We the people of Saint Stephen's in-the Field

Seek to know Christ, to share Christ, and to serve Christ,

recognizing his presence in all people, and reaching out in love 

to each other and to the world around us.

From the Rector

Dear friends, 

Today is Epiphany!  The Christmas season is over, but the spirit of Christmas isn’t!

I never tire of this poem by Howard Thurman from his book, The Mood of Christmas and other Celebrations

“The Work of Christmas”

When the song of the angels is stilled,

when the star in the sky is gone,

when the kings and princes are home,

when the shepherds are back with their flocks,

the work of Christmas begins:

to find the lost,

to heal the broken,

to feed the hungry,

to release the prisoner,

to rebuild the nations,

to bring peace among the people,

to make music in the heart.

Blessing and peace,

 Karen+

Worship This Sunday:

Sunday, Jan 8th, 10:00am – Holy Eucharist at St. Stephen's

LIVE STREAM WORSHIP SERVICE

BULLETIN

  St. Stephen’s church doors will be open every Sunday for worship. In-person services will continue to alternate with St. John’s but the live-stream from services at St. John’s will be projected at St. Stephen’s. Come to St. Stephen’s every Sunday!

COFFEE HOUR SIGN-UP SHEET

TONIGHT!

January 6th, 6pm

Mark your Calendars

Friday, 1/6, 5:00pm – Epiphany Dinner at St. Stephen’s.

Sunday, 1/8, 10:00am – Holy Eucharist at St. Stephen’s, The Rev. John Buenz presiding.

Sunday, 1/15, 10:00am – Holy Eucharist at St. John’s, The Rev. Julie Nelson presiding.

Poem from the Garden

The wildflowers in

whites and creams and pale,

pale blues have begun

to spring from the seeds

we planted 4 weeks 

ago in freshly

delivered compost, 

dark behind the old

railway ties. They’ll be

growing up for spring 

and summer bloomings,

and reseed readily 

at their roots, ready

to greet us next year.

— Jessica Dickinson Goodman 

“You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”

Martin Luther King, Jr.

While I’m away . . .

Rev. Karen will be out of town from 12/27 – 1/8.  



For pastoral emergencies, please reach out to the Rev. Mary Blessing (408-219-5306) or The Rev. Ernie Boyer (650-793-9327) For all other matters/concerns, contact our Sr. Warden, Janet Thorsrud via email (thorsrud@sbcglobal.net) or phone: 408-281-2156