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831-476-4700

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Transfiguration of Our Lord – March 2, 2025

March 1, 2025 by admin

We gather on the Transfiguration of Our Lord at 10am for worship

Witnesses to the glory of God in the face of Jesus reflect that glory in the world.  It was true for Moses.  It was doubtless true for Peter, James, and John.  We pray that it will be true of all of us who see god’s glory in the word and in the supper and who are being “transformed into the same image” by God’s Spirit.

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: 

  • Sun. March 2 – MMRR kitchen sale 11:00 after church! As we prepare for the Kitchen Upgrade, it’s a time to evaluate items in the kitchen cupboards that are not needed and others that would love to move into your kitchen😁!! Plan to go directly to the Fellowship Hall after church to see items that you can’t live without. Such deals on all items.
  • Tues. March 4 – 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. March 5 – Ash Wednesday worship 7:00 pm
  • Wed. March 12 – Lenten Worship 7:00 pm  & 6:00 pm Soupers (sign up, or no Soup!)
  • Sat. April 19 – 10:00 am Breakfast Set up
  • Easter Sun. April 20 – 9:00 Breakfast, helpers needed –  who will apply for a Thrivent Action Grant???
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
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Posted in: Community, Worship Tagged: Transfiguration

Seventh Sunday after Epiphany – February 23, 2025

February 22, 2025 by admin

We gather on the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany at 10am for worship

Mercy.  Mercy.  Mercy.  Joseph lives it in Egypt.  Jesus preaches it in the gospel.  The Spirit guides us into merciful lives with the power of forgiveness to reconcile what is fractured and divided.  Such merciful living is the baptismal blessing of having put on Christ.  It is the gift of the life giving Sprit.  It is a reflection of God’s glory revealed in Christ.

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: 

  • Mon. Feb 24 – CDC board 11:15 am
  • Wed. Feb. 26 – Bible Study 11 am & 7:30 pm
  • Thurs. Feb. 27 – NL collating 2:00 pm
  • Sat. March 1 -10:30 am Kitchen cupboard clean out with MMRR
  • Sun. March 2 – MMRR kitchen sale 11:00 after church! 
    As we prepare for the Kitchen Upgrade, it’s a time to evaluate items in the kitchen cupboards that are not needed and others that would love to move into your kitchen😁!! Plan to go directly to the Fellowship Hall after church to see items that you can’t live without. Such deals on all items.
  • Tues. March 4 – 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. March 5 – Ash Wednesday worship 7:00 pm
  • Wed. March 12 – Lenten Worship 7:00 pm  & 6:00 pm Soupers (sign up, or no Soup!)
  • Sat. April 19 – 10:00 am Breakfast Set up
  • Easter Sun. April 20 – 9:00 Breakfast, helpers needed
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
[Read more…]
Posted in: Community, Worship Tagged: Epiphany

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany – February 16, 2025

February 15, 2025 by admin

We gather on the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany at 10am for worship

Blessings and curses abound on the sixth Sunday after Epiphany.  We would do well to listen closely to whom the “blessed ares” and the “woe tos” are directed and to find our place in the crowd among those who desire to touch Jesus.  The risen Christ stands among us in the mystery of the holy supper with an invitation to live in him, and offers power to heal us all.

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: 

  • No Sunday School this week
  • Wed. Feb. 19 – Bible Study 11 am & 7:30 pm
  • Thurs. Feb. 20 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm fellowship hall
  • Fri. Feb. 21 – NL deadline 12 Noon!
  • Mon. Feb 24 – CDC board 11:15 am
  • Thurs. Feb. 27 – NL collating 2:00 pm
  • Tues. March 4 – 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. March 5 – Ash Wednesday worship 7:00 pm
  • Wed. March 12 – Lenten Worship 7:00 pm  & 6:00 pm Soupers (sign up to help)
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
[Read more…]
Posted in: Community, Worship Tagged: Epiphany

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany – February 9, 2025

February 8, 2025 by admin

We gather on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany at 10am for worship

The fifth Sunday after Epiphany continues to highlight unlikely instruments and circumstances appointed to reveal God’s glory.  “Who will go for us?”  God asks.  A person of unclean lips, a former persecutor of the church of God, and three fishermen who couldn’t catch a thing .  More surprising still, perhaps, is that we are also called.

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: 

  • This Sunday the children will deliver their Valentine cards to the Seniors.
  • Tues. Feb. 11 – Church Council 6:30 pm
  • Wed. Feb. 12 – Bible Study 11 am & 7:30 pm
  • Thurs. Feb. 13 – MMRR Womens Circle 11:00 am including kitchen update.  
    Please RSVP with Barb so handouts can be provided.
  • February 16 & March 1 Flower Chart open
  • Thurs. Feb. 20 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm fellowship hall
  • Tues. March 4 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. )
    1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
[Read more…]
Posted in: Community, Worship Tagged: Epiphany

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany – February 2, 2025

February 1, 2025 by admin

We gather on the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany SCOUT SUNDAY
at 10am for worship

The glory of God is often revealed when and where it is least expected.  God uses our lips to declare that glory, inexperience3d and hesitant though they may be.  God uses our love to demonstrate that glory and so urges us to exercise it.  God uses Jesus of Nazereth, water and the word, bread and wine, to reveal God’s glory where and when God chooses.  Take heed, lest the glory of God slip through our midst unnoticed.

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: 

  • This Sunday, Feb. 2 – Scout Sunday 10 am come enjoy their home made donughts.
  • Tues. Feb. 4 – 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. Feb. 5 – Bible Study 11 am & 7:30 pm
  • Thurs. Feb. 6 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm fellowship hall
  • February 9, 16 & 23 Flower Chart open
  • Tues. Feb. 11 – Church Council 6:30 pm
  • Thurs. Feb. 13 – MMRR Womens Circle 10:30 am
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
[Read more…]
Posted in: Community, Worship Tagged: Epiphany
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