Good Friday – April 18, 2025

We gather on  Good Friday  (April 18) 7:00 pm for worship 

Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday.  In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God, even as he is put on trial and sentenced to death.  Standing with the disciples at the foot of the cross, we pray for the whole world in the ancient bidding prayer, as Christ’s death offers life to all.  We gather in solemn devotion, but always with the promise that the tree around which we assemble is indeed a tree of life.  We depart silently, and we anticipate the culmination of the Three Days in the Easter Vigil.

Maundy Thursday – April 17, 2025

We gather on  Maundy Thursday  (April 17) at 11am & 7:00 pm for worship 

12:00 Luncheon hosted by MMRR

Our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ Death and resurrection.  We remember Christ’s last meal with his disciples, but the central focus is his commandment that we live out the promise embodied in this meal.  As Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, so we are called to give and receive love in humble service to one another.  Formed into a new body in Christ through this holy meal, we are transformed by the mercy we have received and carry it into the world.  Departing worship in solemn silence, we anticipate the coming days.

Palm Sunday – April 13, 2025

We gather on the Sunday of the Passion/ Palm Sunday  at 10am for dramatic worship 

Today we follow Christ from triumphal entry to the cross, each waypoint of the journey marked by Jesus’ compassion for those who would betray, mock, accuse, or do violence to him.  Though persecuted and beaten, Jesus the Son of God is not disgraced; instead, he asks forgiveness for those who put him to death.  We have walked the Lenten pathway these forty days, each of us invited through baptism to “let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.”  We enter this holy week accompanying Jesus to the cross with both grief and thanksgviving in our hearts, trusting in God’s redeeming love.

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 (Fireside room this week)
  • April 13 Palm Sunday 
    10:00 am dramatic worship
    11:00 am Dedication of our new kitchen!!!  
  • April 15 – Scouts 6:00 pm
  • April 16 – Preschool Chapel 10:15 am
  • April 17 Maundy Thursday 
    “The Last Supper” 11:00 am & 7:00 pm
    Salad LUNCH hosted by MMRR Circle
  • April 18 Good Friday “The Seven Last Words”  7:00 pm
  • Sat. April 19 – 10:00 am Breakfast Set up, helpers needed
  • Easter Sunday April 20 
    8:30 Breakfast, helpers needed
    10:00 Worship & Children’s time
    11:00 Children’s Egg Hunt
  • Mon. 21 – Newsletter Deadline NOON
  • Mon. 28 – CDC Board 11:15 am
  • Tues. April 29 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm
  • Tues. May 6  – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41st Ave. ) 1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
  • Plan ahead SAVE THE DATE:
    May 23-26 Memorial Day work weekend at Mt. Cross.  This year, you can stay at camp for free if you are there to work!!!  There is a job for all abilities, from construction & trail work to cleaning & organizing.
  • July 26 – Paul Cunningham Memorial 12:00 Noon Scotts Valley Community Center
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