After much hard work and reflection, our process led us to recommend Vestry approval of a John Graham Housing & Service (JGHS) request for $60,500 to fund the preliminary work needed to apply for an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

How do you work for justice in your daily life?
That question was posed to members of the Justice Committee at their meeting on January 3rd. We often think about big actions

When harvesting row crops like corn and soybeans, in an irregular shaped field, one would normally take the long, field-length rows first - it’s much more efficient. 

The Committee presents the following slate of nominees for election as Vestry members, Delegates to Diocesan Convention:

We’ll hold one service at 10 am on this day, followed by the annual meeting. The Parish Annual Meeting will graduate from Zoom-only (as it was in 2021) to a hybrid gathering in 2022. No RSVP is required for attendance at this service.

Last week the diocese issued new guidance for worship gatherings, and on Sunday evening our Vestry held a special meeting to address these new requirements and adjust our local gathering protocols.

A new poem by Leigh Harder, inspired by The O Antiphons, and her experience in our recent Advent retreat.

The words of the prophet Amos were echoed by Martin Luther King, Jr., and continue to inspire and challenge us to this day.

As the year begins to wind down, St. Stephen’s continues to have a strong year financially. Giving is strong and expenses are within budgeted expectations in most cases.

You become a beloved community by asking what it means and trying to find out and move into it. You don't know ahead of time what it's going to look like. You can't plan the Kingdom before you accept Christ's call.

Cookie cake at foyers

This year St. Stephen’s gardens were recognized by the Middlebury Garden Club with a Roadside Award.

Has all this COVID stuff wrung you out and dried you up? Do you find yourself looking forward/dreading the holidays this year?

As the year begins to wind down, St. Stephen’s continues to have a strong year financially. Giving is strong and expenses are within budgeted expectations in most cases.

At Donald Morris’s Celebration of Life service, I found myself thinking about a sermon he gave at St. Stephens, one I’ve always remembered, on the theme of “Thy will be done.” 

Brass Polishing and Advent Preparations

For those that are willing, it is time to sign up for a new round of Foyers!.

Spooktacular fun!

2021 Noon Concert Series

When harvesting row crops like corn and soybeans, in an irregular shaped field, one would normally take the long, field-length rows first - it’s much more efficient. 

By the time this reaches you, all parish households should have received a final stewardship mailing which contains a giving goal card.