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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
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Exploring our relationship with God, earth and one another ~
Earth & Altar
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Choral Eucharist
EvenSpark
5pm
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Children & Youth
News
Sunday School
Classrooms
9:45am
PreK-First:
Godly Play
The Mystery of Easter
George Brown
Second - Fifth:
Pascual Torres
visiting from
Siempre Unidos
6th - 10th:
Weaving God's Promises
Sam Gerner
11th & 12th
in Church
Confirmation:
6pm
Youth Room
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Children's Choir
This Sunday
after the 10am service
Boys and girls 6 & up are welcome to participate in this approximately 30 minute music session with John Karl Hirten. No music experience is necessary but the ability to read words is helpful. Questions:
John Karl Hirten
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This Sunday
Sunday School begins promptly at 9:45am
Services at 8am, 10am & 5pm
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Reader's Theatre
11:15am
Joe Jennings will lead part one of two Reader's Theatre classes that consider Lent. This unique and thoughtful gathering will follow the 10am service on March 1 & March 22.
In case you would like to read the plays in advance:
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Siempre Unidos
This Sunday
Siempre Unidos is our sister ministry in Honduras that provides care for those who suffer from HIV/AIDS. Dr. Denise Main of the St. Stephen's congregation is one of the founders. This Sunday, the Rev. Pascual Torres (Director) will visit St. Stephen's. To read about Siempre Unidos click here.
The children will begin their annual collection of coins to purchase turkeys and pigs for Siempre Unidos. "Piggy banks" coming home! All the change (& paper money) will be gathered on Palm Sunday.
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Healing
This Sunday
following both services
Come forward following either the 8 or the 10am service to receive a blessing or a laying on of hands.
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EvenSpark
This Sunday
5pm
You have options! If you can't make Sunday mornings, try this. Bring your entire family to enjoy this abbreviated, yet deeply spiritual, Eucharist. Every Sunday through Lent.
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Pastoral Counseling/Confession
Wednesdays through Lent
Starting this Wednesday
Do you have a spiritual challenge you'd like to talk over with someone? Something you've done or failed to do that you'd like to get off your chest? Perhaps you want to talk a problem through. Consider dropping by on Wednesdays during Lent from 3-6pm, where either Rob Gieselmann or Shari Young will be available for exactly these purposes. You may also call or email for an appointment. 415-435-4501
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Outdoor Club
Monday
2 March
9:30am
The Outdoor Club will meet at Blackie's Pasture at 9:30am for a local hike at Bon Tempe lake on Monday, March 2. Pack a light lunch or snack & water. We will return by 2pm.
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Jazz & Supper
Wednesday
4 March & 18
6pm
Join your St. Stephen's family for music and supper at 6pm in the nave (Church) on March 4th and 18th. Soup served in the Hall at 7pm.
Dee Bell and John Karl Hirten will offer sacred and gospel music on March 4th and former Benny Goodman guitarist Eddie Duran will present swing jazz with his wife Madaline on saxophone on March 18th. Following both services everyone can enjoy a family-style soup supper. If you can, bring a salad, bread, or non-alcoholic drink to share.
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Youth Overnight - TIME CHANGE March 7th
Saturday
7 March
The Youth Group will be doing an overnight in the sanctuary on Staurday, March 7th (Time Change night), beginning at 5:30pm. It will be a lot of fun with dinner, games, movies, and by the end all attendees will be experts on how to interpret dreams! Please let Sam know if your youth plans to attend: [email protected]
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Sunday
8 March
following the 10am service
The Women of the Bible series continues. Mike Peters will lead a session of the Wild Women of Scripture.
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Sunday, March 8: REST (Rotating Emergency Shelter) Dinner - Let Shari know if you can cook and/or serve 4-7pm. You will also be invited (after the service this Sunday) to contribute specific food items as well, e.g. 2 gallons of milk, or a bag of potatoes. Everything helps!
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Explore and experience God's grace during Lent by being a part of the Gratitude Circle that began last Sunday. A Gratitude Circle is a spiritual practice for busy people to improve their ability to feel and see God's grace in their daily lives, and embody God's grace to others. Watch the St. Stephen's website for gratitude postings (linked here.)
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Lent
To deepen your reflection through Lent, pick up a copy of the Lenten devotional booklets in the narthex, and a bookmark card with information about special opportunities at St. Stephen's and book selections. Additionally, there are Lenten Prayers on the St. Stephen's Website.
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Take a look, and be proud that your church continues to take positive measures as a responsible institution.
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American Bach Soloists
Bach: St. Matthew's Passion
27 February
7:30pm
Voices of Music
Both concerts at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 3 Bayview Avenue, Belvedere
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Earth and Altar
An active exploration of our relationships with God, earth and one another.
Act: Commit to a St. Stephen's Ministry this year and give back.
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St. Stephen's On the Gro Calendar:
February
25 - Pastoral Counseling (call Shari for appt.) - 3-6pm
27 - American Bach Soloists at St. Stephen's - 7:30
March
1 - Healing following the 8am & 10am services
1 - Reader's Theatre, P1 - 11:15am
2 - Outdoor Club - 10am at Blackies
4 - Jazz & Supper (John & Dee) - 6pm
7 - Youth Overnight - 5:30pm
8 - Wild Women of Scripture - 11:15am
8 - EvenSpark - 5pm
15 - Experience Prayer - 11:15am
18 - Jazz & Supper - The Durans - 6pm
20 - Anasazi Luncheon - 11am
20 - Voices of Music concert at St. Stephen's- 8pm
21 - WOMEN's RETREAT - 9am-3pm (click on retreat for tix..St. Hilary's)
22 - Reader's Theatre, P2 - 11:15am
22 - EvenSpark - 5pm
29 - PALM SUNDAY - 8 & 10am
29 - Book Discussion with Karl Belgum - 11:15am
29 - REST Dinner - 4pm
29 - EvenSpark
Ongoing:
1st Monday: The Outdoor Club Hike
2nd/4th Mondays: Women's Knitting - 10:30am
Thursdays: Contemplative Prayer - 8:30am
Thursdays: 10am-1 or 1-4pm - Volunteers at the Thrift Shop
Thursday: Choir Practice - 7:30pm
2nd Thursday of the Month: Homeward Bound Meals
4th Thursday of the Month: Westminster Hot Lunch
1st Sunday of the Month: Healing Prayers at 8 & 10am
Sundays: Children's Music with John after the 10am service ~ after 10am service
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Administrative and Communications Associate
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
3 Bay View Avenue
PO Box 97
Belvedere, CA 94920
415.435.4501 |
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