Reconciled in Christ Welcome Statement
We welcome all who are seeking God’s love and grace. We welcome all because God welcomes all, regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or relationship status. We welcome all without regard to addictions, physical or mental health, imprisonment, socio-economic circumstances, or anything that too often divides us. Our unity is in Christ.”
Approved at the January 2020 Congregational Meeting
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – August 3, 2025
We gather on the 8th Sunday after Pentecost
August 3 – 10am worship
LIFE does not consist in the abundance of possessions Luke 12:15
Today’s texts offer instruction and encouragement for all who are occasionally overwhelmed by the “unhappy business” of life. Jesus urges us to take care and be on guard against all kinds of greed. We who have died with Christ in holy baptism have also been raised with him and are encouraged to elevate our thinking, seeking the “things that are above.” To that end we seek the sustenance of the Lord’s supper and the encouragement of God’s word.
You can also participate in worship through the livestream and recording at www.ststephenslutheran.org.
There is usually a Children’s Church / Sunday School program planned during worship. Please contact Leslie Lapp 476-4700 for more info. The Family Room is always available adjacent to the sanctuary for little one’s activities if you need it. We love having children in church and all that brings as part of worship!
Coffee Fellowship: Please contact our Church Administrator Leslie if you are willing to host. We need you!
Upcoming Events:
- Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm Fireside room
- Fridays – A.A. 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall
- Tues. Aug. 5 – No Scouts 6:00 pm
- Tues. August 5 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359 - Wed. Aug. 6 – Preschool Chapel 10:15 am
- Weds. Aug. 6 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
- Thurs. August 7 &21 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall
- Sun. Aug.10 – Coffee Hosts needed
- Tues. August 12 – Church Council 6:30 pm
- Sun. August 17 – Back to School Blessing & Potluck
Contact Leslie if you can donate ”school supplies”
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – July 27, 2025
We gather on the 7th Sunday after Pentecost
July 27 – 10am worship
“Lord Teach us to Pray” Luke 11:11
Persistence in prayer is encouraged by Jesus and wins the attention of God when Abraham interceds for Sodom. The life of the baptized – to be rooted and built up in Christ Jesus – is to be nurtured with prayer. God hears and answers prayer and so strengthens God’s own. “When I called, you answered me; you increased my strength within me.”
You can also participate in worship through the livestream and recording at www.ststephenslutheran.org.
There is usually a Children’s Church / Sunday School program planned during worship. Please contact Leslie Lapp 476-4700 for more info. The Family Room is always available adjacent to the sanctuary for little one’s activities if you need it. We love having children in church and all that brings as part of worship!
Upcoming Events:
- Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm Fireside room
- Fridays – A.A. 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall
- Sat. July 26 – Paul Cunningham Memorial 12:00 Noon Scotts Valley Community Center
- Sun. July 27 – Coffee Hosts needed
- Mon. July 28 – CDC Board 11:15 am
- Tues. July 29 – Scouts 6:00 pm
- Wed. July 30 – Preschool Chapel 10:15 am
- Weds. July 30 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
- Tues. August 5 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359 - Thurs. August 7 & 21 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall
- Tues. August 12 – Church Council 6:30 pm
- Sun. August 17 – Back to School Blessing & Potluck
Contact Leslie if you can donate ”school supplies”
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – July 20, 2025
We gather on the 6th Sunday after Pentecost
July 20 – 10am worship
“Martha welcomed Jesus into her home” Luke 10:38
Perhaps the church, at its best, is “all ears.” God urges the faithful, again and again, to “listen up!” – to heed the word that gives life. So it was with Abraham and Sarah, Mary and Martha, and the early church at Colossae. So it is today as we join the assembly to hear the word of God, the word of life.
You can also participate in worship through the livestream and recording at www.ststephenslutheran.org.
There is usually a Children’s Church / Sunday School program planned during worship. Please contact Leslie Lapp 476-4700 for more info. The Family Room is always available adjacent to the sanctuary for little one’s activities if you need it. We love having children in church and all that brings as part of worship!
Coffee Fellowship: Please contact our Church Administrator Leslie if you are willing to host. We need you!
