We gather on the Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 18 –  10am worship

Easter initiates a new day. It anticipates a new heaven and anew earth. The risen Christ is making all things new. In the mystery of holy baptism God has made new people of us. Today Jesus invites us to see everyone in a new light – through the lens of 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 Fellowship Hall
• Sat. May 17 – AFC Gala 6:00 pm Holy Cross Celebrate another year of interfaith action working to end homelessness info@afcsantacruz.org
• Mon. May 19 – Newsletter Deadline
• Mon. May 19 – Embroiders Guild 7:00 pm
• Tues. May 20 – Scouts 6:15 pm
• Weds. May 21 – Preschool Chapel 10:15 am
• Weds. May 21 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
• May 23-25 Memorial Day work weekend at Mt. Cross. Or just Saturday  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.  RSVP www.mtcross.org
• Mon. May 26 – CDC Board 11:15 am
• Tues. May 27 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm
• Wed. May 28 – Preschool Graduation Chapel 10:15 am
• Tues. June 3 – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41^st Ave. )
  1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
• Thurs. June 5 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall
• Sun. June 29 – Summer Kick off BBQ
• Plan ahead SAVE THE DATE:
  July 26 – Paul Cunningham Memorial 12:00 Noon Scotts Valley Community Center

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We gather on the Fourth Sunday of Easter   
May 11 –  10am worship

The gift of new life, of eternal life, is the gift of the risen Christ.  It is the promise of Jesus.  It was true for Dorcas in Joppa.  It was true for those “who have come out of the great ordeal” in the Revelation vision.  It is true for us and for all the baptized:  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell I the house of the Lord forever.

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
• Tues. May 13 – Scouts 6:15 pm
• Tues. May 13 – Church Council 6:30 pm
• Weds. May 14 – Preschool Chapel 10:15 am
• Weds. May 14 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
• Thurs. May 15 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall
• Sat. May 17 – AFC Gala 6:00 pm Holy Cross Celebrate another year of interfaith action working to end homelessness info@afcsantacruz.org
• Mon. May 19 – Newsletter Deadline
• Mon. May 26 – CDC Board 11:15 am
• Tues. May 27 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm
• Wed. May 28 – Preschool Graduation Chapel 10:15 am
• Tues. June 3  – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41^st Ave. ) 
  1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
• Plan ahead SAVE THE DATE:
  May 23-25 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.  RSVP before May 15 www.mtcross.org
• July 26 – Paul Cunningham Memorial 12:00 Noon Scotts Valley Community Center

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We gather on the Second Sunday of Easter
May 4 –  10am worship

The disciples make a big splash and eat breakfast with the risen Jesus. Wading in the water (remembering baptism) and eating with Jesus (celebrating holy communion) is our weekly encounter with the risen Christ. Jesus asks us again and again: Do you love me? And Jesus invites us, again and again, to follow him, bringing the Easter life to others.

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
• Tues. May 6 – Scouts 6:15 pm
• Tues. May 6  – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41^st Ave. ) 
  1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
• Weds. May 7 – Preschool Chapel 10:15 am
• Weds. May 7 – Bible Study 7:30 pm Zoom
• Thurs. May 8 – MMRR Womens Circle 10:30 am
• Thurs. May 15 – Women’s Café Group 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall
• Mon. May 26 – CDC Board 11:15 am
• Tues. May 27 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm

Plan ahead SAVE THE DATE:

May 23-25 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.  RSVP before May 15 www.mtcross.org

July 26 – Paul Cunningham Memorial 12:00 Noon Scotts Valley Community Center

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We gather on the Second Sunday of Easter April 27 –  10am worship

In spite of all we have heard and all we have seen, it is often hard to believe.  Because it is hard to believe, we will invest ourselves in the Easter mystery for fifty days (a week of weeks).  Because it is hard to believe, John the evangelist will provide sign after sign celebrating Jesus’ victory over death.  Because it is hard to believe, the risen Jesus will return to us again and again in the mystery of holy communion, inviting us to touch and taste his presence, and offering us his peace.

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 27 – No Sunday School
• Mon. 28 – CDC Board 11:15 am
• Tues. April 29 – Newsletter Collating 2:00 pm
• Tues. April 29 – Scouts 6:15 pm
• Tues. May 6  – Trinity Tuesday 6:30 pm local pub (Discretion Brewing Co. 41^st Ave. ) 
  1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
• Plan ahead SAVE THE DATE:
• May 23-25 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.  RSVP before May 15 www.mtcross.org
• July 26 – Paul Cunningham Memorial 12:00 Noon Scotts Valley Community Center

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We gather on the Resurrection of our Lord / Easter Sunday  for 10am worship & children’s time 
8:30 Breakfast
11:00 Egg Hunt

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)
• 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
• April 23 – Preschool Chapel 10:15 am
• 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. 41^st Ave. ) 
  1 hour, 1 faith question, 1 drink    Info. Kathy Allen 430-6359
• Plan ahead SAVE THE DATE:
  May 23-25 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. RSVP before May 15 www.mtcross.org
• July 26 – Paul Cunningham Memorial 12:00 Noon Scotts Valley Community Center

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