It’s not too late to join us in our study of the Shroud of Turin

The Shroud of Turin—a relic many Christians believe to be the cloth in which Jesus was wrapped after being taken down from the cross—has long fascinated both believers and disbelievers alike.

It has been embroiled in controversy ever since late 1970s when, for the first time, it was subject to scientific scrutiny. Images discovered . . . → Read More: It’s not too late to join us in our study of the Shroud of Turin

The Sermon for Sunday March 16th – Lent II

Here is the sermon for Sunday March 16th: Lent 2 2014

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephens News XXV No 10

The Second Sunday in Lent

Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ . . . → Read More: The Second Sunday in Lent

How about taking up something for Lent?

Shrove Tuesday pancake suppers are, for Anglicans and Episcopalians, the last vestige of the old Pre-Lenten carnival—the veritable orgy of eating, drinking, and merry-making that traditionally preceded the forty–day fast.

Christians in many parts of Europe still observe the Pre-Lenten Carnival; none more so than the Germans who start the carnival season (called Fasching) . . . → Read More: How about taking up something for Lent?

America’s Nihilists are barbarians at the gates

Obeisance to authority has never been a notably human trait. Indeed, the impetus to flout authority seems to be implanted in our genes. As boys, for instance, we treated things forbidden—such as death-defying games of tag across the slick, moss covered tiles of the school roof—merely as challenges to do so as often as possible. . . . → Read More: America’s Nihilists are barbarians at the gates

Saint Gregory the Great

Almighty and everlasting God, who gavest thy servant Saint Gregory a great apostleship in the Church, and among manifold cares an earnest longing to convert the English people: Renew in us thy grace, that we also, forsaking the world’s honour, may serve thee as thou wilt appoint, and labour that thy praises may be sung . . . → Read More: Saint Gregory the Great

Lenten Series to study The Shroud of Turin

The Shroud of Turin—a relic many Christians believe to be the cloth in which Jesus was wrapped after being taken down from the cross—has long fascinated both believers and disbelievers alike.

It has been embroiled in controversy ever since the late 1970s when, for the first time, it was subject to scientific scrutiny. Images . . . → Read More: Lenten Series to study The Shroud of Turin

Join us when we study The Shroud of Turin

The Shroud of Turin—a relic many Christians believe to be the cloth in which Jesus was wrapped after being taken down from the cross—has long fascinated both believers and disbelievers alike.

It has been embroiled in controversy ever since late 1970s when, for the first time, it was subject to scientific scrutiny. Images discovered . . . → Read More: Join us when we study The Shroud of Turin

Update from Carolyn Kerouac

Hello, St Stephen’s parishioners! Fr Mike is home, comfortable, and so happy to be there, with good food, comfy chairs, and normalcy. Thank you all for your cards, visits, food gifts, and prayers for healing. Weather permitting, he will be in church each week beginning his preaching schedule on Sunday, March 2nd, and preaching every . . . → Read More: Update from Carolyn Kerouac