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At the end of June, Theresa Kimball, our Office Manager, and her husband, Bill, will be moving near Theresa's parents (outside Albany, NY). Theresa's last day as our Office Manager will be June 11, and her last Sunday with us will be June 14. We are extremely grateful for Theresa's many contributions to our St. Stephen's community. She has greatly helped us develop as an organization, and has been a steady, calm presence in the lives of all those who work here. 

Meg McDermott, our South End School and Community Organizer, will also be leaving St. Stephen's on June 19.  Meg will be going back to school to get her master's degree in education at Boston College. It has been a blessing to have Meg with us these past four years.  Her work with our church, our youth programs and the Blackstone School has made a huge difference in our community.

Please join us in thanking them on this Sunday.

Liz Steinhauser, Director of St. Stephen's Youth Programs, was presented with the Bishop Barbara C. Harris Award for Social Justice at this year's Episcopal City Mission's (ECM's) dinner. This award was established by ECM to celebrate Episcopal women who have created a positive change as leaders in the community or in the church (with emphasis on but not limited to work with youth). Nominees were judged from the perspective of the ministry of Bishop Barbara, a woman who did not follow the traditional path to the Episcopacy, was an outspoken advocate for the "least, the lost and the left out" and is a symbol of the church at its best. Congratulations, Liz!!

Last Sunday St. Stephen's family and friends spent a beautiful day at Farrington Farm in Lincoln. We had lots of fun hiking, eating pizza, and enjoying all the farm had to offer. 

Join Farrington Nature Linc for an introductory family camping experience. Stay overnight, or leave after the campfire. Registration is required at least 4 days in advance. Questions?  Want to register? Call or email the Program Director, Brianne Studer at  Brianne@NatureLinc.org or 978.764.9186. Click here for more information.