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Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-476-4700

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Third Sunday after Epiphany – January 26, 2025

January 25, 2025 by admin

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

God’s glory is revealed in the reading of scripture. People stand at attention. People weep. People prostrate themselves in prayer. The unity of the church is another reflection of God’s glory. Most gloriously, the promises of God are fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Gather round. Listen up. Glimpse the glory of God.

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, Jan. 26 – Annual Congregation Meeting 11:00 am
    Sign up to bring finger food
  • Mon. Jan. 27 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm
  • Wed. Jan. 29 – Bible Study 11 am & 7:30 pm
  • 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
  • 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

Second Sunday after Epiphany – January 19, 2025

January 18, 2025 by admin

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

The Sundays after Epiphany continue to celebrate the revelation of God’s glory to us as it was made known to the magi and to those on Jordan’s banks at Jesus’ baptism – today using wedding imagery.  Our God rejoices over God’s people as those being married rejoice over one another.  By the power of the Spirit there are gifts galore for everyone.  In Christ Jesus the best wine is saved for last. Taste and see.

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. Jan. 20 – Newsletter Deadline PM
  • Wed. Jan. 22 – Bible Study 11 am & 7:30 pm
  • Sun. Jan. 26 – Annual Congregation Meeting 11:00 am
  • Sign up to bring finger food
  • Mon. Jan. 27 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm
  • 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
  • Tues. Feb. 11 – Church Council 6:30 pm
  • Thurs. Feb. 13 – MMRR Womens Circle 10:30 am
  • Sun. Jan. 26 – Annual Congregation Meeting 11:00 am
    Sign up to bring finger food
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
[Read more…]
Posted in: Community, Worship Tagged: Epiphany

Baptism of Our Lord – January 12, 2025

January 11, 2025 by admin

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

Today’s festival rejoices in God’s blessings.  We recall and celebrate our adoption as god’s children, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the promised company of almighty God when we  “pass through the waters . . . the rivers. . . fire.”  On this day the heavens open again for this assembly, and we receive the gift of God’s Beloved, Jesus, in bread and wine.

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. Jan. 13 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm
  • Wed. Jan. 15 – Bible Study 11 am & 7:30 pm
  • Mon. Jan. 20 – Newsletter Deadline PM
  • Sun. Jan. 26 – Annual Congregation Meeting 11:00 am
    Sign up to bring finger food
  • 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
  • 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

Second Sunday of Christmas – January 5, 2024

January 4, 2025 by admin

We gather on the Second Sunday of Christmas at 10am for worship

Within the gospel reading’s profound words lies the simple message that God is revealed in a human person.  Though we may try to understand how the Word existed with God from the beginning of time, the wonder we celebrate at Christmas is that the Word continues to dwell among us.  Christ comes among us in the gathered assembly, the scriptures, the waters of new birth, and the bread and the wine.  Through these ordinary gifts we receive the fullness of God’s grace and truth.

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: 

  • Tues. Jan. 7 – Church Council 6:30 pm
  • Tues. Jan. 7 – 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. Jan. 8 – Bible Study 11 am & 7:30 pm
  • Thurs. Jan. 9 – MMRR Womens Circle 10:30 am
  • Sun. Jan. 12 – Coffee Host needed 10 am
  • Sun. Jan. 26 – Annual Congregation Meeting 11:00 am
    Sign up to bring finger food
  • Thursdays – Men’s A.A. 7:00 pm
  • Fridays –  A.A. 7:00 pm
[Read more…]
Posted in: Community, Worship Tagged: Christmas

First Sunday of Christmas – December 29, 2024

December 28, 2024 by admin

We gather on the First Sunday of Christmas at 10am for worship

On the first Sunday of Christmas we find the boy Samuel; and the boy Jesus, both in the temple, both growing in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and humankind.  We too have returned to the house of God “to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God,” who has gifted us with a savior.  As the festival continues, “let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.”  It is Christmas, still.

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: 

  • Tues. Jan. 7 – Church Council 6:30 pm
  • Tues. Jan. 7 – 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. Jan. 8 – Bible Study 11 am & 7:30 pm
  • Thurs. Jan. 9 – 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: Christmas
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