Financial Update - April 2022
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.
Justice Committee: STRIVING FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE
The Justice Committee meets on the 4th Monday of every month. We’re a new committee in the life of St. Stephen’s, having organized in early 2021.
25th Annual Jonathan Daniels Pilgrimage
Alabama has a number of sacred spaces, many of them connected with the civil rights movement. For Episcopalians, perhaps the most significant is at Hayneville in Lowndes County
Vestry Activity - April 2022
In this first quarter of 2022, the Vestry has been tending to a number of administrative and programmatic items.
Guatamala Youth Initiative and Little Seed Coffee Roasters
Little seed COFFEE ROASTERS is partnering with Guatamala Youth Initiative this quarter through our ‘you sip, we give’ initiative.
Welcome Home Kits Update
The Welcome Home Kit program at St. Stephen’s continues to thrive under Sharon DeHaven’s dedicated leadership.
Junior Warden’s Report: March 2022
Since we have a larger budget for maintenance this year, Peter has developed a database for smaller projects he can complete and projects that could be completed by a contractor.
The Search for a New Choir Director
I’m pleased to announce that the search for a new Choir Director has come to an end, and a wonderful candidate has been selected to lead our music program.
Senior Warden’s Report: March 2022
I have been the Senior Warden for over a month now and have mostly done work to get our ducks in a row
Absalom Jones Fund for Episcopal HBCUs – GRATITUDE!
Thank you to all who supported the Absalom Jones Fund during the month of February.
Justice Committee Investigation
“We acknowledge the traditional, ancestral, and unceded land of the Abenaki people that is home to our Church building.
March 2022 Outreach Update
Did you know that St. Stephen’s gave away $160,000 in Peasant Market grants in the 10 years between 2011 and 2020?
Justice Committee - February 2022
At Episcopal Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Saint Augustine’s University and Voorhees College, the work of quarrying stones of hope goes on every day.