12th annual British Garden Party a huge success

Imagine a bright blue sky overhead, and under your feet a lush green lawn. In the center of the green, a tall maypole with bright ribbons streaming in the wind, and around it, colorful booths with baked goods, plants and flowers, pub drink and grub, games of chance, Arts & Crafts, and a table full . . . → Read More: 12th annual British Garden Party a huge success

“DEUS Among Us”, the Diocesan Newsletter

We are happy to announce that DEUS Among Us, the Newsletter of the Diocese of the Eastern United States will now be available through St Stephen’s web site. The latest issue is DEUS Among Us Vol 2. This and future issues for this year will be placed in the archive for . . . → Read More: “DEUS Among Us”, the Diocesan Newsletter

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s Newsletter :St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 19

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter : St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 18

2012 Report of the Treasurer

State of the Church: Part II

No matter what Washington tells us about a recovery, it still feels as though we are in the midst of a deep recession. But grim news from national economic front not withstanding, the parish enjoyed a reasonably successful financial 2012.

Pledged, unpledged and plate income—officially classed as . . . → Read More: 2012 Report of the Treasurer

Meet South Africa’s Bishop Gill

The best outcome to be expected from a major meetings of church leaders, according to an old and cynical friend of mine, is that no lasting damage is done to the church catholic. I guess that meetings of the National Council of the Anglican Church in America falls into the above category—thus the council’s gathering . . . → Read More: Meet South Africa’s Bishop Gill

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 17

Report of the People’s Warden

State of the Church: Part I

A warden is a person charged with the care or keeping of “things”. In the case of the Anglican Church, the “things” are order and peace, the church buildings and facilities, and the properties belonging to the church.

Wardens have a particular duty to maintain order and peace in . . . → Read More: Report of the People’s Warden

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 16

Just the facts

With just over two weeks to go before the Garden Party we’ve shifted our efforts into high gear to make this the best Garden Party ever. Our needs are many, so in the interest of brevity here are “just the facts” of how you can help.

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