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

 
 
 
 

Saint Stephen’s Publishes Memoir that Explores Christian Hope After a Mass Shooting from May 16, 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.

Small Group Counseling beginning September 24 by Covenant Counseling: A Letter from Rev. Katherine Harper on September 22, 2022.

The Fabric of Community: A Reflection by Rev. Burruss in the Diocesan News written on August 24, 2022.

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.”

Pastoral response on gratitude, prayer ribbon project, communications, and upcoming responses from Thursday, June 23, 2022.

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.

Video response from Rev. John Burruss from Greece.