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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – July 12, 2026

7th Sunday after Pentecost
July 12 – 10 am worship

“A sower went out to sow”  Matthew 13:3

God’s word is like the rain that waters the earth and brings forth vegetation.  It is also like the sower who scatters seed indiscriminately.  Our lives are like seeds sown in the earth.  Even from what appears to be a little, dormant, or dead, God promises a harvest.  At the Lord’s table we are fed with the bread of life, that we may bear fruit in the world.

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
  • Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons Pr. Larry holds brief office hours
  • July 14 – Scouts 6:00 pm
  • July 15 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
  • July 16 – Bold Women’s Café (dinner & devotions) 6:00 pm
  • July 17 – Newsletter Deadline NOON :  Your Faith Journey / God Stories are welcome!
  • July 19 & 26 – Coffee Host needed
  • July 20 – CDC Board 11:15 am
  • July 26 – Guest musician Johnathan Bliss
  • July 26 – No Sunday school
  • July 30 – Newsletter Collating 10:30 am (helpers needed)
  • Aug. 4 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )  1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    
                       Honest conversation & genuine community.  What do you wonder?  Where do you see God?  
                       Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • Aug. 9 – Back to School Blessing (Students & Educators) 10 am
  • Aug. 23 – Farewell / Thank You Potluck to honor Pastor Larry
  • August 29 – AFC Shelter Dinners 5:45pm St. Johns Aptos.  Sign up to provide (one of the following)  main course, salad, dessert & breakfast.  St. Stephen’s is responsible for the 5th Saturday of each month.  We are all worthy of dignity and connection.  Let’s assist them to a better life.  Plan ahead
  • Aug. 30 – Holy Closure of our Preschool during worship 10 am
  • Pr. Larry loose Office hours Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons 707-372-2958
    While Pastor Jim on Sabbatical May 21 – Aug. 24
  • FLOWER CHART has openings FOR YOUR DEDICATIONS  *
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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – July 5, 2026

6th Sunday after Pentecost
July 5 – 10 am worship

“I will give you rest”  Matthew 11:28

The mystery of God’s ways is sometimes hidden from the wise and intelligent. Jesus associates with those often excluded from the religious community. Like Paul, we struggle with our own selfish desires and seek God’s mercy an forgiveness. We gather to be refreshed by Christ’s invitation: “Come to me, all you that are weary.” Gathered around word, water, and meal, we find rest for our souls.

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
  • Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons Pr. Larry holds brief office hours
  • July 5 – No Sunday School
  • July 7 – Scouts 6:00 pm
  • July 7 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )  1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    
  •                    Honest conversation & genuine community.  What do you wonder?  Where do you see God?  
  •                    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • July 8 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
  • July 16 – Bold Women’s Café (dinner & devotions) 6:00 pm
  • July 17 – Newsletter Deadline NOON :  Your Faith Journey / God Stories are welcome!
  • July 19 & 26 – Coffee Host needed
  • July 20 – CDC Board 11:15 am
  • July 26 – Guest musician Johnathan Bliss
  • July 30 – Newsletter Collating 10:30 am (helpers needed)
  • August 29 – AFC Shelter Dinners 5:45pm St. Johns Aptos.  Sign up to provide (one of the following)  main course, salad, dessert & breakfast.  St. Stephen’s is responsible for the 5th Saturday of each month.  We are all worthy of dignity and connection.  Let’s assist them to a better life.  Plan ahead:    Oct. 31.
  • Pr. Larry loose Office hours Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons 707-372-2958
  • While Pastor Jim on Sabbatical May 21 – Aug. 24
  • FLOWER CHART has openings FOR YOUR DEDICATIONS  *
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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – June 28, 2026

5th Sunday after Pentecost
June 28 – 10 am worship

“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me”  Matthew 10:40

The welcome of baptism is for all God’s children.  This baptismal gift sets us free from the power of sin and death.  In today’s gospel, Christ promises that the disciple who gives a cup of cold water to the little ones serves Christ himself.  From worship we are sent on our baptismal mission:  to serve the little ones of this world and to be a sign of God’s merciful welcome.

