by Amy Bunce | Jan 21, 2023 | Epiphany, Parish News
Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Dear St. Stephen’s Church family and friends, Greetings on this beautiful evening, and in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This morning, St. Stephen’s hosted a thoughtful and inspiring conversation with guest Bishop Bruce...
by Amy Bunce | Dec 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Greetings in Christ! Tomorrow is the third week in Advent. The theme is JOY, the usually purple candle replaced by a pink candle on the Advent wreath. This colour signals that even in a season of waiting and making room, we...
by Amy Bunce | Oct 8, 2022 | thank you, Thanksgiving
Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Love and blessings on this beautiful afternoon—Thanksgiving Weekend! Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with...
by Amy Bunce | Aug 27, 2022 | Backpack Blessing, gift baskets, Pageant, Parish Picnic
Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Blessings on this last weekend in August. I know for many this weekend represents the end of summer, and a return to a more normal rhythm of life. I pray that you will find a balance that honours God in your body, mind and spirit,...
by Amy Bunce | Jul 19, 2022 | Okema, summer
Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Blessings on this very hot day. I hope that people are finding ways to stay cool in this heat wave. Know that the church has air conditioning and is a cool and safe place to be if you find yourself in need of a break from your...
by Amy Bunce | Jun 7, 2022 | Malayalam, Pentecost
Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Dear St. Stephen’s church family and friends, Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvellous things! -Psalm 98:1 Pentecost Celebrations Speaking the Same Language! Our English Language Class met in person on Tuesday evening....
by Amy Bunce | Mar 26, 2022 | Lent, Palm Sunday, Parish News
Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Greetings in Christ! “Then the father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and...
by Amy Bunce | Feb 25, 2022 | AGM, Lent, Pancakes
Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Greetings on this very cold and sparkly morning. May the warmth of God’s love fill you with peace. A few items of note for the coming week: The season of Lent begins next week, on Ash Wednesday—March 2nd.We will hold 2 services...
by Amy Bunce | Jan 15, 2022 | Food Bank
Dear St. Stephen’s church family, How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. For with you is...
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