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...
by Amy Bunce | Oct 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord (2 Peter 1:2), Happy Thanksgiving, dear church. While it is always a good thing to give thanks, this weekend provides us with another opportunity...
by Amy Bunce | Jul 24, 2021 | Parish News, summer, thank you
Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Love and blessings in Christ. “I pray that out of his glorious riches, God may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts, through faith.” -Ephesians 3:16-17 You are...
by Amy Bunce | May 29, 2021 | All Things Bright and Beautiful, Parish News, Welcome Back to Church
Dear St. Stephen’s church family and friends, It seems that Saint Patrick was on to something when using a shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. I saw an iris on the way over to church just now…another possible teaching example of the mystery of our Triune God. I...
by Amy Bunce | May 8, 2021 | Covid 19, Easter, Funeral, Parish News
Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Although I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink; instead I hope to come to you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. -2 John 12 This very relevant bible verse was used in a...
by Amy Bunce | Mar 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Tomorrow Bishop Chris will be leading a service at the cathedral, marking one year of ministry in the pandemic. The service will be available on the Diocesan facebook and youtube pages. You are invited, as we gather together in prayer...
by Amy Bunce | Feb 13, 2021 | Covid 19, Epiphany, Events, Lent, Pancakes, Parish News
Dear St. Stephen’s church family, Greetings in Christ! Happy Valentine’s Day (Sunday!) God’s Valentine to us says, “Will you be mine?” The readings for Transfiguration Sunday, this week, are: 2 Kings 2:1-12, Psalm 50:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 and Mark 9:2-9 Our...
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