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
  • Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons Pr. Larry holds brief office hours
  • June 28 – Guest musician Johnathan Bliss
  • June 29 – Newsletter Collating 10:30 am (helpers needed)
  • June 30 – Scouts 6:00 pm
  • July 1 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
  • July 5 – No Sunday School
  • July 7 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )  1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    
                       Honest conversation & genuine community.  What do you wonder?  Where do you see God?  
                       Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • July 16 – Bold Women’s Café (dinner & devotions) 6:00 pm
  • July 17 – Newsletter Deadline NOON :  Your Faith Journey / God Stories are welcome!
  • July 27 – CDC Board 11:15 am
  • August 29 – AFC Shelter Dinners 5:45pm St. Johns Aptos.  Sign up to provide (one of the following)  main course, salad, dessert & breakfast.  St. Stephen’s is responsible for the 5th Saturday of each month.  We are all worthy of dignity and connection.  Let’s assist them to a better life.  Plan ahead:    Oct. 31.
  • Pr. Larry loose Office hours Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons 707-372-2958
  • While Pastor Jim on Sabbatical May 21 – Aug. 24
  • FLOWER CHART has openings FOR YOUR DEDICATIONS  *
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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – June 21, 2026

4th Sunday after Pentecost
June 21 – 10 am worship

“You are of more value than many sparrows”  Matthew 10:31

God does not promise that the path of the disciple will be easy. Jeremiah feels the pain of rejection from those who do not want to hear what he has to say. Jesus declares that his wors may bring stark division. Even so, we need not be afraid, for God accounts for each hair on our heads. Though we may experience rejection, frustration, division, and death, God’s grace and live make us a new creation each day. Marked with the cross and filled with holy food, we are sent from worship to witness to Christ in the world.

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
  • Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons Pr. Larry holds brief office hours
  • August 29 – AFC Shelter Dinners 5:45pm St. Johns Aptos.  Sign up to provide (one of the following)  main course, salad, dessert & breakfast.  St. Stephen’s is responsible for the 5th Saturday of each month.  We are all worthy of dignity and connection.  Let’s assist them to a better life.  Plan ahead:    Oct. 31.
  • June 18 – Bold Women’s Café (dinner & devotions) 6:00 pm
  • June 22 – CDC Board 11:15 am
  • June 22 – Newsletter Deadline NOON :  Your Faith Journey / God Stories are welcome!
  • June 23 – Scouts 6:00 pm
  • June 24 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
  • June 28 – Guest musician Johnathan Bliss
  • June 29 – Newsletter Collating 10:30 am (helpers needed)
  • July 5 – No Sunday School
  • July 7 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave.) • 1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink
    Honest conversation & genuine community.  What do you wonder?  Where do you see God?
    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • Pr. Larry loose Office hours Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons 707-372-2958
    While Pastor Jim on Sabbatical May 21 – Aug. 24
  • FLOWER CHART has openings FOR YOUR DEDICATIONS  *
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Third Sunday after Pentecost – June 14, 2026

3rd Sunday after Pentecost
June 14 – 10 am worship

“As you go, proclaim the good newsl”  Matthew 10:7

Moses tells the Israelites that they are called to be a priestly kingdom and a holy people.  Jesus sends out the disciples as laborers into the harvest.  In baptism we too are anointed for ministry, sharing God’s compassion with our needy world.  From the Lord’s table we go forth to proclaim the good news, to heal the sick, and to share our bread with the hungry.

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!          

NO  CLASS  JUNE 7  OR  14

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
  • Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons Pr. Larry holds brief office hours
  • August 29 – AFC Shelter Dinners 5:45pm St. Johns Aptos.  Sign up to provide (one of the following)  main course, salad, dessert & breakfast.  St. Stephen’s is responsible for the 5th Saturday of each month.  We are all worthy of dignity and connection.  Let’s assist them to a better life.  Plan ahead:    Oct. 31.
  • June 2 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )  1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink
    Honest conversation & genuine community.  What do you wonder?  Where do you see God? 
    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • June 17 – TAIZE Prayer Service 7:00 pm
  • June 18 – Bold Women’s Café 6:00 pm
  • June 22 – CDC Board 11:15 am
  • June 22 – Newsletter Deadline NOON :  Your Faith Journey / God Stories are welcome!
  • June 29 – Newsletter Collating 10:30 am
  • Pr. Larry loose Office hours Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons 707-372-2958
  • While Pastor Jim on Sabbatical May 21 – Aug. 24
  • FLOWER CHART has openings FOR YOUR DEDICATIONS  *
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