On Sunday, November 3rd we will observe All Saints' Day. If you would like a loved one included in the special prayers, please call the office (973.376.0688, ext. 32 or email Doreen at church@ststephensmillburn.org. We will need the names no later than Thursday, October 31st. If you'd rather, you may leave a note in the offering plate when you are in church on Sunday.
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HISTORIC CEMETERY TOUR
Rescheduled!
Due to the rain last Sunday, the Cemetery Tour will take place this
Sunday, October 27th. Free walking tours will leave the cemetery gate at 451 Millburn Avenue (across from Millburn High School) at approximately
15-minute intervals between 2 and 4 PM.
IMPORTANT...PLEASE NOTE:
In the event that it rains again this Sunday, 10/27, the event will be held at St. Stephen's Church, 119 Main Street, Millburn.
All parishioners, family and friends are welcome!
BAKERY BIBLE HOUR
Please join us the first Friday of each month, from 9 to 10 am at Splurge Bakery in Millburn for this monthly adult Bible Study group together with our friends from Christ Church in Short Hills and Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun.
Our next gathering will take place November 1st. All are welcome!
READING WITH THE RECTOR
The next book discussion with Rev. Paula will be Sunday,
November 3 at 11:30am. November's book selection is Tattoos on the Heart:
The Power of Boundless Compassion by Greg Boyle.
Join us!
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour next Sunday morning 11/3.
FRIENDS OF MUSIC
Designed and built for the interior of St. Stephen's Church by the celebrated German organ builder Rudolf von Beckerath, the 1970 tracker organ has become a major cultural resource. The 2019-2020 season of organ recitals at St. Stephen's marks the 50th year of sharing this exceptionally fine instrument with the greater community!
This recital series relies heavily on the financial support of its Friends of Music to maintain the series. As you are able, please consider making a tax deductible donation, entitling you to admission to each concert and acknowledgement in the programs.
Please make checks payable to:
St. Stephen's Church - Friends of Music
Philanthropists - $300+
Benefactors - $200-$299
Patrons - $100-$199
Sponsors - (as able)
Please save these Sunday dates at 4 PM for the upcoming 2019-2020 recital series:
November 10 - Paul-Martin Maki
Organist & Director of Nusic, St. John's Episcopal Church, Larchmont, NJ
February 23 - John Charles Schucker
Organist, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Millburn, NJ
April 19 - Johann Vexo
Organiste de Choeur, The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris
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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
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Registration forms are available in church or from the parish office. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Rev. Paula at rector@ststephensmillburn.org.
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Tithe.ly is a
mobile-friendly
app designed by a clergy person and used by thousands of congregations across the country. With Tithe.ly, you can do one-time or recurring payments, as well as help with the nominal fee of using the service. You can download the app from the App Store or Play Store, or you can do it online at tithe.ly/give. Enter St. Stephen's Church in the search menu and we should pop up. You'll know it's
us if you see:
It's also possible to access Tithe.ly through our website - click on the "Give" button in the menu and you will be given the option to use Tithe.ly.
Don't worry. If you prefer to use a check or cash, that's fine. If you are a Vanco user and want to keep it that way, that is good, too.
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Historic Cemetery Tour
Bakery Bible Hour
Reading with the Rector
Commitment Sunday
Beckerath Organ Recital
Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service at B'nai Jeshurun, Short Hills
Third Thursday Theater
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October 27, 2-4pm
November 1, 9-10am
November 3, 11:30am
November 10
November 10, 4pm
November 17, 7pm
November 21, 7pm |
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This Week: October 27, 8 am
Reader & Chalicer: Nancy Sieffert
Altar Guild: Nancy Sieffert
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This Week: October 27, 10 am
Readers: Shaun Landers, Barbara Churchill
Chalicist: Roger Riedel
Ushers: Shaun and Lisa Landers
Altar Guild: Jean James
Coffee Hour: Sue Macbeth
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Next Week: November 3, 8:00 am
Reader & Chalicer: Carole Francis
Altar Guild: Carole Francis
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Next Week: November 3, 10:00 am
Readers: Theresa Scharff, Kira Hanson
Chalicist: John Scharff
Ushers: Paul Boegershausen, Ladi Owolabi
Altar Guild: Theresa and John Scharff
Coffee Hour: Open
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Links to the Wider Church
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The Episcopal Diocese of Newark
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Office Hours and Contact Information
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Office hours are Tuesday thru Friday, 10:00 am to 1:30 pm or by appointment.
Website: ststephensmillburn.org
Main email: church@ststephensmillburn.org
Doreen Schindler, Parish Administrator
can be reached at ext. 32 or
church@ststephensmillburn.org.
The Rev. Paula J. Toland, Rector can be reached at ext. 21 or
rector@ststephensmillburn.org.
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