The Sermon for Sunday May 15th – Whitsunday

Fr Hawtin

Here is the sermon for Sunday May 15th: Whitsunday, 2016

This Week’s Newsletter

new church tower with weathercock-bw

Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephens News XXVII No 17

Pentecost, commonly called Whitsunday

Descent of the Holy Spirit

¶ This Collect is to be said daily throughout Whitsun Week.

O God, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore . . . → Read More: Pentecost, commonly called Whitsunday

The Sermon for Sunday May 8th – Ascension Sunday

Fr Michael Belt

Here is the sermon for Sunday May 8th: Ascension Sunday, 2016

Garden Party in the news!

Video report by Jen Rynda/Baltimore Sun on the 2016 British Garden Party and Fête

The Baltimore Sun sent a videographer to the Garden Party. You can see the results (including interviews with the Rector and others) on their web page.

Video report by Jen Rynda/Baltimore Sun on the 2016 British Garden Party and Fête

. . . → Read More: Garden Party in the news!

Saint Gregory of Nazianzus

Gregory the Theologian (Gregory of Nazianzus), by Andrei Rublev (1360s–late 1420s). From Wikipedia.

O God, who hast enlightened thy Church by the teaching of thy servant Gregory Nazianzus: Enrich it evermore, we beseech thee, with thy heavenly grace, and raise up faithful witnesses, who by their life and doctrine may set forth . . . → Read More: Saint Gregory of Nazianzus

The Sunday after Ascension Day

Ascension of Christ, Benvenuto Tisi

Ascension of Christ, by Benvenuto Tisi (1481–1559)

O God, the King of glory, who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven: We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless; but send to us thine Holy Ghost to comfort us, and exalt us unto the same place . . . → Read More: The Sunday after Ascension Day

May the Fourth

The crossing of the red sea

Almighty God, King of Heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, that as we go forth against the forces of darkness, so we may be prevented by the force of thy Holy Spirit and all the heavenly host; that at the last we may enter into the Kingdom of Peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Written . . . → Read More: May the Fourth

Rogation Day III

Grant Wood Young Corn

Young Corn, by Grant Wood (1891–1942).

Almighty Father, who by thy Son Jesus Christ hast sanctified labour to the welfare of mankind: Prosper, we pray thee, the industries of this land and all those who are engaged therein; that, shielded in all their temptations and dangers, and receiving a due reward of their . . . → Read More: Rogation Day III

Rogation Day II

Cambell Town fishing boats

Cambell Town fishing boats, by Andrew Black (1851–1916).

O Almighty God, who hast made the sea and all that moveth therein : Bestow thy blessing on the harvest of the waters, that it may be abundant in its season, and on our fishermen and mariners, that they may be safe in every peril . . . → Read More: Rogation Day II