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, June 16th

10:00am - Morning Prayer

BULLETIN

 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,

I hope you enjoy this reflection from Stephen Garnaas-Holmes in Unfolding Light:

JUSTICE

“Justice is not an ideal,

far off and longed for:

it is a power within you,

an unstoppable river.

The Empire of God

is among you.

Justice is already,

in the beating of your heart

with others, its leaning

out over the troubled street

to touch them.

The seed sprouts and grows,

you know not how.

Healing is not a future:

it is a flowering now,

a hand opening unseen.

We need not wait for justice:

it is a compassion flowing now,

a courage rising up I you now,

it is who we are already,

the electricity among us all

now emerging, always struggling

always birthing, always,

now”.

peace,

 Karen+

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, June 16th at St. Stephen's

11:30-12:30: Second Annual Pride Potluck!

Please bring a dish to share using the colors of a pride flag! Think green cabbage, black beans, and white carrots in a salad for the Agender Pride Flag or mini sandwiches with Black Forest ham, mustard, and white bread for the non-binary flag!

Here’s a list of many different pride flag options!

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.

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH

We celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community!

The shield you see on the left is the official Episcopal Church LGBTQ+ Shield that was just unveiled. Click here to read more about it.

For some interesting history and more information on Pride Month, go to https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/01/health/pride-month-explainer/index.html

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

All Services begin at 10:00am, unless otherwise noted.



• Sunday, June 23rd, Morning Prayer
• Sunday, June 30th, Holy Eucharist
• Sunday, July 7th, Morning Prayer
• Sunday, July 14th, Holy Eucharist
• Sunday, July 21st, Morning Prayer

Kudos:

• Rob for leading Morning Prayer last week.
• Andy for playing the piano on Morning Prayer weeks, and filling in when needed.
• Susan and Janet for the extra Altar Guild work to change from Pentecost, to Trinity Sunday, and now to Ordinary Time. A lot of work is done behind the scenes to make our worship space beautiful– let them know how much you appreciate them!

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  

Have an announcement?

Please send any announcements or articles you want to have included, to: kristenvdm@yahoo.com, by Thursday, 10am each week. 

Kristen van der Molen