Upcoming Events:
- Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm Fireside room
- Fridays – A.A. 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall
- Sun. July 20 – Special congregation meeting
(preschool grant & Spanish speaking ministry)
ZOOM link in separate email - Sun. July 20 – Ed Valencia Memorial 2:00 pm Sanctuary
- Tues. July 22 – Scouts 7:00 pm
- Wed. July 23 – Preschool Chapel 10:15 am
- Weds. July 23 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
- Sat. July 26 – Paul Cunningham Memorial 12:00 Noon Scotts Valley Community Center
- Sun. July 27 – Coffee Host needed
- Sun. July 27 – Reader needed
- Tues. August 5 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359 - Thurs. August 7 &21 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall
- Sun. August 17 – Back to School Blessing & Potluck
Contact Leslie if you can donate ”school supplies”
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – July 13, 2025
We gather on the 5th Sunday after Pentecost
July 13 – 10am worship
“Who is my neighbor?” Luke 10:29
To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind is to reflect God’s mercy in responding to one’s neighbor. That mercy found its most profound expression in the “gospel that has come to you” – namely the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. That gospel mercy comes to us again today: at the font, at the table, and from the pulpit. It is very near to you.
You can also participate in worship through the livestream and recording at www.ststephenslutheran.org.
There is usually a Children’s Church / Sunday School program planned during worship. Please contact Leslie Lapp 476-4700 for more info. The Family Room is always available adjacent to the sanctuary for little one’s activities if you need it. We love having children in church and all that brings as part of worship!
Coffee Fellowship: Please contact our Church Administrator Leslie if you are willing to host. We need you!
Upcoming Events:
- Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm Fireside room
- Fridays – A.A. 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall
- Sun. July 13 – No Sunday School
- Tues. July 15 – Scouts 7:00 pm
- Wed. July 16 – Preschool Chapel 10:15 am
- Weds. July 16 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
- Thurs. July 17 – Knitter’s Guild 10 am
- Sun. July 20 & 27 – Coffee Hosts needed
- Sun. July 20 – Special congregation meeting
(preschool grant & Spanish speaking ministry) - Sun. July 20 – Ed Valencia Memorial 2:00 pm Sanctuary
- Sat. July 26 – Paul Cunningham Memorial 12:00 Noon Scotts Valley Community Center
- Sun. July 27 – Reader needed
- Tues. August 5 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359 - Thurs. August 7 &21 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall
- Sun. August 17 – Back to School Blessing & Potluck
Contact Leslie if you can donate ”school supplies”
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – July 6, 2025
We gather on the 4th Sunday after Pentecost
July 6 – 10am worship
“Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers” Luke 10:2
God is the source of our nourishment. Jesus’ invitation to “take and eat … take and drink” is a repeated one. In holy communion, in the word read and proclaimed, in the assembly of the people of God, the dominion of God has come near. Rejoice! Your name is written in heaven.
You can also participate in worship through the livestream and recording at www.ststephenslutheran.org.
There is usually a Children’s Church / Sunday School program planned during worship. Please contact Leslie Lapp 476-4700 for more info. The Family Room is always available adjacent to the sanctuary for little one’s activities if you need it. We love having children in church and all that brings as part of worship!
Coffee Fellowship: Please contact our Church Administrator Leslie if you are willing to host. We need you!
Upcoming Events:
- Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm Fireside room
- Fridays – A.A. 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall
- Sun. July 6 & 13 – Coffee Hosts needed
- Tues. July 8 – Knitter’s Guild 6:15 pm
- Tues. July 8 – Scouts 7:00 pm
- Wed. July 9 – Preschool Chapel 10:15 am
- Weds. July 9 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
- Fri. July 11 – Finance Committee 9:30 am
- Sun. July 13 & 20 – Reader needed
- Sun. July 20 – Special congregation meeting
(preschool grant & Spanish speaking ministry) - Sun. July 20 – Ed Valencia Memorial 2:00 pm Sanctuary
- Sat. July 26 – Paul Cunningham Memorial 12:00 Noon Scotts Valley Community Center
- Tues. August 5 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359 - Thurs. August 7 &21 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall
- Sun. August 17 – Back to School Blessing & Potluck
Contact Leslie if you can donate ”school supplies”
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