There’s a whiff of change in the air

It’s been said that the only thing constant in this world is change. The truth of that adage certainly isn’t obvious in the Anglican Church.

In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Consider that our hymnal was published over 70 years ago, and the edition of the Book of Common Prayer that forms the heart . . . → Read More: There’s a whiff of change in the air

Calendar Updates

Some of the items prepared by the Knitting Circle for the silent auction during the Cookie Walk. Proceeds in years past have gone to the Joseph Richey Hospice and Dr Bob’s Place.

The Knitting Circle has changed its meeting time from Tuesdays at 10:00 AM to Thursdays at 10:00 AM. If you enjoy . . . → Read More: Calendar Updates

The Setting Apart of Subdeacon Wiley Hawks

Fr Hawtin presents the newly set apart Subdeacon Wiley Hawks

On March 3rd, the Sunday in the Octave of St David, Wiley Hawks was set aside as Subdeacon by Father Hawtin, with Fr Michael Kerouac present. The Setting-Apart of Subdeacons is the liturgy St Stephen’s uses to welcome laymen to certain . . . → Read More: The Setting Apart of Subdeacon Wiley Hawks

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 8

The Third Sunday in Lent

We beseech thee, Almighty God, look upon the hearty desires of thy humble servants, and stretch forth the right hand of thy Majesty, to be our defence against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

St Chad, Bishop of Lichfield

Almighty God, whose servant Chad, for the peace of the Church, relinquished cheerfully the honours that had been thrust upon him, only to be rewarded with equal responsibility: Keep us, we pray thee, from thinking of ourselves more highly than we ought to think, and ready at all times to step aside for others, that . . . → Read More: St Chad, Bishop of Lichfield

Saint David

O God, who in thy providence didst choose thy servant David to be the Apostle to the Welsh people, that he might cause the light of the Gospel to shine in the world: Grant us so to walk in that light, that we may come at last to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus . . . → Read More: Saint David