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,

This is Steve Garnaas-Holmes reflection for Friday, Jul 28th: 

Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus the Beloved. -Romans 8:38-39

Neither sin nor doubt nor disbelief

can separate you from the love of which you are made.

There is no deserving, no expectation

that can affect the love you are given, 

or the heart-deep joy of the giver.

No failure or triumph can change this love,

as absolute as gravity,

as constant as the speed of light.

Trust it, and trust

even your failure to trust it can’t stop it.

Steve Garnaas-Holmes

Unfolding Light

www.unfoldinglight.net

Blessings,

Karen+

Worship This Sunday:

Sunday, July 30th, 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!

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The Bishop is coming!

Bishop Lucinda Ashby will be visiting St. Stephen’s on July 30th. 

Please plan to come and welcome her! Susan and Janet are planning a special coffee hour following the service. Please contact either of them if you are able to help or bring something delicious!

Summer Picnic at St. John’s

St. John’s is having a picnic under the oak tree on Aug 13th immediately following the service. As always, everyone from St. Stephen’s is invited and encouraged to come!  More information to come.

Wednesday Book Group

Every Wednesday, 11:00am, St. John’s. 

You can join us at any time.

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

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!

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 23 Holy Eucharist - St. Stephen’s
• July 30 Bishop’s Visitation - St. Stephen’s
• Aug 6 Holy Eucharist – St. John’s
• Aug 13 Holy Eucharist – St. John’s, Church Picnic following the service.  All are welcome! 

Poem from the Garden

Two friends of Edy's

came by last month to

walk her labyrinth.

They walked it slow and

well, and stood in the

shade of the coast live

oak to talk, to share

when they'd seen her last,

how they'd felt then, what

brought them here now. It's

not much we get to

leave behind, or to take,

but her friends came and

walked beside her path.

— Jessica Dickinson Goodman

“If everything around you seems dark, look again, you may be the light.”

-Rumi

Kudos:

-Jim for painting the office 

-Susan and Janet for planning a special coffee hour for Bishop Lucinda’s visit. 

Contact Information for Rev. Karen.

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

408-781-1826