Updates on the tragedy at Saint Stephen’s
2025
On June 15, 2025 we will commemorate the Feast of the Martyrs of Saint Stephen’s with a special liturgy at 8:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. with the beautiful altar frontal and stoles that were made as a project from the prayer ribbons shared with Saint Stephen’s after the tragedy. All are invited to visit or you can view the Livestream here.
At 6:15 p.m., on June 15, we will gather on the memorial garden labyrinth for a facilitated labyrinth walk. A small reception hosted by some of our Middlers group will follow in the Gathering Space. We are prepared to accommodate our unpredictable summer weather, so please plan to join us for a meaningful service rain or shine.
We will leave materials out during the entire day of June 16 (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and invite anyone who would like to walk to the garden labyrinth in memorial of the tragedy. Copies of The Light Shines in the Darkness will be available for purchase in the crossroads.
I hope you will join me in remembering the incredible lives of the martyrs of Saint Stephen’s and pause to give thanks for the way they have shaped our lives and our faith. And please join me in lifting all those whose lives have been touched by the tragedy three years ago.
Faithfully,,
The Rev. John B. Burruss, Rector
2024
2023
An Update from the May 2, 2023 Hearing related to June: A Letter from your Clergy
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Recognizes Jim Musgrove on March 27, 2023.
Information about the Labyrinth Memorial Project as a response to June 16.
The Work of the Vestry since June 16: A letter written by the Sr. Warden on August 4, 2022.
Reclaiming the Fire of God’s Love for You: A Response to June 16 written on July 14, 2022.
Reclaiming the Parish Hall as a Place of Healing and Renewal, written on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Sermon delivered in worship on June 26, 2022, “Lingering in the Ruins and Picking Up the Mantle.”
Funeral Liturgy for Jane Pounds on June 23, 2022.
Funeral Liturgy for Sharon Yeager on June 22, 2022.
Funeral Liturgy for Bart Rainey on June 22, 2022.
Pastoral response from Monday, June 20 on community support.
Funeral arrangements for Bart Rainey, Sharon Yeager, and Jane Pounds.
Sermon delivered at worship on June 19, 2022.
Pastoral response from Friday, June 17.
“Hearts Broken Open,” reflection from the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Bridges on Friday, June 17.
Pastoral response from Thursday, June 16 hours after shooting.