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,

Happy almost 4th of July!

This poem by Emma Lazarus is that is on a bronze plaque at the base of the Statue of Liberty in 1903:

The New Colossus



Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,

With conquering limbs astride from land to land;

Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand

A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame

Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name

Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand

Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command

The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she

With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

Emma Lazarus

November 2, 1883

Blessings,

Karen+

Worship This Sunday:

Sunday, July 2nd, 10:00am - Holy Eucharist and Baptism at St. John'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

Diocesan Newsletter

Read about what’s going on in the diocese! Click on the link for this week’s

newsletter.

https://us3.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=99ebbaf4cee8d012c9edafe60&id=f789930ce7

Wednesday Book Group starts next week!

Every Wednesday, 11:00am, St. John’s. Please let Rev. Karen know if you would be interested in coming to a Tues or Thurs morning session at St. Stephen’s.

We will be reading and discussing “A Rabbi Talks With Jesus” by Jacob Neusner.  

Done!

The floor in the Parish Hall is complete! New base boards will go in next week.) It took two long days to do the work – twice as long as planned. It was much more difficult to remove the glue and other adhesive than first anticipated. That, of course, increased the cost. All total, the bill added up to $2500 – still a reduced rate! 

The floor looks fantastic! We will no longer have to deal with dirty stained worn out carpet and the space is much more attractive to people who are looking to rent the space for their events.  

If at all possible, please consider making a donation to help us cover the cost of the work. No amount is too small! There are three ways you can contribute: Write a check to St. Stephen’s and indicate “parish hall floor” in the memo line of your check, put cash in an envelope marked for the parish hall floor in the plate on Sunday, or donate online at ssitf.org (click on the three lines at the top right of the home page and scroll down to ‘donate’). Thank you for your help!

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 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!

Contribute to disaster relief efforts for the devastation caused by the earthquake in Turkey-Syria by donating to:

Episcopal Relief and Development at 

https://support.episcopalrelief.org/syria-turkey-earthquake?_gl=1*1ybrxoe*_ga*MTE0NzA0NjQ1OS4xNjYzNzA5NTM4*_ga_5J3W6B8WL4*MTY3NTk3NjYzMi42LjAuMTY3NTk3NjYzMi4wLjAuMA  

Archbishop’s Earthquake Donation Relief Fund at https://afedj.org/give/give-online/

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

• July 2 Holy Eucharist - St. John’s
• July 9 Holy Eucharist - St. Stephen’s, BBQ following the service.
• July 16 Holy Eucharist - St. John’s
• July 23 Holy Eucharist - St. Stephen’s
• July 30 Bishop’s Visitation - St. Stephen’s

Fourth of July BBQ (July 9th, 2023)!

Join us for the delicious BBQ after service! To help cover food costs, please consider donating $10. Anything over cost will go to the general fund. Thank you!

Poem from the Garden

Late-fruiting loquats,

raspberries, red and 

cream nasturtium 

flowers, arugula 

leaves and flowers, and

soon blackberries, grapes

hanging thick from our 

new double-vaulted 

arbor. There’s Lisbon

Lemons year-round, fresh 

for the taking, but

something special about 

eating our way through 

the seasons’ circle. 

— Jessica Dickinson Goodman

“Telling people that you love them is good theology.  Showing people that you love them is what transforms the world.”

-Jim Palmer

Kudos:

-Jim for painting the Parish Hall.  

-all who’ve donated to the floor resurfacing project in the Parish Hall

-Susan for the beautiful new banners for the season of Pentecost.

-Janet for bringing donuts to coffee hour.

Contact Information for Rev. Karen.

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

408-781-1826