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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

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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.

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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

Punch & Judy at the Garden Party

Dr Horn's Punch & Judy Show at the 2014 British Garden Party & Fête. Photo courtesy Desperate English Housewife In Washington

We’re delighted to welcome back Professor Horn’s Punch & Judy Show to the British Garden Party and Fête, on Saturday, May 7th. The Garden Party runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Professor Horn will present his riotously (and we use that word advisedly) funny show three times: at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and . . . → Read More: Punch & Judy at the Garden Party

Rogation Day I

The Meado By Lou's (Nancee Jean Busse)

Almighty God, Lord of heaven and earth: We beseech thee to pour forth thy blessing upon this land, and to give us a fruitful season; that we, constantly receiving thy bounty, may evermore give thanks unto thee in thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Meadow by Lou’s, Original . . . → Read More: Rogation Day I

The Sermon for Sunday May 1st – Rogation Sunday

Here is the sermon for Sunday May 1st Rogation Sunday, 2016

This Week’s Newsletter

new church tower with weathercock-bw

Here’s this week newsletter: St Stephens News XXVII No 16