1/17 - 10 AM - Sunday Worship
1/17 - 12 PM - Coffee Hour
1/17 - 1 PM - Vestry Meeting
1/18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
1/19 - 7:30 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
1/21 - 6 PM - Lay Conversation with the Bishop
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE - January 17, 2021
Many communities across the United States will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a Day of Service. On this day, we encourage you to do for others.
If you'd like to make a nonperishable food donation to Apostles' House or drop off much-needed baby items for North Porch, our collection bins are still outside the narthex entry doors. Diapers and wipes, baby food, and Enfamil formula are in desperate need. Our friends at Christine's Kitchen are also in need of help. Website links can found below in Faithful Outreach.
If you are interested in other community-led activities that are taking place in Essex County, you can visit the Jersey Cares website link here. In-person and virtual volunteer projects are available.
Thank you!
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Connection & Common Worship |
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Worship
Sundays, 10 AM
Live-streamed to YouTube, Facebook, and via Zoom. Bulletins are available on the St. Stephen's website. All links can be found at the bottom of the newsletter. Zoom passcode is 225839.
To call in, dial by your location:
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 864 1664 1640
Passcode: 225839
The Sunday service will also be broadcast on HTTV (Comcast TV 36 and Verizon TV 33) on Tuesday at 6 AM and 3 PM.
Coffee Hour
Sundays at 12 PM via Zoom
To call in, dial by your location:
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 895 5857 6382
Reading with the Rector
Sunday, February 7, 1 PM
We will be reading White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin D'Angelo.
The book is available in public libraries as well as from Amazon and Barnes & Noble and the Zoom link is on the St. Stephen's website calendar.
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From Bishop Hughes & The Episcopal Church |
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Let's Walk Bravely, Boldly Into the Light
This week through Sunday, January 17.
Lay Conversation with the Bishop
Thursday, January 21, 6 PM
Bishop Carlye Hughes is eager to once again spend time in conversation with the members of the diocese, to reflect and consider what we, our churches, and our communities have learned and experienced as we have adjusted to the changes this time has demanded of us.
This Zoom conversation is open to all members of the diocese. An email invitation will be sent Monday, January 18 to recipients of The VOICE Online with sign-in instructions for this Zoom meeting. To subscribe to The Voice Online, click here.
Cross Roads Wednesdays Away
A time of spiritual renewal one Wednesday a month from 10 AM - 12 PM. Upcoming dates: January 6, February 17, March 3. For details and to register, visit the Cross Roads link at the bottom of the newsletter.
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Holy Trinity
Our friends at Christine's Kitchen are reaching out for help. Please view Fr. Miguel's video message at the link here. Your kind donation will be matched up to $10,000. Thank you!
The Apostles' House & North Porch
Collection bins are located outside the Narthex doors in the parking lot. Donations can be dropped off at any time.
Apostles' House needs: canned goods and non-perishable food items.
North Porch is in URGENT need of Enfamil Infant Formula 12.5 oz containers (yellow label), baby wipes, and diapers size 4, 5, and 6.
Online Donations - If you are unable to drop off items at the church, and would like to contribute, you can make purchases and/or donations directly to these organizations at the following links:
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Teen and Youth Ministries |
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Pop Up Youth Minsitry
Pop Up is a welcoming ministry of the Diocese of Newark bringing together youth for fun activities, community, and faith formation. All youth grades 6-12 are encouraged to join the monthly events. For details and to join their newsletter, visit the Pup Up link towards the bottom of this newsletter.
Cross Roads Youth Retreats
EXPLORE! with Cross Roads this winter at their virtual youth retreats. Over the course of a few hours, kids and youth leaders will EXPLORE the ways God is present in our world and in our lives. They will play games, read stories from the Bible, get moving, worship together, and have fun!
There are three EXPLORE! retreat dates and times for different age groups:
Grades K – 2: Saturday, February 13 from 10 am – 12 pm
Grades 3 – 5: Saturday, February 13 from 1 – 3 pm
Grades 6 – 8: Saturday, March 13 from 10 am – 12 pm
Visit the Cross Roads link below in this newsletter for details and to register.
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There are many, many resources available to parishes and individuals to help sustain our faith practices during this unprecedented time. We have moved the list to our website here. This is by no means a complete list, though it does cover many areas of need.
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St. Stephen's Prayer List |
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Please keep the following St. Stephen's family members and friends in your prayers...
Jeff Loggins, Jimmy Hasenkamp, Ian Janeczko, Peggy Thompson, Matthew Anderson, Felder Dorn, Joan Shuss, Corey Toland, Hailey Rose Fout, Kris Hunt, Donna Riggi, Blanchard Family, McManus Family, Bernard & Nathan, Fitzgerald Family, Lucille B., Jack Moreno, Jim Freeman, Grisette B.
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Second Sunday after The Epiphany
January 17, 2021
1 Samuel 3:1-10
Psalm 139: 1-5, 12-17
John 1:43-51
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Tithe.ly
Giving with Tithe.ly is easy with options for recurring donations or one-time use for when you are away or not able to be in church (like all of us now due to COVID restrictions).
You can access Tithe.ly via their website or their app on your smart phone. Be sure to search for the correct account - "St. Stephen's Church Millburn." Once you have accessed the account page with our address, you will be instructed to follow the prompts.
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Office Hours
Until we are through this public health emergency, there are NO office hours. Please call Rev. Paula to arrange for pastoral care.
Due to COVID restrictions, only teachers and staff are allowed to be in the building during school hours. If you need to visit the parish office/building for any reason, please contact us for an appointment. Thank you.
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Links for Sunday Worship Live-Stream & Social Media |
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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
119 Main Street, Millburn, NJ 07041
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Church
Parish Administrator, Doreen Schindler
973.376.0688, Ext. 32
Rector, The Rev. Paula J. Toland
973.376.0688, Ext. 21
Fax: 973.376.4002
Website: ststephensmillburn.org
Preschool
Director: Nancy Siracusa
Phone: 973.376.3534, Ext. 20
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