The answer to crime no one wants to hear

The verdict of “not guilty” in the George Zimmermam case has given rise to a wide-ranging—and frequently acrimonious—debate over the issue of crime.

Was it reasonable, for instance, for Mr. Zimmerman to suspect the young man he shot to death of having criminal intentions simply because he was black and walking in a neighborhood . . . → Read More: The answer to crime no one wants to hear

Saint Mary Magdalene

Almighty God, whose blessed Son restored Mary Magdalene to health of body and mind, and called her to be a witness of his resurrection: Mercifully grant that by thy grace we may be healed of all our infirmities and know thee in the power of his endless life; who with thee and the Holy Spirit . . . → Read More: Saint Mary Magdalene

The Sermon for Sunday July 21st – Trinity VIII

Here is the sermon for Sunday July 21st: Trinity 8, 2013

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 28

The Eighth Sunday after Trinity

O God, whose never–failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth: We humbly beseech thee to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers Do Work!

Brice and I want to thank all our wonderful and generous friends for your delicious meals, your cards, and your continuing prayers for healing.

Brice’s total and complete healing could take as much as a year according to his spinal specialist. Hopefully his back brace will come off the middle of August.

Thank you again . . . → Read More: Prayers Do Work!

Expansion plans: From ridiculous to sublime?

Office space was not particularly high on our list of priorities when we built St. Stephen’s some 20 years ago.

Our pressing needs were for a sanctuary in which to worship and a parish hall in which to foster the fellowship that would bind a new congregation into a parish family.

Besides, this . . . → Read More: Expansion plans: From ridiculous to sublime?

Summer Red Cross Blood Drive

Don’t let this happen to you or your loved ones! An hour of your time and a pint of your blood can make a difference for three people. Plan on giving the gift of life at St. Stephen’s next blood drive on Monday, July 22nd, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM (note the earlier . . . → Read More: Summer Red Cross Blood Drive

Saint Swithun

Most gracious God, who didst glorify the Church by the life and labours of thy holy Bishop Saint Swithun: Send down, we beseech thee, showers of blessing upon thy people, that they may grow in grace, and in the knowledge and love of thee, and of thy Son Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with . . . → Read More: Saint Swithun

The Sermon for Sunday July 14th – Trinity VII

Here is the sermon for Sunday July 14th: Trinity 7, 2013