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Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-476-4700

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Christmas Eve – December 24, 2023

December 23, 2023 by admin
https://youtube.com/watch?v-69ZaErfUVLc
Posted in: Community, Worship Tagged: Christmas

Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 24, 2023

December 23, 2023 by admin

“Stir up your power Lord Christ, and come.  With abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that would obstruct your mercy, that willingly we may bear your redeeming love to all the world.  Amen”

We will gather for worship on this 4th Sunday of Advent – December 24th at 10am. We will light the 4th candle of the advent wreath which was lovingly prepared by Barbara Johnston.

We will also gather for Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship at 7pm.

You can also participate 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: 

  • Sunday December 24th – Worship at 10am.    &   Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7pm.
  • Sunday January 28th – Congregational Annual Meeting (following 10am worship)
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Posted in: Community, Worship Tagged: Advent

Third Sunday of Advent of Advent – December 17, 2023

December 16, 2023 by admin

“Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the words of your prophets, that, anointed by your Spirit, we may testify to your light. Amen”

We will gather for worship on this 3rd Sunday of Advent – December 17th at 10am. We will light the 3rd candle of the advent wreath which was lovingly prepared by Barbara Johnston.

You can also participate 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: 

  • Sunday December 24th – Worship at 10am.    &   Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7pm.
  • Sunday January 28th – Congregational Annual Meeting (following 10am worship)
[Read more…]
Posted in: Community, Worship Tagged: Advent, All That Brass

Second Sunday of Advent – December 10, 2023

December 9, 2023 by admin

Please prepare to receive God’s Word through the children of our church and preschool!

We will gather for worship on this 2nd Sunday of Advent – December 10th at 10am. We will light the 2nd  candle of the advent wreath which was lovingly prepared by Barbara Johnston.

You can also participate 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: 

  • Sunday Dec. 10th – Children and Preschool Christmas Program at 10 am Worship.
  • Sunday December 24th – Worship at 10am.    &   Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7pm.
[Read more…]
Posted in: Community, Worship Tagged: Advent, Childrens Pageant

First Sunday of Advent – December 3, 2023

December 2, 2023 by admin

“Stir up your power Lord Christ, and come.  By your merciful protection awaken us to the threatening dangers of sin, and keep us blameless until the coming of your new day.”

We will gather for worship on this 1st Sunday of Advent – December 3rd at 10am. We will light the first candle of the advent wreath which was lovingly prepared by Barbara Johnston.

You can also participate 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: 

  • Nov. 19 – Dec.3rd (last Sunday to bring a gift) MMRR Children’s Gift Tree – Please take an ornament and bring back a gift for a child in need.
  • Sunday Dec. 10th – Children and Preschool Christmas Program at 10 am Worship.
  • Sunday December 24th – Worship at 10am.    &   Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7pm.
[Read more…]
Posted in: Community, Worship Tagged: Advent
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St. Stephens now accepts credit and debit cards as well as PayPal and Venmo for alternative ways of giving. Just press the Donate Now button on any web page to be taken to the new Virtual Offering Plate with three choices:

  • Vanco -- Our traditional electronic giving provider now accepts credit and debit cards in addition to bank accounts.
  • PayPal/Venmo -- For single gifts using either of those payment options.
  • PayPal (only) -- Includes recurring gifts.
  • Zelle -- Transfer money with your Bank's app or website.

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