St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Orinda, California
The mission of St. Stephen's Church is to know, to love and to serve Christ
Children's Ministries
Preschool
Adult Formation
Caring for Creation
ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
66 St. Stephen's Dr.
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-3770
Fax (925) 254-3777
ST. STEPHEN'S WELCOMES PEOPLE FROM ALL
WALKS OF LIFE
People with varied interests and backgrounds can all find a connection here,
whether through our Children's, Music, Outreach, Pastoral Care, Creation Care,
or Faith Formation programs, to name a few.
We hope our website answers your questions about how we grow our faith, how we worship, and how we live out God's calling, but the best way to explore our faith community is to visit a worship service. Please see Worship Services Schedule to the right to find a time that works for you.
For more information, please contact the our Parish Administrator, Brenda Free, or Fr. Larry, Rev. Mary, Mo. Jan or Fr. Tom in the Church Office at (925) 254-3770. We look forward to welcoming you to the St. Stephen's community.
Please e-mail office@ststephensorinda.org to let us know how many in your family have participated in the extended worship experience each Sunday.
CHECK OUT THE HAPPENINGS PAGE!
YOUR 2010 PLEDGE. It is once again the time of the year when we all consider the amount of financial support that we intend to pledge to St. Stephen's. If you need a pledge card, please contact Brenda in the church office. For more information on pledging, please read the Abundance brochure.
MISSION TRIP 2010 ~ Alaska The deadline to sign up for the 2010 Mission Trip to Alaska is Sunday, February 7th. Please contact Shannon Eng or the church office to make your reservation!
MARDI GRAS
On Saturday, February 13th starting at 5:00p.m., we will
celebrate our annual Mardi Gras here at St. Stephen's. Fun
fellowship, crafts for kids, great food from the St
Stephen's Friars and a no host bar. Please buy your tickets
after church on Sunday or from Brenda in the office before
February 7th. The suggested donation is $15 per person or
$40 per family. The proceeds will go to the 2010 Youth
Mission Trip to Alaska
CHORAL EVENSONG ~
Sunday, February 21 at 5:00 p.m.
Presented by our choir and clergy in the tradition of
the Anglican Church, this candlelight service features
prayers, scripture readings, hymns, and choral anthems. The
choir will present Collegium
Regale settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by
Herbert Howells.
WEDNESDAY
NIGHTS IN LENT: Adventures in Grace
Join us and explore the connection between our faith and the
Grace of our abundance. Inspiring speakers from a variety of
fields will reveal ways we can live more in harmony with the
natural world, preserving resources for generations to come
– and experience the joy of living in Grace.
February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24.
Click here for details.
The evening starts at 6:00 pm with Soup & Salad Dinner
(catered by Barbara Llewellyn
Caterers);
6:45 Speaker, 7:45 Compline, 8:00 Conclusion. There will be
a Youth Program (Jr. & Sr. High) as well as Childcare
(please RSVP to the church office for childcare).
NEWCOMER & VISITOR DINNER
~ Sunday, February 28th
EASTER BUNNIES NEEDED!
Are you ready to be an Easter bunny again this year?
Starting February 28th, we will have Easter Baskets in the
Narthex for you to pick up and fill. The baskets will be
given to the children in the families of the Angel project
we sponsored this year. If you have any questions, please
call Rev Mary (925-330-0490).
LENTEN RETREAT: The importance of forgiving for the health of your soul. March 10, 2010, Wednesday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - A Lenten Retreat: The importance of forgiving for the health of your soul. We will gather to pray, meditate, talk, think and play with the idea of forgiveness. Please come to help prepare yourself for Easter! "Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven" Luke 6:37. Contact Rev. Mary with questions.
PEOPLE OF THE PASSION, a dramatic presentation of Mary Betten’s People of the Passion, which tells the story of the crucifixion of Jesus from the viewpoint of nine eyewitnesses. Sunday, March 28, 5:00 p. m.
MEN RETREAT
~ March 5-7, 2010
WOMEN'S WEEKEND AWAY
~ March 12-14, 2010
ST. STEPHEN'S ANNUAL PARISH RETREAT!
The
annual Parish Retreat is set for April 30 - May 2, 2010 at
Bishop's Ranch. Mark your calendar now. Registration begins
Sunday, March 7th. Registration forms will be available in
the Narthex and online. To reserve your space you need to
fill out a registration form and pay in full. Thank you to
Julie Gutzwieler who is our Coordinator this year. If you
are able to help with the weekend please contact Julie by
email: gutzwiller@bridgepartners.com
or by phone: 949-8662
BAPTISMS
The next Baptism is scheduled for
February 14th and April 11th
during the 10:00a.m.
Sunday service.
Contact the
Parish
Administrator
THEOLOGY ON TAP ~ Young Adults
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| 8:00a.m. |
Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music |
| 10:00a.m. |
Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Choir; Sunday School and childcare available |
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10:00a.m. |
Holy Eucharist and Service of Healing |
| Monday-Friday: | |
| 7:00a.m. | Morning Prayer |
LENT, HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES
Click here for schedule
WEEKLY GROUPS
Sunday
9:00a.m. Sharing Wisdom
WORSHIP AND EVENT CALENDAR
Our monthly calendar
includes all services, classes, meetings, and events
Dedicating Sunday Flowers
Contribute to the glory of God with Sunday flowers.
YOUTH
CALENDAR
Teens! This is your page
for the latest on the Youth Program and events.
Check it out!
THE LECTIONARY
Provides
the full text of the weekly Bible readings.
FEBRUARY
13 Mardi Gras
21 Choral Evensong
24 Wednesday Nights in Lent
28 Newcomers Dinner
MARCH
3 Wednesday Nights in Lent
5 - 7 Men's Retreat
10 Lenten Retreat
10 Wednesday Nights in Lent
12-14 Women's Weekend Away
17
Wednesday Nights in Lent
24
Wednesday Nights in Lent
28 People of the Passion
APRIL
31 Parish Weekend ~ Bishop's Ranch
MAY
1 - 2 Parish Weekend ~ Bishop's Ranch