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.

Worship This Sunday:

Sunday, March 10th

10:00am - Holy Eucharist

BULLETIN

LIVE STREAM

 St. Stephen’s has an in-person worship service every Sunday at 10am. We alternate between Morning Prayer and Holy Eucharist. We are not live-streaming Morning Prayer services at this time. All Holy Eucharist services are live streamed. Links to the bulletin and YouTube video are provided for all Holy Eucharist services.

From the Rector

Dear friends,

We’ll hear a very well-known and often misused verse from John this Sunday, John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life” (NRSV)

It is what Jesus said to Nicodemus in a late night, private conversation. The first part of the conversation isn’t in this Sunday’s reading, in fact Nicodemus’ name isn’t mentioned at all. I think he’s worth mentioning before Sunday’s service so, enjoy Steve Garnaas-Holmes poem about him.  But before you read the poem, read John 3:1-13, first!

Nicodemus

I come at night

in the dark

secure in my maturity

but you say be born

I want something to cling to

but the wind, the wind blows

I take a breath, this one breath

life now, for now

and then another, given

All of life is breath

received and released

beginning again

like a birth through the dark tunnel

received into hands I can’t see

trusting what I can’t grasp

given

beginning again

Blessings and peace in this Holy Lent, 

 Karen+

Come and join us during the lent season. 

We have a beautiful space to worship.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Soup and supper for Lent:

This is a pot luck that will alternate with St. John’s on Wednesdays at 6:00pm.

March 13th at St. Stephen’s

March 20^th at St. John’s

Hope to see you there!

Here are some photos from soup and supper at St. John’s. Good times were had by all!

Gift card orders are due to Janet this Sunday the 10th, checks made out to St. Stephen’s.

COFFEE HOUR SIGN-UP SHEET

Diocesan Newsletter



Read about what’s going on in the diocese! Click below to subscribe to the diocesan newsletter that is emailed every two weeks.

A prayer for peace in the Middle East.

God of mercy and compassion, of grace and reconciliation, pour your power upon all your children in the Middle East: Jews, Muslims and Christians, Palestinians and Israelis. Let hatred be turned into love, fear to trust, despair to hope, oppression to freedom, occupation to liberation, that violent encounters may be replaced by loving embraces, and peace and justice could be experienced by all. Amen.

(by The Reverend Said Ailabouni Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Chicago, IL.) 

You can help . . .

If you are interested in making donations to help with the relief efforts in Israel/Palestine, here are the links that were included in Bishop Lucinda's letter:

https://j-diocese.org/wordpress/

https://realepiscopal.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=99ebbaf4cee8d012c9edafe60&id=d91c439a3d&e=bcc1702497

Pray for the people of Maui and the destruction and loss caused by the fires.

Donations for relief efforts in Maui and the Diocese of Hawaii can be made to:

https://www.episcopalrelief.org/what-you-can-do/give/donate-now/individual-donation/

https://www.episcopalhawaii.org/

https://www.episcopalhawaii.org/a-cup-of-cold-water.html

Join Education For Ministry - EfM

Please consider joining EfM! Education for Ministry (EfM) is a life-changing and unique college-level program in theological education based on small-group study and practice. Weekly seminars are designed to prepare lay persons to live out by word and deed the promises made at baptism: to love God, serve Christ, and proclaim the Gospel. EfM seminars take place online during the pandemic. 

More about EfM:https://theology.sewanee.edu/education-for-ministry/

If you are interested in joining EfM, please contact the ECR Diocesan Coordinator, Katy Dickinson: katy.dickinson@gmail.com

Wednesday Book Group

Weekly Wednesday Bible Study

 11:00am, at St. John’s 

Learn about the Book of Revelation!

The last book of the Bible is more than a foretelling of doom. Come and explore what it's all about! Books are $20 ea. See Rev. Karen if you're interested.

Updates and opportunities!

We have space available to rent. If you know of any non-profit agencies or schools that need a space, let them know that St. Stephen’s has space. 



While it’s nice to have the flexibility to use the space ourselves, we need the income and so hope to find a new renter. 

Our church, parish hall, and our beautiful grounds, including the labyrinth are all great venues like for a variety of special events like receptions, birthday parties, quinceaneras, etc. Please encourage friends to consider St. Stephen’s as a venue for their special event!  

To reserve a space or ask question, contact the office, office@ssitf.org or click on the link on our website https://www.ssitf.org/facility-rentals. 

Spread the word and pray for St. Stephen’s!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

• Sunday, March 10th, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
• Sunday, March 17th, Morning Prayer, 10:00am

Holy Week:

• Palm Sunday, March 24th, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
• Maundy Thursday, March 28th, Holy Eucharist, 7:00pm
• Good Friday, March 29th, Stations of the Cross at St. John’s, 12:00pm
• Good Friday, March 29th, Holy Eucharist, 7:00pm
• Saturday, March 30th, Easter Vigil & Holy Eucharist at St. John’s, 8:30pm
• Easter Sunday, March 31st, Holy Eucharist at St. John’s, 10:00am

Kudos:

• St. John’s for hosting our Lenten Soup Supper this week. 
• Janet and Trig for the delicious cheese bread.
• The Boy Scouts for cutting down the dead part of the tree near the container in the parking lot and for getting the other container unlocked.

Contact Information for Rev. Karen.

Please use this new number to contact Rev. Karen for calls or texts:

408-781-1826

NEEDING PRAYER SUPPORT?

Prayer is one of those things we often think about, might feel inadequate about, believe in but might be unsure how to proceed. How we pray is sometimes unique to each of us. The Church provides help in many ways. If you find yourself in need, of any kind (emotional, physical, spiritual, guidance, etc) consider how St. Stephen's can support you:

*   there is a prayer chain of committed pray-ers (who maintain confidentiality). 

*   tell people about your answers to prayer! and the miracles you witness, or how prayer changes YOU.

 Please submit prayer requests to Rev. Karen.

Editor's Note  

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Kristen van der Molen