Latest guidance from Dr Gregory Wm. Branch, Health Officer for Baltimore County: “Beginning Thursday, July 23 at 9:00 AM, Baltimore County individuals ages 2 and up are required to wear face coverings in any indoor business, service, organization or establishment that serves the general public. This includes, but is not limited to, retail establishments, recreational establishments, houses of worship and other locations open to the public.” 29 July 2020. See this post for details.
- Sunday Services ☞ See this post for additional information! as of 29 July 2020
- Directions
- Coming Up Soon!
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Saint Stephen’s is a “parish in the classical Anglican tradition”. Our spiritual life is focused on the Bible, and the confession of Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. We use the King James Version of the Bible (the “Authorised Version”) in our services and our study groups. We are part of the Diocese of the Eastern United States in the Anglican Church in America.
Our liturgical life is focused on the Book of Common Prayer. We use the 1662 BCP at our Saturday and Sunday services, and the 1928 BCP for Wednesday Evening Prayer. Holy Communion is featured prominently on our service schedule, of course, but Saint Stephen’s is one of the few parishes in the country which still regularly presents the service of Morning Prayer.
It follows from our Bible– and Prayer Book–centered life that community outreach plays an important part in the life of the Parish. Our clergy and pastoral care staff make regular visits to shut–ins and residents of local hospitals and assisted living facilities. The Parish also actively supports a number of local charities: At Jacob’s Well, which serves the homeless mentally ill of Baltimore; Heifer International, which provides live farm animals to families as a source of food and income; and the Christ Child Society of Baltimore, which provides practical support to families with children. The Parish also holds regular blood drives in cooperation with the Red Cross.
Finally, being a “parish in the classical Anglican tradition” means that we have fun. Our annual Cookie Walk in December, and British Garden Party and Fête in May, are neighbourhood legends. The Fall and Spring Picnics are always well attended and well enjoyed, as are our Summer Potluck Suppers.
Stay in touch with us by signing up for our Newsletter, or by following our blog. And by all means, please stop by for one of our services or other parochial activities: we think you’ll enjoy what you find—and find what you need. God bless.
Sunday Services
As of 29 July 2020: Saint Stephen’s is open for Services at 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM and 11:00 AM. We shall be celebrating the Eucharist at all services.
For shut-ins and folks still in quarantine we will be continuing our video recordings of Feast Day and Sunday Eucharists. These are posted on the parish website (www.ststeve.com), Youtube, and Isaac the Eagle’s Facebook page. You’ll find them from 9:00 AM onwards every Sunday and Day of Obligation at ststeve.com at the bottom of the Home Page, under “Recent Blog Posts. A new midweek “broadcast” talk by the rector can also be found on the website every Wednesday or Thursday.
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8:00 AM | Said Eucharist |
| 9:15 AM | Said Eucharist (Informal Sunday School & Nursery Care) |
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| 11:00 AM | Said Mattins (First Sunday of the month: Said Eucharist) |
Notes:
Nursery care is available for the duration of the 9:15 AM service. As of Trinity IV, 5 July 2020, Sunday School will be informal.
Sunday School is available for various age groups beginning at 3 years old. Children remain with their parents until after the Creed and the announcements. Then, during the Sermon Hymn, they leave the sanctuary with their teachers for classes in the Parish Hall. The children return briefly at the end of communion for a blessing at the altar rail.
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Gluten-free hosts, and a separate chalice, are available upon request. Please speak to an usher or a member of the clergy so that your need can be communicated to the Celebrant. |
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Saint Stephen’s has off-street parking, with two handicap spaces near the entrance. The lobby, sanctuary, parish hall, and bathrooms are all wheelchair accessible. |
See our complete listing of service times for weekday services and services at other locations.
Directions
| From I-83: Take Padonia Rd. West. Turn left at Jenifer Rd. Turn right on to MaysChapel Rd. Church is immediately on the right.From Falls Road: Turn right on Padonia Rd., then right on Jenifer Rd., and right on Mays Chapel Rd. Church is immediately on the right.
Alternate Route From Downtown: Take I-83 to Falls Rd. (it becomes Falls Road past I-695). Turn right at Seminary Ave., then left on to Mays Chapel Rd. Church is on the left just past the sharp right turn on Mays Chapel Rd. If you get to the stop sign at Jenifer Rd., you just passed us. |
Coming Up Soon!
| ❧ | The Knitting Circle Silent Auction is running now through December 19th, 2020. Proceeds benefit the Christ Child Society of Baltimore, Heifer International, and, of course, Saint Stephen’s. | |
| ❧ | Our annual Cookie Walk will be scaled back due to COVID-19. Jellies and jams, soup mix, and Jezebel sauce will be available starting December 1st, 2020. Prepackaged boxes of cookies will be available on Saturday, December 19th, 2020, between 9:00 AM and 12 Noon. | |
| ❧ | The next Vestry Meeting is December 16th, 2020, at 7:00 PM. To facilitate social distancing, the meeting will be held in the sanctuary. Vestry meetings are open to the public. | |
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