Welcome to Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church. Our mission is, "To know Jesus Christ and to make Him known to all God's people through our open windows, open doors, and open hearts."
So, "To all who are weary and need rest; to all who are lonely and want friendship; to all who mourn and need comfort; to all who pray and all who don't, but ought; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all all who rejoice and would offer praise; to all who are blessed and would serve their neighbor; to whosoever will come; this Church opens wide the door and says In the name of the Lord Jesus, WELCOME!"
Our Service times are:
Sunday
7:30 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II Said
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II with Choir
10:15 AM Christian Formation
11:15 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II with Music
5:00 PM Contemporary Holy Eucharist with music
6:00 PM EYC
Wednesday
11:00 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II with Healing
6:30 PM Adult Program and Informal Eucharist with Healing as well as EYC and programs for young children.
Announcements
Spring Break Conference at Camp McDowell!
Spring Break Conference at Camp McDowell!
March 12-14, 2010
9th-12th grade youth
Camp McDowell
Sponsored by the Youth Department
MANLY MARCH
Following in the footsteps of "Feminine February" we are entering "Manly March." We will be collecting masculine toiletry items -- shaving supplies, shower gel, soap, shampoo, etc. The gentlemen at The Firehouse Shelter can really use these items. Baskets for donations are located in the parish hall.
Diocese of Alabama Lenten Retreat -- March 19&20
The Very Rev. Alan Jones, noted author and world renowned retreat leader, will be in Birmingham at St. Stephen's Church, Friday and Saturday, March 19 & 20 for our annual Lenten retreat sponsored by the Commission on Spirituality. Dean Jones has written many popular books including Common Ground, Passion for Pilgrimage, The Soul's Journey, Season's of Grace, Living the Truth and Soul Making. Treat yourself to a day and 1/2 of reflective soul tending with this remarkable, teacher of the church. Brochures are available at www.dioala.org.
Stations of the Cross, March 11
Our next Stations of the Cross will be Thursday, March 11, at 6pm. We will walk outside if weather permits. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight. Everyone is invited to participate and nursery will be provided.
Sunday Christian Formation
There will be no 10:15am Christian Formation claasses on March 14th for Adults or Children.
Program 6:30pm-March 10
6:30-7:30 Programs for all ages. Adults: We will focus on self denial through fasting and prayer within the context of the contemplative Eucharist service. Children ages 4k-4th grade will learn about several types of prayer.
Misfits: We'll be having another Art Study, this time on The Prodigal Son. All 7th-12th graders welcome! Upstairs in Carpenter Hall, after dinner, 6:30-7:30pm.
Formation for Adults
Lent 2010
The Sandwich Generation: How to assist my aging parents.
How can we relate to our parents during this time of change in their lives.....and ours. Dr. Bart Grooms is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Homewood. His teachings on family systems theory help us understand how our family history influences our lives. Rm 24.
Why Did Jesus Die?
This is a question that Christians have been asking since the resurrection. As we move through Lent to the crucifixion, join Jamie McAdams and Virginia Hillhouse as they examine some of the theories of atonement. Rm 26.
Living the Question:
A Kingdom with out Walls. Led by Bill McCarty. Rm 25.
PICTURES FOR HAITI
Thank you to Alison Gault for the wonderful photos that can now be purchased at this link Saint Stephen's Mardi Gras for Haiti 2010 and the password is mg0207. You may purchase a 4x6 photo for $2 and $2 to download a lower resolution to email friends or put on your facebook. This enables us to donate $1.52 per picture. The cost is in the printing and the picture can be ordered right from the link.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 21-27 -- HOST BHN GUESTS. Overnight hosts are needed. Contact Tom Dingledy at tomdingledy@remax.net.
April 24 -- CROSS DAY.Two of the projects will consist of a Cahaba River clean up with canoes (yea!) and cooking for Feed My Sheep in the church kitchen(O come all ye Julia Childs among us!) Other projects will be announced later. June 7, 8, 9 -- VBS. This summer, let's set sail for some VBS fun! Feel spray on your face as sails snap overhead as we experience the deep rolling waters of God's love!! Our High Seas Expedition is filled with incredible Bible learning experiences kids see, hear, touch and even taste!Save the dates June 7, 8, and 9th! Look for registration on line next month! It's not too early to volunteer!! Can't wait to see you there!! Contact Kim Green for more information kim@ssechurch.org.
CAMP McDOWELL Summer Camp Schedule and applications can be found at www.campmcdowell.com
May 29-June 5, 2010 -- MEXICO MISSION TRIP-- 9th graders with a parent and up are eligible to attend this mission trip! There are positions for: cooks, health personnel on the site, builders, and a medical team for the clinic. Contact Lisa Beatty for more information at 967-8786 or lisa@ssechurch.org.
Career Assistance Network Resources- March 2010
Career connections meeting and presentations by top career advisors. Free. http://www.can-b.net. Meeting 6:00-8:00 pm in the Parish Center of Our Lady of the Valley, 5510 Double Oak Lane, Birmingham 35242. Check our website for updates. Click here to download meeting information.
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